UP Excise Constable Recruitment 2026: Increased Vacancies Announced

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced an increase in vacancies for the Excise Constable recruitment, raising the total to 820 posts. This change comes during the ongoing application process, with the deadline set for June 24, 2026. Candidates must have passed the PET 2025 examination to be eligible. For more details on the recruitment process and how to apply, read the full article.

By Sourabh Singh Jun 25, 2026, 11:05 IST

UPSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026

UP Excise Constable Recruitment Update: Candidates interested in the UP Excise Constable positions have received positive news from the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). During the ongoing application phase, the commission has announced an increase in the number of available positions, now totaling 820. This is an addition of 98 posts from the previously announced 722. A revised notification reflecting this change has been issued, which will benefit applicants significantly.

Details of the Vacancy Increase

The UPSSSC has raised the number of vacancies for the Excise Constable recruitment by 98, resulting in a total of 820 posts. This adjustment was made following a request from the department to add 70 posts in the 'General Selection' category and 28 in the 'Special Selection' category.

Official Notification Released on April 6

The official notification for the recruitment of Excise Constables, including those in the Special Selection category, was published by UPSSSC on April 6, 2026, under Advertisement Number 08-Exam/2026. Candidates can find complete details on the commission's official website.

Eligibility Based on PET 2025 Score

Only those candidates who have successfully cleared the PET 2025 examination are eligible to apply for the Excise Constable recruitment. Thus, only individuals who passed the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) can proceed to apply for the main examination.

Application Deadline: June 24

The application process for the Excise Constable recruitment commenced on June 4, 2026, with the last date for submission being June 24. Therefore, today marks the final opportunity to apply. However, candidates can adjust their application fee and make corrections until July 1.