UPSSSC Auditor and Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026

Uttar Pradesh
Apply By: 03 Aug 2026
Status: Active / Open

Job Description

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated the recruitment process for 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant positions across various state government departments. This recruitment drive is specifically for candidates who have successfully qualified the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025). The selection process aims to fill permanent and temporary vacancies, offering a stable career path within the state administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting financial audits and verifying accounts for various government departments.
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing preliminary books of accounts.
  • Managing bank reconciliation statements and ensuring compliance with financial rules.
  • Handling e-banking transactions, RTGS operations, and budget control systems.
  • Assisting in taxation processes and performing arithmetic calculations for financial reports.
  • Utilizing computer applications for data management and financial reporting tasks.

Why Apply

Selected candidates will benefit from a structured pay scale under Level-5, providing financial stability and career progression within the UP government framework. This role offers significant exposure to public sector financial management and the opportunity to contribute to the state's administrative efficiency.

Important Dates

  • Application Start: 14-07-2026
  • Application End: 03-08-2026
  • Fee Reconciliation Deadline: 10-08-2026

Quick Facts

  • Total Vacancies: 1829
  • Pay Scale: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300)
  • Location: Uttar Pradesh
  • Category: Other Govt. Exams

UPSSSC Auditor and Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Overview

Registration Date
14 Jul 2026 – 03 Aug 2026
Salary
Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300)
Vacancies
1829
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) and 'O' Level Computer Diploma
Application Link
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Vacancy Details

Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts609
Municipal Council Directorate660
UP Housing & Development Board156
Local Fund Accounts Examination162
UP Forest Corporation67
UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam86
Universities & Engineering Colleges14
Industrial Development Department69
Other Departments6

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at https://upsssc.gov.in.
  2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
  3. Verify the auto-populated personal details from your PET-2025 data.
  4. Select the desired post and department, and indicate your preference order.
  5. Fill in the required educational and category details carefully.
  6. Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 25 online.
  7. Reconcile the fee payment to ensure final submission.
  8. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference and document verification.

Cutoff Marks

Shortlisting is based on PET-2025 normalized scores; category-wise cut-offs will be determined by the Commission.

Application Fee

General/OBC/SC/ST: Rs. 25 (Online processing charge only). Payment is accepted via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.

Age Limit

21 to 40 years as on 01-07-2026. Relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per UP Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection process involves three distinct stages. First, candidates are shortlisted based on their normalized scores in the PET-2025 examination, with a ratio of 1:15 for vacancies. Second, shortlisted candidates must appear for a written OMR-based Main Examination consisting of 100 objective-type questions covering accounting, computer knowledge, and UP-specific general knowledge. A negative marking of 0.25 applies for each incorrect answer. Finally, successful candidates proceed to the document verification stage to confirm their credentials.

Exam Pattern

The Main Examination is a 120-minute objective test with 100 marks. It includes 65 marks for Accounting (Audit, Final Accounts, Depreciation, Taxation, etc.), 15 marks for Computer/IT knowledge, and 20 marks for Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge. There is a 1/4 negative marking for wrong answers.

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Organization

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is the state organization authorized to conduct various examinations for appointments to various Group 'C' posts in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Established under the UPSSSC Act, it focuses on merit-based recruitment through a transparent and efficient selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is absolutely mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Candidates who did not appear in PET-2025 or scored zero/negative cannot apply.

A total of 1829 vacancies are being filled for the posts of Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) across 22 departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026.

For most posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized University AND an ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma from a Government-recognized institution. For the Auditor post under Local Fund Accounts Examination, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy is also acceptable. Exact qualifications vary by department as per the relevant service rules — candidates must check the notification carefully.

The last date to submit the online application form and pay the fee is 03-08-2026. After this date, no new applications or fee payments will be accepted. However, candidates who have already applied can still reconcile the fee and amend permitted fields in their application up to 10-08-2026. After 10-08-2026, no amendment or correction in the application form will be possible.

Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of the normalized score obtained by candidates in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off normalized score (calculated up to two decimal places).

The Main Examination is a single-shift Objective Type MCQ paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks in 120 minutes (2 hours). It has three parts: Part 1 (65 marks) covers Accounting subjects including Audit, Double Entry, RTGS, e-Banking, Advance Accountancy, and Taxation; Part 2 (15 marks) covers Computer & IT concepts; Part 3 (20 marks) covers General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. There is negative marking of 1/4 (25%) for each wrong answer.

The application fee is Rs. 25/- (online processing charge only) for all categories — Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST. There is no separate application fee. The Main Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before the Admit Card for the Main Exam is issued.

Yes. Candidates must select their preferred department/post at the time of filling the online application. If a department or post is not selected/checked by the candidate, no claim for that post will be entertained. Candidates must also indicate their preference order of departments. UPSSSC will attempt to allot the post based on merit and candidate preference, but the final allotment decision rests with the Commission.

The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate must have been issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, must be based on FY 2025-26 income (annual family income below Rs. 8 lakhs from all sources), and must be valid for FY 2026-27. It must be on the prescribed format issued as per UP Government Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019. A general income certificate will not be accepted.

No fresh registration is required. Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number along with the OTP sent to the mobile number/email registered at the time of PET-2025. All personal details (name, date of birth, domicile, category, EWS/horizontal reservation details, photo, and signature) will be auto-populated from PET-2025 data and cannot be changed, except for the permitted fields mentioned in the notification.
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