Overview
Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow has published an official recruitment notification for the position of Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) (Advertisement No. 15-Pariksha/2026) for a total of 208 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 17 August 2026. Job location: All India.
Particulars Details Organization Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow Recruiting Department Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Exam Name Vidhi Vigyan Prayogshala (Sanyukt Sanvarg) Main Examination (PET0AT0P0-2025)/16 Number 15-Pariksha/2026 Publication Date 24 July 2026 Post Names Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) Total Vacancies 208 Pay Level Level-6 (Scientific Assistant) and Level-4 (Lab Assistant) Eligibility to Apply Only PET-2025 qualified candidates with a valid score card Age Limit 21 to 40 years (as on 1 July of the calendar year of vacancy ) Mode of Application Online Application Start Date 27 July 2026 Application Last Date 17 August 2026 Fee Reconciliation/Correction Last Date 24 August 2026 Selection Process Written (Main) Examination based on shortlisting from normalized PET-2025 score Official Website upsssc.gov.in
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) |
| Advertisement No. | 15-Pariksha/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 208 |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-6 (Scientific Assistant) and Level-4 (Lab Assistant) |
| Selection Process | Selection Process |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |
| Source Name | upsssc.gov.in |
| Freshness Reference Date | 2026-08-17 |
Vacancy Details
UR | UR: 134 | SC | SC: 28
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 28 |
| ST | 2 |
| OBC | 37 |
| EWS | 13 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Eligibility to Apply | Only PET-2025 qualified candidates with a valid score card
Candidates must hold the essential educational qualification prescribed under the Uttar Pradesh Vidhi Vigyan Prayogshala Araajpatrit (Praviधik) Seva Niyamavali, 2016, and must have appeared in PET-2025 with a valid, non-zero and non-negative score in at least one domain. | Particulars Details Organization Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow Recruiting Department Office of Forensic Science Laboratory, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Exam Name Vidhi Vigyan Prayogshala (Sanyukt Sanvarg) Main Examination (PET0AT0P0-2025)/16 Number 15-Pariksha/2026 Publication Date 24 July 2026 Post Names Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) Total Vacancies 208 Pay Level Level-6 (Scientific Assistant) and Level-4 (Lab Assistant) Eligibility to Ap...
Candidates must hold the essential educational qualification prescribed under the Uttar Pradesh Vidhi Vigyan Prayogshala Araajpatrit (Praviधik) Seva Niyamavali, 2016, and must have appeared in PET-2025 with a valid, non-zero and non-negative score in at least one domain.
Age Limit & Relaxations
For both Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant posts, candidates must have attained 21 years of age and must not have attained more than 40 years of age as on 1 July of the calendar year in which vacancies are advertised. Upper age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, OBC candidates and other eligible categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules notified from time to time.
Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with official government guidelines.
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00
Category Application Fee Online Processing Fee Total Fee Unreserved (UR) Rs. 0 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 25.00 Other Backward Class (OBC) Rs. 0 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 25.00 Scheduled Caste (SC) Rs. 0 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 25.00 Scheduled Tribe (ST) Rs. 0 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 25.00 Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, women, Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), and Outstanding Sportsperson category candidates will pay fees as per their original base category listed above. Fee for the Main Examination will be charged separately and only from candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam, to be paid before downloading the Main Exam admit card.
Salary & Pay Scale
Level-6 (Scientific Assistant) and Level-4 (Lab Assistant)
Post Pay Level Pay Scale (Minimum–Maximum) Scientific Assistant (General & Special Selection) Level-6 Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 Lab Assistant / Prayogshala Sahayak (General & Special Selection) Level-4 Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
Selection Process
Selection Process
The written examination has 100 objective-type MCQs worth 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Forensic Science, Computer & IT concepts, and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh, with 25% negative marking per wrong answer.
Selection is made purely on the basis of the Main (written) Examination. Shortlisting of candidates for the Main Examination is done using the normalized PET-2025 score, category-wise, at 15 times the number of advertised vacancies (including all candidates scoring at or above the final normalized cut-off up to two decimal places). Candidates with a zero or negative actual/normalized PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.The written examination will consist of a single question paper of 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 25% (1/4 mark) for each wrong answer. Part Subject Number of Questions Total Marks Part-1 Physics 10 10 Part-1 Chemistry 10 10 Part-1 Biology 10 10 Part-1 Mathematics 10 10 Part-1 Forensic Science 25 25 Part-2 Computer & Information Technology concepts and contemporary developments 15 15 Part-3 General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh 20 20 Total 100 100 Time allowed for the complete examination is 2 hours (120 minutes). The written examination has 100 objective-type MCQs worth 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Forensic Science, Computer & IT concepts, and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh, with 25% negative marking per wrong answer.
Important Dates
Publication Date: 24 July 2026 | Application Start Date: 27 July 2026 | Online Application / Fee Payment Start Date: 27 July 2026 | Application Last Date: 17 August 2026 | Online Application / Fee Payment Last Date: 17 August 2026 | Fee Reconciliation/Correction Last Date: 24 August 2026
Event Date Publication Date 24 July 2026 Online Application / Fee Payment Start Date 27 July 2026 Online Application / Fee Payment Last Date 17 August 2026 Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction 24 August 2026 Main Examination Date Not specified (to be notified separately) Candidates must complete bank-side fee reconciliation by 17 August 2026, or at the latest within 7 days thereafter, i.e. by 24 August 2026, without which the application printout cannot be generated.
- Notification Release Date: 24 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 27 July 2026
- Application Last Date: 17 August 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 17 August 2026
- Application Form Correction Window: 24 August 2026
- Examination Date: 24 July 2026
How to Apply
Apply online through https://upsssc.gov.in/
Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in Go to the Live Segment on the homepage and click on the relevant to download/view it. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and verify via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email. Review your auto-displayed personal details (name, parentage, category, EWS/horizontal reservation status, date of birth, gender, marital status, contact details) carried forward from PET-2025. Select (tick) the post(s) you wish to apply for from the displayed list of advertised posts; unselected posts will not be considered for your candidature. Confirm your educational qualification for the selected post(s) by choosing Yes/No, and enter board/university, year of passing, certificate/roll number, and marks details. Enter the verification code shown on the registration page and click Submit to generate your application form; download and save a copy. Review your PET-2025 photograph and signature, which will be auto-displayed, then click Continue. Indicate post preference (if multiple posts selected) and Yes/No for preferential qualification, then confirm your correspondence address. Read the declaration carefully, tick all checkboxes to agree, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit. Pay the required fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan; on successful payment, the application is auto-submitted. Download and print the final submitted application fo...
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UPSSSC Scientific Assistant & Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | https://upsssc.gov.in/ViewPdf.aspx?omt6wajweq%2Fwmls6actfssdt5aphgahb+... | Verified (exact match with official_notification_link) |
| Candidate Registration | https://upsssc.gov.in/AllNotifications.aspx | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Main Examination Fee Deposition | https://upsssc.gov.in/Interface/Authentication.aspx?no%2Fwelvpxnjj%2Fm... | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Applicant's Dashboard (Login Thru PET Reg.No.) | https://upsssc.gov.in/Interface/Pet_Applicant_Login.aspx?xypfbqe4iv1c2... | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Modify Submitted Application | https://upsssc.gov.in/Modify/ModificationPage.aspx?dtquijn5m+n4eujanau... | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Remaining Details Submission | https://upsssc.gov.in/Online_App/Can_login_app.aspx | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Update Your Transaction ID By Double Verification Mode | https://upsssc.gov.in/Online_App/UpdateTransaction_DV.aspx | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| One Time Registration(OTR) | https://upsssc.gov.in/OTR | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Print One Time Registration(OTR) Form | https://upsssc.gov.in/OTR/otr/OTRLogin.aspx | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Modify OTR Form Details | https://upsssc.gov.in/OTR/otr/OTRModifyLogin.aspx | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ | Verified (exact match with official_website_link) |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | job |
| official_website_link | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |
| freshness_reference_date | 2026-08-17 |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Last verified: 2026-08-17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
The last date for submitting applications for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) is 17 August 2026. Candidates should submit their applications prior to the deadline to avoid technical issues.
How many vacancies are announced for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
A total of 208 vacancies have been notified for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) by Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow. Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
The required educational qualification is: Eligibility to Apply | Only PET-2025 qualified candidates with a valid score card. Candidates should verify their specific degree/diploma requirements in the official notification.
What is the salary scale for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
Selected candidates will receive salary as per: Level-6 (Scientific Assistant) and Level-4 (Lab Assistant). Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits apply as per institutional norms.
What is the selection process for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
The selection procedure involves: Selection Process. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
What is the application fee for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
The application fee structure is: Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00.
How can candidates apply for Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak)?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal (https://upsssc.gov.in/) as specified in the recruitment instructions.