UPSSSC Launches Major Recruitment Drive for Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially commenced the application process for a significant recruitment drive targeting 115 Group B and Group C positions within the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. This initiative, formally notified under Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2026, is designed to bolster the state's environmental monitoring and regulatory infrastructure by filling critical technical and administrative roles.
Application Timeline and Key Details
The recruitment process opened on April 2, 2026, and will remain active for prospective candidates until April 22, 2026. To ensure accuracy and provide an opportunity for corrections, the commission has established a dedicated correction window that will extend until April 29, 2026. This structured timeline allows applicants ample opportunity to complete their submissions meticulously.
Comprehensive Breakdown of 115 Vacancies
According to the detailed official notification, these 115 vacancies encompass a diverse array of positions essential for the board's operations. The recruitment spans both Group B and Group C categories, catering to professionals from various educational and professional backgrounds.
- Scientific Assistant
- Junior Engineer
- Laboratory Assistant
- Monitoring Assistant
- Assistant Accountant
- Law Officer
These roles are strategically distributed to attract candidates with expertise in science, engineering, commerce, and legal disciplines, ensuring a multidisciplinary team to address environmental challenges.
Mandatory PET 2025 Qualification and Selection Process
A fundamental eligibility criterion for all applicants is the successful qualification of the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. This examination serves as the primary screening mechanism. The selection protocol will involve an initial shortlisting of candidates based solely on their PET 2025 scores. Those who advance will then be required to appear for a main written examination, which will be the decisive factor for final appointment.
Educational prerequisites vary significantly depending on the specific post. Requirements range from a Class 12 qualification with a Science stream for certain assistant-level positions to graduate degrees, technical diplomas, or specialized professional qualifications such as B.Com or LLB for more advanced and specialized roles like Law Officer or Assistant Accountant.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Eligible and interested candidates must apply exclusively through the online portal hosted on the official UPSSSC website. The application process is streamlined for those who have already appeared for the PET 2025.
- Access the official UPSSSC recruitment portal using your existing PET 2025 registration credentials.
- Fill in all required personal, academic, and professional details accurately in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents, including photographs, signatures, and educational certificates, as specified in the notification.
- Proceed to pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment gateways.
- Upon successful fee payment and submission, download and securely save the confirmation page for all future reference and correspondence.
Application Fee and Age Criteria
The commission has set a uniform and nominal application fee of ₹25 for all candidate categories, simplifying the financial aspect of the application process. Regarding age eligibility, applicants must generally be between 21 and 40 years of age. However, the notification clearly outlines standard age relaxations for candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC, ST, OBC, and others, in strict accordance with the prevailing Uttar Pradesh government norms and regulations.
This recruitment drive represents a significant opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to Uttar Pradesh's environmental governance and build a career within a crucial regulatory body.
