UPSSSC ASO ARO 2026 Recruitment - 929 Posts (Statistical/Research Officer), Apply Till 11 May

UPSSSC ASO ARO 2026 Recruitment - 929 Posts, Apply Till 11 May

19 July Update - Exam 26 July, City Slip OUT: Mains 26 July (10 AM-12 PM, single shift) confirm hai aur Exam City Intimation Slip 17 July se live hai - upsssc.gov.in ke slip-login pe Registration No + DOB se apna exam DISTRICT dekh lo (travel plan ke liye). Asli ADMIT CARD abhi OUT NAHI hai - city slip entry-pass nahi hai; hall ticket 2-3 din me expected. Aur ek update: posts 929 se badhkar 1,565 (revised) ho gaye hain.

Bhaiyon, UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) ne Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) + Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Recruitment 2026 notification 21 April 2026 ko release kar diya hai. Total 929 vacancies: 916 ASO + 13 ARO various UP government departments me. Apply 21 April - 11 May 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. Master's Degree in Statistics / Maths / Economics / Commerce + O-Level Computer Certificate + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score mandatory. Salary Rs 35,400-1,12,400/month (Pay Level 6). Selection: PET 2025 shortlisting, phir Main Written Exam, phir Document Verification.

Critical: 3 mandatory pre-requisites - Master's degree (statistics relevant) + O-Level computer cert + PET 2025 valid score. Without any one = ineligible. PG holders for stats/research career = great opportunity.

UPSSSC ASO ARO 2026 - Quick Info

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree (one of):

• M.Sc Statistics OR
• M.Sc Mathematics
• M.A./M.Sc Economics
• M.Com (Commerce)
• Mathematical Economics / Operations Research / related

Computer Knowledge (Mandatory)

• O-Level Certificate from NIELIT OR
• Computer Diploma from recognized institute (1+ year)
• DOEACC O-Level equivalent

PET 2025 Score (Mandatory)

• Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card
• Without PET 2025 attempt = NOT eligible

Age Limit

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 40 years (as on 1 July 2026)
• Relaxation: SC/ST +5Y, OBC-NCL +3Y, PwBD +15Y, Ex-Servicemen + UP govt employees per state rules

Salary + Benefits

• Pay Level 6 (7th CPC)
• Pay Scale: Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400/month
• Starting Basic: Rs 35,400
• Plus: DA + HRA + Medical + TA (UP state govt rules)
• Annual CTC: ~Rs 5.5-7 LPA initial (city-dependent HRA)
• Career Growth: ASO se SSO (Senior Statistical Officer), phir DSO, phir Director

Selection Process - 3 Stages

Stage 1: PET 2025 Shortlisting

• PET 2025 score based merit cutoff
• Top scorers shortlisted for Main Exam
• No separate Prelims (PET = Prelims equivalent)

Stage 2: Main Written Examination (100 Marks, 2 Hours)

• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
• Mode: CBT (objective MCQ)
• Shortlisting: 15x vacancy per category based on PET 2025 normalized score

Statistics + Maths Syllabus Topics

• Collection + Tabulation of Data
• Measures of Central Tendency (Mean/Median/Mode)
• Index Numbers + Time Series Analysis
• Correlation + Regression
• Probability + Sampling Theory
• Hypothesis Testing
• Indian Economy + Statistical System (NSO/CSO/MOSPI)

Stage 3: Document Verification + Medical

• All certificates + PET score + Master's degree verified
• Medical examination per UP state govt standards

Final Merit: Main Written marks pe based. PET 2025 = qualifying for shortlisting only.

Application Fee

• All Categories: Rs 25 (process fee, no exemption)
• Payment: Online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI)

UPSSSC ASO ARO 2026 FAQs

Q: UPSSSC ASO 2026 apply last date? A: 11 May 2026 online application + Rs 25 process fee. Apply 21 April se start hua. upsssc.gov.in pe link.

Q: PET 2025 score nahi hai - apply kar sakta hu? A: NAHI - PET 2025 score mandatory hai. Without PET 2025 = ineligible. Next PET cycle wait karo.

Q: O-Level Certificate kahan se milega? A: NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics & IT) se O-Level certificate. Online ya offline test - course duration ~6 months. Computer diploma 1+ year recognized institute equivalent acceptable.

Q: Master's Statistics nahi hai - other Master's chalega? A: Haan - M.Sc Maths / M.A. Economics / M.Com / M.Sc Mathematical Economics / Operations Research sab eligible. Pure Master's in commerce/maths bhi acceptable.

Q: ASO vs ARO kya difference? A: ASO (Assistant Statistical Officer): Field statistical work in various UP govt depts (916 posts). ARO (Assistant Research Officer): Research-focused work in research divisions (13 posts). Both Pay Level 6.

Q: Salary kitni milegi UPSSSC ASO me? A: Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400/month (Pay Level 6, 7th CPC) + DA + HRA + Medical. Annual CTC ~Rs 5.5-7 LPA initial. Lifetime stable govt income.

Q: Selection me interview hoga? A: NAHI - PET 2025 + Main Written + DV only. No interview round. Final merit Main Written marks pe.

Q: Posting kahan hoti hai UPSSSC ASO me? A: UP Government departments state-wide - DES (Directorate of Economics & Statistics), Health, Education, Agriculture, Cooperation etc. 75+ districts me posting per requirement.

Q: Application correction window kab tak? A: 18 May 2026 tak correction window open (1 week post-apply close). Submitted application me galti detect ho to upsssc.gov.in pe login karke edit kar sakte ho.

Q: Shortlisting kitne candidates ki hoti hai? A: 15x vacancy per category = 929 posts ke liye ~14,000 candidates shortlist hote hain Main Written ke liye (PET 2025 normalized score base pe).

Q: Negative marking kitni hai Main Written me? A: 0.25 mark per wrong answer (1/4 negative). 100 marks total exam me strategy: confident questions only attempt karo - random guess = score loss.

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Source: upsssc.gov.in notification 21 April 2026 + Testbook + Career Power + Adda247 + GovtJobsAlert cross-verified. Verified 28 April 2026.

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