Name Of Post: Computer Operator Grade-A and Assistant Computer Operator
UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026: 12 Posts, Apply Online from 7 September
Post Date / Update: 03 September 2026
Short Information
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 20-Exam/2026 for the Advocate General Office (Computer Cadre) Main Examination (PET-2025)/20. The recruitment covers 12 posts, including 11 posts of Computer Operator Grade-A and 1 post of Assistant Computer Operator under the Advocate General Office, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh. Online applications will begin on 07 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application and pay the prescribed amount is 28 September 2026. Candidates can modify permitted application details and complete fee reconciliation up to 05 October 2026. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and were issued a PET-2025 score card can apply. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be based on the normalized PET-2025 score.
Key Facts / Recruitment Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement Number | 20-Exam/2026 |
| Recruitment | Advocate General Office (Computer Cadre) Main Examination |
| Examination Reference | PET-2025/20 |
| Department / Office | Advocate General Office, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh |
| Posts | Computer Operator Grade-A, Assistant Computer Operator |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| PET Requirement | UPSSSC PET-2025 |
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment / Correction Last Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
The advertisement states that applications are invited from Indian citizens for the 12 vacant posts in the Computer Cadre of the Advocate General Office.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 03 September 2026 |
| Online Application / Fee Payment Begins | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application / Fee Payment | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Permitted Application Modification | 05 October 2026 |
| Main Written Examination | To Be Announced |
The final date for submitting the application and prescribed payment is 28 September 2026. The advertisement specifically provides 05 October 2026 as the final date for fee reconciliation and permitted modifications in the application.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
The advertisement states that only the online processing fee is payable at the application stage. Candidates belonging to categories such as dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, persons with disabilities and outstanding sportspersons will pay according to their applicable parent category.
The Main Examination fee is separate and will be payable only by candidates who are shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Age Limit
| Age Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation | 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules |
For direct recruitment, candidates must have completed 21 years of age and must not have crossed 40 years of age on the applicable date prescribed in the advertisement. The notification also provides relaxation in the upper age limit for eligible reserved and other specified categories according to the applicable rules.
Important Age-Related Conditions
- The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent examination certificate will be accepted for determining the date of birth.
- No other record will be accepted as an alternative proof of date of birth.
- State Government employees may receive the applicable upper-age relaxation under the relevant government order.
- Special provisions are also mentioned for eligible Chief Minister Fellowship researchers.
- Other category-specific relaxations will apply according to the relevant Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
UPSSSC Computer Operator Vacancy 2026
The recruitment contains 12 vacancies in two posts under the Computer Cadre of the Advocate General Office.
Post-Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator Grade-A | 05 | 03 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 11 |
| Assistant Computer Operator | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 06 | 03 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 12 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Post | PwD | Ex-Servicemen | Women | Outstanding Sportsperson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator Grade-A | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 |
| Assistant Computer Operator | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
The advertisement notes that the number of vacancies and category distribution may be affected by applicable government rules and subsequent changes in reservation provisions.
Post-Wise Eligibility
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification | Computer Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator Grade-A | 11 | Bachelor’s degree from a legally established university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government | Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution or NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate | 3 years in computer training |
| Assistant Computer Operator | 1 | Bachelor’s degree from a legally established university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government | Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution or NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate | 2 years in the field of Computer Application |
The prescribed qualifications must be possessed by the candidate by 28 September 2026, the final date for application.
Detailed Educational Eligibility
Computer Operator Grade-A
Candidates applying for Computer Operator Grade-A must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
- A Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution or an NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate.
- At least three years of experience in computer training.
The qualification and experience conditions are mandatory and must be satisfied within the prescribed eligibility period.
Assistant Computer Operator
For Assistant Computer Operator, candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India, or a Government-recognized equivalent qualification.
- A Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution or NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate.
- Two years of experience in the field of computer applications.
The experience requirement is different from that prescribed for Computer Operator Grade-A and should not be overlooked while applying.
Preferential Qualification
For both advertised posts, the notification provides a preferential qualification provision.
| Preferential Qualification | Condition |
|---|---|
| Territorial Army | At least 2 years of service in the Territorial Army |
| NCC | ‘B’ Certificate |
This is a preferential qualification, not a replacement for the mandatory educational qualification and experience requirements. Where other conditions are equal, the applicable preference will be considered according to the recruitment rules.
UPSSSC PET-2025 Requirement
This recruitment is linked to UPSSSC PET-2025.
Candidates can apply only if they:
- Appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2025.
- Were issued a PET-2025 score card by the Commission.
- Possess the mandatory qualification and other eligibility conditions for the advertised post.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their normalized PET-2025 score.
The notification provides for shortlisting candidates up to 15 times the number of available posts in each category, based on the normalized PET score and the applicable final cut-off. Candidates whose actual or normalized PET-2025 score is zero or negative will not be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Candidates whose PET result is marked Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional may receive conditional permission to apply, subject to the Commission’s final decision concerning their PET status.
PET-Based Shortlisting for Main Examination
| Shortlisting Factor | Official Provision |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Preliminary Examination | UPSSSC PET-2025 |
| Score Used for Shortlisting | Normalized PET-2025 Score |
| Shortlisting Ratio | Up to 15 times the advertised vacancies in each category |
| Negative / Zero PET Score | Not shortlisted |
| UI / Provisional PET Cases | Subject to Commission’s final decision |
| Main Examination | Only shortlisted candidates can appear |
Where multiple shifts/days are involved, the notification refers to the Commission’s prescribed normalization procedure for comparative evaluation.
Selection Process
The recruitment process broadly follows these stages:
- UPSSSC PET-2025 based shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
- Further selection under the applicable service and recruitment rules
The Main Examination will be conducted for candidates shortlisted through the PET-2025 normalized score. The advertisement states that the detailed examination scheme, syllabus and examination date for the written examination will be communicated separately by the Commission.
Therefore, a detailed question-wise Main Examination pattern or syllabus should not be assumed from this advertisement.
Exam Pattern
The present recruitment advertisement does not provide the final detailed Main Examination question distribution.
| Examination Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Examination | Main Written Examination |
| Shortlisting Basis | Normalized UPSSSC PET-2025 Score |
| Detailed Question Pattern | To Be Announced |
| Number of Questions | To Be Announced |
| Total Marks | To Be Announced |
| Examination Duration | To Be Announced |
| Negative Marking | To Be Announced |
| Examination Language | To Be Announced |
| Examination Mode | To Be Announced |
| Detailed Syllabus | To Be Announced |
| Main Examination Date | To Be Announced |
Candidates should rely on the separate examination scheme and syllabus notice issued by UPSSSC rather than assuming the pattern from another UPSSSC recruitment. The advertisement itself states that information regarding the examination plan, syllabus and examination date will be provided later.
Detailed Syllabus
A detailed Main Examination syllabus is not included in the available Advertisement No. 20-Exam/2026.
| Syllabus Information | Status |
|---|---|
| Main Examination Syllabus | To Be Announced |
| Subject-wise Topics | To Be Announced |
| Chapter-wise Topics | To Be Announced |
| Question Distribution | To Be Announced |
| Technical Subject Details | To Be Announced |
| General Subject Details | To Be Announced |
Candidates should not treat a syllabus published for another Computer Operator recruitment as the official syllabus for this examination.
Job Role / Duties
The advertisement identifies the posts as part of the Computer Cadre of the Advocate General Office, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh, but it does not provide a detailed post-wise duty chart.
| Post | Department / Office | Detailed Duties in Advertisement |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator Grade-A | Advocate General Office, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh | Not separately specified |
| Assistant Computer Operator | Advocate General Office, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh | Not separately specified |
No additional job duties have been added where they are not expressly described in the recruitment advertisement.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator Grade-A | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹2,400 |
| Assistant Computer Operator | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹1,900 |
The advertised pay details place Computer Operator Grade-A at Level-4 and Assistant Computer Operator at Level-2.
Reservation and Category Conditions
The notification contains detailed provisions relating to reservation under Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
EWS Reservation
Candidates claiming EWS reservation must possess the required EWS certificate issued within the prescribed period.
For this recruitment, the EWS certificate should be based on the financial year 2025-26 income and should be valid for financial year 2026-27. The notification requires the certificate to be issued between 01 April 2026 and 28 September 2026 in the prescribed format.
SC / ST / OBC Reservation
Eligible candidates claiming reserved-category benefits must have the applicable caste/category certificate in the prescribed format and within the applicable validity requirements.
The notification also contains prescribed formats for SC/ST and other backward class certificates.
Women Candidates
For women candidates, the notification states that the caste certificate issued from the father’s side will be treated as valid for the relevant category conditions.
Persons with Disabilities
Candidates claiming disability reservation must possess the disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. The advertisement includes disability-related certificate formats and specifies that the type and percentage of disability should be clearly mentioned in the applicable certificate.
Ex-Servicemen
Eligible ex-servicemen reservation is governed by the applicable Uttar Pradesh reservation legislation, rules and government orders. The notification also specifies conditions concerning candidates who have retired from service by the applicable final date.
Documents and Certificates
Candidates should ensure that the required qualification and category documents are available within the prescribed period.
| Document / Record | Requirement |
|---|---|
| High School / Equivalent Certificate | Used for date-of-birth verification |
| Graduation Qualification | Mandatory according to the post |
| Computer Diploma / NIELIT O Level Certificate | Mandatory according to the post |
| Experience Certificate / Proof | Required according to the applicable post |
| Category Certificate | Required for candidates claiming reservation |
| EWS Certificate | Required for EWS candidates claiming reservation |
| Disability Certificate | Required where disability reservation is claimed |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Where applicable |
| Outstanding Sportsperson Certificate | Where applicable |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | For preferential qualification, where applicable |
| Territorial Army Service Proof | For preferential qualification, where applicable |
The advertisement requires candidates to possess the mandatory qualification and related certificates by the application deadline.
Photo and Signature
The application system will display the photograph and signature that were uploaded during UPSSSC PET-2025.
Candidates are not permitted to make changes to the displayed photograph or signature within this part of the application process. After checking the details, candidates can proceed using the Continue option.
How to Apply
The application must be submitted through the UPSSSC online application system. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the UPSSSC official website.
- Open the Live Advertisement section on the homepage.
- Locate Advertisement No. 20-Exam/2026.
- Open the recruitment/application section.
- Authenticate/login using the required PET-2025 registration details and OTP.
- Review the personal information displayed from the PET record.
- Select the advertised post or posts for which you are eligible.
- Verify the educational qualification details.
- Enter the required qualification, certificate and other permitted information.
- Review category, EWS, disability and other applicable reservation details carefully.
- Enter the verification code where required.
- Submit the application.
- Pay the prescribed ₹25 online processing fee through an allowed payment method.
- Complete fee reconciliation if required.
- Download and preserve the submitted application form.
- Take a printout or keep a secure copy for future use.
The advertisement specifically states that candidates should read the complete notice and ensure that all information entered in the application is correct before final submission.
Application Fee Payment and Reconciliation
The online processing fee can be paid through the payment methods specified by the Commission, including:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Internet Banking
- UPI
- SBI e-Challan
If payment has been completed but the application is not displayed, candidates can use the Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification facility available in the Applicant Segment.
Where payment acknowledgement or transaction-related issues occur, candidates should complete the reconciliation procedure before the prescribed deadline.
Application Form Correction
Candidates can modify only those details for which correction is permitted by the Commission.
The correction procedure requires the candidate to:
- Open the Applicant Segment on the UPSSSC website.
- Access the Applicant’s Dashboard.
- Log in using the PET-2025 registration details.
- Select Modify Application.
- Enter the verification code.
- Receive and submit the OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.
- Modify the permitted information.
- Carefully verify the revised application.
- Submit the corrected form.
- Preserve the revised application printout.
The final date for permitted application modifications is 05 October 2026. No correction will be possible after the prescribed deadline.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and received a PET-2025 score card can apply.
- The mandatory eligibility requirements must be satisfied by 28 September 2026.
- Only one application should be submitted for the advertised post or posts.
- If multiple applications are submitted, the application finally submitted will be treated as the valid application and the remaining applications will be treated as cancelled.
- Candidates must enter their applicable reservation category correctly.
- Candidates claiming EWS reservation must obtain the prescribed certificate within the specified period.
- Candidates claiming disability reservation must possess the prescribed certificate from the competent authority.
- Candidates must check the photograph and signature displayed from their PET record.
- The application fee itself is ₹0, but the ₹25 online processing fee is payable.
- Main Examination fee will be collected separately from shortlisted candidates.
- The Main Examination date, detailed examination scheme and syllabus will be announced separately.
- Candidates should regularly check the UPSSSC website for subsequent examination-related notices.
Important Reservation Conditions
Candidates should carefully understand the following provisions before selecting a reservation category:
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Multiple Reserved Categories | Only the permissible benefit can be claimed according to applicable rules |
| UP Domicile | Reservation benefits are subject to applicable Uttar Pradesh rules |
| Women Reservation | Category placement will follow the applicable reservation provisions |
| EWS | Prescribed EWS certificate required |
| PwD | Prescribed disability certificate required |
| Ex-Servicemen | Applicable certificate and rules required |
| Outstanding Sportsperson | Prescribed certificate from competent authority required |
| Government Employees | Applicable age relaxation/service conditions may apply |
| Category Certificate | Must comply with the prescribed format and applicable date requirements |
The Commission has stated that the final decision regarding eligibility, reservation and related claims will remain with the Commission under the applicable rules.
Important Examination Conditions
The examination centre, date and time will be communicated through the prescribed examination/admit-card process. Candidates must appear at the examination centre allotted to them.
The advertisement states that the examination centre, date and time will be communicated through the admit card with the candidate’s roll number, and candidates must appear at the centre allotted to them. Changes to the allotted centre, date or time will not ordinarily be permitted.
Multiple Applications
A candidate should submit only one application for the advertised post or posts.
If a candidate submits more than one application, the last finally submitted application will be accepted, while the other applications will be treated as cancelled. Corrections are permitted only up to the prescribed correction deadline.
Incorrect Information and Cancellation
Candidates are responsible for the information entered in the application.
An application may be cancelled if the candidate:
- Gives incorrect or false information.
- Fails to satisfy the prescribed qualification.
- Does not possess the required certificate by the prescribed date.
- Provides an incorrect date of birth.
- Claims an ineligible reservation category.
- Submits information that cannot be supported by the required documents.
The Commission may also take action under applicable examination and recruitment rules where false information, misconduct or other prohibited conduct is established.
Examination Misconduct
The notification warns that copying, indiscipline, misconduct and other prohibited activities during the examination can lead to cancellation of candidature and may also result in debarment from the examination or future selection processes.
The applicable provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 are stated to apply to the examination.
What Candidates Should Check Before Applying
| Check | Requirement |
|---|---|
| PET | Appeared in PET-2025 |
| PET Score Card | Issued by UPSSSC |
| Age | 21–40 years as applicable on 01 July 2026 |
| Graduation | Mandatory |
| Computer Qualification | Computer Science Diploma or NIELIT O Level |
| Experience – Grade-A | 3 years |
| Experience – Assistant Computer Operator | 2 years |
| Application Start | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Correction / Fee Reconciliation | Up to 05 October 2026 |
| Processing Fee | ₹25 |
| Main Exam | Details to be announced |
Important Links
| Important Links |
|---|
| SarkariCop Official Home Page |
| Official Website |
FAQs: UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026?
There are 12 vacancies in total: 11 for Computer Operator Grade-A and 1 for Assistant Computer Operator.
2. What is the UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 advertisement number?
The advertisement number is 20-Exam/2026.
3. When will the UPSSSC Computer Operator application process start?
Online applications will begin on 07 September 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for submitting the online application and prescribed payment is 28 September 2026.
5. What is the last date for application correction?
The last date for permitted application modifications is 05 October 2026.
6. Is UPSSSC PET-2025 mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and must have been issued a PET-2025 score card.
7. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed age is 21 to 40 years, with applicable relaxation under Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
8. What is the educational qualification for Computer Operator Grade-A?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent qualification, a Computer Science Diploma or NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate, and the required three years of computer-training experience.
9. What is the qualification for Assistant Computer Operator?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent qualification, a Computer Science Diploma or NIELIT ‘O’ Level certificate, and two years of experience in computer applications.
10. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹0, but candidates must pay a ₹25 online processing fee.
11. Is the Main Examination fee included in the ₹25 payment?
No. The Main Examination fee will be collected separately from candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination.
12. How will candidates be shortlisted for the Main Examination?
Shortlisting will be based on the normalized score of UPSSSC PET-2025. The notification provides for shortlisting up to 15 times the available vacancies in each category, subject to the applicable cut-off.
13. Has the UPSSSC Computer Operator Main Exam date been announced?
No. The advertisement does not provide a final Main Examination date. The date will be announced separately.
14. Has the detailed Main Examination syllabus been released?
No. The detailed examination scheme and syllabus will be communicated separately by UPSSSC.
15. What is the salary of a Computer Operator Grade-A?
Computer Operator Grade-A is placed at Pay Level-4, with a pay scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100 and Grade Pay of ₹2,400.
16. What is the salary of an Assistant Computer Operator?
Assistant Computer Operator is placed at Pay Level-2, with a pay scale of ₹19,900–₹63,200 and Grade Pay of ₹1,900.
17. Can candidates submit multiple applications?
Candidates should submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, the last finally submitted application will be treated as valid and the others will be cancelled.
18. Can the photograph and signature from PET-2025 be changed?
The application system displays the photograph and signature uploaded during PET-2025, and the notification states that these cannot be modified during this application process.
19. What is the EWS certificate requirement?
Candidates claiming EWS reservation must possess the prescribed EWS certificate based on financial year 2025-26 income, issued within the period specified in the advertisement and valid for financial year 2026-27.
20. Where should candidates check future updates?
Candidates should regularly check the official UPSSSC website for the Main Examination date, examination scheme, syllabus, admit card and subsequent recruitment notices.
