UPSSSC UP Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 115 Posts

Quick Highlights – UPSSSC UPPCB Vacancy 2026

• Organization: UP Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
• Notice No.: Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2026
• Post Name: Scientific Assistant, Junior Engineer, Accountant/Accounts Examiner, Legal Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Monitoring Assistant, Sub Engineer
• Total Vacancies: 115 Posts
• Application Mode: Online Only
• Last Date (UPSSSC UPPCB Vacancy 2026): 22 April 2026
• Official Website: upsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Important Note: No application or fee will be accepted after 22 April 2026. Candidates must ensure fee reconciliation by 29 April 2026. Applications cannot be printed until fee reconciliation is completed by the bank.

Application Fee

Freedom Fighter dependants, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwD, and Outstanding Sports persons pay as per their base category. Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.

Note: Main examination fee (for shortlisted candidates) will be charged separately before admit card download.

Vacancy Details – UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026

All posts are temporary (Asthayi) in nature. The total number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per government norms and reservation rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age is calculated as on the first date of the recruitment year in which vacancies are advertised/notified.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories is available as per current UP government norms.
• UP government employees currently in service get 5 years upper age relaxation (as per GO dated 27 August 2013).
• Chief Minister Scholarship research scholars also get relaxation as per Niyamawali 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026 is based on the two-tier examination system. Here is how it works:

• Step 1 – PET-2025 Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on their normalized PET-2025 scores at a ratio of 15 times the number of vacancies (including all candidates up to the last cut-off normalized score up to 2 decimal places).
• Step 2 – Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for the main exam. Final merit is based on marks scored in this exam.
• Note: Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.

Exam Pattern – UPPCB Joint Cadre Main Exam 2026

The written examination will consist of one question paper with 100 objective type MCQ questions carrying 100 marks. Total time is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer.

Syllabus Overview

Part-1 (Subject Knowledge):

• Information on Central and UP Pollution Control Board – formation, functions, powers under Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, Environment Protection Act 1986.
• Environmental Awareness – ecosystems, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, National Green Tribunal Act-2010, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, Clean Ganga Mission, Air Quality Index, Sustainable Development Goals, Waste Management Rules, NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF.
• Analytical Ability – statements and assumptions, logical reasoning, graphs and diagrams, data interpretation.

Part-2 (Computer and IT): History of computers, internet, hardware, software, input/output, networking, MS-Word, MS-Excel, e-governance, AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT, cyber security.

Part-3 (UP General Knowledge): History, culture, art, architecture, geography, natural resources, economy, agriculture, governance, current events of Uttar Pradesh.

How to Apply for UPSSSC UP Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage. Find and click on the advertisement for UP Pollution Control Board (Joint Cadre) Main Examination 2026.
2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email ID to authenticate your identity.
3. Check your auto-filled personal details from PET-2025. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for. Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria before selecting any post.
4. Verify your photo and signature (auto-displayed from PET-2025). Click 'Continue' to proceed to the next page. Fill in post preference, superannuation qualification details if any, and other required information.
5. Read the declaration carefully, tick all applicable checkboxes, enter the verification code, and click 'Save and Submit' to proceed to fee payment.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. After successful payment, your application will be submitted automatically.
7. Download and print your application form after successful fee reconciliation. Keep it safe for future reference during document verification or exam.

Note: If fee payment fails, candidates can use the "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" option in the Applicant Segment on the UPSSSC homepage to complete payment before the last date.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only one application per candidate is allowed for the advertised posts.
• Reserved category candidates of UP must mention their category clearly in the application.
• Non-residents of Uttar Pradesh are not eligible for reservation benefits.
• Ex-Servicemen who retire on or before 22 April 2026 (last date) are eligible for reservation benefits.
• For Women candidates, caste certificate from the father's side is mandatory.
• Candidates claiming EWS benefits must have an EWS certificate based on financial year 2025-26 income, valid for 2026-27, issued between 01-04-2026 and 22-04-2026.
• The date of birth as per High School or equivalent certificate will be the final accepted DOB.
• Do not provide incorrect information; such applications will be rejected.
• Application corrections can be made till 29 April 2026 only in permitted fields.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026?

UPSSSC has announced a total of 115 posts under UP Pollution Control Board (Joint Cadre) Main Examination 2026. These posts are spread across various categories including Scientific Assistant, Junior Engineer, Accountant, Legal Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Monitoring Assistant and Sub Engineer.

What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form for UPSSSC UP Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026 is 22 April 2026. Candidates can make fee corrections and application amendments till 29 April 2026.

Who is eligible to apply for UPSSSC UPPCB Main Exam 2026?

Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and received a score card issued by UPSSSC are eligible to apply. Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the main examination.

What is the application fee for UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 25 (online processing fee only) for all categories including Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST. The basic application fee is Rs. 0 for all. Candidates from Freedom Fighter dependants, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwD and Outstanding Sports persons pay as per their base category.

What is the age limit for UPSSSC UPPCB 2026 posts?

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on the first date of the recruitment year in which vacancies are advertised or notified. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved category candidates as per UP government norms.

What is the exam pattern for UPPCB Joint Cadre Main Exam 2026?

The written exam will have one question paper with 100 objective type MCQ questions for 100 marks. Total time is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. The paper is divided into 3 parts covering UPPCB knowledge, environmental awareness, analytical ability, computer/IT concepts, and UP state general knowledge.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on their PET-2025 normalized scores. Shortlisting will be done at 15 times the number of vacancies (up to the last cut-off normalized score). Final selection is based on performance in the main written examination.

Where can I apply online for UPSSSC UPPCB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online at the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in. They need to log in using their PET-2025 registration number and OTP sent to their registered mobile or email. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

Official Source

All information in this article is based on the official notification released by UPSSSC, Lucknow. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for the latest updates, admit card download, result, cut off, merit list, and answer key.

• Official Notification PDF: Available at upsssc.gov.in
• Advertisement Number: 02-Exam/2026