UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 20-Pariksha/2026 for the Main Examination stage of Computer Operator Grade-A and Assistant Computer Operator recruitment under the Office of the Advocate General, Allahabad High Court. Only candidates who appeared in the Commission's Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid score card can apply, provided they hold the required Bachelor's degree plus computer diploma/certification and relevant experience. The online application window runs from 7 September to 28 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Computer Operator Grade-A (11 posts) — Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India (or a government-recognized equivalent), plus a Diploma in Computer Science or NIELIT 'O' Level certificate, with 3 years of experience in computer applications.
• Assistant Computer Operator (1 post) — Same base qualification, but with 2 years of experience in computer applications instead of 3.

This is a Main Examination stage only — you cannot apply directly unless you already appeared in PET-2025 and were issued a score card by the Commission. Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked "Under Investigation" or "Provisional" may still apply provisionally, subject to the Commission's final decision on their case.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Age must be between 21 and 40 years as on 1 July 2026 (the calendar year in which these vacancies were advertised). A higher upper age limit applies for SC/ST candidates and other categories the government notifies from time to time, though the specific number of relaxation years isn't detailed in the pages of this notification — check the full official notification for the exact figure for your category [Check]. Regular State Government employees get a flat 5-year relaxation on the maximum age limit. Other things being equal, preference in direct recruitment goes to a candidate who served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or who holds an NCC 'B' certificate.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Computer Operator Grade-A carries Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100, Grade Pay ₹2,400), and Assistant Computer Operator carries Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200, Grade Pay ₹1,900). These are 7th CPC pay-matrix bands, so selected candidates start near the lower end of their post's scale, with DA, HRA, and other UP government allowances added on top.

Important Dates

A separate written examination fee applies only to candidates later shortlisted for the Main Examination, payable before downloading the Main Examination admit card — its exact amount is not specified in this notification.

Application Fee

At this application stage, only the ₹25 online processing fee applies to every category. Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Outstanding Sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original (vertical) category. Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.

How to Apply

1. Visit upsssc.gov.in and open this advertisement under the "Live Advertisement Segment" on the homepage.
2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email.
3. Your personal details from PET-2025 (name, parentage, domicile, category, EWS status, horizontal reservation, date of birth, gender, marital status, contact details) will auto-display.
4. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for — a claim for any post you don't select won't be considered valid.
5. For each selected post, confirm (Yes/No) whether you hold the required educational qualification, and enter your board/university name, year of passing, certificate/roll number, and marks.
6. Your photograph and signature from PET-2025 will auto-display and cannot be changed at this stage.
7. Fill in preferential qualification details (if any) and review your correspondence/permanent address.
8. Accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit to proceed to fee payment.
9. Pay the fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan — your application auto-submits on successful payment. Download and print a copy for your records.

Since the age-reckoning date is fixed precisely at 1 July 2026, you can check your exact age as on that date before applying.

How Are Candidates Selected

PET-2025-Based Shortlisting — You're shortlisted for the written Main Examination purely on your normalized PET-2025 score, not on anything in this application itself. Category-wise, 15 times the advertised vacancies are shortlisted, including every candidate tied at the final cutoff score (to two decimal places). If PET-2025 was held across multiple shifts/days, scores are normalized per the Commission's standard 2019 notice for comparative evaluation.

Main Examination — A written exam conducted under the Uttar Pradesh Advocate General and Law Officer Establishment Service Rules, 2009 (as amended). The Commission will separately notify the exam scheme, syllabus, and date.

Why This Job Matters

UPSSSC is Uttar Pradesh's primary recruitment body for subordinate-level state government posts, and this particular drive fills computer-cadre posts specifically within the Office of the Advocate General at the Allahabad High Court — a specialized, small-scale legal-administrative recruitment rather than a mass hiring round. At just 12 posts, this is one of UPSSSC's smaller notifications, and its two-tier PET-then-Main structure means only candidates who already cleared the 2025 preliminary stage can even apply.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: a strong option for UP-domiciled graduates with a computer science diploma or NIELIT 'O' Level certification and relevant IT experience, who already appeared in PET-2025 — this pairs a real 7th CPC pay scale with a High Court-linked office posting. Who should think twice: with only 12 posts (11 of them Grade-A), and eligibility gated entirely behind a PET-2025 score card you can't retroactively obtain, this notification is irrelevant if you didn't already sit that exam — there's no route to apply fresh. Practical tip: since candidates who are not originally domiciled in Uttar Pradesh get no reservation benefit and are automatically treated as Unreserved, double-check which category your application will actually fall into before you submit — a domicile mismatch could silently shift you into a much more competitive pool than you expect.

Documents Required

• PET-2025 Registration Number and access to the mobile/email used for OTP login
• Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
• Diploma in Computer Science or NIELIT 'O' Level certificate
• Experience certificate(s) proving the required years in computer applications
• Territorial Army service certificate or NCC 'B' certificate, if claiming preferential consideration
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), in the prescribed format, where applicable — women candidates must use the certificate issued on their father's side
• EWS certificate based on financial year 2025-26 income, valid for financial year 2026-27, issued between 1 April 2026 and 28 September 2026, if claiming EWS reservation
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format clearly stating type and percentage of disability, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate from current employer, for candidates already serving in Central or State Government service

What Happens After Selection

Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination will separately be notified of the exam scheme, syllabus, and date. A written-exam fee applies at that stage, payable before downloading the Main Examination admit card, though its amount isn't specified in this notification [Check]. The exam centre, date, and time will be communicated through the admit card, and no change of centre, date, or time is permitted under any circumstances. The notification does not detail document verification scheduling, medical examination, or joining formalities beyond the Main Examination stage — [Check] with UPSSSC once Main Examination results are announced.

Contact & Helpline

For difficulties with the online application, candidates can reach the Commission through upsssc.gov.in or by contacting the Commission's office in person on any working day. The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates on eligibility — all updates are published only on upsssc.gov.in, which is the only official channel for this recruitment.

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Common Questions

Can I apply for this recruitment if I didn't take PET-2025?

No. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card issued by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Main Examination.

How many vacancies are there?

12 in total — 11 for Computer Operator Grade-A and 1 for Assistant Computer Operator.

What is the last date to apply?

28 September 2026 for submitting the online application and fee. Fee reconciliation and permitted corrections can be completed until 5 October 2026.

Is a computer diploma compulsory, or is a Bachelor's degree enough on its own?

Both are required — a Bachelor's degree plus a Diploma in Computer Science or NIELIT 'O' Level certificate — for either post.

Can a candidate from outside Uttar Pradesh apply?

Yes, but candidates not originally domiciled in Uttar Pradesh get no reservation benefit and are treated as Unreserved category.

What is the application fee?

₹25 (online processing fee only) for all categories at this application stage. A separate written-exam fee applies later, only to candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Is there a written exam, and when is it?

Yes, a written Main Examination — but its scheme, syllabus, and date will be announced separately by the Commission; they are not given in this notification.

Can I correct my application after submitting it?

Yes, but only for specific fields (correspondence address, EWS/horizontal reservation details, mandatory/preferential qualification details, marital status), and only until 5 October 2026 — no changes are possible after that date.

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