UP Government Job Alert 2026: 70,000+ Upcoming Vacancies in UPPSC, UPESSC & UPSSSC
The UP Government is planning to announce around 70000+ vacancies in the upcoming months. As per the media reports, the government is planning to fill these vacancies before the Legislative Assembly elections. The candidates who are preparing for various government jobs in the state of Uttar Pradesh should keep a tab on the websites of different commissions such as the UPPSC, UPESSC, UPPRPB, UPSSSC, and others.
Key Points
- Media reports suggest UP Govt plans 70,000+ vacancies for 2026.
- CM announced 1.5 lakh vacancies in Dec 2025 across various departments.
- CM targets providing 1 lakh appointment letters in 2026.
UP Government Job Alert: Various media reports suggest that the UP Government is planning to roll out the notifications for various recruitments under various departments of the state government. However, no information has been made public by the state government in this regard. The number of vacancies and department-wise vacancy distribution has not been decided yet. Once the notifications are out, the candidates can check for their respective recruitment examinations.
What does the Media Report say about UP Government Jobs 2026?
There are various media reports circulating which suggest that the UP Government will soon roll out recruitment notifications in large numbers for recruiting candidates in various government departments including commissions such as Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), and Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC).
UP Government Jobs 2026 Highlights
The UP Government recruits candidates from Group A to Group C, Police recruitments, among others through various examinations conducted by different bodies. This year, the government is planning to announce 70000+ vacancies in the remaining months of the year which means more employment opportunities for the youth. However, no information is available on the total number of vacancies, department-wise vacancies, applications dates have been declared.
Recruiting Departments in the UP Government
The exact number of vacancies have not been announced yet by any of the departments. Therefore, it is not possible to talk about the numbers. However, as per reports, the government is trying to fill approx. 70,000+ vacancies. The UP Chief Minister, in December 2025, announced a total of 1.5 lakh vacancies to be filled. These vacancies were targeted in various departments including 50,000 each in the police and education departments, 20,000 in the revenue department, and also in health, child development, nutrition, prisons, and other sectors. Therefore, the upcoming vacancies will also depend on these numbers i.e. how many have been filled till date. Until the official notifications are released, nothing can be predicted.
Will there be Vacancies in the UP Police Department?
The UP Police recruitment is the most famous recruitment among the youth of the state. The recruitment drive is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) for various posts including Sub-Inspector (SI), Constable, Head Constable, and Jailor among others.
A Target of 1 Lakh Jobs in 2026
As per the reports, the Chief Minister has announced that the government plans to provide appointment letters to around 1 lakh candidates in the next couple of months. The CM also mentioned that the government has provided employment to approx. 9.3 lakh candidates in the past 9 years during his tenure.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for UP Government Jobs 2026?
The jobs under various departments of the UP Government requires different eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualifications:
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10th Pass Candidates
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12th Pass Candidates
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Graduation degree required for some posts under the UPPSC, UPSSSC, etc.
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Specific qualifications for teaching posts
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