Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs 2026

Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state and one of the largest employers in the public sector, with hundreds of thousands of government vacancies announced every year across state and central departments. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is the apex recruiting body for Group A and Group B posts including PCS (Provincial Civil Service), ACF, RFO, and Lecturer posts. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) recruits for Group C posts such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, ANM, VDO, and Tube Well Operator across all 75 districts of the state.

Major state-level recruitment boards include UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) for Constable, Sub-Inspector and Jail Warder posts; UP Basic Education Board (UPBEB) and UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) for primary and secondary teacher (TGT/PGT) recruitment; and state health department boards for ANM, Staff Nurse, and Pharmacist. Additionally, central government departments like Railways, SSC, India Post, and CRPF recruit extensively across UP's 18 divisions. In recent years, UP government has pushed for faster recruitment under Mission Rozgar and Yuva Pragati Yojana, significantly increasing vacancy counts across categories.

To apply for most UP government jobs, candidates must have domicile of Uttar Pradesh. Age limit typically ranges from 18–40 years for Group C posts, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD (15 years) candidates as per UP government norms. Salary under 7th Pay Commission starts at ₹19,500/month for Group D posts and goes up to ₹1,77,500/month for senior IAS-equivalent posts. All major UP government job applications are submitted online through the official websites of UPPSC, UPSSSC, and respective boards.