UPSSSC ASO & ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 929 Posts

📅 Posted: 20/03/2026 📝 Updated: 21/04/2026

Total Vacancy929

SalaryLevel-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) [Approx. ₹50k - ₹55k/Month]

LocationUttar Pradesh

Last Date11/05/2026

Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No: 05-Exam/2026) for 929 Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & Assistant Research Officer (ARO) posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Post Graduate Degree, O Level Diploma, and PET 2025 Score to join UP State Departments. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 21 April 2026 to 11 May 2026 through the official website upsssc.gov.in.

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UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	20/03/2026
Application Begin	21/04/2026
Last Date to Apply	11/05/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	18/05/2026
Correction Last Date	18/05/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

Gen / OBC / EWS	₹25
SC / ST	₹25
PH (Divyang)	₹25

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI) or SBI e-Challan

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 929 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 21-40 Years (as on 01/07/2026)

(SC/ST/OBC: 5 Years (As per UP Govt Rules))

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & ARO	929	Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card. Master Degree in Math / Commerce / Economics / Statistics AND 'O' Level / 1-Year Diploma in Computer. Knowledge of Hindi.
Total Vacancy	929

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
ASO & ARO	344	300	211	12	62	929
Total	344	300	211	12	62	929

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Women / ESM / PwD / DFF / Sports)

Category	Vacancy
Women	179
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	38
DFF (Freedom Fighter)	12
Outstanding Sports Person	12
PwD (Divyangjan)	9

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have appeared in Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid Score Card.
Master's Degree in Mathematics OR Mathematical Statistics OR Commerce OR Economics OR Statistics from a University established by law in India (or equivalent recognized qualification like MBA, M.Com, M.Sc Math, etc.).
'O' Level Diploma in Computer from DOEACC Society OR at least 1-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized University/Institution.
Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script.

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
ASO & ARO	Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) / Pay Band-2 (₹9,300 - ₹34,800) GP 4200

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET-2025 Normalized Score
Main Written Examination
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Main Written Exam Overview

Mode: Objective & Multiple Choice Type.
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks (1/4th) for each wrong answer.
Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).

Recruitment Table: Written Exam Pattern

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part-1	Subject Knowledge (Statistics, Maths, Economy, etc.)	65	65
Part-2	Computer & IT Concepts	15	15
Part-3	General Information of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus is divided into three parts evaluating core subject knowledge, computer proficiency, and state awareness.

📚 Part-1: Subject Knowledge

Statistics (Scope, Functions, Limitations)
Collection and Presentation of Data
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Index Numbers, Rates & Ratios
Correlation and Regression
Fundamentals of Mathematics (Algebra, Number System, Percentages)
Permutations & Combinations, Probability
Statistical Measures of Indian Economy
Indian Statistical System (NSO, DES)

📚 Part-2: Computer & IT

Hardware, Software, Input/Output
Internet Protocol / IP Address
Word Processing (MS-Word) & MS-Excel
Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance
Future Skills, Cyber Security, AI, Machine Learning

📚 Part-3: Uttar Pradesh GK

History, Culture, Art, Architecture of UP
Festivals, Folk Music & Dances, Literature
Geographical Landscape, Climate, Soil, Forests
Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Employment
Polity, Administration, and Current Events of UP

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026How to Apply

Visit the Official Website.
Click on 'Live Advertisement Segment' and select Advt No. 05-Exam/2026.
Authenticate/Login using your UPSSSC PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP.
Fill in the required educational and post preference details.
Pay the online processing fee of ₹25 via Net Banking, Card, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
Submit the application and download the final printout for future reference.

Recruitment Note: Preferential Qualification

Preference will be given to candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years OR have obtained a 'B' Certificate of NCC.

UPSSSC ASO & ARO Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 05-Exam/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	UPSSSC
Post Name	ASO & ARO
Total Vacancy	929
Salary	Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) [Approx. ₹50k - ₹55k/Month]
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	11/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for ASO & ARO? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online? ▼

Ans: The last date to apply online and submit the application fee is 11 May 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for every wrong answer.

Q.4 What is the age limit for UR Category? ▼

Ans: The age limit for unreserved candidates is 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026.

Q.5 Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for this recruitment? ▼

Ans: Yes, only candidates who possess a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 Score Card are eligible to apply and will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam.

Q.6 How to download the UPSSSC Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: You can download the official notification from the 'Important Links' section above or by visiting the official UPSSSC website.