The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the Miscellaneous Examination 2026 for the posts of Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer, and Programmer Grade-2. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the commission's website before applying online. The application process includes four stages, and the last date for fee payment and submission is December 4, 2026.
Miscellaneous Examination 2026: key details
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Miscellaneous Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement no. | A-5/E-1/2026 |
| Vacancies | 25 |
| Pay scale | Assistant Architect Planner: Level-10 (15,600–39,100, GP 5,400); Sports Officer: Level-8 (47,600–151,100); Programmer Grade-2: GP 4,600 (9,300–34,800). |
| Application fee | Unreserved/OBC/EWS: Rs. 225; SC/ST: Rs. 105; PwD: Rs. 25; Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 105. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 4 November 2026 |
Miscellaneous Examination 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 04.11.2026 |
| Applications open | 04.11.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2026-12-04 |
| Result | 11.12.2026 (Last Date for Correction/Modification) |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Architect Planner | 08 | ||
| Sports Officer | 16 | ||
| Programmer Grade-2 | 01 |
Miscellaneous Examination 2026 eligibility
Candidates must be aged 21-40 years as of July 1, 2026. Educational qualifications vary by post, ranging from degrees in Architecture, Planning, Sports coaching, or Computer Science/IT.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, skilled players, and state government employees of U.P.; 15 years for PwD candidates of U.P.; 3 years plus service period for Ex-Army personnel; up to 3 years for Research Scholars of Chief Minister Fellowship Programme.
Selection process
Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the examination.
Miscellaneous Examination 2026 exam pattern
The notice specifies that the selection will be based on marks obtained in the examination. For Programmer Grade-2, there is one objective paper of 2 hours with 85 questions totaling 170 marks. Negative marking of 0.33 is applicable for wrong answers.
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on https://otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying.
- Visit https://uppsc.up.nic.in and click on 'All Notifications/Advertisements'.
- Authenticate using OTR number.
- Submit application details and pay the examination fee through SBI MOPS.
- Print the final submitted application form.
Documents required
- High School Certificate for Date of Birth
- Mark sheets and certificates of educational qualifications
- Category/Sub-category certificates (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for government employees)
Important instructions
- Use only Black Ball Point Pen for OMR sheets.
- Candidates must possess all requisite qualifications by the last date of application.
- Negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.
- Minimum efficiency standard is 40% for general categories and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
- Hard copies of documents should not be sent to the commission at the preliminary stage.
