UPSSSC Auditor Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant (Exam 14/2026) (2026) sets the age limit at 21–40 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 July 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 45 years, SC/ST candidates 45 years, and PwD candidates 55 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21 years | 40 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 45 years | +5 yrs |
| SC / ST | 21 years | 45 years | +5 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 21 years | 55 years | +15 yrs |
Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for UPSSSC Auditor 2026
To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 July 2026).
General / EWS (Unreserved) 21-40 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 July 1986 to 1 July 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 July 1981 to 1 July 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 July 1981 to 1 July 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 21-55 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 July 1971 to 1 July 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
Complete UPSSSC Auditor Eligibility Guide 2026
Everything an aspirant needs — notification summary, qualification, age rules, selection process
UPSSSC Exam 14/2026 (Vigyan Sankhya-14-Pariksha/2026) recruits 1,829 Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments. This is a subordinate accounts cadre recruitment — separate from UPPSC PCS (state civil services).
Two gates before the main exam: (1) age 21–40 years for General as on 1 July 2026, and (2) a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card. Educational requirement is B.Com with O-Level/equivalent computer qualification.
UP-domiciled OBC and SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (max 45 years). PwD candidates can apply up to 55 years. Applications run 14 July – 3 August 2026, but age is fixed as on 1 July 2026.
📌 Key Facts at a Glance
- Notification
- UPSSSC Exam 14/2026 (Advt. 14-Exam/2026)
- Total posts
- 1,829 (Auditor + Assistant Accountant)
- Age limit (General)
- 21–40 years as on 1 Jul 2026
- OBC/SC/ST (UP domicile)
- Up to 45 years
- PwD maximum
- Up to 55 years
- PET requirement
- Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card mandatory
- Qualification
- B.Com + O-Level / equivalent computer course
- Application window
- 14 July – 3 August 2026
- Portal
- upsssc.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 (fixed in notification) |
| Application start | 14 July 2026 |
| Application end | 3 August 2026 |
| PET-2025 | Must already be qualified — prerequisite |
| Main exam date | To be announced after application closure |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification
- • Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognised university.
- • O-Level certificate from DOEACC/NIELIT OR equivalent computer course as specified in notification.
- • Candidates in final year of B.Com are NOT eligible unless degree is awarded before document verification.
PET-2025 (mandatory)
- • Must have appeared in and qualified UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
- • Valid PET-2025 score card number required at time of application.
- • Without PET qualification, the application is rejected regardless of age or education.
- • PET is a screening test — main exam is separate for Auditor/Accountant posts.
Age, domicile & category
- • Minimum age 21 years — candidates born after 1 Jul 2005 are too young (as on 1 Jul 2026).
- • General maximum 40 years — born before 2 Jul 1986 is over age for General.
- • OBC/SC/ST relaxation (5 years) applies to UP-domiciled candidates only.
- • PwD: up to 55 years with valid disability certificate as per UP government rules.
🧮 How Age Is Calculated for UPSSSC Auditor
- → Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026 — NOT the date you apply (applications open 14 Jul 2026).
- → Example (General): DOB 15 Aug 1986 → 39 years on 1 Jul 2026 → eligible. DOB 15 Jun 1986 → 40 years completed → check exact date; if 40th birthday before 1 Jul 2026, over age.
- → Minimum 21 years: born on or before 1 Jul 2005 to meet minimum on cut-off date.
- → Use the calculator above with your exact DOB and category for instant eligibility.
⚖️ Category-Wise Age Relaxation
- • OBC (UP domicile): +5 years → maximum 45 years (not the central +3 rule — UP state rule applies).
- • SC/ST (UP domicile): +5 years → maximum 45 years.
- • PwD: up to 55 years for eligible disability categories.
- • Ex-Servicemen: check notification for UPSSSC-specific rules — may vary from this recruitment.
- • Women and General/EWS: no extra upper-age relaxation beyond 40 years unless PwBD.
🔄 Selection Process
- 1 Step 1: Verify PET-2025 qualification (already completed before application).
- 2 Step 2: Online application on upsssc.gov.in with B.Com, O-Level, and PET details.
- 3 Step 3: Main written examination — accounts, auditing, general Hindi, general knowledge as per syllabus.
- 4 Step 4: Document verification — degree, caste/domicile, PwD, PET score card.
- 5 Step 5: Final merit and posting to UP government accounts departments.
✅ Before You Apply — Checklist
- ☑ Confirm PET-2025 result and keep score card number handy.
- ☑ Verify B.Com and O-Level certificates match notification wording exactly.
- ☑ UP domicile certificate required for OBC/SC/ST age relaxation — not central OBC +3.
- ☑ Application fee typically ₹25 (General) / ₹11 (SC/ST) for UPSSSC — confirm in notification.
- ☑ Compare with UPPSC PCS if unsure: PCS is 21–40 for administrative services; this is accounts subordinate cadre with PET gate.
💡 Enter your DOB to check if YOU are eligible for UPSSSC Auditor 2026
Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General): 40 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 July 2026
- Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
🎯 Attempts Limit
- General: No limit
- OBC: No limit
- SC/ST: No limit
Age Relaxation Rules
Standard Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
- • Minimum age remains same for all categories
- • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
- • Always verify with official notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Exam 14/2026?
A: UPSSSC Exam 14/2026 (Vigyan Sankhya-14-Pariksha/2026) recruits 1,829 Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments. It is a subordinate accounts cadre exam — not UPPSC PCS. Applications: 14 July – 3 August 2026 on upsssc.gov.in.
Q: What is the UPSSSC Auditor age limit 2026?
A: General/EWS: 21–40 years as on 1 July 2026. UP-domiciled OBC/SC/ST: up to 45 years. PwD: up to 55 years. Minimum 21 years means candidates born after 1 July 2005 are too young. Age is fixed as on 1 July 2026 even though applications open on 14 July.
Q: Is PET-2025 mandatory for UPSSSC Auditor 2026?
A: Yes. A valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 score card is mandatory. Without PET qualification, your application will be rejected regardless of age or educational eligibility. PET is a pre-screening test; the main written exam is separate for Auditor/Accountant posts.
Q: What is the educational qualification for UPSSSC Auditor?
A: Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognised university plus O-Level certificate from DOEACC/NIELIT or equivalent computer qualification as specified in the notification. Final-year B.Com candidates are not eligible unless the degree is awarded before document verification.
Q: What is the UPSSSC age limit for OBC and SC/ST?
A: OBC and SC/ST candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age of 45 years, as on 1 July 2026. This follows UP state rules (+5), not the central OBC +3 rule. Valid domicile and category certificates are required.
Q: What is the difference between UPSSSC and UPPSC age limit?
A: For 2026, both use 21–40 years (General) with age as on 1 July 2026. UPPSC PCS is the state civil services exam (administrative posts, no PET gate). UPSSSC Auditor/Accountant is subordinate accounts cadre requiring PET-2025 + B.Com. Different exams, similar age band, different qualifications and selection.
Q: On which date is age calculated for UPSSSC Auditor 2026?
A: Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026 (01-07-2026) per UPSSSC notification Vigyan Sankhya-14-Pariksha/2026. The application window (14 Jul – 3 Aug 2026) does not change the age count date.
Q: What is the PwD age limit for UPSSSC Auditor?
A: Physically handicapped (PwD) candidates can apply up to 55 years as per Uttar Pradesh government rules for UPSSSC recruitment 2026. Valid disability certificate of prescribed percentage and type is required.
Q: What is the UPSSSC Auditor selection process?
A: Step 1: PET-2025 qualification (pre-requisite). Step 2: Online application with B.Com, O-Level, and PET details. Step 3: Main written examination (accounts, auditing, general Hindi, GK). Step 4: Document verification. Step 5: Final merit and departmental posting.
Q: What is the minimum age for UPSSSC Lekha Parikshak?
A: Minimum 21 years as on 1 July 2026. You must also hold a valid PET-2025 score card and B.Com with O-Level computer qualification. All three conditions — age, PET, and education — must be met simultaneously.
Q: When is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Auditor 2026?
A: Applications open 14 July 2026 and close 3 August 2026. Age eligibility is determined as on 1 July 2026, not the date you submit the form. Late applications are not accepted.
Q: Can I apply without UP domicile?
A: General category candidates may apply subject to notification rules. OBC/SC/ST age relaxation (up to 45 years) requires UP domicile. Read the nationality and domicile clauses in Advt. 14-Exam/2026 for your category.
Q: How does UPSSSC Auditor compare with SSC CGL for accountants?
A: SSC CGL recruits central government accounts/audit posts (different age rules, no PET). UPSSSC is UP state government subordinate cadre with PET-2025 gate and B.Com requirement. Age for UPSSSC General is 21–40 (as on 1 Jul 2026); SSC CGL uses 1 August cut-off with 18–30/32 limits depending on post.
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