UPSSSC Auditor / Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. What is the UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026?

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) posts across various government departments in Uttar Pradesh.

2. Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

The recruitment process is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow.

3. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment drive?

A total of 1,829 vacancies have been announced. The approximate breakdown includes:

• Assistant Accountant: 1,606 posts

• Auditor: 223 posts

4. Is the UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant recruitment permanent or contractual?

This recruitment is for regular/permanent state government positions under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

5. When was the official notification released?

The detailed advertisement (Advt. No. 14-Exam/2026) was officially published on 03 June 2026.

6. What are the online application timelines?

• Online Application Start Date: 14 July 2026

• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 03 August 2026

• Last Date for Form Correction: 10 August 2026

7. What is the application fee for all categories?

An online processing fee of ₹25 is applicable to candidates across all categories (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PH) at this initial stage.

8. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized university OR a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy.

2. A valid NIELIT ‘O’ Level Computer Certificate (or an equivalent recognized qualification).

9. Is the UPSSSC PET scorecard mandatory for this recruitment?

Yes. Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and hold a valid, non-zero normalized scorecard issued by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Mains Examination.

10. What is the age limit for applicants?

As of 01 July 2026, candidates must fulfill the following age criteria:

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years

  (Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government guidelines).

11. What is the selection process?

The selection process consists of three main stages:

1. Shortlisting of applications based on UPSSSC PET 2025 scores.

2. Mains Written Examination (for shortlisted candidates).

3. Document Verification (DV).

12. Is there a written examination?

Yes. Shortlisted candidates (typically 15 times the number of vacancies category-wise) will have to clear the Mains Written Exam, which focuses heavily on bookkeeping, auditing, accounting principles, and general knowledge.

13. What is the pay scale for these posts?

Selected candidates are placed under Pay Level-5. The standard pay scale ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month (along with applicable state government allowances).

14. Which departments have the most vacancies?

Vacancies are spread across 22 departments, with the highest allocations in:

• Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts, UP (Assistant Accountant)

• Nagar Nigam/Municipal Council Directorate, UP (Assistant Accountant)

• UP Housing & Development Council

15. How can I apply for the UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant vacancy?

Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official UPSSSC portal (upsssc.gov.in). You must log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and authentication (either via personal details or an OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email).

16. Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, citizens of India from any state can apply. However, out-of-state candidates will be treated under the General/Unreserved category and will not be eligible for category-based age or fee relaxations reserved for UP residents.

17. What documents should I keep ready before filling out the online form?

Since your core data and photographs are automatically pulled from your PET-2025 registration profile, you primarily need to verify and have the following ready:

• B.Com Graduation Degree/Marksheets

• NIELIT ‘O’ Level Certificate details

• Category/Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable for UP residents)

• Valid Photo ID Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)

18. When will the written Main Exam Admit Card be released?

The exam date and admit card release schedule have not been declared yet. UPSSSC will release the written examination timetable on its official portal after the PET-2025 shortlisting process concludes.

19. When will the final result be declared?

The final merit list and results will be published on the official UPSSSC website post-completion of the written exam and document verification stages.

20. Where can I check for the latest updates on this recruitment?

Candidates are strictly advised to regularly check the official portal at upsssc.gov.in for authentic notifications regarding exam dates, shortlisting updates, answer keys, and merit lists.