UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 – 12 Posts

UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 – 12 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the Main Examination for Computer Operator Grade-A and Assistant Computer Operator posts, under the Office of the Advocate General, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, pay scale, and how to apply.

UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important – Eligibility Note

Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is done based on normalized PET-2025 scores; candidates with a negative or zero normalized score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.

Post-wise Vacancy and Pay Scale Details

Both posts are temporary in nature; the number and category-wise break-up of vacancies may increase or decrease as per government reservation policy updates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification (both posts): A recognized qualification equivalent to graduation, along with a Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institute, or an ‘O’ Level Certificate from NIELIT (in relation to graduate-equivalent qualification), as per the UP Advocate General and Law Officer Establishment Service Rules, 2009 (as amended).
• Preferential Qualification: Candidates who have served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or hold the National Cadet Corps ‘B’ Certificate, will be given preference among otherwise equally qualified candidates, as per Rule 9, Part-4 of the governing service rules.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised. Upper age limit is relaxed for SC, ST, and other categories notified by the government from time to time, by the number of years specified for each category.

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Application Fee

Freedom fighter dependents, ex-servicemen, women, PwBD, and outstanding sportspersons pay fees as per their original base category. The actual Main Examination fee will be collected separately only from candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination based on PET-2025 normalized scores.

How to Apply

1. Log in on upsssc.gov.in using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
2. Review your personal information (name, parentage, category, EWS/horizontal reservation, date of birth, etc.) auto-populated from your PET-2025 record.
3. Select the specific post(s) you wish to apply for from the list of advertised posts; claims for posts not selected will not be considered.
4. Indicate Yes/No for possession of the required educational qualification for each selected post, and enter details of your board/university, year of passing, certificate/roll number, and marks.
5. Verify your photo and signature (auto-populated from PET-2025; cannot be modified) and complete the Other Details and Declaration sections.
6. Complete the fee payment process (Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan) and download/print your application form.
7. Complete the process between 07 September 2026 and 28 September 2026; fee adjustment/correction is allowed till 05 October 2026.

Important Terms and Conditions

• No application will be accepted through any medium other than the online system.
• Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and be within the prescribed age limit by the last date of application, 28 September 2026.
• Candidates seeking reservation/age relaxation benefits must possess a valid caste/reservation certificate issued by the competent authority, in the prescribed format, on or before the last date of application.
• EWS category candidates must possess an EWS certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 28.09.2026, based on financial year 2025-26 income and valid for financial year 2026-27.
• Candidates will be required to give post preference at the time of document verification; the Commission will attempt to allot posts based on preference, availability, merit, and eligibility, but the Commission’s decision will be final.
• Only one application can be submitted for the advertised posts.
• Cases under Investigation (UI) or Provisional status from PET-2025 results are permitted to apply provisionally, subject to the Commission’s final decision on their case.

About This Recruitment

This recruitment fills 12 technical posts, 11 Computer Operator Grade-A and 1 Assistant Computer Operator, within the Office of the Advocate General, Allahabad High Court, a key legal administrative office of the Uttar Pradesh government. As a PET-2025-linked Main Examination, this recruitment follows UPSSSC’s standard two-stage selection process used across most of its Group C recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh.

Why the PET Linkage Matters

Since eligibility for this Main Examination is entirely contingent on having appeared in PET-2025 and achieved a qualifying normalized score, candidates who did not appear in PET-2025, or who scored zero/negative on the normalized scale, are not eligible to apply regardless of their educational qualifications for the Computer Operator or Assistant Computer Operator posts. Candidates should log in with their PET-2025 registration number to check their eligibility status before attempting to complete the application process.

Understanding the Two-Tier Vacancy Structure

With 11 of the 12 posts belonging to the better-paid Computer Operator Grade-A category (Level-4, up to Rs. 81,100) and just 1 post as Assistant Computer Operator (Level-2, up to Rs. 63,200), candidates eligible for both posts should note the significant difference in seniority level and long-term pay progression between the two, and consider indicating their preference accordingly during document verification. Candidates should also carefully verify the exact upper age limit applicable to the Computer Operator Grade-A post directly from the official advertisement PDF, since this detail was not clearly legible in the extracted source document.

Final Word

Eligible PET-2025 qualified candidates holding the required computer science diploma/NIELIT ‘O’ Level qualification should complete their online Main Examination application at upsssc.gov.in between 07 September and 28 September 2026, and verify all age and category-specific details directly from the official advertisement before submitting.

A Note on Document Verification and Post Allotment

Since candidates applying for this recruitment select their post preference during document verification rather than at the application stage, candidates eligible for both Computer Operator Grade-A and Assistant Computer Operator should think through their preference order in advance, considering that the Commission’s allotment decision, based on availability, merit, educational qualification, and age criteria for each post, is final and not open to further negotiation. Candidates should keep all original certificates, mark sheets, and category documents ready for this verification stage, since the Commission’s post allotment process depends directly on successful document verification.

Understanding UPSSSC’s Broader Selection Framework

This recruitment follows the selection procedure established under the Uttar Pradesh Group ‘C’ Posts Direct Recruitment (Procedure and Process) Rules, 2015, as notified by the UP Government Personnel Department, alongside the UP Subordinate-Level Posts Rules notified in 2017, both of which govern how UPSSSC conducts merit-based selection across its various Group C recruitment drives in the state. Candidates familiar with other recent UPSSSC recruitment notices will recognize this same PET-linked, two-stage Main Examination structure, which has become the Commission’s standard approach for filling technical and clerical Group C vacancies across different state government departments.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in this UPSSSC recruitment?

12 posts: 11 Computer Operator Grade-A and 1 Assistant Computer Operator.

2. What is the last date to apply?

28 September 2026.

3. What qualification is required?

Graduation-equivalent qualification plus Diploma in Computer Science or NIELIT ‘O’ Level Certificate.

4. What is the minimum age for both posts?

21 years.

5. What is the maximum age for Assistant Computer Operator?

40 years.

6. What is the pay scale for Computer Operator Grade-A?

Level-4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, Grade Pay 2400.

7. Is PET-2025 mandatory for this recruitment?

Yes, only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card can apply.

8. How should candidates apply?

Online, through upsssc.gov.in, using their PET-2025 registration number to log in.

9. What is the application fee?

Only Rs. 25 online processing fee at this application stage; the actual exam fee is charged separately only to shortlisted candidates.

10. Is this a permanent post?

No, both posts are currently temporary in nature.

11. Which department is recruiting for these posts?

Office of the Advocate General, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

12. Can a candidate with a negative PET-2025 normalized score apply?

No, candidates with zero or negative normalized scores are not shortlisted for the Main Examination.

13. Is any preference given for military/NCC background?

Yes, candidates with 2 years of Territorial Army service or NCC ‘B’ Certificate get preference among equally qualified candidates.

14. Can application details be corrected after submission?

Fee adjustment and limited application correction is allowed till 05 October 2026.

15. Who conducts this recruitment?

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow.