Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the Research Assistant (Engineering) Examination 2025. The written examination for three vacancies will be conducted in Lucknow on 8 September 2026.
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Overview
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post | Research Assistant (Engineering) |
| Department | State Planning Institute, Planning Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement | A-9/E-1/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Current Update | Written examination admit card and exam instructions |
| Exam Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Exam District | Lucknow |
| Admit Card Login | OTR number and other requested details |
Important Dates
| Recruitment Advertisement | 3 November 2025 |
| Online Application Started | 3 November 2025 |
| Application and Fee Last Date | 3 December 2025 |
| Correction and Fee Reconciliation Last Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Notice | 27 August 2026 |
| Written Examination | 8 September 2026 |
| Morning Shift | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Afternoon Shift | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Vacancy Details
| Unreserved | 2 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
The post belongs to the Group C Engineering Cadre and is non-gazetted. Recruitment conditions remain governed by Advertisement A-9/E-1/2025.
Salary
| Research Assistant (Engineering) | Pay Level 7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Pay Band and Grade Pay | ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600 |
Allowances and other service benefits will be admissible according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 years as on 1 July 2025 |
| Maximum Age | 40 years as on 1 July 2025 |
| General Candidates | Born between 2 July 1985 and 1 July 2004 |
| Eligible Uttar Pradesh SC, ST and OBC Candidates | 5 years |
| Eligible Uttar Pradesh State Employees and Skilled Players | As prescribed under state rules |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Three years plus the applicable period of military service |
Qualification
Candidates were required to possess a degree from an institution established by law in India, or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent, in one of the following fields:
- Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Architecture
Preferential Qualification
- At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
- National Cadet Corps B Certificate.
Experience
Previous professional experience was not prescribed as an essential eligibility requirement for the Research Assistant (Engineering) post.
Application Fee
No fee is required to download the admit card.
| Unreserved, EWS and OBC | ₹225 |
| SC and ST | ₹105 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹105 |
| Women, Dependants of Freedom Fighters and Skilled Players | Fee applicable to their original category |
Selection Process
- Online application and eligibility screening
- Objective Paper I
- Descriptive Paper II
- Preparation of merit based on the combined written-examination marks
- Document and eligibility verification
- Medical examination, where prescribed
- Final appointment
Exam Pattern
Paper I – Objective
| General Studies | 75 | 150 |
| General Hindi | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours | |
| Mark per Question | 2 marks | |
| Negative Marking | One-third of the marks assigned to the question for each incorrect answer |
Paper II – General Engineering and Technology
| Section A | 5 very-short-answer questions, about 75 words each | 50 |
| Section B | 5 short-answer questions, about 150 words each | 100 |
| Section C | 5 long-answer questions, about 225 words each | 150 |
| Total Questions | 15 compulsory questions | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours | — |
| Combined Written Marks | Paper I and Paper II | 500 |
Paper II broadly covers electronics, electrical circuits, computers, civil engineering, architecture, solar energy, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and agricultural engineering.
Exam-Day Instructions
- Reach the examination centre during the reporting period printed on the admit card.
- Entry begins one hour and 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of each paper.
- The examination-centre gate will close 45 minutes before the paper begins.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter after the gate-closing time.
- Verify the examination venue, roll number, photograph and personal details before travelling.
- Follow the prohibited-item and examination-conduct instructions printed on the admit card.
- Unfair means are punishable under the applicable Uttar Pradesh public-examination law.
Documents Required
- Printed UPPSC Research Assistant Engineering admit card
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Original valid photo identity card
- One photocopy of the same identity card
- OTR number and application details for downloading the admit card
- Engineering or architecture degree certificate during document verification
- Degree mark sheets
- Date-of-birth proof
- Uttar Pradesh domicile and category certificate when claiming reservation
- NCC B Certificate or Territorial Army service certificate when claiming preference
- Other documents requested by UPPSC during verification
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official UPPSC website.
- Select the admit-card link for the Research Assistant (Engineering) Examination 2025.
- Enter the OTR number and the other details requested on the login page.
- Complete the displayed verification and submit the form.
- Open the admit card and verify the candidate details, roll number, shift and examination venue.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout.
- Read every examination-day instruction printed on the admit card.
- Attach or carry two passport-size photographs as instructed.
- Keep an original photo ID and one photocopy ready for entry to the centre.
- Reach the Lucknow examination centre before the notified gate-closing time.
Important Links
Download Research Assistant Engineering Admit Card Download Official Exam and Admit Card Notice UPPSC Important Notices Page UPPSC Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
When will the UPPSC Research Assistant Engineering examination be held?
The written examination will be conducted on 8 September 2026.
Where will the examination be conducted?
UPPSC has announced Lucknow as the examination-centre district.
What are the examination timings?
Paper I will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
How many vacancies are available?
There are three vacancies: two Unreserved and one Other Backward Classes vacancy.
How can candidates download the admit card?
Candidates can use the official UPPSC admit-card portal and enter their OTR number along with the other requested details.
Which documents must be carried to the centre?
Candidates must bring a printed admit card, two passport-size photographs, an original valid photo ID and one photocopy of that ID.
When will the examination-centre gate close?
The gate will close 45 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to an objective question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
What is the notified salary?
The Research Assistant Engineering post carries Pay Level 7, ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, plus applicable allowances.
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