πŸ”” UP GOVT RECRUITMENT 2026 β€” PET 2025 REQUIRED

UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 β€” 722 Aabkari Sipahi Posts, Apply Online

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Β |Β  Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026 Β |Β  Excise Commissioner, UP, Prayagraj Β |Β  PET 2025 Mandatory

Total Posts
722
App. Fee (All)
β‚Ή25
Last Date
24 Jun 2026
Salary (Level-3)
β‚Ή21,700–₹69,100

The UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow under Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026 for filling 722 vacancies of Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi / ΰ€†ΰ€¬ΰ€•ΰ€Ύΰ€°ΰ₯€ ΰ€Έΰ€Ώΰ€ͺΰ€Ύΰ€Ήΰ₯€) posts under the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. This is a permanent government job opportunity for 12th pass candidates seeking a career in the UP Excise Department.

The UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Bharti 2026 is a Main Examination-based recruitment. Only candidates who appeared in and possess a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score card (with non-zero / non-negative normalized score) are eligible to apply. The online application starts on 04 June 2026 and the last date is 24 June 2026 at upsssc.gov.in.

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-3 (β‚Ή21,700 – β‚Ή69,100 per month) as per the 7th Pay Commission, along with DA, HRA, TA, and other state government allowances. The selection process includes a Written Examination (Main Exam), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Document Verification.

The application fee is a nominal β‚Ή25 for all categories. Read on for complete details about eligibility, category-wise vacancy, physical standards, exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply.


πŸ“… UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026 β€” Important Dates

Candidates must note all important dates for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026. The application window is just 20 days. Apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.

Event Date
Notification Released (Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026) April 2026
Online Application Start Date 04 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 24 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 24 June 2026
Fee Adjustment Window Till 01 July 2026
Age Calculated As On 01 July 2026
Main Exam Date To Be Announced

πŸ“‹ UPSSSC Excise Constable Vacancy 2026 β€” Category-Wise Details

A total of 722 vacancies have been announced for the post of Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) under the Excise Commissioner, UP. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

General (UR) EWS OBC SC ST Total
246 61 215 174 26 722

πŸ“Œ Horizontal reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and other categories is also applicable as per UP Government norms. Candidates must check the official notification PDF for complete post-wise and category-wise breakup.


βœ… UPSSSC Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must carefully verify all eligibility conditions before applying for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026. The key eligibility requirements are educational qualification, PET 2025 score, age limit, and physical standards.

Mandatory Prerequisite β€” UPSSSC PET 2025

All candidates must have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card with a non-zero / non-negative normalized score. Candidates will login using their PET 2025 Registration Number and authenticate via OTP. Personal details will be auto-filled from PET 2025 data.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation applies as per UP Government rules for reserved categories:

Category Min. Age Max. Age
General / EWS 18 years 40 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer β€” UP Domicile) 18 years 43 years
SC / ST (UP Domicile) 18 years 45 years
PwD / Ex-Servicemen / CM Research Fellows 18 years As per UP Govt. rules

πŸ“Œ Age relaxation also applicable for Chief Minister Research Fellowship holders as per UP Lok Seva (Relaxation of Age Limit and Preference for CM Research Fellows) Rules, 2026.

Physical Standards β€” UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed Physical Standard Test (PST) requirements. These are checked after the written examination for shortlisted candidates only:

Gender Height Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) Weight Running (PET)
Male 167.6 cm 80 – 85 cm As per standard 4.8 km in 25 minutes
Female 152 cm N/A Min. 45 kg 2.4 km in 14 minutes

πŸ’³ Application Fee β€” UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026

The application fee for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 is extremely nominal β€” just β‚Ή25 for all categories. This is only the online processing fee. Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination will pay a separate exam fee before downloading the admit card. Payment must be made online only.

Category Application Fee Payment Mode
All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH) β‚Ή25/- only Online β€” Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / SBI E-Challan

πŸ’° UPSSSC Excise Constable Salary 2026

Candidates selected through UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 will be placed at Pay Level-3 as per the 7th Pay Commission. This is a permanent government post with excellent career growth prospects β€” including promotion to Head Constable and Assistant Sub-Inspector through departmental examinations.

Post Pay Level Basic Pay Range
Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) Level-3 (7th CPC) β‚Ή21,700 – β‚Ή69,100 per month

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), medical benefits, and other allowances as per UP Government rules. The post also offers job security, pension benefits, paid leave, and regular promotional opportunities within the Excise Department.


πŸ† UPSSSC Excise Constable Selection Process 2026

The selection for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 is a multi-stage process. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done based on PET 2025 normalized scores β€” approximately 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).

Stage Details
Stage 1 PET 2025 Score-Based Shortlisting β€” Candidates shortlisted category-wise (~15x vacancies) based on PET 2025 normalized score
Stage 2 Main Written Examination β€” 100 MCQ objective questions, 120 minutes, covering General Subjects (65 marks), Computer Knowledge (15 marks), and UP General Information (20 marks). Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 3 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) β€” Running: Male: 4.8 km in 25 minutes | Female: 2.4 km in 14 minutes
Stage 4 Physical Standard Test (PST) β€” Measurement of Height, Chest (males), and Weight as per prescribed standards
Stage 5 Document Verification β€” All original certificates and eligibility documents verified by the concerned department

UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Exam Pattern 2026

The Main Written Examination consists of 100 objective MCQ questions for 100 marks to be completed in 120 minutes (2 hours). The paper has three sections:

Section Key Topics Marks
General Subjects General Knowledge, Reasoning, Elementary Arithmetic, History, Geography, Polity, Science, Environment & Disaster Management 65
Computer Knowledge Hardware/Software, MS-Word/Excel, Internet, E-mail, E-Governance, Social Networking, AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, IoT, UP Excise Policy 15
UP General Information History, Culture, Art, Festivals, Folk Dances, Geography, Climate, Forests, Wildlife, Economy, Agriculture, Industry of Uttar Pradesh 20
Parameter Details
Total Questions 100 MCQ (1 mark each)
Total Marks 100 Marks
Duration 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Negative Marking βˆ’0.25 marks per wrong answer (25% negative marking)
Mode Objective Type (Written / OMR-based)

πŸ“ How to Apply for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online only at upsssc.gov.in. Offline applications will not be accepted. Login is done using the PET 2025 Registration Number β€” personal details are auto-filled from PET data. Apply before 24 June 2026.

  1. Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
  2. Go to “Live Advertisement” section on the homepage and click on Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026 (Excise Constable Main Examination).
  3. Login using PET 2025 Registration Number β€” OTP authentication via registered mobile number and email ID.
  4. Personal details (name, DOB, category, domicile, etc.) will be auto-filled from PET 2025 data β€” verify all details carefully.
  5. Fill in your educational qualification details β€” Board/Institution, year of passing, certificate number, % of marks.
  6. Upload scanned copies of required documents β€” photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificate.
  7. Pay the application fee of β‚Ή25 online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / SBI E-Challan.
  8. Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Documents Required


❓ Frequently Asked Questions β€” UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026

Here are answers to the most commonly searched questions about UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Bharti 2026:

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026?

A total of 722 vacancies have been announced under Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026 for the post of Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) under the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.

Q2. Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for Excise Constable Recruitment 2026?

Yes. UPSSSC PET 2025 is mandatory for all applicants. Only candidates with a valid PET 2025 Score Card (non-zero / non-negative normalized score) can apply. Login is done using the PET 2025 Registration Number.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026?

The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 24 June 2026. A fee adjustment window is available till 01 July 2026. Apply early to avoid last-minute server congestion.

Q4. What is the salary for UPSSSC Excise Constable post?

Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-3 salary of β‚Ή21,700 – β‚Ή69,100 per month as per 7th CPC, along with DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances. There are career growth opportunities through promotion to Head Constable and Assistant Sub-Inspector.

Q5. What are the physical standards for UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026?

Male: Height 167.6 cm, Chest 80–85 cm (unexpanded–expanded), Running 4.8 km in 25 minutes. Female: Height 152 cm, Weight minimum 45 kg, Running 2.4 km in 14 minutes.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Exam 2026?

Yes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks (25%) for each wrong answer in the Main Written Examination. Candidates should avoid random guessing and attempt questions carefully.


πŸ”— Important Links β€” UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026

Resource Link
Apply Online β€” UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026 (Active from 04 June 2026) Click Here β†—
Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026) Click Here β†—
Download Admit Card (to be activated before exam) Click Here β†—
Official UPSSSC Website upsssc.gov.in β†—

⚠️ Disclaimer: The information provided on this page about UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 08-Pariksha/2026) is compiled from official sources for reference and informational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details β€” including eligibility, vacancy, physical standards, PET 2025 requirements, and application process β€” directly from the official UPSSSC notification available at upsssc.gov.in before submitting their application.

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