UPSSSC ASO Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow Advertisement Number: 05-Exam/2026

Post Name: Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & Assistant Research Officer (ARO) (Statistics) Main Examination (06)

Based on: Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 Scores

2. Important Dates

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay the fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan. Note: The Main Exam fee will be charged separately for shortlisted candidates.

4. Age Limit (as of 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

5. Vacancy Details & Category-wise Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 929 Posts

6. Educational Qualification

To apply for these posts, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

1. PET Score: Must have appeared in the UPSSSC PET 2025 and possess a valid score card.

2. Post-Graduation: Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Commerce, Economics, or Statistics from a recognized university.

3. Computer Diploma: DOEACC 'O' Level Diploma OR at least 1-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution/university.

4. Language: Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Not Applicable for this post.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Not Applicable for this post.

9. Mode of Selection

The selection process involves three main stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET 2025 Normalized Scores (15 times the number of vacancies per category).

2. Main Written Examination: An objective type test consisting of 100 questions.

3. Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original documents of the candidates who clear the written exam.

10. Reservation Criteria

• Vertical Reservation: Applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates belonging to Uttar Pradesh.

• Horizontal Reservation: Provided for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF), Outstanding Sportspersons, and Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) as per UP Govt rules.

• Outside UP Candidates: Candidates from other states will be treated as General/Unreserved category.

11. Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile): As per UP State Government rules (usually 5 years).

• UP State Govt Employees: Relaxation of up to 5 years in the upper age limit.

• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per prevailing rules (Service years + 3 years).

• Divyangjan (PWD): Relaxation of up to 15 years in the upper age limit.

12. Syllabus

Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100 | Time Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)

Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th mark) for each wrong answer.

Topics Covered:

• Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness, Correlation, Regression, Index Numbers, and Probability.

• Mathematics: Set Theory, Algebra, Logarithms, Permutations & Combinations.

• Economics: Indian Economy, Demographic Measures, National Income, and NSO structure.

• Computer: MS-Word, Excel, Internet Protocols, AI, Big Data, and Cyber Security.

• UP GK: History, Culture, Geography, Economy, and Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

13. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Horizontal)

14. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Authentication: Go to the official website [suspicious link removed] and login using your PET 2025 Registration Number via OTP or Personal Details.

2. Application Part: Your basic details (Name, Father's Name, etc.) will be pre-filled from your PET record. Select the post you are applying for.

3. Educational Details: Enter your PG degree details and Computer Diploma/O-Level information.

4. Photo & Signature: These will be fetched from your PET 2025 database and cannot be changed.

5. Declaration: Agree to the terms and click 'Save and Proceed'.

6. Fee Payment: Pay the processing fee of ₹25.

7. Print Form: After successful payment, download and print the Final Application Form for future reference.