UPCAR Lucknow Stenographer, Accounts Clerk & Other Posts Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9 Vacancies

Vacancies: 9 · Posts: 8 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹570 (UR/EWS) · Apply: 18 September–09 October 2026 · Salary: ₹5,200–34,800 + GP ₹2,000–4,200 · Selection: OMR Written Test + Qualifying Skill Test · Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Nine office seats at a state agriculture-research headquarters will not match a UPSSSC clerical drive in size. They still matter if you want a direct cadre form at the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), Lucknow, instead of a statewide combined exam.

UPCAR is the autonomous apex body under the Department of Agriculture Education and Research, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Advertisement No. UPCAR/REC/03/2026 opens UPCAR Lucknow Stenographer and Clerk Recruitment 2026 for Computer Programmer, Junior Assistant, Computer Operator, EPABX Operator, Accountant, Private Secretary to the Director General, Stenographer and Accounts Clerk.

Online forms on onlineupcar.com run from 18 September 2026 to 09 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Age, qualification, experience and the EWS certificate are frozen on 17 September 2026. Indian citizens who already hold the prescribed certificate on that cut-off date can apply. Result-awaited candidates cannot.

⚠️ Application Alerts

• Eligibility is frozen on 17 September 2026, one day before the form opens. The last date to submit the form is 09 October 2026. Do not mix the two dates.
• Each post code needs a separate application and a separate ₹570 fee.
• Stenographer (07/26) is EWS only. A valid Income and Asset Certificate dated on or before 17 September 2026 is required.
• Written-test centres are in Uttar Pradesh only. If you apply for two posts and both papers fall in the same shift, you sit only one paper of your choice.

📋 Official Source Chain

• Official notice: Advertisement No. UPCAR/REC/03/2026 — Download UPCAR REC/03/2026 notification PDF
• Official application route: Online only via onlineupcar.com/2026upcar from 18 September to 09 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Official updates page: upcar.up.gov.in
• Last checked: 22 September 2026, 1:06 AM IST

Source-text alert: the same PDF prints 09 October 2026 as the closing date and also calls 17 September 2026 the “last date of receipt of applications.” Treat 09 October as the submit-by date and 17 September as the age/qualification/experience/EWS crucial date until a corrigendum says otherwise.

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• B.Sc + computer programming training + 3 years’ programming/operation experience (1 year in a scientific institution) → Computer Programmer (01/26) – 1 UR post
• 12th + CCC / equivalent computer certificate + Hindi 25 wpm or English 30 wpm typing → Junior Assistant (02/26) – 2 UR posts
• Any graduate + training in computer operation and programming → Computer Operator (03/26) – 1 UR post
• Any graduate + EPABX training and Posts & Telegraph Department training → EPABX Operator (04/26) – 1 UR post
• B.Com with Accountancy + 2 years in Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous / PSU → Accountant (05/26) – 1 UR post
• Any bachelor’s degree + Hindi and English shorthand with typing 25/30 wpm → Private Secretary to the Director General (06/26) – 1 UR post
• 12th + Hindi shorthand 80 wpm + typing 25 wpm + CCC / Board computer course + valid EWS certificate → Stenographer (07/26) – 1 EWS post
• B.Com + computer applications and accounting knowledge → Accounts Clerk (08/26) – 1 UR post

Who cannot apply

• Final-year / result-awaited candidates as on 17 September 2026
• Non-EWS candidates for Stenographer (07/26), unless later filled as UR when no suitable EWS candidate is found
• Anyone outside 21–40 years as on 17 September 2026, except regular UPCAR officers/staff (no upper age limit)
• Applicants who are not citizens of India

Serving Government / PSU / autonomous employees must apply through proper channel and submit NOC with the application form.

Important Dates

No extension is printed in this advertisement.

Quick Overview – UPCAR Steno & Clerk 2026

• Organisation: Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR)
• Sector: Agriculture Education and Research
• Notification Number: UPCAR/REC/03/2026
• Posts: Computer Programmer, Junior Assistant, Computer Operator, EPABX Operator, Accountant, Private Secretary to the DG, Stenographer, Accounts Clerk
• Total Vacancies: 9
• Job Location: UPCAR Headquarters, Near Govt. Garden, Alambagh, Lucknow – 226005, Uttar Pradesh
• Job Type: Regular Government Service (EPF of Government of Uttar Pradesh unless GoUP rules provide otherwise)
• Pay: 7th CPC header in the notice; printed figures are Pay Band ₹5,200–20,200 / ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹2,000–₹4,200
• Age: 21–40 years as of 17 September 2026
• Application Mode: Online only
• Last Date: 09 October 2026, 11:59 PM
• Official Website: UPCAR official website
• Apply Online: Apply for UPCAR Lucknow Steno & Clerk 2026
• Notification PDF: Download UPCAR REC/03/2026 PDF
• Selection Basis: Tier-I OMR merit; Tier-II skill/computer test qualifying where applicable
• Domicile: Indian citizenship only; no UP domicile condition is printed

What Posts Are Available? – UPCAR Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

Nine seats sit at one Lucknow office. Junior Assistant is the only post with two vacancies. Stenographer is the only EWS seat. Every other printed seat is Unreserved. The source table leaves the “Total”, PwBD and Ex-servicemen columns blank; the post-wise UR/EWS figures below are the numbers actually filled in.

Intermediate (12th) posts – 3 seats

Graduate posts without experience – 4 seats

Graduate posts with experience – 2 seats

Use our Experience Calculator to check the Programmer and Accountant experience cut-off against 17 September 2026.

Who Is Eligible? – Education, Age & Domicile

1. Nationality

The applicant must be an Indian citizen. No Uttar Pradesh domicile line is printed.

2. Educational qualification

Qualifications and experience must already be in hand on 17 September 2026. Those awaiting the final result on that date are not eligible.

DOEACC / NIELIT CCC (or equivalent from a government-recognised institute) is required for Junior Assistant. Stenographers may use CCC or a computer course of the Board of Secondary Education.

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 17 September 2026)

The notice does not print separate +3 / +5 / +10 final ages. Do not assume a higher number than 40 unless you are already on the regular UPCAR roll.

Examples:
✅ A 39-year-old UR candidate born on 17 September 1987 — eligible (within the 40-year limit as of 17 September 2026).
❌ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 16 September 1985 — not eligible (born before 17 September 1986).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

3. Reservation notes

• Stenographer (07/26) is reserved for EWS. Certificate must be issued on or before 17 September 2026. Family gross annual income should be below ₹8 lakh, and the candidate should not fall under SC/ST/OBC reservation.
• If no suitable EWS candidate is found, that seat is not carried forward as backlog. It is filled from Unreserved.
• Candidates applying on UR seats are treated as general candidates.
• DoPT O.M. No. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res.) dated 31 January 2019 and Uttar Pradesh Government Personnel Section-2 Number-6/2019.4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC-1 Lucknow dated 23 October 2019 are cited for EWS.

What Is the Stenographer & Clerk Salary in Lucknow?

The advertisement says pay will follow the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, then prints 6th CPC-style Pay Band + Grade Pay. It does not print a Level number (Level-4, Level-6, etc.). Allowances named: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical facilities and other allowances/advances as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules. Retirement cover: EPF of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, unless GoUP rules provide otherwise.

Indicative in-hand below maps the printed Grade Pay to the nearest central 7th CPC basic, then applies DA ~55% and Lucknow as a Y-class city (20% HRA). This is an illustrative estimate, not an appointment-order figure.

Proof bracket for the GP ₹4,200 row: basic ₹35,400 + DA ~₹19,470 + HRA 20% ~₹7,080 + transport allowance, minus EPF employee share. Net is always below gross. Confirm the exact Level, DA rate and HRA from the appointment order.

EPF contribution can be modelled on our EPF Calculator. Use the method in UPCAR / GoUP rules; the calculator is only indicative.

What Is the Application Fee?

Convenience fee, GST and bank charges are extra and payable by the candidate. Payment is online only: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

The fee table lists only UR and EWS. No SC/ST/OBC/PwBD exemption row is printed. The fee is non-refundable, including where the form is not submitted or is rejected.

A second post code means a second fee.

How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)

Only online applications are accepted. Any other mode is rejected automatically.

1. Open the UPCAR 2026 online application portal (open until 09 October 2026, 11:59 PM).
2. Register with a working mobile number and email, or sign in.
3. Select one postcode. Repeat the full process if you want a second post.
4. Fill in personal, academic and experience fields as they stood on 17 September 2026.
5. Upload a photograph and signature. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading to avoid rejection due to size or dimensions.
6. Pay ₹570 plus gateway charges.
7. Submit and download the confirmation page. Keep it for the admit card and document check.

Suggested (not stated in the notification): finish the form at least a day before 09 October 2026 so a failed payment can be retried within the window.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Treating 17 September 2026 as the form-closing date. That date is the eligibility freeze. The portal stays open till 09 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
2. Applying for Stenographer (07/26) without an EWS certificate issued on or before 17 September 2026.
3. Sending one form for several post codes. The notice requires a separate complete application for each post.
4. Waiting for a final-semester marksheet after 17 September 2026. Result-awaited candidates are told not to apply.
5. Copying the batch/date line from the age paragraph onto an envelope or form as if it were the closing date.

यूपीकार लखनऊ स्टेनोग्राफर, अकाउंट्स क्लर्क एवं अन्य पद भर्ती 2026 – 9 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन

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कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
बारहवीं पास उम्मीदवार जूनियर असिस्टेंट और स्टेनोग्राफर के लिए देखें। स्नातक कंप्यूटर ऑपरेटर, ईपीएबीएक्स ऑपरेटर, प्राइवेट सेक्रेटरी और अकाउंट्स क्लर्क के पात्र हो सकते हैं। कंप्यूटर प्रोग्रामर के लिए बी.एससी., कंप्यूटर प्रशिक्षण और तीन वर्ष का अनुभव चाहिए, जिसमें एक वर्ष वैज्ञानिक संस्थान में हो। अकाउंटेंट के लिए बी.कॉम. (अकाउंटेंसी) और दो वर्ष का सरकारी/स्वायत्त/पीएसयू अनुभव अनिवार्य है। आयु 17 सितम्बर 2026 को 21 से 40 वर्ष होनी चाहिए।

वेतन और चयन क्या है?
नोटिस 7वें वेतन आयोग का उल्लेख करता है, पर छपे आंकड़े पे-बैंड और ग्रेड पे में हैं। ग्रेड पे ₹2,000 से ₹4,200 तक है। लखनऊ में अनुमानित इन-हैंड निचले पदों पर लगभग ₹33,000 से शुरू होकर प्रोग्रामर/अकाउंटेंट/पीएस पर ₹55,000–₹62,000 के आसपास बैठ सकता है। चयन टियर-1 ओएमआर लिखित परीक्षा (एक-चौथाई नेगेटिव मार्किंग) और जहां लागू हो टियर-2 कौशल/कंप्यूटर परीक्षा से होगा। मेरिट केवल टियर-1 अंकों से बनेगी। साक्षात्कार का उल्लेख नहीं है।

आवेदन कैसे करें?
केवल ऑनलाइन फॉर्म मान्य है। प्रत्येक पद के लिए अलग आवेदन और ₹570 का शुल्क देना होगा। योग्यता, अनुभव और ईडब्ल्यूएस प्रमाण पत्र 17 सितम्बर 2026 तक पूरे होने चाहिए। परीक्षा केंद्र केवल उत्तर प्रदेश में होंगे। विस्तृत विज्ञापन onlineupcar.com पर पीडीएफ से डाउनलोड करें।

How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection has two stages. Marks alone do not equal appointment.

1. Tier-I – OMR written test (provisional selection/merit)
   Objective MCQs only. Medium: Hindi and English. Negative marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. Scores may be normalised. Merit list is drawn from Tier-I marks only.
2. Tier-II – Trade / Skill / Computer Proficiency Test (where applicable)
   Qualifying in nature.
3. Document verification of the certificates claimed on 17 September 2026, then appointment as per roster and remaining conditions.

No interview stage is mentioned in the current notification. Selection is based on OMR merit plus the qualifying skill/computer test where the post needs it, then document verification.

Tie-break (in this order):
(i) Older candidate placed higher.
(ii) English alphabetical order of names.

Exam pattern details: Number of questions, total marks, duration and syllabus are not specified in this advertisement.

Exam city: Uttar Pradesh only. Centre, date and shift will appear on the e-Admit card on upcar.up.gov.in about one week before the test. Admit cards are not sent by post. Carry a colour printout plus original photo-ID named on the application (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, or Government office I-card). An admit card does not mean candidature is finally accepted. UPCAR may shift a centre. Requests for a centre outside Uttar Pradesh will not be entertained.

If two posts you applied for are scheduled in the same shift, you appear for only one paper.

Why Does UPCAR Lucknow Matter?

The Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research plans, coordinates and promotes research, education, training and transfer of technology for agriculture and allied sciences in the state. The headquarters are at Alambagh, Lucknow. The Council works under the Department of Agriculture Education and Research, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates search “UPCAR vacancy 2026”, “UPCAR Lucknow jobs” and “UP agriculture research stenographer” because this is a small HQ office cadre, not a district field posting. The mix of steno, accounts and computer posts also pulls searches such as “Lucknow clerk recruitment” and “UPCAR apply online link”.

The honest limit is scale. Nine seats will not absorb a mass clerical pipeline. Seven of the nine printed seats are Unreserved, so an SC/ST/OBC applicant competes only on a UR seat. Stenographer is closed unless you hold a valid EWS certificate. Pay is described as 7th CPC but printed as old Pay Band plus Grade Pay, so in-hand must be confirmed from the appointment order.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

Compare this with the tab most Uttar Pradesh office candidates already have open: UPSSSC Junior Assistant / stenographer-type combined drives, and the parallel UPCISB Assistant/Stenographer papers for cooperative institutions. Those are high-volume statewide exams. UPCAR REC/03/2026 is a nine-seat, organisation-run OMR test for one Lucknow campus.

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Best fit: 12th-pass typists targeting Junior Assistant or the EWS Stenographer seat, B.Com holders aiming at Accounts Clerk or Accountant, and science graduates who already have scientific-institution programming experience for the single Computer Programmer vacancy.

Who should skip: Candidates who need a reserved-category roster seat (none is printed except one EWS Stenographer post), anyone still waiting for a 2026 final result, and applicants who cannot travel to an Uttar Pradesh exam city.

Practical tip: Freeze every claim to 17 September 2026 before you click submit. If your CCC, EWS certificate, experience letter or degree is dated after that day, the portal date of 09 October 2026 will not save the form at document verification.

What Documents Are Required?

At online application

• Recent photograph and signature
• Academic certificates and experience letters that existed on 17 September 2026
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate for post 07/26
• NOC, if you are already in Government / PSU / autonomous service (submit with the form)

At the written test

• Colour printout of e-Admit card
• Original photo ID as entered on the form: Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, or Government office I-card

At document verification/joining

• Date-of-birth proof
• Degree / 12th / CCC or Board computer certificate
• Shorthand and typing proof where the post demands it
• Category / EWS certificate
• Experience certificates for Programmer and Accountant
• NOC and proper-channel papers for serving employees

⚠️ Document Alert

The EWS certificate must be dated on or before 17 September 2026. A certificate issued in the last week of September 2026 will not match the crucial date printed in the advertisement.

What Are the Service Conditions?

The notice does not print a probation period, bond amount or transfer policy. What it does print:

• Pay and allowances as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and Government of Uttar Pradesh rules
• Medical facilities and other allowances/advances as per GoUP rules
• EPF of the Government of Uttar Pradesh unless GoUP rules provide otherwise
• Candidature remains provisional until documents are verified by the Appointing Authority
• UPCAR may withdraw the advertisement or leave a vacancy unfilled

Posting implied by the advertisement is the Lucknow headquarters. No other station list is given.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Tier-I OMR merit list is prepared (normalisation may apply). Tied scores follow older date of birth, then English name order.
2. Shortlisted candidates are called for the qualifying Tier-II skill/computer test where the post needs it.
3. Document verification checks age, qualification, experience and EWS status as on 17 September 2026.
4. An offer/appointment order follows if documents match and the vacancy is still live.
5. Joining at UPCAR, Near Govt. Garden, Alambagh, Lucknow – 226005, with EPF enrolment as per GoUP rules.
6. Confirmation of pay Level, HRA and allowances happens only on the appointment order, because this advertisement still prints Pay Band + Grade Pay.

The notice does not state a result date or joining timeline.

Contact & Helpline

Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research
Near Govt. Garden, Alambagh, Lucknow – 226005, U.P.
Director General (as signed on the advertisement): Sanjay Singh

• Technical Support: +91-9903231478
• Payment Support: +91-9341522075
• Support timing: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
• Helpline email: helpdesk@onlineupcar.com
• Websites: www.upcar.up.gov.in · www.onlineupcar.com

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Important Links – Stenographer & Clerk 2026

FAQs – UPCAR Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for UPCAR Stenographer 2026?

09 October 2026, till 11:59 PM. Applications are only online at onlineupcar.com. No extension is printed in Advertisement No. UPCAR/REC/03/2026. Eligibility, however, is judged as on 17 September 2026, not on the October closing date.

What is the age limit for UPCAR Stenographer and Clerk posts?

21 to 40 years as on 17 September 2026. The printed birth window is on or before 17 September 2005 and on or after 17 September 1986. Regular UPCAR officers and staff have no upper age cap. Separate +3/+5 numbers are not printed.

Is there an exam for UPCAR Lucknow posts, or is it interview-based?

Yes, there is an exam. Tier-I is an OMR MCQ test with 1/4 negative marking in Hindi and English. Tier-II is a qualifying skill or computer test, where applicable. Merit comes from Tier-I only. No interview stage is mentioned.

What is the salary of UPCAR Stenographer and Clerk posts?

The printed pay is Pay Band ₹5,200–20,200 or ₹9,300–34,800 plus Grade Pay ₹2,000 to ₹4,200. Indicative Lucknow in-hand is about ₹33,000–₹36,000 for Junior Assistant and about ₹55,000–₹62,000 for GP ₹4,200 posts. Confirm the Level from the appointment order.

Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for UPCAR 2026?

No. Essential qualifications and experience must already be acquired on 17 September 2026. The advertisement says candidates awaiting the final examination result on that date are not eligible and should not apply.

Is UPCAR Stenographer a permanent government job?

This is regular recruitment to UPCAR, a state autonomous council under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Pay is described on the 7th CPC matrix. The retirement cover named in the notice is EPF of GoUP, unless GoUP rules provide otherwise. The word “permanent” is not used in the advertisement.

Can candidates from other states apply for UPCAR recruitment?

Yes. The only nationality line is Indian citizenship. No Uttar Pradesh domicile condition is printed. The written test, though, will be held in Uttar Pradesh only. A request for an exam city in another state will not be accepted.

Where will I be posted if I get selected for UPCAR Lucknow posts?

The vacancies are advertised by UPCAR at Near Govt. Garden, Alambagh, Lucknow – 226005. No other station list is printed. Treat Lucknow headquarters as the posting named in this notice unless the appointment order says otherwise.

Will there be a typing test for Junior Assistant and Stenographer?

Yes, where the post lists a speed. Junior Assistant needs Hindi 25 or English 30 wpm typing. Stenographer needs Hindi shorthand 80 wpm and typing 25 wpm. Tier-II is the qualifying skill/computer proficiency test. The exact test format and timing are not printed.

Is Uttar Pradesh domicile required for these agriculture-research office jobs?

No. Advertisement No. UPCAR/REC/03/2026 asks only for Indian citizenship. Keep a valid photo ID and be ready to sit for the OMR paper inside Uttar Pradesh. Domicile is not listed as an eligibility filter in this notice.

What is the salary of a stenographer in Uttar Pradesh government offices?

It depends on the employer and the printed Level. In this UPCAR notice the Stenographer seat carries Pay Band ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,800. An indicative Lucknow take-home is about ₹42,000–₹48,000 if that Grade Pay is fixed on a Level-5 basic. Other UP boards may print a different matrix.

What are the disadvantages of this UPCAR recruitment?

Worth knowing before you apply: only nine seats exist, seven of them Unreserved, and Stenographer is EWS-only. Exam cities are within Uttar Pradesh. Pay is headed 7th CPC but still printed as old Pay Band plus Grade Pay, so in-hand is not a guaranteed Level figure until the appointment order arrives.

Can my application be rejected after paying the fee?

Yes. The fee is non-refundable even if you do not submit the form or the form is rejected. A mismatch on the 17 September 2026 cut-off, a missing EWS certificate on post 07/26, or an offline submission will not get the ₹570 back.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You meet the age and educational criteria as on 17 September 2026.
• You are comfortable with regular UPCAR office work at Lucknow headquarters under EPF of GoUP.
• You can arrange CCC/shorthand/experience / EWS papers that already existed on the crucial date.
• You are prepared for the OMR written test with 1/4 negative marking (the stage that builds merit).
• You can appear at an Uttar Pradesh exam centre and, if selected, serve at Alambagh, Lucknow.

📄 Source: Official notification released by Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research on 18 September 2026. All details sourced from the UPCAR REC/03/2026 official notification PDF.