UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 — 722 Vacancies, Apply Online
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially released the Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026. A total of 722 vacancies are available under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. Eligible candidates who hold a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 Score Card can apply online from 04 June 2026 to 24 June 2026 through the official website upsssc.gov.in.
This is a significant opportunity for UP government job aspirants who have cleared PET-2025 and are seeking a stable Sarkari Naukri with a government pay scale of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level-2). Read on for the complete, officially verified details.
Quick Overview
Key Detail — Information
- Recruiting Organization — Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
- Department — Office of Excise Commissioner, UP, Prayagraj
- Advertisement No. — 08-Pariksha/2026
- Post Name — Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi / आबकारी सिपाही)
- Total Vacancies — 722
- Application Mode — Online Only
- Application Start Date — 04 June 2026
- Application Last Date — 24 June 2026
- Fee Adjustment Last Date — 01 July 2026
- Educational Qualification — Intermediate (10+2) from UP Board or equivalent
- Age Limit — 18 – 40 Years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Pay Scale — Pay Level-2 — ₹19,900 to ₹63,200
- PET Prerequisite — Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 Score Card mandatory
- Official Website — upsssc.gov.in
Important Dates
⚠️ Candidates must complete all steps of the application, including fee payment, before the respective deadlines. No extension has been announced officially.
Event — Date
- Official Notification Released — 06 April 2026
- Online Application Opens — 04 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 24 June 2026
- Last Date for Fee Adjustment / Application Modification — 01 July 2026
- Main Written Examination Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result Declaration Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Application Fee
One of the most candidate-friendly aspects of this recruitment is the flat fee of ₹25 for all categories — this is the online processing charge only, not a base application fee.Category
- General / OBC / EWS
- SC / ST
- PwD (Divyangjan)
Application Fee
- ₹25
- ₹25
- ₹25
Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets.
UPSSSC Excise Constable Vacancy 2026 — Category-Wise Breakdown
A total of 722 vacancies have been announced. The official notification provides the following category-wise distribution:Category
- Unreserved (General / UR)
- Other Backward Class (OBC)
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Total
Normal Selection
- 246
- 165
- 128
- 61
- 12
- 612
Special Selection
- 46
- 50
- 14
- —
- —
- 110
Total
- 292
- 292
- 142
- 61
- 12
- 722
Note: Reservation norms are as per the Uttar Pradesh government’s prevailing rules. Candidates must submit valid category certificates at the time of Document Verification.
Eligibility Criteria
1. PET-2025 Prerequisite (Mandatory Gate Condition)
This is the most critical eligibility requirement unique to UPSSSC’s two-tier system. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and possess a valid PET-2025 Score Card issued by UPSSSC are eligible to apply. Shortlisting for the Main Written Examination will be based on each applicant’s PET-2025 Normalised Score. Important: Candidates who scored zero or negative marks (absolute or normalised) in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted, even if they apply.2. Educational Qualification
As per the Uttar Pradesh Excise Constable, Driver and Tadi Supervisor Service Rules, 1983 (as amended), candidates must have:- Passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination from the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UP Board), OR
- Passed an equivalent examination recognized as such by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Category
- All categories (Minimum)
- General / Unreserved
- OBC (Uttar Pradesh domicile)
- SC / ST (Uttar Pradesh domicile)
- State Government Employees
- Chief Minister Research Fellowship Holders
Minimum Age
- 18 Years
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- —
- —
- —
- —
Maximum Age
- —
- 40 Years
- As per UP Government rules
- As per UP Government rules\
- 40 + 5 = 45 Years
- As per UP Lok Seva (Relaxation) Rules, 2026
Note: Exact relaxation years for SC/ST and OBC candidates are governed by current UP Government orders. Candidates are advised to verify from the official notification PDF before applying.
4. Physical Standards
Physical measurements will be verified during the Physical Standard Test (PST) stage. The official notification prescribes:Category
- Male — General / OBC / EWS
- Male — SC / ST
- Female — General / OBC / EWS
- Female — SC / ST
Height
- Minimum 167.6 cm
- Minimum 167.6 cm
- Minimum 152 cm
- Minimum 147 cm
Chest (Males only)
- 80 cm (unexpanded) / 85 cm (expanded)
- 80 cm (unexpanded) / 85 cm (expanded)
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- —
Weight (Females only)
- —
- —
- Minimum 45 kg
- Minimum 45 kg
5. Preference Criteria
(a) Have served in the Territorial Army for a period of two years, OR
(b) Hold a ‘B’ Certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Selection Process — Complete Stage-by-Stage Guide
The UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026 selection process has four distinct stages
Stage 1 — Shortlisting via PET-2025 Normalised Score
Candidates are not directly invited for the Main Written Examination. UPSSSC will first shortlist candidates based on their PET-2025 Normalised Score. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the Main Exam.
Stage 2 — Main Written Examination
A single-session, objective-type written examination. Full details are provided in the Exam Pattern section below.
Stage 3 — Physical Measurement Test (PMT) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates who qualify the Written Examination will be called for PMT/PST, where their height, chest measurement (males), and weight (females) will be verified against the prescribed standards detailed above.
Stage 4 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Note: Document Verification is conducted after the physical stages. The final merit list is prepared based on performance in the Written Examination, subject to qualification in PST and PET
Important Links
Event — Date
- Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026) — Download Here
- Apply Online — upsssc.gov.in
- Official UPSSSC Website — upsssc.gov.in
- Admit Card (when released) — Link will be updated on this page
- Main Exam Result (when declared) — Link will be updated on this page
How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide
Before You Begin: Keep ready — a valid PET-2025 Score Card, scanned photograph, scanned signature, and payment details.
1) Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
2) On the homepage, click on the “Apply Online” link relevant to Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026.
3) If you are a new user, complete the one-time registration using your PET-2025 Registration Number, valid Email ID, and Mobile Number. An OTP will be sent for verification.
4) Log in using your Registration Number and Password.5) Select the post — Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) — and fill in the application form carefully: personal details, educational qualifications, category, and address.
6) Upload the required documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified dimensions in official notification)
- Signature (as per specified dimensions in official notification)
7) Pay the application processing fee of ₹25 through available online payment modes (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet).
8) Review all entries carefully. Ensure your PET-2025 registration details match exactly.
9) Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for your records.
10) If any fee-related correction is needed, it can be done up to 01 July 2026 (the fee adjustment deadline).⚠️ Important: No offline application mode is available. Applications with incorrect details or without fee payment are liable for rejection.
Exam Pattern — UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Written Examination 2026
The Main Written Examination is a single-paper, objective-type test with the following structure as per the official notification:Detail — Specification
- Type of Questions — Objective Type (MCQs)
- Total Questions — 100
- Total Marks — 100
- Duration — 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Marking Scheme — 1 mark per correct answer
- Negative Marking — ¼ mark (0.25) deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus — Subject-Wise Detailed Topics
Part 1 — General Subjects (65 Marks)
History of India & Indian National MovementIndian Polity & Indian Constitution
- Social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of Indian history
- Indian National Movement: freedom struggle, rise of nationalism, attainment of independence
Geography of India & the World
- Constitutional development in India
- Indian Constitution, political system, and governance
- Panchayati Raj and local self-government
- Public policy and rights; community development
Indian Economy & Social Development
- India: Physical, social, and economic geography; agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry
- Population, urbanization patterns; smart cities and smart villages
- World: General knowledge of world geography
General Science & Technology
- Economic planning in India: objectives and achievements
- Role of NITI Aayog; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Government budget, financial system, and components
- Agriculture, industry, trade, and land reforms after independence
- Effects of globalization and liberalization; industrial policy
- Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, airports, railways
Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management
- India’s Science & Technology policy
- Space technology, defence technology, and energy sources
- Nanotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Digital Rights
- Achievements of Indians in science and technology
Current Events (National & International)
- Environmental Impact Assessment; climate change
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
- NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF and their roles
- Global efforts in disaster mitigation
Data Interpretation
- Recent developments at national and international levels
Important Legal Provisions & Policies Related to Excise in Uttar Pradesh
- Interpretation and analysis of data
- Statistical analysis — graphs, charts, and diagrams
- Drawing conclusions from statistical and graphical information
- As specified in the official notification PDF. Candidates must refer to the official document for this section’s detailed topics.
Part 2 — Computer & Information Technology (15 Marks)
- History, introduction, and applications of computers, IT, internet, and the World Wide Web (WWW)
- Hardware and software; input and output devices
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses; IT gadgets and their applications
- Creating and editing emails; operation of printers, tablets, and mobile devices
- Word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel): important elements
- Operating systems, social networking, and e-governance
- Digital financial tools and applications; future skills and cyber security
- Technological developments and innovations: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT)
- India’s achievements in the field of IT
Part 3 — General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)
- History: Historical events and movements related to Uttar Pradesh
- Culture: Art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, and social customs
- Tourism: Important tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh
- Geography: Physical features, environment, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines, and minerals
- Economy: Agriculture, industry, business, and employment in UP
- Polity & Administration: Political system and administrative structure of UP
- Current Events: Recent developments and achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields
Salary & Pay Scale
Component — Details
- Pay Scale — Pay Level-2 (7th Pay Commission)
- Basic Pay Range — ₹19,900 — ₹63,200 per month
- Pay Band — As per UP Government Pay Matrix
- Other Allowances — DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as applicable under UP Government rules