The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced recruitment for over 900 posts for the positions of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) (Statistics), for which applications are now being invited. The application process for this recruitment has already commenced, and the deadline for submitting applications is set for May 11. Interested and eligible candidates may apply for these positions through the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in. Out of the total 929 vacancies available in this recruitment drive, 916 posts are designated for ASO, while the remaining 13 posts are for ARO.

According to the official notification, May 11 serves as the final deadline not only for submitting applications but also for depositing the requisite application fee. Furthermore, candidates will be permitted to make minor corrections to their applications—as well as make adjustments to the fee payment—until May 18, 2026. Candidates applying for these positions must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 40 years.

How to Apply?
Candidates wishing to apply for these positions should first visit the official website, upsssc.gov.in. Next, on the homepage, click on the 'ASO ARO Recruitment' link located under the 'Live Advertisement' section. Subsequently, register using your mobile number, log in, and proceed to fill out your application form. Finally, enter all the necessary details to complete the registration process and submit your application form.

UPSSSC ASO/ARO Exam Pattern
The examination conducted for these positions will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. This examination, carrying a total weightage of 100 marks, will comprise 100 questions, for which a time duration of 2 hours will be allotted. One mark will be awarded for every correct answer; however, under the marking scheme, 0.25 marks (1/4th of a mark) will be deducted as negative marking for each incorrect answer. The written examination will consist of a single question paper comprising questions from three subjects: Statistics and Mathematics (65 marks), Computer and Information Technology (15 marks), and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 marks).

What is the selection process?
Candidates for these posts will be selected based on the marks obtained in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025. Candidates who secure standardized marks reaching the category-wise final cutoff will be selected for the written examination, for which up to 15 times the number of vacancies may be called.

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