UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 — 722 Vacancies

UPSSSC has released Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026 for the Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) Main Examination (Pra.A.P.-2025)/09. A total of 722 vacancies are open under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. You must have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score to apply. The pay falls under Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200). The last date to submit your online application is 24 June 2026.

UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 - 722 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow is hiring on behalf of the Excise Department, Uttar Pradesh to fill the direct recruitment post of Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable). This is a permanent Group C uniformed post with full pay scale benefits under the UP Excise, Driver and Tadi Supervisor Service Rules, 1983 (as amended). Only candidates who qualified PET 2025 with a valid scorecard can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 722 total vacancies are split into Normal Selection (612 posts) and Special Selection (110 posts). Category-wise distribution is as follows:

Horizontal reservation includes 14 posts for Dependents of Freedom Fighters, 35 posts for Ex-Servicemen, 144 posts for Women and 14 posts for Outstanding Sportspersons.

Who Can Apply?

You must be a native of Uttar Pradesh (candidates from other states can apply but will be treated as Unreserved) and meet the following:

• Essential Qualification: You must have passed Intermediate (10+2) from the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or an equivalent recognised board
• PET 2025: You must hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard with a score greater than zero (candidates with zero or negative normalised score will not be shortlisted)
• Preference: You get preference if you have served 2 years in Territorial Army OR hold an NCC 'B' Certificate

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years (as on 1 July 2026)
• Maximum age: 40 years (as on 1 July 2026)
• Age reference date: 1 July 2026
• Age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh as per UP Government rules
• State government employees get 5 years age relaxation as per Karmik Department order dated 27 August 2013
• Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates get relaxation as per UP Government rules

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-2 (as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• Minimum Pay: Rs. 19,900 per month
• Maximum Pay: Rs. 63,200 per month
• You also get DA, HRA, TA, Uniform Allowance and other benefits as per UP Government rules

Physical Standards

Male Candidates

• Height: Minimum 167.6 cm
• Chest: Minimum 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded)

Female Candidates

• Weight: Minimum 45 kg
• Height (General): Minimum 152 cm
• Height (SC/ST): Minimum 147 cm

Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Running)

• Male: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes
• Female: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes
• Candidates who fail to complete the run within the prescribed time will be disqualified

Application Fee

• Unreserved / OBC / SC / ST: Rs. 25 (online processing fee only — no separate application fee)
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwD and Outstanding Sportspersons: Rs. 25 as per their base category
• Main Exam Fee: Will be paid separately by shortlisted candidates before downloading the Main Exam admit card
• Pay via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI or SBI e-Challan

Selection Process

1. PET 2025 Shortlisting: Shortlisting done based on normalised PET 2025 score — up to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies
2. Main Written Examination: 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height, chest and weight check (qualifying in nature)
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running test — 4.8 km / 2.4 km (qualifying in nature)
5. Document Verification

Final selection is based on your Main Written Examination marks. PMT and PET are only qualifying.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in
2. Go to the Live Advertisement Segment and open Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026
3. Login using your PET 2025 Registration Number and OTP received on your registered mobile/email
4. Fill in the qualification details and preferences
5. Upload photo and signature (auto-fetched from PET 2025 application)
6. Pay the Rs. 25 online processing fee and submit
7. Download and print the final application form for your records
8. Last date to apply online: 24 June 2026. Fee adjustment and modification window open till 1 July 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 4 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Adjustment / Modification: 1 July 2026
• Main Examination Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Release: To be announced

• Patrol assigned excise beats and prevent illegal manufacture, sale and transport of liquor and narcotic substances
• Assist in raids and enforcement operations under the United Provinces Excise Act, 1910
• Seize illegal liquor, country spirits and intoxicants and maintain seizure records
• Keep watch on licensed excise shops and ensure compliance with UP Excise Policy 2025-26
• Support Excise Inspectors during inspections of distilleries, bonded warehouses and vendors
• Prepare daily duty reports, seizure memos and case files
• Handle weapons and excise equipment as per department rules
• Follow orders of senior officers and maintain law and order at excise posts