The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has released the admit card for the Research Assistant (Engineering) Examination-2025, advertised under Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025 for the State Planning Institute (New Division), Planning Department, U.P. The written examination will be held on 08 September 2026 (Tuesday) in two sessions at the UPPSC Camp Office, Sector-D, Aliganj, Lucknow.
Admit cards went live on 27.08.2026 and can be downloaded from the UPPSC Download Segment using your OTR number and date of birth until the exam day, 08.09.2026. The direct download link and the official notice are given below.
UPPSC Research Assistant (Engineering) Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Research Assistant (Engineering) Examination-2025 (Shodh Sahayak / Abhiyantran) |
| Post Name | Research Assistant (Engineering) |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025 dated 03.11.2025 (Admit card notice No. 01(59)/01/S-2/D0/2022-23 dated 27.08.2026) |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh – exam centre at Lucknow |
| Department | State Planning Institute (New Division), Planning Department, U.P. |
| Exam Date | 08.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Exam Sessions | Two sessions – 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM |
| Exam Venue | UPPSC Camp Office (Shivir Karyalaya), Sector-D, Aliganj, Lucknow |
| Admit Card Download Window | 27.08.2026 to 08.09.2026 |
| Login Credentials | OTR Number + Date of Birth + Gender + Verification Code |
| Admit Card Status | Released – available for download |
| Official Notification | Download Admit Card Notice (PDF) |
| Official Website / Download | uppsc.up.nic.in – Download Segment |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued (Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025) | 03.11.2025 |
| Admit card notice issued | 27.08.2026 |
| Admit card download starts | 27.08.2026 |
| Written examination date | 08.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| First session timing | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Second session timing | 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM |
| Entry to exam centre opens | 1 hour 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each session |
| Entry to exam centre closes | 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each session |
| Last date to download admit card | 08.09.2026 |
Exam Day Schedule & Paper Pattern
As per the UPPSC exam programme notice dated 22.08.2026, the examination will be conducted in two sessions on the same day at Lucknow.
| Session | Timing | Paper / Subject | Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Session | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM | General Studies and General Hindi | Objective type (multiple choice) |
| Second Session | 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM | General Engineering and Technology | Conventional type (written / descriptive) |
Direct Link to Download Admit Card
The admit card for this examination is issued through a single common link on the UPPSC Download Segment. Click the link below and log in with your OTR number.
| Advertisement No. | Post | Exam City | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-9/E-1/2025 | Research Assistant (Engineering) | Lucknow | Download Admit Card |
How to Download UPPSC Research Assistant Admit Card 2026
- Visit the UPPSC official website at uppsc.up.nic.in or click the direct download link given above.
- Go to Candidate’s Corner → Download Segment and find the row for Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025, Research Assistant (Engineering).
- Click the red Download Admit Card button against that row.
- Enter your OTR Number, select your Date of Birth and Gender, and type the verification code shown on the screen.
- Click Download Admit Card, check every detail printed on it, and take at least two clear colour printouts for exam day.
Note: Admit cards are not sent by post or email. The OTR number is the only registration number accepted for downloading the admit card – there is no roll-number-based login for this exam.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Center
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Printed admit card (Praveshpatra) | Colour printout on A4 paper; carry a spare copy for the second session |
| Photo ID proof – original | Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport – original is compulsory |
| Photo ID proof – photocopy | One photocopy must be handed over to the invigilator inside the exam room |
| Two passport-size photographs | Same photograph as uploaded in the online application |
| Black ball-point pen | Required for the objective paper; the descriptive paper needs a blue or black pen |
| Instruction sheet | Downloaded along with the admit card from the same link |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card (Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025) | Download Admit Card |
| Admit Card Notice dated 27.08.2026 (PDF) | Download Notice PDF |
| Exam Programme Notice dated 22.08.2026 (PDF) | Download Exam Schedule PDF |
| UPPSC Download Segment (all admit cards) | Visit Download Segment |
| UPPSC Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not reach the centre late – entry is closed 45 minutes before the start of each session, and there is no relaxation.
- Do not carry only a photocopy of your ID proof – the original plus one photocopy are both compulsory, and the photocopy has to be surrendered to the invigilator.
- Do not assume the second session is optional – the descriptive General Engineering and Technology paper at 02:30 PM is a separate compulsory sitting on the same day.
- Do not try to log in with a roll number or application number – only the OTR number works on the UPPSC admit card page.
- Do not leave the download to 08.09.2026 – the link closes on exam day and the server is heavily loaded in the last 48 hours.
- Do not carry a mobile phone, smart watch, Bluetooth device or any electronic item – under the UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, unfair means can attract a fine of up to Rs. 1 crore and imprisonment up to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the UPPSC Research Assistant (Engineering) Exam 2025 being held?
The written examination will be held on 08 September 2026 (Tuesday) in two sessions, from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM.
Where can I download the UPPSC Research Assistant admit card?
The admit card is available on the UPPSC Download Segment at uppsc.up.nic.in, and the direct link is given in the Important Links table above.
From which date is the admit card available?
The admit card has been available since 27.08.2026 and can be downloaded up to the exam date, 08.09.2026.
What details do I need to download the admit card?
You need your OTR (One Time Registration) number, your date of birth, your gender and the verification code displayed on the download page.
Where will the examination be conducted?
The examination will be held only in Lucknow district, at the UPPSC Camp Office (Shivir Karyalaya), Sector-D, Aliganj.
What is the exam pattern for this examination?
The first session is an objective paper on General Studies and General Hindi, and the second session is a conventional (descriptive) paper on General Engineering and Technology.
What time should I reach the exam centre?
Candidates are allowed in from 1 hour 30 minutes before the scheduled start of a session, and entry is closed 45 minutes before it starts.
Which advertisement is this examination for?
It is for Advt. No. A-9/E-1/2025 dated 03.11.2025, for the post of Research Assistant (Engineering) in the State Planning Institute (New Division), Planning Department, U.P.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
