UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026: 1,156 Posts Open, Apply by 25 November

On 3 November 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) opened online applications for its Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination, putting 1,156 posts across Uttar Pradesh government departments within reach of diploma holders who cleared the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. The UPSSSC JE Mechanical recruitment 2026, advertised as Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026, runs from 3 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, and the commission has set the application fee at Rs. 25 for all categories. For candidates who have been waiting since the notification of 12 October 2026, the opening of the form is the moment that matters: eligibility in this recruitment is decided first by the PET 2025 scorecard, and only then by the diploma.

That PET condition is the single most important limit in this recruitment. The commission said candidates must have appeared in UP PET 2025 and hold a valid scorecard, and the PET 2025 registration number is needed to log in to the application. A diploma alone, however strong, does not open this form. Candidates who did not appear in PET 2025 cannot apply in this round, and candidates who appeared but do not meet the post-wise educational qualification should check Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 before paying the fee. The window is open for three weeks, but a form filed without the PET credential will not survive scrutiny.

UPSSSC JE Mechanical recruitment 2026: at a glance

Organisation	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Recruitment	Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24
Advertisement number	24-Exam/2026
Total vacancies	1,156
Notification date	12 October 2026
Application window	3 November 2026 to 25 November 2026
Application mode	Online only, through upsssc.gov.in
Application fee	Rs. 25 for all categories
Essential gate	UP PET 2025 appearance and scorecard, plus the prescribed diploma
Selection process	PET 2025 shortlisting, mains written examination, document verification and medical examination
Job location	Uttar Pradesh
Mains examination date	Not announced in the material checked

Who can apply, and what the age rules say

The basic educational requirement is a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an accepted equivalent discipline, with the exact qualification varying by post and department. The commission's own summary names the diploma in Mechanical Engineering as the basic requirement for the Technical Assistant (Mechanical) post, and it directs candidates to the post-wise details in Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 for every other post. That variation matters because this is not a single-post recruitment: the 1,156 vacancies cover Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts alongside Mechanic, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical), Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and Instructor Machine posts. A candidate should match the diploma branch to the post, not assume one diploma fits all of them.

Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. For Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Mechanic, Assistant Storekeeper and Instructor Machinist posts, the range given is 18 to 40 years. For Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and ADPRO (Technical) posts, the range given is 21 to 40 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies under UPSSSC rules. The commission also lists a preferential qualification: a minimum of two years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC 'B' Certificate.

Why this opening matters for diploma engineers

Junior Engineer posts in state departments are among the most contested diploma-level government jobs in Uttar Pradesh, because they convert a three-year polytechnic qualification into a regular state service career rather than a short contract. The PET system changed how that competition works: by screening first through a common preliminary test, the commission narrows the mains field to candidates who have already cleared a state-level benchmark. For PET 2025 qualifiers, this recruitment is therefore the payoff for an examination taken months earlier. For candidates still studying for a diploma, the lesson runs the other way: the next PET cycle, not this form, is the door to the next round.

Pay is another reason this recruitment draws attention. Reports on the notification put most posts at Pay Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400, though candidates should confirm the level for their chosen post in the notification itself. What is certain from the commission's summary is the selection sequence: PET 2025 shortlisting, then the mains written examination, then document verification and a medical examination. No mains date has been announced, so candidates should prepare for the written examination and keep their documents ready.

How to apply for UPSSSC JE Mechanical 2026

Apply only through the official website, upsssc.gov.in, and only through the Live Advertisement link for Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026. First, open the Live Advertisement section and select the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination link, then read the notification and confirm eligibility for the specific post and department. Second, log in with the PET 2025 registration number and the one-time password sent to the registered mobile number. Third, fill in personal, educational and category details, select the post and department, and upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the size and format prescribed. Fourth, pay the Rs. 25 fee online, check every detail, and submit before 25 November 2026. Finally, download the submitted form and fee receipt.

Two practical cautions will save candidates trouble. The fee is Rs. 25, and only Rs. 25: anyone asking for more, or asking for payment outside the official portal, is not part of this recruitment, and no agent can secure a post. And the last days of any UPSSSC window bring heavy traffic, so candidates should not leave the form to the final evening. For readers in Nepal, the PET condition carries its own message: this is a Uttar Pradesh state recruitment gated by a state examination, so it is not an open international vacancy. Candidates with a PET 2025 scorecard and the right diploma have until 25 November 2026 to act; candidates without that scorecard should plan for the next PET cycle instead of filing a form that cannot proceed.

Sources: Jagran Josh report on the opening of UPSSSC JE Mechanical applications, published 3 November 2026; GovtJobsAlert summary of Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026.