Overview of UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification (Advertisement No. 08-Exam/2026) for the recruitment of 722 Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) positions under the Office of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj. Candidates who appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) are eligible to apply for the Main Examination.
Recruitment Summary
Eligibility for UPSSSC Excise Constable
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be considered for the selection process:
- Educational Qualification: Intermediate (Class 12th) or an equivalent examination recognized by the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have a valid PET-2025 Score Card. Those with zero or negative marks in PET-2025 are ineligible.
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as of 1 July 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories is provided per Uttar Pradesh government norms.
Steps to Apply for UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment
- Visit the official portal at upsssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Live Advertisement' segment and locate the Aabkari Sipahi notification.
- Login using your PET-2025 registration credentials verified via OTP.
- Ensure that your personal and educational details, which will be auto-populated from your PET application, are accurate.
- Complete the application by uploading the required documents and paying the processing fee of ₹25.
- Submit the form and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Critical Application Instructions
- Fee Payment: The ₹25 application processing fee must be paid online via credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI.
- Correction Window: Candidates can modify specific fields (e.g., category, address, reservation status) until 1 July 2026 via the applicant dashboard.
- Category Status: Only candidates with a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile are eligible for reservation benefits.
- Document Verification: Keep the High School certificate ready as proof of date of birth, as no other document will be accepted.
1. Is the written exam based on PET-2025?
No, PET-2025 is the shortlisting tool. Shortlisted candidates must appear for a separate Main Written Examination.
2. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but non-domicile candidates will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category.
3. What is the physical standard for the post?
Male candidates require a minimum height of 167.6 cm and chest measurement of 80-85 cm. Female candidates require a minimum height of 152 cm (147 cm for SC/ST) and a minimum weight of 45 kg.
