Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially announced Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026 for Auditor and Assistant Accountant Main Examination (Pra0Ar0Pa0-2025)/15 with a total of 1829 vacancies across various departments. The notification was published on 03-06-2026 at upsssc.gov.in. Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply online from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026. Fee reconciliation and application amendment last date is 10-08-2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Notification PDF
UPSSSC, Lucknow has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for selection to 1829 total vacant posts of Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) in various departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026. Only candidates who participated in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET-2025 Score Card are eligible to apply. Online applications can be submitted from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026 through the official UPSSSC portal upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Overview
Excellent opportunity for PET-2025 qualified candidates to apply for 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant posts across various UP Government departments under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026. Apply online from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026 at upsssc.gov.in.
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 14-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) |
| Department | Various Departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 1829 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (Pay Band: Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 for most posts; varies by department) |
| Job Type | Permanent / Temporary (as per department) |
| Application Mode | Online only – at https://upsssc.gov.in |
| PET Prerequisite | Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply |
| Selection Mode | Written/OMR Based Main Examination (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes) – with Negative Marking (1/4) |
| Opening of Online Application | 14-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee | 03-08-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Amendment | 10-08-2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement Publication | 03-06-2026 |
| Opening of Online Application / Fee Submission | 14-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission & Fee Payment | 03-08-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Amendment | 10-08-2026 |
| EWS Certificate Validity (must be issued between) | 01-04-2026 to 03-08-2026 (based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27) |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified separately on upsssc.gov.in |
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UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 1829 vacancies have been notified across 22 departments for the posts of Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar). Vertical reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal reservation (DFF, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Outstanding Sportsperson) are applicable as per UP Government rules and as communicated by the indenting departments.
| Sr. No. | Department Name | Post Name | Total | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts, UP | Assistant Accountant | 609 | Permanent |
| 2 | Municipal Council Directorate, UP | Assistant Accountant | 600 | Temporary |
| 3 | UP Housing & Development Board | Assistant Accountant | 156 | Permanent |
| 4 | Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination | Auditor (General & Special Selection) | 148 | Permanent & Temporary |
| 5 | Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination | Auditor (Special Selection) | 14 | Permanent & Temporary |
| 6 | UP Forest Corporation | Assistant Accountant | 67 | Permanent |
| 7 | Municipal Council Directorate, UP | Auditor | 60 | Temporary |
| 8 | UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 82 | Temporary |
| 9 | UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 04 | Temporary |
| 10 | Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| 11 | Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| 12 | Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| 13 | Panchayati Raj Training Institute (PRIT) | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| 14 | Jannayak Chandrashekhar University, Baliya | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| 15 | UP Institute of Textile Technology, Kanpur | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Permanent |
| 16 | Government Engineering College, Kannauj, UP | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| 17 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Permanent |
| 18 | Government Engineering College, Mainpuri | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| 19 | Kamala Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur | Auditor | 01 | Permanent |
| 20 | Government Engineering College, Sonbhadra | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| 21 | Industrial Development Department | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 68 | Permanent |
| 22 | Industrial Development Department | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 01 | Permanent |
| Grand Total | 1829 | |||
Post-wise Essential Qualifications Summary
| Post | Department / Applicable Service Rules | Essential Qualification (Educational) | Desirable / Additional Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Accountant | Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts, UP (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service (Gazetted) Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016 – Part 4, Rule 10) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India, OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy from a Government-recognized University/Institution. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation from a Government-recognized institution. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | Municipal Council Directorate, UP (UP Municipal (Centralized) Service Rules 1966, as amended – Rule for Central Service) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy ‘O’ Level from a recognized institution. ‘O’ Level certificate is mandatory. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | UP Housing & Development Board (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) | Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination (UP Local Fund Accounts Examination Subordinate Service Rules 2017, Part 4, Rule 08) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy (with ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma). | Having served in the Territorial Army for minimum 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | UP Forest Corporation, UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam, Various Universities, Engineering Colleges & Industrial Development Department (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation from any Government-recognized institution. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | Industrial Development Department (UP Industrial Development Authority Centralized Service Rules 2018, as amended 2018 – Part 4, Rule 14) | B.Com with ‘O’ Level Computer Certificate is mandatory. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application, i.e. 03-08-2026. Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of documents at subsequent stages.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| PET-2025 Prerequisite | Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission can apply. Candidates with zero/negative/absent score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted. |
| Citizenship | Indian citizen. |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce + ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma (for most posts); exact qualification varies by department as per the relevant service rules. All qualifications must be acquired/possessed by the closing date 03-08-2026. |
| UP Domicile | Candidates not domiciled in UP are not eligible for reservation benefits and will be treated as Unreserved (UR) category. |
| OBC Status | Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for OBC reservation benefits. |
| EWS Certificate | EWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, and valid for FY 2026-27. Must be on the prescribed format issued by UP Government (Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019). |
| PwBD Eligibility | PwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate in the updated prescribed format as per UP Government orders. Disability type and sub-type must be clearly mentioned in the application form. |
| Women Candidates (Caste Certificate) | For UP women candidates, only caste certificate issued from the paternal side (father’s family) will be accepted. |
| Government Employees | Candidates serving in Central or State Government must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer before applying. |
UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 July of the calendar year in which the vacancy was advertised/published. For most posts, the candidate must have attained 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years as on 1st July of the relevant year. Standard relaxations apply for reserved categories as per UP Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC & other categories notified by UP Government | Upper age relaxed by 5 years (SC/ST) and as notified for other reserved categories |
| Persons in Government Service (State Government) | Maximum age limit relaxed by 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per UP Public Service (Physical Disability, Dependants of Freedom Fighters & Ex-Servicemen Reservation) Act 1993 and applicable rules |
| PwBD (Physically Challenged) | As per applicable UP Government orders |
| Chief Minister’s Research Fellows (Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritt) | Age relaxation and concession as per UP Government Notification dated 30-01-2026, Lucknow |
UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is payable online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. No other mode of payment is accepted. After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application form will be automatically submitted.
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Charge | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
Note: Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwBD, and Outstanding Sportspersons from categories S.No. 1 to 4 must pay fee as per their base category. The Main Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before the admit card is issued for the Main Exam.
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UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be made through a Written/OMR Based Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of normalized scores obtained in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the written exam, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off score (up to two decimal places).
Stage 1 – Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Normalized Score
Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET Score Card are eligible. Shortlisting will be done on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score in the ratio of 1:15 (vacancies to candidates) category-wise. Candidates marked as Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional in PET-2025 results will be provisionally permitted to appear in the Main Examination, subject to the final outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Stage 2 – Written/OMR Based Main Examination
The Main Examination will be a single-shift objective type MCQ paper consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks with a time duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). There will be negative marking of 1/4 (25%) of the marks for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | (i) Audit, Final Accounts | 10 | 10 |
| (ii) Fundamentals of Accounting, Preparation of Preliminary Books of Accounts, Depreciation | 10 | 10 | |
| (iii) Double Accounting System, Bank Reconciliation Statement, General Knowledge of Financial Rules | 15 | 15 | |
| (iv) RTGS, e-Banking, Use of Computers in Budget Control | 10 | 10 | |
| (v) Advance Accountancy | 10 | 10 | |
| (vi) Taxation, Arithmetics | 10 | 10 | |
| Part 2 | Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technology Development and Innovation in this field | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Stage 3 – Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit in the Written Examination will be called for verification of original documents. Candidates failing to produce valid original documents on the scheduled date will not be considered for selection.
Who should NOT apply for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?
- Candidates who did not appear in UPSSSC PET-2025 or have not been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission.
- Candidates who scored zero, negative, or were absent in PET-2025.
- Candidates who do not possess the mandatory essential educational qualification (B.Com + ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma) as on 03-08-2026.
- Candidates not domiciled in UP who wish to claim reservation benefits.
- OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer.
- EWS candidates whose EWS certificate has not been issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026 or is not based on FY 2025-26 income.
- Candidates who provide false, incomplete, or unverifiable information in the online application form.
- Candidates who are unable to produce valid documents at the time of Document Verification.
- Male candidates with more than one living wife, or female candidates who have married a man who already has a living wife — they are not eligible unless exemption has been granted by the Governor.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?
- Not logging in through PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP — this is mandatory; there is no separate new registration for this Main Exam application.
- Not selecting (checking) the specific post/department you wish to apply for in the application form — unselected posts will not be considered.
- Not giving the preference order of departments/posts in the application — UPSSSC will attempt to allot based on merit and preferences given.
- Not ensuring that your EWS certificate is valid as on the cut-off date and is on the correct prescribed format (UP Government format, not a general income certificate).
- Not completing fee reconciliation by 10-08-2026 even if application is submitted before 03-08-2026 — application will not be finally submitted without fee reconciliation.
- Not downloading and printing the application form after successful fee reconciliation — it is mandatory to keep a printout for Document Verification.
- Waiting until the last date to apply — UPSSSC advises candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid server overload.
- Not checking that the PwBD disability type and sub-category are correctly mentioned in the application form as per the latest UP Government orders.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the UPSSSC official website at https://upsssc.gov.in. The entire application process — including filling of the form, fee payment, and submission — can be completed in one session. Login is done using the PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.
Documents / Information required at the time of Online Application:
- PET-2025 Registration Number for login.
- Photograph and signature (as uploaded during PET-2025; cannot be changed — click “Continue” after viewing).
- Details of educational qualification (Board/Institution name, year of passing, roll number, certificate date, percentage/marks).
- Preference order of departments/posts being applied for.
- Category/reservation certificate details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/DFF/ESM) as applicable.
- Domicile/permanent address details (auto-populated from PET-2025 data).
- EWS certificate (issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026 in prescribed format), if applicable.
After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application form will be automatically submitted. Candidates must download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference and Document Verification.
Apply Online at: https://upsssc.gov.in
For assistance, candidates may visit upsssc.gov.in or contact the UPSSSC office on any working day.
Important Instructions for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Candidates
- Online applications are open from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026. Fee reconciliation and application amendment window closes on 10-08-2026.
- Only one application is to be submitted; if a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered.
- The application form can be amended only for permitted fields (correspondence address, personal details like EWS/PwBD/DFF category, gender, outstanding sportsperson, marital status, mandatory/desirable qualification) up to 10-08-2026.
- After fee payment and reconciliation, the application is automatically and finally submitted — candidates should download and print it immediately.
- Candidates must indicate category/subcategory of PwBD disability in the application and update it as per the latest UP Government orders on Divyangjan empowerment.
- All information in the application is final — no corrections to date of birth, educational qualification percentage/marks, or caste will be entertained after submission.
- For candidates appearing in examinations at an allotted centre, change of centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from all UPSSSC examinations.
- The Commission does not correspond personally with any candidate. All updates are published on upsssc.gov.in — candidates must regularly check the website.
- The UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 provisions will be strictly applicable during the examination.
