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UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024-25 cycle (Advt. 12-Exam/2024)

UPSSSC recruitment for Junior Assistant and Typist-cum-Junior Clerk in Uttar Pradesh: valid PET-2023 score, 100-mark written exam, qualifying typing, CCC — apps closed Jan 2025; mains awaited.

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Overview

Conducting body
UPSSSCupsssc.gov.in
Age limit
18 to 40 years
Application fee
₹25 to ₹25
Vacancies
To be announced
First stage duration
2 hr
Negative marking
1/4 mark per wrong answer

UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission Junior Assistant Recruitment 2024-25 (Advt. 12-Exam/2024) is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. Selection runs through 4 stages: Written Examination, Typing Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination.

  1. Apply online against Advt. 12-Exam/2024 with a valid PET-2023 score and meet age and educational eligibility.
  2. Get shortlisted on PET-2023 merit for the main written examination.
  3. Sit the 100-mark objective written test with one-fourth negative marking.
  4. Qualify the Hindi and English typing speed test.
  5. Complete document verification and medical examination.
  6. Final appointment as Junior Assistant / Typist-cum-Junior Clerk in Pay Level 2 as per UPSSSC rules.

Important dates

Important dates
EventDateStatus
Notification (Advt. 12-Exam/2024)26 Nov 2024Closed
Online application window

Applications were accepted on upsssc.gov.in for Junior Assistant / Typist-cum-Junior Clerk posts against a valid UPSSSC PET-2023 score.

23 Dec 2024 - 22 Jan 2025Closed
Fee payment and form correction (last date)

Last date for fee reconciliation and correction in the online application, as per the advertisement.

Until 29 Jan 2025Closed
Written examination (main)

The date for the objective written test had not been announced on upsssc.gov.in as of 24 September 2026. Shortlisting is based on PET-2023 scores; confirm the schedule from the official admit card.

To be announcedNot announced
Written examination result

Result date not yet announced; merit after the written test leads to typing test and document verification.

To be announcedNot announced

Eligibility

Educational qualification

Open toClass 12 pass

Passed Intermediate (Class 12) from a recognised board. A valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2023 scorecard is mandatory — candidates are shortlisted for the main written examination on PET merit. A Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) certificate from NIELIT (formerly DOEACC) is required. Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute and English typing speed of 30 words per minute are tested at the qualifying typing stage.

Only candidates who applied against PET-2023 and meet the post-specific typing and computer-certificate requirements proceed after the written test. Confirm exact certificate formats and relaxation rules from the official notification.

Age

18 to 40 years as on 1 July 2024.

Upper age relaxation

  • SC and ST+5 years
  • OBC (non-creamy layer)+3 years
  • PwD and other categories (per UPSSSC / Uttar Pradesh Government rules)+5 years

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

  • A citizen of India

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Application fee

CategoryFee
General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PH

Uniform examination fee of Rs 25 for all categories in Advt. 12-Exam/2024, plus applicable payment gateway charges if any.

₹25

Exam pattern

Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.

Stage 1: Written Examination

Pen and paper
SectionQuestionsMarks
Hindi Knowledge and Writing Ability3030
General Intelligence and Reasoning1515
General Knowledge2020
Computer and Information Technology1515
General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh2020
Total100100

Duration: 2 hr|Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer

  • 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, typically on OMR, bilingual in Hindi and English as per UPSSSC practice.
  • Shortlisting for this stage is based on PET-2023 scores; the written test decides merit for subsequent stages.
  • Sectional weightage: Hindi 30, Reasoning 15, General Knowledge 20, Computer 15, Uttar Pradesh GK 20.

Stage 2: Typing Test

Skill testQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Qualifying test of Hindi typing at 25 words per minute and English typing at 30 words per minute, as prescribed in Advt. 12-Exam/2024.
  • Marks from the typing test do not add to written-examination merit; failure to meet the prescribed speed disqualifies the candidate from further process.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Pen and paperQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Original certificates for education, PET-2023 scorecard, CCC, category claims, typing proof and identity are verified before appointment.

Stage 4: Medical Examination

Document and medicalQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Medical fitness is assessed as per UPSSSC / appointing department rules before final joining.

Syllabus

Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.

English Language

  • Hindi grammar: sandhi, samas, alankar, upsarg and pratyay, vyakaran errors
  • Hindi vocabulary, idioms and proverbs at Intermediate level
  • Comprehension and writing-ability concepts tested in objective form
English Language guide & weightage →

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, classification and series
  • Coding-decoding, blood relations and direction sense
  • Syllogism, statement and conclusion at Class 12 level
  • Non-verbal and figure-based reasoning
General Intelligence & Reasoning guide & weightage →

General Awareness

  • Indian history, geography, polity and economy
  • Current affairs of national importance
  • General science and everyday applications
  • Uttar Pradesh: history, geography, culture, economy, polity and schemes
General Awareness guide & weightage →

Computer Aptitude

  • Computer fundamentals, hardware and software
  • Operating systems, MS Office and internet basics
  • Networking, e-governance and information security awareness
  • Concepts aligned with the CCC (NIELIT) syllabus
Computer Aptitude guide & weightage →

How to apply

  1. Complete UPSSSC One-Time Registration

    Register on upsssc.gov.in with a valid mobile number and email if not already registered for UPSSSC examinations.

  2. Apply for Advt. 12-Exam/2024

    Select Junior Assistant / Typist-cum-Junior Clerk, enter PET-2023 details, upload photograph, signature and required certificates including CCC where applicable.

  3. Pay Rs 25 fee and submit

    Pay the uniform examination fee online, submit the form before the closing date and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents to keep ready

  • Class 12 (Intermediate) mark-sheet and certificate
  • UPSSSC PET-2023 scorecard and application details
  • CCC certificate from NIELIT (DOEACC)
  • Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) where applicable
  • Proof of age and domicile as required
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature matching the uploads

Salary and job profile

Pay and allowances

Pay scale:
Pay Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (approximate basic pay range Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200, plus allowances)
Initial basic pay:
Entry around Rs 19,900 per month at the minimum of Level 2 (excluding allowances)
Approximate in-hand:
To be announced

Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance or government accommodation where provided
  • Other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh government rules for Group C posts

Perks

  • Defined contribution pension / NPS as applicable to state employees
  • Leave and medical benefits per service rules

Pay Level 2 is indicative from the notification; confirm the exact pay matrix and post location from the appointment order.

What the job involves

  • Clerical and office support in Uttar Pradesh government departments and attached offices.
  • Typing, data entry, file movement and routine correspondence in Hindi and English.
  • Assisting seniors with record maintenance and citizen-facing desk work where assigned.

Free mock tests

Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.

  • UPSSSC Junior Assistant: 16-question practice mock

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How to prepare for UPSSSC Junior Assistant

  • Hindi and Uttar Pradesh GK together carry half the written paper (50 marks) — prioritise grammar, comprehension-style objective drills and state-specific facts.
  • Revise CCC-level computer concepts; the 15-mark IT block often tests practical terminology from NIELIT coursework.
  • Practise 100-question OMR sets in 120 minutes with negative marking so you learn when to skip uncertain items.
  • Build Hindi and English typing speed early — the qualifying test is a common elimination stage after the written exam.
  • Track upsssc.gov.in for written-exam dates; applications closed in January 2025 and the mains schedule was still pending as of September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is PET-2023 mandatory for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024-25?

Yes. Advt. 12-Exam/2024 shortlists candidates for the main written examination on the basis of a valid UPSSSC PET-2023 score; without it you cannot proceed in this cycle.

What is the written exam pattern?

100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes: Hindi Knowledge and Writing Ability 30, General Intelligence 15, General Knowledge 20, Computer and IT 15, and Uttar Pradesh GK 20. Wrong answers carry a penalty of one-fourth mark.

What typing speed is required?

The qualifying typing test requires Hindi at 25 words per minute and English at 30 words per minute, along with the prescribed CCC computer certificate.

How many vacancies were advertised?

The notification cited 2702 Junior Assistant / Typist-cum-Junior Clerk posts; some secondary sources have reported a higher figure — verify on upsssc.gov.in.

Last verified 24 September 2026(1 day ago, by editorial)

Not yet confirmed for this cycle: status, the vacancy count and the schedule. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.

Official sources

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