UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 – 929 Vacancies, Apply Online at upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 – Overview (Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026)

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially released the UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026) on 20 March 2026. A total of 929 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer – Statistics (ARO) across various departments of the Uttar Pradesh state government.

This recruitment is exclusively for the Main Examination. Only candidates who appeared in and hold a valid scorecard from the PET 2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025) conducted by UPSSSC are eligible to apply. The application process is entirely online at upsssc.gov.in from 21 April to 11 May 2026.

UPSSSC ASO 2026 Important Dates – Application, Exam & Schedule

All candidates must note the following UPSSSC ASO 2026 important dates. The online application window closes on 11 May 2026 — no extension has been announced.

UPSSSC ASO ARO Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise & Category-wise Breakup

The UPSSSC ASO Vacancy 2026 comprises 929 posts spread across two designations and multiple UP government departments. Below is the post-wise and category-wise breakup as per the official notification.

Post-wise Vacancy

Category-wise Vacancy (Combined ASO + ARO)

UPSSSC ASO 2026 Application Fee

The UPSSSC ASO 2026 application fee is uniform across all categories. Payment must be made through online mode only — Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan. The fee is non-refundable.

UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Age, Qualification & PET

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens. UP state domicile is mandatory for age relaxation benefits.

Age Limit for UPSSSC ASO 2026

Age is to be calculated as on the date specified in the official notification.

Educational Qualification for UPSSSC ASO 2026

• Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO): Postgraduate (Master's) Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Economics / Commerce from a UGC-recognised university. Additionally, a computer proficiency certificate — either DOEACC/NIELIT 'O' Level or a 1-year Computer Science Diploma — is mandatory. Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is required.
• Assistant Research Officer – Statistics (ARO): Same as ASO — PG Degree in Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Commerce / Economics / Statistics from a recognised university + 'O' Level Computer Diploma (DOEACC) or 1-year Computer Science Diploma.

PET 2025 Mandatory Requirement

This recruitment is strictly for the Main Examination. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid PET scorecard issued by the Commission. Candidates who did not appear in PET 2025 are not eligible to apply for UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026, regardless of other qualifications.

UPSSSC ASO Salary 2026 – Pay Scale, Allowances & Benefits

The UPSSSC ASO Salary 2026 is governed by the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. Both ASO and ARO posts are at Pay Level 6.

Along with the basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, and other state government perks including pension benefits, leave encashment, and job security under UP government service rules.

UPSSSC ASO ARO 2026 Selection Process – PET to Main Exam

The UPSSSC ASO selection process 2026 is a three-stage process. Importantly, there is no interview in this recruitment.

• Stage 1 – PET 2025 Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their normalised score in PET 2025. Up to 15 times the number of vacancies per category are called for the Main Exam. All candidates scoring up to the last cutoff (up to two decimal places) are included.
• Stage 2 – Main Written Examination: Online (CBT) objective-type MCQ exam. This is the primary selection stage. No interview is conducted.
• Stage 3 – Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after the Main Exam are called for DV. Original certificates (degree, PET scorecard, computer certificate, age proof, category certificate) are verified.
• Final Merit List: Prepared based on Main Exam performance only. Candidates are allocated to departments based on merit and their stated preferences.

UPSSSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026 – Main Examination

The UPSSSC ASO Main Exam 2026 is conducted in online CBT mode with objective-type multiple-choice questions. Duration is 120 minutes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

UPSSSC ASO Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise Topics for Main Exam

The UPSSSC ASO Syllabus 2026 for the Main Examination covers both general aptitude and subject-specific topics in Statistics, Mathematics and related fields. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF on upsssc.gov.in for the complete prescribed syllabus.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian Economy, Banking & Indian Financial System
• Politics & Indian Constitution
• Science & Technology, Environment
• Government Schemes & Policies (Central & UP State)
• International Affairs, Summits & Conferences
• Awards, Sports & General, Books & Authors
• Current Events – UP, National & International
• Abbreviations & Economic Terminologies

General Hindi (Samanya Hindi)

• Hindi grammar – Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay, Muhavare
• Unseen comprehension passages (Gadyansh)
• Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
• Official Hindi writing and sentence correction

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
• Analogies, Classification, Syllogism
• Data Interpretation, Tables & Graphs

Statistics / Subject Paper

• Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion, Probability Theory, Sampling Theory, Hypothesis Testing, Regression & Correlation, Index Numbers, Time Series Analysis, Statistical Inference, Survey Methods
• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrix & Determinants, Linear Programming, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry
• Economics: Micro & Macro Economics, National Income, Fiscal Policy, UP State Economy, Agriculture & Industry in UP

How to Apply for UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Online – Step-by-Step

The UPSSSC ASO 2026 Apply Online process runs from 21 April to 11 May 2026 at the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates log in using their existing PET 2025 Registration Number — no fresh registration required.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to upsssc.gov.in. On the homepage, navigate to the "Live Advertisement" section and click the link for Direct Recruitment under Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026 (ASO/ARO).
2. Login with PET 2025 Registration Number: Click "Apply" next to 05-Exam/2026. A login page will open. Enter your PET 2025 Registration Number and authenticate via OTP sent to your registered mobile number / email ID.
3. Verify Auto-filled Personal Details: Your personal details from the PET 2025 application will auto-populate. Verify name, date of birth, category, and contact information carefully. Corrections at this stage may not be possible later.
4. Fill Educational Details: Enter your postgraduate degree details — institution name, year of passing, roll number, marks obtained, and computer certificate (O Level / Diploma) details. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for (ASO / ARO).
5. Indicate Department Preferences: Provide your order of preference for the various UP government departments / offices where ASO/ARO vacancies exist. This preference is considered during final allotment.
6. Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹25 via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan. Keep the payment reference / transaction number for future correspondence.
7. Submit & Download Confirmation: Preview the complete UPSSSC ASO 2026 application form, click Final Submit, and download / print the confirmation slip. Retain it until the result / document verification.

UPSSSC ASO Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket

The UPSSSC ASO Admit Card 2026 will be released on upsssc.gov.in approximately 10–15 days before the UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026. No physical hall ticket will be mailed.

• Login at upsssc.gov.in with PET 2025 Registration Number → Download Admit Card.
• Hall ticket will carry Roll Number, Exam Centre address, date, time slot, and reporting time.
• Carry printed admit card + one valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) to the exam hall.
• Entry without the admit card is strictly prohibited.

UPSSSC ASO Result 2026, Cut-Off & Merit List

The UPSSSC ASO Result 2026 will be declared on upsssc.gov.in after the Main Examination and answer key objection process.

• Result will be published as a merit list PDF — candidates can check using Roll Number / Registration Number.
• Category-wise cut-off marks will be released with or shortly after the result.
• Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) — no interview.
• Final appointment is based on Main Exam merit and availability of vacancies in the applied category.

UPSSSC ASO 2026 Official Links – Apply, Notification, Admit Card & Result

UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)