Notification date: 4 November 2026 | Updated: 5 November 2026 | Uttar Pradesh state recruitment
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has opened online applications under Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2026 for three specialised examinations: Assistant Architect Planner Examination-2026, Sports Officer Examination-2026 and Programmer Grade-2 Examination-2026. The commission’s notification portal lists the advertisement from 4 November 2026, with online application and fee submission closing on 4 December 2026.
Recruitment at a glance
| Post / examination | Reported vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Architect Planner Examination-2026 | 8 |
| Sports Officer Examination-2026 | 16 |
| Programmer Grade-2 Examination-2026 | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
The post-wise distribution is reported in recruitment summaries of the notification; candidates should confirm it against the advertisement PDF and any corrigendum before making a preference or submitting an application.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / application opening | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application and fee deposition | 4 December 2026 |
| Fee reconciliation and application correction/modification deadline | 11 December 2026 |
| Examination date | Not stated in the online schedule; watch UPPSC notices |
These dates are visible on the commission’s official Notifications/Advertisements page. The live advertisement is OTR-based; the candidate’s One Time Registration (OTR) number is used to submit the application.
Who should examine this recruitment?
This is not a general graduate-level recruitment. The three examinations are tied to specialised work:
- Assistant Architect Planner: candidates with the architecture and planning qualifications specified in the advertisement should examine the post-wise eligibility, recognised degree/diploma requirements and any experience conditions.
- Sports Officer: applicants should check the prescribed graduation, coaching qualification, sports experience and certificate-recognition rules. Sports achievements or coaching credentials must be documented in the format required by UPPSC.
- Programmer Grade-2: applicants with the prescribed computer/programming qualification should check the exact degree, diploma or certification requirement and any experience/technical criteria.
Do not infer eligibility from a job title alone. The detailed advertisement controls qualification, age, category relaxation, experience, reservation, fee, examination scheme and document requirements. Candidates appearing in a required qualification should not assume they are eligible unless the notification expressly permits it.
OTR and online application: practical steps
- Open the UPPSC official notification page and locate Advertisement A-5/E-1/2026.
- If you do not have an OTR number, complete One Time Registration. The commission advises candidates to obtain the OTR number at least 72 hours before submitting the online application.
- Use the OTR-based application link for the correct examination—Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer or Programmer Grade-2.
- Read the complete advertisement and its annexures. Check post-wise eligibility, age cut-off, category, fee, certificates and examination instructions.
- Complete the form, pay the fee through the prescribed online process and verify every field before final submission.
- Save the submitted application, payment acknowledgement and OTR details. Monitor the commission’s notice page for corrigenda, correction instructions, exam district information and admit-card updates.
Application and correction window
The online application and fee deadline is 4 December 2026. The commission’s schedule provides time until 11 December 2026 for fee reconciliation and correction/modification. This later date should not be treated as an extension of the initial application deadline unless UPPSC issues a specific notice. Candidates should submit the form and fee well before 4 December.
Selection and examination date
The official online schedule identifies three separate examination names under the same advertisement. The examination date, detailed paper pattern, qualifying rules and post-specific selection stages should be taken from the full advertisement and subsequent UPPSC notices. As of this review, the notification table does not display a confirmed examination date. Do not circulate a tentative date as official.
Common application mistakes to avoid
- Obtaining OTR too late: the commission’s 72-hour guidance can affect timely submission.
- Selecting the wrong examination or assuming that one application automatically covers all three posts.
- Using a degree or certificate that does not meet the post’s exact nomenclature, recognition or cut-off requirements.
- Entering sports experience, coaching certificates or technical credentials without supporting documents.
- Confusing 4 December (application/fee deadline) with 11 December (reconciliation/correction deadline).
- Relying on unofficial application links, fee agents or social-media messages.
UPPSC and State PSC exam relevance
UPPSC is the Uttar Pradesh state public service commission. Its specialised recruitment examinations differ from the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) examination. The Advertisement A-5/E-1/2026 group is a direct recruitment route for specified professional posts, not the general PCS route. Candidates preparing for State PSCs should distinguish advertisement-based specialised selection from the common state civil-services examination.
Official links
- UPPSC Notifications/Advertisements — locate A-5/E-1/2026 and its live application link.
- UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) — obtain or manage the OTR number.
- UPPSC official website — corrigenda, notices, exam dates and candidate information.
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Editorial note: this guide summarises the official online schedule and post names. Vacancy distribution and post-wise eligibility must be checked in the full UPPSC advertisement; no examination date has been invented.
