UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 929 Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer Posts
- Organization
- Staff Selection Commission
- Department
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Total Vacancies
- 929
- Age Limit
- 21 years (as on 1st July of the advertisement year)
- Salary / Pay Scale
- Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month (most posts); some posts at Level-6: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 Similar pay band on DeshSeva
- Selection Process
- PET-2025 Score → Main Written Exam (100 Qs, 2 hrs) → Document Verification
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwD
- 11 May 2026 (till midnight)
Details
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the Advertisement No. 05-Exam/2026 for the post of Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari / Sahayak Shodh Adhikari (Sankhyiki) [Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer (Statistics)] Main Examination (PRA0A0P0-2025)/06 for selection to a total of 929 vacant posts under various departments of Uttar Pradesh Government under the Apprentices Act through direct recruitment.
Candidates must have qualified in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and must hold a Post-Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Commerce / Economics / Statistics from a legally established university in India, along with a computer diploma and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done based on PET-2025 normalized scores.
All these latest government jobs in UPSSSC are permanent state government positions with attractive pay scale of Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month) for most posts, making this one of the most sought-after government job opportunities for Statistics/Mathematics postgraduates in Uttar Pradesh.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) for FY 2026 under Advertisement No. 05-परीक्षा/2026 dated 20-03-2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 05-परीक्षा/2026 dated 20-03-2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) |
| Category | Direct Recruitment – Permanent Government Job |
| Total Posts | 929 posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month (most posts); some posts at Level-6: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 |
| Job Location | Various Government Departments across Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online only via upsssc.gov.in |
| Selection Process | PET-2025 Score → Main Written Exam (100 Qs, 2 hrs) → Document Verification |
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
UPSSSC has published the official notification vide Advertisement No. 05-परीक्षा/2026 dated 20-03-2026. The detailed notification and online application link are available on the official website upsssc.gov.in under the Live Advertisement Segment on the Homepage.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Vacancy 2026 Details
The UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 929 posts with reservation: 344 General (UR), 211 SC, 12 ST, 300 OBC, 62 EWS. Posts are spread across 19 departments of Uttar Pradesh Government.
| Department | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Arth Evam Sankhya Vibhag, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 267 |
| Arth Evam Sankhya Vibhag, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Special Recruitment) | 234 |
| Rajya Kar Aayukt Karyalay | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 75 |
| Karyalay Pradhan Mukhya Van Sanrakshak Evam Vibhagadhyaksha, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 54 |
| Karyalay Pradhan Mukhya Van Sanrakshak (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 14 |
| Prashikshan Evam Sewayojan Nideshalaya, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 40 |
| Rajya Niyojan Sansthan (Naveen Prabhaag), UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 36 |
| Rajya Niyojan Sansthan (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 04 |
| Karyalay Aayukt Evam Nibandhak Sahkarita, UP, Lucknow | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 12 |
| Karyalay Aayukt Evam Nibandhak Sahkarita (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 05 |
| Anusuchit Jati Evam Anusuchit Janjaati, Shodh Evam Prashikshan Sansthan, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 10 |
| Pashupalan Nideshalaya | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 60 |
| Pashupalan Nideshalaya (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 12 |
| Ganna Adhishthan Evam Cheeni Adhishthan | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 38 |
| Chikitsa Evam Swasthya Seva Nideshalaya, UP | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 44 |
| Sinchai Evam Jal Sansadhan Nideshalaya | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 10 |
| Sinchai Evam Jal Sansadhan Nideshalaya (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Sankhyikiya Adhikari (Assistant Statistical Officer) | 01 |
| Vittiya Yojana Aur Sansadhan Nideshalaya | Sahayak Shodh Adhikari (Sankhyiki) Assistant Research Officer | 12 |
| Vittiya Yojana Aur Sansadhan Nideshalaya (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Shodh Adhikari (Sankhyiki) Assistant Research Officer | 01 |
| Grand Total | 929 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility criteria include PET qualification, age limit, educational qualification and other conditions. All conditions must be fulfilled as on the last date of application.
Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 1st July of the advertisement year) |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Relaxation – SC/ST/OBC (UP domicile) | As per UP Government rules |
| Age Relaxation – State Government Employees | 5 years additional relaxation |
| Age Relaxation – Ex-Servicemen | As per UP Reservation Act 1993 |
| Age Relaxation – CM Fellowship Research Scholars | As per UP notification dated 30 January 2026 |
Note: Candidates who are not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will NOT be eligible for any reservation benefit and will be treated as General/Unreserved category candidates.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Educational Qualification 2026
Educational qualifications must be fulfilled as on the last date of application (11 May 2026).
- Mandatory Academic Qualification: Post-Graduate degree or equivalent from a legally established Indian university in — Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Commerce / Economics / Statistics, OR any government-recognized equivalent qualification. (Refer Annexure-1 for full list of 51 accepted PG qualifications including MBA, M.Com, M.Sc. Statistics, M.A. Economics, etc.)
- Mandatory Computer Qualification: 'O' Level Diploma from DOEACC/NIELIT Society OR at least one-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized university/institution.
- Mandatory Language: Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Preferential (Adhimani) Qualification: Minimum 2 years service in Pradeshik Sena OR 'B' certificate of NCC.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Selection Process 2026
The UPSSSC ASO/ARO Selection Process 2026 is a two-stage process:
- Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Based on PET-2025 normalized score. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have been issued a score card by the Commission are eligible. Candidates with zero, negative, or absent marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted. 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
- Stage 2 – Main Written Examination: 100 objective/MCQ questions, 100 marks, 2 hours duration. Negative marking: 25% (¼ mark deducted per wrong answer).
- Stage 3 – Document Verification.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Statistics | 10 | 10 |
| Collection & Presentation of Data | 10 | 10 | |
| Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion | 10 | 10 | |
| Index Numbers, Rates & Ratios | 05 | 05 | |
| Correlation & Regression | 05 | 05 | |
| Fundamentals of Mathematics | 05 | 05 | |
| Permutations, Combinations & Probability Theory | 05 | 05 | |
| Statistical Measures of Indian Economy | 10 | 10 | |
| Indian Statistical System | 05 | 05 | |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Concepts, Contemporary Tech Development & Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information related to State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Payment can be made via Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI or SBI e-Challan only.
How to Apply for UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026
- Visit official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in → Homepage → Live Advertisement Segment → Click on Advertisement No. 05-परीक्षा/2026.
- Login using your PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to registered mobile/email.
- Select the posts/departments you wish to apply for and fill all mandatory details.
- Verify photo and signature (auto-populated from PET-2025 registration; cannot be changed).
- Fill other details including department preference and domicile/reservation information.
- Complete the Declaration section and submit with verification code.
- Pay the application fee (₹25) via online mode before 11 May 2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Only candidates who qualified PET-2025 and have been issued a score card are eligible to apply.
- Candidates NOT domiciled in UP will not get reservation benefits.
- Only one application to be submitted per advertisement.
- 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 only will be accepted.
- For female candidates of UP, only caste certificate issued from father's side will be accepted.
- Birth date as per High School (Class 10) certificate is the only accepted proof of DOB.
- No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
- Exam centre, date and time will be communicated through Admit Card only; no changes in centre/date/time will be entertained.
- UPSSSC does not communicate with candidates individually; check upsssc.gov.in regularly for all updates.
- Application amendments allowed only up to 18 May 2026; no changes after that.
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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UPSSSC 929 ASO/ARO Online Form 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026?
UPSSSC ASO/ARO Recruitment 2026 is a state-level mains recruitment for 929 Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) posts under Advertisement No. 05-Exam/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026?
A total of 929 vacancies have been released for Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Q3. What are the application dates for UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026?
The online application window is from 21 April 2026 to 11 May 2026, and corrections can be done up to 18 May 2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility in terms of educational qualification?
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or related statistical disciplines from a recognized university.
Q5. Is PET-2025 mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes, only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET-2025 scorecard are eligible to apply for the ASO/ARO Main Examination 2026.
Q6. What is the age limit for UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxations as per UP government rules.
Q7. What is the selection process for UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026?
The selection process includes shortlisting based on PET-2025 scores, a main written exam of 100 marks, followed by document verification.
Q8. What is the exam pattern for the main written exam?
The main exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with sections on Statistics and related topics, Computer & IT, and General information about Uttar Pradesh, and 25% negative marking for wrong answers.
Q9. What is the application fee for UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026?
The exam fee is zero for all categories, but candidates must pay an online processing fee of ₹25.
Q10. What is the pay scale for UPSSSC ASO/ARO posts?
Selected candidates will receive Level-6 pay, generally in the range of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 per month as per UP government norms.
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