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UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Exam Schedule & Pattern

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) posts. As per the official schedule, the written examination will be conducted on 26 July 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift. Candidates who have successfully applied for the recruitment should now focus on their final preparation and review the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, and reporting guidelines before appearing for the examination.

UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 Out

The UPSSSC has released the exam schedule for the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) (Statistics) Mains Examination. The written examination is scheduled to be held on 26 July 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidates are advised to download their admit card once released and report to the examination centre well before the reporting time.

UPSSSC ASO Exam City 2026 Out

UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026

The UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 is being conducted to recruit Assistant Statistical Officers (ASO) and Assistant Research Officers (ARO) in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Through the latest corrigendum, the commission has added 636 new vacancies, increasing the total number of posts from 929 to 1,565. The application process has already concluded, and the commission has now announced the UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 for the Mains examination.

UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 Overview

UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026 is being conducted to fill 1,565 ASO and ARO posts in Uttar Pradesh. The UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 has been announced, and the Mains Exam will be held on 26 July 2026. Check the overview, vacancies, eligibility, and selection process below.

Particulars Details
Organisation Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & Assistant Research Officer (ARO)
Advertisement No. 05-Exam/2026
Total Vacancies 1,565
UPSSSC ASO Exam Date 2026 26 July 2026
Exam Timing 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Qualification Postgraduate
Age Limit 21 to 40 Years
Selection Process PET 2025 Score, Mains Examination
Official Website upsssc.gov.in

सहायक सांख्यिकीय अधिकारी/सहायक शोध अधिकारी (सांख्यिकी) मुख्य परीक्षा (प्रारंभिक 2025/06) के लिए केवल वे अभ्यर्थी ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं, जो संबंधित पद के लिए निर्धारित अनिवार्य अर्हताएँ रखते हैं तथा जिन्होंने प्रारंभिक अर्हता परीक्षा-2025 (PET-2025) में भाग लिया हो। साथ ही, उनके पास आयोग द्वारा जारी PET-2025 का प्रमाण-पत्र/अंकपत्र होना आवश्यक है। मुख्य परीक्षा के लिए पात्रता निर्धारित करते समय PET-2025 में प्राप्त अंकों और अन्य निर्धारित मानकों को भी ध्यान में रखा जाता है।

UPSSSC ASO Notification 2026 PDF

The UPSSSC ASO Notification 2026 PDF contains the exam date, revised vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, and other important instructions. Candidates should read the notification carefully before appearing for the Mains Exam.

UPSSSC ASO and ARO Recruitment 2026- Download PDF

UPSSSC ASO Vacancy 2026

A total of 1,565 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) (Statistics) through Advertisement No. 05-Exam/2026. Initially, 929 vacancies were notified, and the commission later added 636 additional posts through an official corrigendum.

Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution

S.No Department Name Post Name Unreserved SC ST OBC EWS Total
1 Economics and Statistics Division UP Assistant Statistical Officer 170 24 00 47 26 267
2 Economics and Statistics Division UP Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 90 09 135 234
3 State Tax Commissioner’s Office Assistant Statistical Officer 44 13 01 10 07 75
4 Chief Conservator of Forests & HOD Assistant Statistical Officer 22 12 01 14 05 54
5 Chief Conservator of Forests & HOD Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 04 00 10 14
6 Training and Employment Directorate UP Assistant Statistical Officer 16 08 00 12 04 40
7 State Planning Institute (Naveen Prabhag) Assistant Statistical Officer 15 07 00 11 03 36
8 State Planning Institute (Naveen Prabhag) Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 02 00 02 04
9 Office Registrar & Societies UP Assistant Statistical Officer 06 01 00 04 01 12
10 Office Registrar & Societies UP Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 05 00 00 05
11 SC and ST Research & Training Institute UP Assistant Statistical Officer 04 02 00 03 01 10
12 Animal Husbandry Directorate Assistant Statistical Officer 24 13 01 16 06 60
13 Animal Husbandry Directorate Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 07 00 05 12
14 Sugarcane Development & Cane Sugar Commissioner Assistant Statistical Officer 16 08 00 11 03 38
15 Medical and Health Services Directorate UP Assistant Statistical Officer 18 09 00 13 04 44
16 Irrigation and Water Resources Directorate Assistant Statistical Officer 04 02 00 03 01 10
17 Irrigation and Water Resources Directorate Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Recruitment) 01 00 00 01
18 Financial Planning and Resource Directorate Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) 05 02 00 04 01 12
19 Financial Planning and Resource Directorate Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) (Special Recruitment) 01 00 00 01
Total 929

Note: The above department-wise vacancy distribution is based on the original notification (929 vacancies). As per the latest UPSSSC corrigendum, the commission has increased the total vacancies to 1,565 by adding 636 additional posts. The revised department-wise and category-wise distribution of these additional vacancies has not been released separately.

UPSSSC ASO Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for the UPSSSC ASO Exam 2026 must satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria, including educational qualification, age limit, and PET 2025 requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess the required qualifications for applying

  • Degree: Post Graduate degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Commerce, Economics, or Statistics from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
  • Computer qualification: ‘O’ Level Diploma from DOEACC Society or a one-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution.
  • Language requirement: Knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script.

Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)

Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed age limit as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per government rules.

Other Requirements

Here are the requirements given for candidates:

  • Must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
  • Must possess the PET 2025 scorecard issued by the Commission.
  • Must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh to avail reservation benefits
  • Reservation is applicable only for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories of Uttar Pradesh
  • Candidates from other states can apply, but will be considered under the General (Unreserved) category

UPSSSC ASO 2026 Apply Online Link

The UPSSSC ASO Apply Online 2026 process has been closed. The online application window was open from 21 April to 15 May 2026, while the application correction and fee payment facility remained available until 22 May 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their application can now focus on the UPSSSC ASO Mains Exam 2026, scheduled for 26 July 2026.

Steps to Apply for UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the application process:

  • आयोग की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट upsssc.gov.in पर जाएँ।
  • होमपेज पर दिए गए “Live Advertisement Segment” में जाकर सहायक सांख्यिकीय अधिकारी/सहायक शोध अधिकारी (सांख्यिकी) भर्ती विज्ञापन लिंक पर क्लिक करें।
  • अब प्रारंभिक अर्हता परीक्षा (PET) 2025 के रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर से लॉगिन करें।
  • पंजीकृत मोबाइल नंबर और ईमेल आईडी पर प्राप्त OTP दर्ज करें।
  • लॉगिन करने के बाद PET-2025 में दर्ज आपकी व्यक्तिगत जानकारी जैसे नाम, पिता का नाम, माता का नाम, जन्मतिथि, लिंग, वैवाहिक स्थिति, श्रेणी, EWS स्थिति, उत्तर प्रदेश निवास, मोबाइल नंबर, ईमेल और पता स्वतः स्क्रीन पर दिखाई देगा।
  • जिन पदों/विभागों के लिए आवेदन करना है, उन्हें चयनित करें – केवल चयनित पद ही आपके दावे के लिए मान्य होंगे
  • प्रत्येक चयनित पद हेतु शैक्षिक योग्यता का विवरण भरें जैसे बोर्ड/संस्था/विश्वविद्यालय का नाम, उत्तीर्ण करने का वर्ष, सर्टिफिकेट/रोल नंबर, प्रमाण पत्र जारी करने की तिथि और प्राप्तांक वेरीफिकेशन कोड दर्ज करें और सबमिट बटन पर क्लिक करें
  • आवेदन पत्र स्क्रीन पर प्रदर्शित होगा, जिसमें 11 अंकों की पंजीकरण संख्या दी जाएगी। इसे डाउनलोड करके प्रिंट सुरक्षित रख लें।
  • निर्धारित आवेदन शुल्क का भुगतान क्रेडिट कार्ड, डेबिट कार्ड, इंटरनेट बैंकिंग, UPI या SBI ई-चालान के माध्यम से करें।
  • अंतिम आवेदन पत्र डाउनलोड कर उसका प्रिंटआउट भविष्य के लिए सुरक्षित रखें।
  • पूरी आवेदन प्रक्रिया एक ही बार में पूरी करनी होगी, इसलिए सभी चरण एक ही सत्र में पूर्ण करें।.

 

UPSSSC ASO Application Fee 2026

The application fee is the same for all candidates and must be paid online only.

  • Unreserved (General): Rs. 25
  • Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs. 25
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs. 25
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 25

UPSSSC Assistant Statistical Officer Selection Process 2026

The UPSSSC ASO Selection Process 2026 consists of shortlisting candidates based on their PET 2025 score, followed by the UPSSSC ASO Mains Exam 2026, which is scheduled to be held on 26 July 2026. There is no interview for this recruitment.

Eligibility for Main Exam

  • Only those candidates who have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 can apply for the Main Examination
  • Candidates must possess the PET 2025 scorecard issued by the Commission.

Shortlisting for Main Exam

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on the normalized scores obtained in PET 2025.
  • The Commission will shortlist candidates up to 15 times the total number of vacancies in each category.
  • All candidates scoring marks equal to or above the last cut-off marks (up to two decimal places) will be considered for shortlisting

UPSSSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026

The UPSSSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026 is designed to evaluate candidates through an objective-type written examination. The UPSSSC ASO Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted on 26 July 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in a single shift.

Particulars Details
Exam Type Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100
Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (¼ of the allotted marks)

Also Check- UPSSSC ASO Syllabus

UPSSSC ASO And ARO Salary 2026

The selected candidates for the posts of Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) will be placed under Level-6 of the pay matrix. The salary range varies by department, with some departments offering a pay scale are following below:

Pay Type Salary Range Grade Pay
6th CPC Pay Scale ₹ 9,300 – ₹ 34,800 ₹ 4,200
7th CPC Pay Scale ₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400

 

Also check
UPSSSC ASO Previous Year Question Papers

FAQs

What is the application date for UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

The application dates is 21 April 2026 to 15 May 2026.

What is the eligibility criteria for UPSSSC ASO and ARO 2026?

Candidates must have a master’s degree in relevant subjects and fall within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 40 years.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC ASO and ARO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes a mains examination followed by document verification.

How many vacancies are available in UPSSSC ASO and ARO Vacancy 2026?

A total of 1565 number of vacancies has been announced in the official notification PDF.

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