The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the schedule for the U.P. Technical Education (Teaching) Service Examination-2025 under Advertisement No. A-11/E-1/2025. Aspirants preparing for the prestigious roles of Polytechnic Lecturers, Workshop Superintendents, and Librarians can now align their preparation with the confirmed examination timetable. Scheduled for 6 September 2026, this recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 513 vacancies across various institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates can review the official notice through the UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Exam Date 2026 Notice- Click Here file reference. For additional preparation resources, applicants can also access Candidates can check the UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Previous Year Question Papers here and review the detailed curriculum via UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus 2026.
UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Exam 2026 Overview
To help candidates quickly grasp the critical highlights of the recruitment process, here is a structured summary of the examination parameters:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | U.P. Technical Education (Teaching) Service Examination-2025 |
| Post Name | Polytechnic Lecturer, Workshop Superintendent & Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 513 Vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | A-11/E-1/2025 |
| Application Date | 2 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/B.S. or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with First Class, as applicable |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Interview, Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Level 9A: ₹56,100 entry pay; Level 10: ₹57,700 entry pay |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
The application period concluded on January 2, 2026, and correction windows closed on January 9, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep track of upcoming admit card releases.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 2 December 2025 |
| Apply Online End | 2 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction/Modification | 9 January 2026 |
| Polytechnic Lecturer Exam Date | 6 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Admit Card | 25 August 2026 (Download Admit Card) |
Exam Shift Timings
The written examination takes place in two separate shifts on September 6, 2026, across Uttar Pradesh exam centers:
| Paper | Exam Date | Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 6 September 2026 | Morning Shift | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Paper 2 | 6 September 2026 | Afternoon Shift | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Discipline-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancies
The total distribution of the 513 posts across various engineering, technical, and academic disciplines as well as categories is detailed below:
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- Mechanical Engineering: 140
- Electrical Engineering: 52
- Civil Engineering: 62
- Electronics Engineering: 77
- Chemical Engineering: 14
- Computer: 43
- Paint Technology: 03
- Plastic Mould Technology: 01
- Textile Technology: 04
- Footware: 03
- Textile Chemistry: 01
- Leather Technology: 01
- Instrumentation and Control: 01
- Workshop Superintendent: 10
- Archetecture: 06
- Physics: 24
- Chemistry: 21
- English: 18
- Mathematics: 32
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- UR: 176
- OBC: 124
- ST: 163
- SC: 46
- EWS: 95
Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxations
Candidates must be between 21 to 40 years of age as of July 1, 2025. Educational requirements typically involve a B.E./B.Tech/B.S. or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with First Class. Upper age relaxation is applicable for designated categories:
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years
- SC / ST / OBC, Skilled Players, U.P. State Govt. Employees: 5 years
- Physically Handicapped (PWDs): 15 years
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The selection process comprises a Written Examination, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The written exam features two papers with 125 questions each, valued at 375 marks per paper over a duration of 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Questions per Paper | 125 |
| Marks per Paper | 375 |
| Duration per Paper | 150 Minutes |
| Marks for Correct Answer | +3 marks |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Total Questions | 250 |
| Total Marks | 750 |