UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Exam Date 2026 Moved to 13 November: What Shortlisted Candidates Must Know
Big news for everyone who cleared the UPSSSC Junior Assistant Main exam. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will now hold the typing test from 13 November 2026. It was first fixed to start on 30 October 2026, but a notice dated 25 September 2026 moved it “for unavoidable reasons”. In all, 46,282 candidates have been shortlisted for this stage, competing for 3,279 Junior Assistant posts in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh government.
Applications for Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2024 closed long ago, on 22 January 2025, so this article is for candidates already in the race. Below you will find the new typing test date, the Main exam cut-off, the speed you must reach, the rules that can still cancel your candidature, and every official notice in one place. The admit card is not out yet. Read till the end and bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in so you hear the moment it is released.
Key Highlights — When is the UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Exam Date 2026?
UPSSSC recruits Group C staff for Uttar Pradesh government departments. This Junior Assistant recruitment is open only to candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2023. The Main written exam was held on 1 February 2026 and its result came on 15 September 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UPSSSC, Lucknow |
| Advertisement | 12-Exam/2024 |
| Exam | Junior Assistant Main Exam (PET-2023)/12 |
| Post | Junior Assistant (Group C) |
| Posts as per result notice | 3,279 |
| Candidates shortlisted for typing test | 46,282 |
| Typing Test Starts | 13 November 2026 (earlier 30 October 2026) |
| Admit Card | Not released yet; date to be notified on the UPSSSC website |
| Pay Level | Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
How Many Vacancies Are There in UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026?
The vacancy count has changed since the original advertisement of 26 November 2024. The result notice of 15 September 2026 refers to later notices (20 January 2025, 22 January 2025, 8 December 2025, 28 March 2026 and 22 June 2026) and now gives 3,279 vacant posts. A category-wise split of the new figure is not given in the notices we have, so the category table below is from the original advertisement only.
| Stage | Junior Assistant Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Original advertisement (26 November 2024) | 2,702 |
| As per result notice (15 September 2026) | 3,279 |
| Category (original advertisement) | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,099 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 583 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 64 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 718 |
| EWS | 238 |
| General selection / Special selection | 2,568 / 134 |
The advertisement itself warned that the category-wise and overall numbers could go up or down as per the latest UP reservation rules. That is exactly what happened here, so treat the 3,279 figure as current.
What is the Eligibility for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026? A Quick Recap
Your candidature is provisional, based on your own declaration, so these rules matter now. Everything must have been held by the last date, 22 January 2025, and the Commission can check it at any stage.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Intermediate from the Board of Secondary Education, UP, or an exam recognised as equivalent |
| Typing speed | 25 words per minute in Hindi and 30 words per minute in English |
| Computer | CCC certificate from DOEACC Society, or an equivalent certificate from a government-recognised institution |
| PET | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2023 |
| Age | 18 to 40 years as on 1 July of the vacancy year; higher upper age for SC, ST and other notified categories; 5 extra years for UP state government employees |
| Preference | At least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or NCC ‘B’ certificate (preference only, other things being equal) |
The typing speed is not just a test rule, it is part of the essential qualification itself. So practise at both speeds, in both languages, before 13 November.
What is the Salary for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026?
Junior Assistant is a Pay Level-3 post. Most departments list the pay as ₹21,700 – ₹69,100. A few departments in the vacancy table write the older band of ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,000, which is the pre-revised form of the same level.
- Pay Level: Level-3
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- Group: C
The notification gives the pay scale only. It does not list allowances, so we are not guessing an in-hand figure here.
What is the Selection Process for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026?
The selection follows the UP Clerical Cadre Service Rules, 2014. These are the only stages the advertisement names.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. PET-2023 score | 15 times the posts in each category called for the Main exam, on PET-2023 score |
| 2. Main written exam | Held 1 February 2026; result on 15 September 2026 |
| 3. Typing proficiency test | From 13 November 2026; qualifying in nature |
| Main Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 objective multiple-choice |
| Marks | 1 mark per question |
| Duration | 2 hours, one shift |
| Negative marking | 1/4 (25%) of the marks for each wrong answer |
The typing test is qualifying. It will not add marks to your Main exam score, but if you do not reach the required Hindi and English speed, you cannot move forward. Keep an eye on the exam calendar for any further change.
The two typing test notices give only the starting date. They do not say when the test ends or where it will be held. Your own date, time and centre will be printed on your admit card, and the advertisement says these cannot be changed in any case. So plan travel early once the admit card is out, especially if your centre turns out to be in another district.
What is the UPSSSC Junior Assistant Main Exam Cut-off 2026?
Under vertical reservation the cut-off is 73.50 for UR, SC, OBC and EWS, and 66.00 for ST. The horizontal category cut-offs from the result notice are below.
| Category / Sub-category | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| UR, SC, OBC and EWS | 73.50 |
| ST | 66.00 |
| Dependent of Freedom Fighter | 67.00 |
| Women | Required number included in their parent category |
| Ex-Servicemen | All available candidates marked |
| PwBD (ka) B | All available candidates marked |
| PwBD (ka) LV | 66.50 |
| PwBD (kha) D | All available candidates marked |
| PwBD (kha) HH | 60.00 |
| PwBD (ga) OA | 66.75 |
| PwBD (ga) OL | Required number included in their parent category |
| PwBD (ga) BL | 65.25 |
| PwBD (ga) LC, Dw, AAV and BA | All available candidates marked |
| PwBD (gha) and (nga) | Posts not advertised |
| Outstanding Sportsperson | Required number included in their parent category |
| Home Guards volunteers and others | Required number included in their parent category |
Which Rules Can Still Cancel Your UPSSSC Junior Assistant Candidature?
These conditions from the advertisement apply at every stage, including the typing test.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False information or missing qualification | If at any stage the Commission finds you gave wrong details, or did not hold the qualification or certificate by 22 January 2025, your candidature will be cancelled |
| Wrong facts in the form | You can be debarred from this and all other UPSSSC exams and selections |
| Unfair means or misconduct | Copying, indiscipline or misbehaviour at the centre cancels candidature; you may be debarred from future exams too |
| Hiding facts, pending criminal case, recommendation | The Commission can cancel candidature and debar you |
| More than one living spouse | Such a man, or a woman married to a man with a living wife, is not eligible unless the Governor grants exemption |
| Not a UP domicile | No reservation benefit; you are treated as Unreserved |
| Date of birth | Only the High School (or equivalent) certificate is accepted |
| Centre, date and time | No change allowed in any case; take the test at your allotted centre |
| Final word | The Commission’s decision on eligibility is final, and it does not write to candidates personally |
Women candidates claiming a reserved category need a caste certificate issued from the father’s side. EWS claimants need a certificate issued between 1 April 2024 and 22 January 2025.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026? Applications Closed, Steps Now
The online application ran from 23 December 2024 to 22 January 2025 on the UPSSSC website, so you cannot apply now. If you were shortlisted, follow these steps.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the result link in Essential Links and check your roll number in the typing test list |
| 2 | Match your marks with the cut-off for your category |
| 3 | Keep checking the UPSSSC website; the admit card date will be announced there |
| 4 | Download the admit card once released and read the centre, date and time |
| 5 | Practise typing daily: 25 wpm Hindi and 30 wpm English |
| 6 | Reach your allotted centre on time with the admit card |
Keep your High School certificate, Intermediate marksheet, CCC certificate and category certificates ready, because the Commission can ask for them at any stage.
What are the Important Dates for UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 26 November 2024 |
| Online Application Started | 23 December 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 January 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment and Form Correction | 29 January 2025 |
| Main Written Exam | 1 February 2026 |
| Main Exam Result and Cut-off | 15 September 2026 |
| Typing Test Schedule Notice | 16 September 2026 |
| Typing Test (original date, now postponed) | 30 October 2026 |
| Typing Test Postponement Notice | 25 September 2026 |
| Typing Test (revised date) | From 13 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
What is the Application Fee for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026?
The fee was paid at the time of applying, and that window is closed. The typing test notices do not mention any fresh fee. Candidates shortlisted for the Main exam paid a separate exam fee before downloading that admit card.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fee at application (UR, OBC, SC, ST) | ₹25 online processing fee (application fee ₹0) |
| Fee payment window | Closed (form correction ended 29 January 2025) |
| Payment modes allowed | Credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-challan |
UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test 2026 — Essential Links
- Download UPSSSC Junior Assistant Result and Cut-off Notice (15 September 2026)
- Download UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Schedule Notice (16 September 2026)
- Download UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Postponement Notice (25 September 2026)
- Download UPSSSC Junior Assistant Advertisement 12-Exam/2024 (Detailed Advertisement PDF)
- Check Result for UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Exam Date 2026 (Advt 12-Exam/2024)
- Download Admit Card for UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Exam Date 2026 (Advt 12-Exam/2024) — active once released
- Visit UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test Official Website
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
You have already cleared the hardest part, so don’t let typing speed stop you now. Practise every day in both Hindi and English, and keep checking for the admit card, because the typing test starts on 13 November 2026. We will update this page as soon as UPSSSC releases it. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every new admit card and result update.