UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancy Increased 2026: Vacancies increased from 2285 to 2516 for Graduates

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially increased its latest recruitment drive. According to an official notification which was released by the Commission, the total number of vacancies under the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination has been heavily revised. The previous number of vacancies was 2285, and the revised number of vacancies included 221 revised posts, which has now increased the number to 2516.

Along with the increased seats, the timeline for submitting the online forms and processing the application fees has also received an extension, giving the left-out candidates a perfect second window to submit their applications online at upsssc.gov.in.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancy Increased 2026: Key Highlights

The increase in the UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancy has naturally led the commission to reshape the application schedule to ensure fairness. As mentioned in the document in the official notification, the revised dates related to the UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancies 2026 are as follows:-

• Online Registration start date: May 29, 2026
• Extended Last Date for the Form Submission and Fee Payment: June 25, 2026
• Final Window for Application Modification and Correction: July 2, 2026

Those candidates who have already filled out their application and successfully submitted and paid their registration fees before the vacancies were increased do not have to apply again or pay any extra fees. They can simply log into the website during the active window to modify their preferences.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancy Increased 2026: Post Distribution and Eligibility Criteria

The ongoing recruitment process includes high-profile state department posts, making the UPSSSC Lower PCS Vacancies one of the most competitive Group C administrative exams in Uttar Pradesh.Assistant Manager (Non-Technical) under Industries and Enterprises Promotion Directorate has been increased from 134 posts to 181 posts following the latest updates.To be eligible to apply for posts at upsssc.gov.in, the candidates must fulfil the following criteria:-

• The exam is specifically a Main Examination. Only candidates who actively appeared for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and carry a valid, positive normalised scorecard are eligible to register.
• The candidate must have a valid Graduate Degree from a recognised university. Certain profiles may also require specialised qualification subsets, such as Hindi typing speed or a specific math stream.
• The candidates should be between 21 and 40 years of age. Standard age relaxations apply for the SC, ST and OBC categories as per the government rules.

Candidates are advised to log in through the PET registration number via the OTP verification mechanism to complete any required form changes before the final July 2 correction window closes.