The announcement of the UPSSSC Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to secure a government position in Uttar Pradesh. With the official notification (Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026) now out, here is the complete breakdown of the vacancy to help you prepare effectively.
Introduction
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a significant recruitment drive for candidates with backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, commerce, and economics. This recruitment aims to fill crucial roles across various state departments, making it a highly anticipated event for competitive exam aspirants.
1. Organization name: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
2. Post name: Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & Assistant Research Officer (ARO)
3. No. of vacancies: 929 Posts
4. Qualification: To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- PET Requirement: A valid UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) 2025 Scorecard.
- Education: A master’s degree in mathematics, mathematical statistics, commerce, economics, or statistics from a recognized university.
- Computer Literacy: An ‘O’ Level Diploma from DOEACC or at least a one-year computer diploma.
- Language: Knowledge of Hindi, written in the Devanagari script.
5. Age: 21 to 40 years (calculated as of July 1, 2026). Age relaxations apply for reserved categories in accordance with UP government regulations.
6. Official website: [www.upsssc.gov.in.]
7. Important dates: * Notification Released: March 20, 2026
- Online Application Starts: April 21, 2026
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: May 11, 2026
- Correction Window Closes: May 18, 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced later
8. Salary: Pay Level-6 (Basic pay starting at approximately ₹35,400, plus applicable allowances).
9. Form fill-up step by step: 1. Step 1: Go to the official UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in).
2. Step 2: Look for the “Live Advertisements” section on the homepage and click on the link for “Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026.”
3. Step 3: Log into the portal using your UPSSSC PET 2025 registration number. You can authenticate via your personal details or an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
4. Step 4: Carefully verify the basic details, photograph, and signature that auto-populate from your PET 2025 profile.
5. Step 5: Enter your specific educational qualifications required for the ASO/ARO posts (Master’s degree and computer diploma details).
6. Step 6: Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the application fee of ₹25/- (applicable to all categories). Payment can be made via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
7. Step 7: Submit the application form and ensure you download or print the final confirmation page for your records.
