UPCAR Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 8 Office and Computer Posts in Lucknow
The Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. UPCAR/REC/03/2026 for eight different office posts — Computer Programmer, Junior Assistant, Computer Operator, EPABX Operator, Accountant, Private Secretary, Stenographer and Accounts Clerk. Together they add up to 9 vacancies. If you want a government job in Uttar Pradesh with a regular state pay scale, and you have an Intermediate certificate, a degree, or a good typing or shorthand speed, this small drive deserves a serious look.
The online form opens on 18 September 2026 and closes on 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Only online applications are accepted — forms sent any other way are rejected automatically. Read the date section slowly, because the advertisement itself prints two different “last dates” and we have explained that below in plain words. Go through this full article before you pay the fee, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open while you apply.
What are the Key Highlights of UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
UPCAR works under the Department of Agriculture Education and Research, Government of Uttar Pradesh and coordinates agricultural research across the state from Alambagh, Lucknow. This drive is for its own office, accounts and computer support staff, not for research scientists. Every post is based in Lucknow and the written test is held inside Uttar Pradesh only.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) |
| Advertisement Number | UPCAR/REC/03/2026 |
| Number of Posts | 8 posts |
| Total Vacancies | 9 (computed — see the note below) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 5,200-20,200 or Rs 9,300-34,800 plus Grade Pay |
| Job Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Window | 18 September to 9 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
The notification does not print a grand total anywhere. In the page 1 vacancy table the “Total”, “PWD” and “Ex-servicemen” columns are blank (a dash) in all eight rows. The 9 used here is a computed total — the eight seats in the UR column plus the single EWS seat for Stenographer. Treat it as our arithmetic, not as a figure announced by UPCAR.
UPCAR Vacancy Details 2026: How Many Posts in Each Category?
The reservation category is not the same for every post, so find your own row before you decide anything.
| Post (Code) | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmer (01/26) | UR | 1 |
| Junior Assistant (02/26) | UR | 2 |
| Computer Operator (03/26) | UR | 1 |
| EPABX Operator (04/26) | UR | 1 |
| Accountant (05/26) | UR | 1 |
| Private Secretary to the Director General (06/26) | UR | 1 |
| Stenographer (07/26) | EWS | 1 |
| Accounts Clerk (08/26) | UR | 1 |
Stenographer is the only EWS seat in the whole advertisement, and the SC, ST and OBC columns are blank for every post. Without a valid EWS Income and Asset Certificate, that post is not open to you. If no suitable EWS candidate is found, the seat will not be carried forward as backlog — it will be filled from the unreserved category. Everyone applying against a UR seat is treated as a general candidate.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
UPCAR 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | Bachelor’s degree in Science with training in Computer Programming and Operation |
| Junior Assistant | Intermediate (12th) with Diploma in Computer Operation (DOEACC Society CCC certificate or an equivalent certificate from a government-recognised institution), and Hindi / English typing speed of at least 25 / 30 words per minute |
| Computer Operator | Graduate with training in Computer Operation and Programming |
| EPABX Operator | Graduate with training in EPABX and Post & Telegraph Department training |
| Accountant | Graduate degree in Commerce with Accountancy |
| Private Secretary to the Director General | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised University / College, with Hindi and English shorthand and typing speed of at least 25 / 30 words per minute |
| Stenographer | Intermediate (12th) with Hindi shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and typing speed of 25 words per minute, plus computer knowledge with a DOEACC Society CCC certificate or a computer course of the Board of Secondary Education |
| Accounts Clerk | Graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, along with knowledge of computer applications and accounting |
Six posts need a graduate degree from a recognised university; two — Junior Assistant and Stenographer — are open to 12th pass candidates with the required speed. Typing and shorthand speeds are part of the essential qualification here, not a bonus.
UPCAR 2026 Experience Requirement
| Post | Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | Minimum 3 years in Computer Programming and Operation, including at least 1 year in a scientific institution |
| Accountant | 2 years in any Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous body / Public Sector Undertaking |
| All other six posts | No experience asked |
You must have completed the essential qualification and experience on or before 17 September 2026. If your final result is still awaited on that date, the notification says you are not eligible and should not apply.
UPCAR Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Who | Age as on 17 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| All candidates (UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS) | 21 to 40 years |
| Born on or before | 17.09.2005 |
| Born on or after | 17.09.1986 |
| Officers / staff already working in the Institute on a regular basis | No upper age limit |
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The date-of-birth table prints one common window for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS together — no category-wise relaxation table is given. Work out your exact age on 17 September 2026 before you pay, instead of assuming the relaxation you get elsewhere.
What is the Salary for UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | Rs 4,200 | Rs 9,300 – 34,800 |
| Accountant | Rs 4,200 | Rs 9,300 – 34,800 |
| Private Secretary to the Director General | Rs 4,200 | Rs 9,300 – 34,800 |
| Stenographer | Rs 2,800 | Rs 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Computer Operator | Rs 2,400 | Rs 5,200 – 20,200 |
| EPABX Operator | Rs 2,400 | Rs 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Accounts Clerk | Rs 2,400 | Rs 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Junior Assistant | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Component | What you get |
|---|---|
| Basic pay | As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical facilities and other allowances or advances as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules |
| Retirement benefit | Coverage under EPF of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, unless state rules provide otherwise |
The notification does not print the pay matrix level or a monthly in-hand figure for any post, so we are not going to guess one for you.
What is the Selection Process for UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Tier-I | OMR based written test with objective multiple choice questions only. This is the test that decides provisional selection |
| Tier-II | Trade / Skill / Computer Proficiency Test, wherever it applies to your post. It is qualifying in nature |
| Merit list | Prepared only from the marks of the Tier-I OMR written test |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer |
| Medium | Both English and Hindi |
| Normalisation | Tier-I scores may be normalised as per requirement |
| Tie-break 1 | The older candidate is placed higher in the merit list |
| Tie-break 2 | Alphabetical order (English) of candidates’ names |
Only these two stages are prescribed in the advertisement. The number of questions, total marks, duration and syllabus are not published, so prepare on general lines and follow our exam syllabus and pattern updates along with the official website. Since a quarter mark goes for every wrong answer, guessing in the OMR sheet will cost you the merit list.
How to Apply Online for UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) between 18 September and 9 October 2026 |
| 2 | Register with a working mobile number and email, or sign in if you have already registered |
| 3 | Fill the form for the post you want and upload the documents the notification asks for |
| 4 | Pay Rs 570 online by Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI |
| 5 | Submit the form, then download and keep a printout of the confirmation page |
Applying for more than one post? Submit a separate, complete application for each post. Centres may differ and two exams may fall on the same day — if they fall in the same shift, you can appear for only one post of your choice.
Two documents decide whether your claim survives. If you already work in a Government body, PSU, State Government or autonomous organisation, apply through proper channel and attach the NOC. If you are claiming EWS, your Income and Asset Certificate must be dated on or before 17 September 2026. Neither can be arranged later.
What are the Important Dates for UPCAR Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 18 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 9 October 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Crucial date for age, qualification, experience and EWS certificate | 17 September 2026 |
| Exam date | To be published on the UPCAR website |
| e-Admit card | Available one week before the written test |
Please read this date clash carefully. Page 1 gives the closing date of online applications as 9 October 2026 (11:59 PM). But the age-limit section calls 17 September 2026 “the last date of receipt of applications”, and that same date is used as the crucial date for age, qualification, experience and the EWS certificate throughout — a date that even falls one day before the 18 September opening date. Both are printed in the same advertisement. Until UPCAR issues a corrigendum, treat 9 October 2026 as the submission deadline, keep everything you claim complete as on 17 September 2026, and check the official website for a correction.
What is the Application Fee for UPCAR 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs 570 (Rs 500 examination fee + Rs 70 processing fee) |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs 570 (Rs 500 examination fee + Rs 70 processing fee) |
| Convenience fee and GST | Extra, as applicable; all service and bank charges are borne by you |
| Payment mode | Online only — Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI |
| Refund | Non-refundable, including for candidates who never submit the form or whose application is rejected |
| Exemption | The fee-exemption section of the notification names no exempted category |
Only these two categories appear in the fee table, because only UR and EWS seats have been advertised.
Which Conditions Can Cost You the UPCAR 2026 Job?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Nationality | You must be a citizen of India |
| Application mode | Only online applications are accepted; a form sent by any other mode shall stand rejected automatically |
| Result awaited | If you are awaiting your final result as on 17 September 2026, you are not eligible and should not apply |
| Already in service | Government, PSU, State Government and autonomous body staff must apply through proper channel and submit the NOC with the form |
| EWS claim | Needs an Income and Asset Certificate from a competent authority dated on or before 17 September 2026, with family income below Rs 8 lakh |
| Document check | Your candidature stays provisional until the Appointing Authority verifies your documents |
| Exam centre | Centres will be in Uttar Pradesh only; a request for a centre in another state will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| No change requests | No request to change the written test city, centre, date or shift will be entertained; UPCAR may itself divert you from one centre to another depending on operational constraints |
| Admit card | Admit cards are not sent by post; print it (preferably in colour) and carry it with a valid original government photo ID, which is mandatory to appear |
| Admit card is not acceptance | Mere issue of the e-admit card does not mean your candidature has been finally accepted |
| Vacancies | UPCAR may withdraw or cancel this advertisement at any stage and may keep any advertised vacancy unfilled; no correspondence will be entertained |
| Language | If the Hindi and English versions differ, the English advertisement is treated as final |
Essential Links — UPCAR Multiple Posts Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UPCAR Multiple Posts Recruitment 2026
- Visit UPCAR Official Website
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- Join Telegram for Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs
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Nine seats across eight posts makes UPCAR Recruitment 2026 a small drive, so every serious application counts. If you meet the qualification for your post, get your certificates, typing practice and EWS papers ready this week rather than in the last few days. The form closes on 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM and the portal will be busiest at the end. For more Uttar Pradesh government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.