UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026: 929 Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer Posts - Online Application Open

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Relaxations as per UP government rules (SC/ST/OBC, UP domicile, Ex-Servicemen, etc.)

Educational Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian university in Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Commerce / Economics / Statistics, or an government-recognized equivalent qualification. (Refer to Annexure-1 for the full list of 51 accepted PG qualifications, including MBA, M.Com, M.Sc. Statistics, M.A. Economics, etc.)

Computer Qualification

• O Level Diploma from DOEACC/NIELIT or at least a one-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized university/institution.

Language

• Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

Preferential Qualification

• Minimum 2 years of service in Pradeshik Sena or NCC ‘B’ certificate.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Release Date: 20 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 21 April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application & Fee: 11 May 2026 (till midnight)
• Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Amendment: 18 May 2026
• Main Written Examination Date: To be notified

Application Fee

• There is no examination fee for any category.
• Online processing fee: ₹25 (payable via Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan).

Important Instructions

• Only PET-2025 qualified candidates with a valid scorecard are eligible to apply.
• Candidates not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will not receive reservation benefits.
• Only one application per advertisement is allowed.
• EWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 11-05-2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
• OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued on or after 01-04-2025 will be accepted.
• For female candidates from UP, caste certificates issued from the father’s side will be accepted.
• Birth date must be supported by the High School (Class 10) certificate.
• No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
• Exam centre, date and time will be communicated through Admit Card only; no changes will be entertained.
• UPSSSC does not communicate with candidates individually; check upsssc.gov.in regularly for updates.
• Application amendments are allowed only up to 18 May 2026; no changes after that.