Age
21-40 Years
Min Qualification
12th
Location
Uttar Pradesh
If you are looking for a meaningful career in environmental protection and public service, this is a golden opportunity. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the notification for the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (Joint Cadre) Main Examination 2026.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 115 vacancies across various technical and administrative roles, including Scientific Assistant, Junior Engineer, Accountant, and Laboratory Assistant. Working with the Pollution Control Board allows you to contribute directly to the state's environmental health and sustainability efforts. This is a highly sought-after government job in UP, offering stable pay scales and the prestige of a state-level board.
Scientific Assistant: Master’s degree in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Environmental Science.
Accountant/Auditor: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) with Accountancy and 1 year of experience.
Law Assistant: LL.B. (Law Degree) and 3 years of experience as an Advocate.
Junior Engineer: Diploma in Public Health, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
Laboratory/Monitoring Assistant: Intermediate (12th) with Science stream
All categories must pay an online processing fee to submit the application:
Unreserved (General): 25
OBC: 25
SC/ST: 25
PH (Divyangjan): 25
Note: Candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam will need to pay an additional examination fee before downloading their admit cards.
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Who can apply for this exam?
Ans: Only those who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid score card can apply.
Can I change my photo during the application?
Ans: No, the photo and signature are automatically taken from your PET-2025 records.
What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The final submission deadline is April 22, 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Ans: Yes, there is a 0.25 (1/4th) penalty for every wrong answer.
I have a PET score of zero; can I apply?
Ans: No, candidates with zero or negative marks in PET are not eligible for shortlisting.
Can non-UP residents apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as General/Unreserved candidates and won't get reservation benefits.
What is the "Special Selection" post?
Ans: These are specific vacancies reserved for backlog or specific categories (like SC/ST/OBC).
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: You submit one application but must select/priority-rank all the posts you are eligible for within the form.
When can I edit my form?
Ans: Corrections are allowed until April 29, 2026, for specific fields like address or category.
How many candidates will be called for the Main Exam?
Ans: Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies per category will be shortlisted.