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- Updated June 02, 2026 09:33 AM
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- Key Highlights
- Vacancy: UPSSSC is recruiting 722 Excise Constables (Aabkari Sipahi) under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) or equivalent examination recognized by the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh or Government.
- Important Dates: Online applications open from 04 June 2026 and close on 24 June 2026 (last date for fee reconciliation: 01 July 2026).
- Salary: Pay Scale Level-2, Pay Band ₹19,900 - ₹63,200.
- Selection: Shortlisting based on PET-2025 Normalised Score → Written Examination (Main) → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Age Limit: Candidates must have attained 18 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on 1st July of the recruitment year; relaxations applicable as per UP Government rules.
- Apply Mode: Online only through UPSSSC official portal (upsssc.gov.in).
- Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 08-Exam/2026 for Aabkari Sipahi Main Examination (PRA0A0P0-2025)/09 on 06-04-2026. A total of 722 vacancies have been announced for the post of Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. Online applications commenced on 04-06-2026 and will close on 24-06-2026.
- Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of the PET-2025 Normalised Score. Candidates who scored zero or negative marks in PET-2025 (Absolute or Normalised) will not be shortlisted.
- Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
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UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) Recruitment 2026 Overview
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UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 722 vacancies (indicative) have been announced under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. Vacancies are subject to change as per Government directives regarding vertical and horizontal reservation.
- Sarani-1: Category-wise Vacancy Details (Vertical Reservation)
- Sarani-2: Horizontal Reservation Details (Divyang / PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Outstanding Sportsperson)
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
- All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as on the cut-off date applicable. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Qualifications must be from a Board/University recognized by the UP Government.
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UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Age is reckoned as on 1st July of the year in which vacancies are advertised. Candidates must have attained 18 years and must not have exceeded 40 years as on the relevant date. Relaxations apply as per UP Government Presidential Directives.
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection will be conducted in the following stages:
- Stage 1 - Shortlisting via PET-2025 Normalised Score
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their PET-2025 Normalised Score (up to 15 times the vacancies, category-wise). Candidates scoring zero or negative (Absolute or Normalised) in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
- Stage 2 - Written Examination (Main Examination / Likhit Pariksha)
- The question paper will be objective and multiple-choice type. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks (¼ of marks) for each wrong answer.
- Stage 3 - Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Written Examination marks will be called for PST and PET. These tests are qualifying in nature; selection is based on written examination marks.
- Physical Standard (Sharirik Mapdand):
- Physical Efficiency Test (Running):
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Pay Scale / Emoluments
- In addition to Basic Pay, candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per UP Government rules applicable to State Government employees.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only through the UPSSSC official website upsssc.gov.in. No application through any other mode will be accepted. Candidates must login using their PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to their registered mobile number / email.
- Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit upsssc.gov.in → Homepage → Live Advertisement Segment → Click on the relevant advertisement → Download/View the notification.
- Login using PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP.
- Personal details registered in PET-2025 (name, father's/husband's name, mother's name, UP domicile status, DOB, gender, marital status, contact mobile number, email etc.) will be auto-populated.
- Fill in educational qualification details, category/reservation details, and other required information.
- Verify Photo and Signature (as uploaded in PET-2025 - cannot be changed).
- Select the post applied for and indicate preferential/desirable qualification if applicable.
- Complete the Declaration and submit the fee online.
- After successful fee payment/reconciliation, the application will be auto-submitted. Download and print the application form.
- Application Amendment: Candidates can amend specified fields (correspondence address, category/reservation details such as EWS, DFF, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, gender, outstanding sportsperson, essential/desirable qualification details, and marital status) up to 01-07-2026 through Applicant's Dashboard → Modify Application.
- Apply Online at: upsssc.gov.in → Homepage → Live Advertisement Segment → Applicant Segment → Apply Online
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid UPSSSC Score Card are eligible to apply.
- Candidates from UP reserved categories must hold a caste certificate issued by a competent authority valid up to the application date or the last date mentioned in the advertisement.
- EWS candidates must hold an EWS certificate issued between 01-04-2026 and 24-06-2026, based on income of FY 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27, in the prescribed GoI format.
- Only UP domicile candidates are entitled to reservation benefits; non-UP domicile candidates will be treated as Unreserved.
- Ex-Servicemen who retire on or before the last date of application (24-06-2026) are eligible for reservation.
- For female candidates, caste certificate issued from the father's side only will be accepted.
- If a candidate claims to be a DFF (Dependant of Freedom Fighter), they must have a certificate as per the GO dated 21 April 2015.
- PwBD candidates must hold a disability certificate in the updated format issued as per the UP Government GO dated 18-04-2022.
- Candidates employed in Central/State Government services must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer before participating in the selection process.
- State Government employees in service will get a relaxation of up to 5 years in the upper age limit.
- Date of birth as recorded in the High School / equivalent certificate will be accepted; no other document will be considered for date of birth.
- All future communications will be published on upsssc.gov.in only. Candidates must regularly visit the website. The Commission does not send individual communications.
- If the examination is held across multiple sessions/days, scores will be normalised as per the process notified on 22 May 2019.
- Candidates submitting multiple applications — only the last submitted application will be considered. All previous applications will be treated as cancelled.
- Malpractice, misconduct, or submission of false information at any stage will result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations as per UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act-2024, dated 06-08-2024.
- Candidates selected under horizontal (क्षैतिज) reservation will be adjusted in their respective vertical category.
- The Commission's decision regarding eligibility/ineligibility of a candidate shall be final.
- In case of any discrepancy, the provisions of the relevant Service Rules, Reservation Act, and applicable Government Orders will prevail.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026?
- There are 722 Excise Constable vacancies, including 246 UR, 128 SC, 12 ST, 165 OBC and 61 EWS posts, along with 110 special selection posts as per the detailed notification.
Q4. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is Rs 25 for all categories, which is charged as an online processing fee and can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI or SBI e‑Challan.
Q5. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Excise Constable Bharti 2026?
- Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with upper age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Q6. What educational qualification and PET requirement are needed for UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026?
- Applicants must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by the UP Board and must have appeared in and qualified the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test‑2025 (PET‑2025) with a valid score card; candidates with zero or negative PET marks are not eligible.
Q7. What is the pay scale for UPSSSC Excise Constable posts?
- Selected candidates will receive salary in Pay Level‑2 of the 7th CPC, with a pay band of Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 plus admissible allowances as per state government norms.
Q8. What is the exam pattern and selection process for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is based on a main written examination of 100 objective questions (2 hours, 0.25 negative marking) followed by Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test, which are qualifying in nature; final merit is prepared solely on the basis of written exam marks.
Q9. What are the physical standards and running requirements for UPSSSC Excise Constable 2026?
- Male candidates must have a minimum height of 167.6 cm and chest 80–85 cm, and run 4.8 km in 25 minutes; female candidates must be at least 152 cm in height (147 cm for SC/ST), weigh at least 45 kg and run 2.4 km in 14 minutes.
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