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TheJobKart brings you the complete details of the UPSSSC Junior Engineer JE (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination, and this is a large opening for diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering who have already appeared in PET-2025.

Read the headline figure carefully, because it is easy to misunderstand. The combined examination covers 1,156 posts in total, but not all of them carry the exact title Junior Engineer (Mechanical). Of that total, 722 posts are Junior Engineer (Mechanical) itself, spread across Irrigation and Public Works, and the remaining posts are closely related mechanical and technical posts in the same examination. This post explains both figures, so you can see exactly which post you are applying for.

One important timing point: the notification was released on 12 October 2026, but the online application window does not open until 3 November 2026. The last date to apply is 25 November 2026.

Table of Contents

• UPSSSC JE (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
• Vacancy Details: The 1156 Total, Explained
• Category-wise Vacancy Details
• Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
• Salary and Benefits
• Important Dates
• Application Fee
• Selection Process and Exam Pattern
• How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step
• Documents to Keep Ready
• About UPSSSC
• Why This Recruitment Stands Out
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Important Links
• Disclaimer

UPSSSC JE (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

This is a Mechanical-branch examination only. It is not the Civil or Electrical Junior Engineer recruitment, and candidates should not use Civil or Electrical vacancy, syllabus or eligibility details for this form.

Vacancy Details: The 1156 Total, Explained

The table below gives the department-wise and post-wise breakup that adds up to 1,156. The three Junior Engineer (Mechanical) rows together make 722 posts, which is the figure to use if you are specifically looking for JE (Mechanical) itself.

What each post involves, in simple terms

• Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Irrigation and PWD: Junior engineering work in irrigation, water resources and public works departments, including site, maintenance and departmental technical duties as assigned.
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Special Selection: A separately reserved selection row within Irrigation, with its own category breakup, explained below.
• Mechanic, UPSRTC: Mechanical maintenance and workshop-related work in the state road transport corporation.
• Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC: Storekeeping work, including receipt, record and issue of stores and spares.
• Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): Technical work in the Panchayati Raj Directorate.
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Special Selection: A small, specially selected technical assistant cadre in the Groundwater Department.
• Instructor Machine: Machine-related instructional work in jail administration and correctional services.

The exact duties, posting and nature of appointment, whether regular or temporary, will depend on the department and post, as given in the official notification.

Category-wise Vacancy Details

The category breakup for the combined examination is given below. Two points deserve attention. First, the two Special Selection rows have no Unreserved or EWS seats at all in the published tables, only SC, ST and OBC seats, so Unreserved and EWS candidates should focus on the other rows. Second, horizontal reservation for women, ex-servicemen, dependants of freedom fighters, sportspersons and persons with disabilities sits inside these category numbers and is adjusted as per the rules.

Horizontal reservation, as reported post-wise, includes for example 60 women, 15 ex-servicemen, 6 dependants of freedom fighters and 6 sportspersons within the Irrigation JE figure, and 12 PwBD seats within that same post. Candidates should check the horizontal reservation row for their own post in the official notification, because it varies considerably from post to post.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

The PET-2025 condition — read this first

This is a Main Examination, not a fresh open recruitment for everyone. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid PET scorecard can apply. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is based on the PET-2025 normalised score. If you did not appear in PET-2025, you cannot apply for this examination, even if you hold the required diploma.

Educational qualification

The main qualification for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts is a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Government.

Post-wise variations, as reported, are:

• Junior Engineer (Mechanical), all three JE rows: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. For the PWD post, sources also mention High School plus the 3-year diploma, so check the exact wording for that post in the notification.
• Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC: Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic. For Mechanic, a 3-year diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) is reported, and an HMV licence is mentioned as preferential for Mechanic in some summaries.
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Instructor Machine: Intermediate pass, along with a 3-year diploma in a mechanical maintenance trade.
• Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, as reported for this technical post.

A preferential qualification reported for most posts is two years of Territorial Army service or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate. This is preferential, not a substitute for the diploma, and candidates should check how it is treated in the official notification.

Age limit

• Minimum age: 18 years for most posts, 21 years for Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical)
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Age counted as on: 1 July 2026

Age relaxation is available for reserved categories and other eligible groups under UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh government rules. The exact relaxation for your category and post should be checked in the notification, because the minimum age itself varies by post.

Other important conditions

• Candidates must meet the post-specific eligibility, including any physical or medical requirements, if prescribed for that post.
• Post preferences matter. The combined examination covers several departments, so choose your post preferences carefully in the form.
• Candidates already in government service should follow the rules for informing their employer, as given in the notification.

Salary and Benefits

Pay varies by post, from Level 4 to Level 6:

• Junior Engineer (Mechanical), all JE rows, Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Instructor Machine and Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month. In the older pay-band format this is also described as Pay Band 2, Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800, with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200.
• Mechanic, UPSRTC: Level 5, as reported, in the Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200 pay-band format used in some summaries.
• Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC: Level 4, as reported, in the Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200 pay-band format used in some summaries.

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, as per Uttar Pradesh government rules and the department concerned. The headline Rs. 35,400 starting figure applies to the Level 6 JE posts; it should not be assumed for the Level 4 and Level 5 posts in the same examination.

Important Dates

Because the window opens on 3 November, candidates should use the days before it opens to check their PET-2025 registration details, gather certificates, and decide their post preferences, rather than waiting until the last week.

Application Fee

The fee is a Rs. 25 online processing fee for all categories, as reported across sources. It can be paid through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, or cash card / mobile wallet, as per the payment options in the portal. Fee adjustment, if needed, must be completed by 2 December 2026.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection is done in stages:

1. PET-2025 shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their PET-2025 normalised score.
2. Main written examination: An objective, multiple-choice Main Examination for shortlisted candidates.
3. Document verification: Checking of original certificates, PET scorecard and eligibility documents.
4. Medical examination and other steps: As prescribed for the post and department concerned, as given in the notification.

Main examination pattern, as reported

The Main Examination is reported as an objective multiple-choice test of 100 questions in 120 minutes, with negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer. The exact syllabus, subject-wise distribution, qualifying marks and other pattern details should be confirmed from the official notification and syllabus, because summaries differ in how much detail they give and the pattern should not be assumed from other UPSSSC examinations.

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in, and open the Live Advertisement section.
2. Find Advertisement No. 24-Exam/2026, Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24, and read the notification in full.
3. Complete or log in to your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile on the portal, if required. Candidates who already have an OTR identity can proceed directly with their registered credentials.
4. Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and complete OTP authentication.
5. Fill in your personal details, educational details and post preferences carefully. The information should match your certificates and PET record.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the Rs. 25 online processing fee and submit the form by 25 November 2026.
8. Complete any fee adjustment and application correction by 2 December 2026, if needed.
9. Review the complete form once before final submission, and download or print the final application for your records.

Keep your PET-2025 registration number, OTR details and application number safe. You will need them to download the admit card and to follow later updates.

Documents to Keep Ready

• PET-2025 registration details and scorecard
• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering certificate and marksheets, or the equivalent qualification for your post
• High School and Intermediate certificates, where required for your post
• Valid photo identity proof
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
• Category certificate or EWS certificate, if you are claiming reservation or concession
• PwBD certificate, ex-serviceman documents, NCC or Territorial Army documents, if applicable
• Any licence or additional certificate mentioned for your post, such as an HMV licence where it is preferential for Mechanic

Original documents will be checked during document verification, so the details you enter in the form should match them exactly.

About UPSSSC

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, based in Lucknow, recruits for Group B and Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments through a two-stage system in many recruitments: the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), followed by a Main Examination for shortlisted candidates. The Commission publishes advertisements on upsssc.gov.in, and candidates apply through its online portal using their PET registration and One-Time Registration details.

The Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination is one of those Main Examinations. It is not a direct recruitment without PET, and it is not interchangeable with the Civil or Electrical Junior Engineer examinations, which have their own advertisements, vacancies and syllabi.

Why This Recruitment Stands Out

For diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering, the most important feature of this recruitment is its size and its PET-based structure. With 722 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts alone, plus 434 related mechanical and technical posts in the same examination, it offers a much larger number of openings than a single-department JE advertisement.

At the same time, the PET condition narrows the field in a useful way for candidates who already hold a PET-2025 score. If you appeared in PET-2025 and hold a Mechanical diploma, this is a Main Examination you can prepare for directly, rather than a fresh preliminary test. The very low Rs. 25 processing fee also removes a common barrier, although candidates should still treat the form seriously, because post preferences and PET details cannot be casually corrected after the correction deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC JE (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 25 November 2026. The online application window opens on 3 November 2026, and fee adjustment and correction can be done up to 2 December 2026.

How many vacancies are there?
There are 1,156 vacancies in the combined examination. Of these, 722 are Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts: 304 in Irrigation, 154 in Irrigation Special Selection, and 264 in PWD. The remaining 434 posts are Mechanic, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical), Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and Instructor Machine.

What qualification is needed?
A 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or the equivalent specified for your post, plus a valid PET-2025 appearance and scorecard. Only PET-2025 candidates can apply.

Is this recruitment for Civil or Electrical JE as well?
No. This advertisement, 24-Exam/2026, is for the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination only. Civil and Electrical JE recruitments are separate.

What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years for most posts and 21 years for Technical Assistant and Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical), with a maximum age of 40 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to relaxation under the rules.

What is the salary for Junior Engineer (Mechanical)?
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts are Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus allowances as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. Other posts in the same examination are Level 4 or Level 5.

What is the application fee?
Rs. 25 as an online processing fee, for all categories.

Where do I apply?
Through the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in. Use only the official portal and avoid third-party application links.

Important Links

• Official website: upsssc.gov.in
• Recruitment notification: Advertisement No. 24-Exam/2026, Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24, available on upsssc.gov.in
• Online application: Available on upsssc.gov.in from 3 November 2026

Disclaimer

This post is written to help candidates understand the recruitment in simple language. It is not a substitute for the official notification. Vacancies, dates, fee, eligibility, pay and selection details are subject to change by UPSSSC, and candidates should verify every detail in the official Advertisement No. 24-Exam/2026 notification before applying. Follow TheJobKart for the latest government and private jobs in India.