Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued an examination schedule update for the Excise Constable Mains Examination 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for Excise Constable, also known as Abkari Sipahi, posts in Uttar Pradesh; the total number of vacancies will be confirmed through the detailed recruitment notification available on the commission’s portal.
Candidates shortlisted for the mains stage should download the official schedule PDF and regularly check their registered email address, mobile number and UPSSSC candidate dashboard for admit card updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Excise Constable (Abkari Sipahi) |
| Total Vacancies | TBA in detailed notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 2026 — exact date as mentioned in the schedule PDF |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date, shift and reporting time printed on their admit card. UPSSSC may conduct the examination in more than one shift depending on the number of eligible applicants and examination centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have passed the Intermediate or Class 12 examination from a recognised board or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Uttar Pradesh government.
- Candidates may also be required to hold a valid score in the applicable UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) if prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original mark sheets, certificates and other supporting documents during document verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years for Excise Constable recruitment.
- The standard upper age limit is generally 40 years, calculated on the date specified by UPSSSC.
- Age relaxation will apply to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and other eligible categories under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Candidates should check the detailed advertisement before claiming any relaxation.
Fees
- The category-wise application or examination fee will be stated in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Any applicable fee must be paid online through the payment options provided on the UPSSSC application portal.
- Candidates should retain the payment receipt and final application form until the recruitment process is completed.
Selection Process
The UPSSSC Excise Constable selection process is expected to include the following stages:
- Mains Written Examination: Eligible or shortlisted candidates will appear for an objective examination covering the subjects and topics prescribed in the official syllabus.
- Physical Test: Candidates qualifying in the written examination may be called for a Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test. The applicable height, chest and running standards will be communicated by the commission.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final-stage candidates must submit original eligibility documents and meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements before appointment.
Participation in the written examination does not guarantee selection. The final merit list will depend on examination performance, category-wise cut-offs, physical eligibility and successful verification of documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and open the notifications or live advertisements section.
- Locate the Excise Constable recruitment notice and read the complete advertisement, including eligibility conditions, reservation provisions and important dates.
- Log in using the required candidate credentials. Where PET-based registration applies, candidates may have to use their PET registration number and date of birth.
- Verify the personal, educational and communication details displayed in the application form. Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required, and submit the form before the deadline. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
- For the examination schedule, open the notice section, select the Excise Constable Mains Exam Date 2026 PDF, and save a copy.
- Once released, download the admit card and check the examination centre, shift, reporting time and permitted items carefully.
If the application window has already closed, no fresh application can be submitted through the exam-date notice. Only candidates accepted or shortlisted under the relevant recruitment cycle will be allowed to take the mains examination.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the UPSSSC Excise Constable Mains Exam 2026 be held?
The examination is scheduled for 2026. Candidates should check the official schedule PDF and admit card for the exact date and shift.
2. What is the minimum qualification for an Excise Constable post?
Candidates are generally required to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
3. Where can candidates download the exam schedule PDF?
The schedule PDF can be downloaded from the notices or examination calendar section of upsssc.gov.in.
