UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Free Practice Questions
The UPSSSC Junior Assistant (कनिष्ठ सहायक) Mains Exam (PET-2023)/12 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow to recruit Junior Assistants (कनिष्ठ सहायक) for UP government departments. It has 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, and ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer. Below is the official section-wise pattern, with free practice questions and step-by-step solutions for each section.
- Conducted by
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
- Used for
- 2,702 Junior Assistant posts in UP government departments
- Mode
- Written, objective multiple-choice, followed by a qualifying typing test
- Duration
- 2 hours (one combined paper)
- Questions / Marks
- 100 questions · 100 marks
- Marking
- +1 for each correct answer
- Negative marking
- ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Medium
- Hindi and English
UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25 notification: dates, fees & eligibility
Important dates
- Notification (Advt. No. 12-Exam/2024)
- 26 November 2024
- Online application opens
- 23 December 2024
- Last date to apply and pay the fee
- 22 January 2025
- Last date for fee reconciliation and corrections
- 29 January 2025
- Written exam
- Date to be announced separately by UPSSSC
Application fee
- All categories (UR / OBC / SC / ST)
- ₹25 online processing fee
- Candidates shortlisted for the mains exam
- Exam fee paid separately before downloading the admit card
Eligibility
- •Appeared in UPSSSC PET-2023 with a valid score card.
- •Education: Intermediate (UP Board) or an equivalent exam recognised by the government.
- •Typing: Hindi 25 words per minute and English 30 words per minute.
- •Computer: CCC certificate from DOEACC / NIELIT, or an equivalent certificate from a government-recognised institution.
- •Age: 18 to 40 years as on 1 July 2024; upper age limit relaxed for SC, ST, OBC and other categories as notified by the UP government.
- •Preference: 2 years' service in the Territorial Army, or NCC 'B' certificate.
UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25 exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 — Hindi knowledge and writing ability (हिन्दी परिज्ञान और लेखन योग्यता)Understanding and writing of the Hindi language, at the level of the UP Board Intermediate exam | 30 | 30 |
| Part 2 — General intelligence test (सामान्य बुद्धि परीक्षण)Understanding new situations, analysing them and reasoning: following instructions, relations, similarities and differences, drawing conclusions | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 — General awareness (सामान्य जानकारी)Awareness of one's surroundings and its use in society: current events, everyday observations, historical and geographical facts (especially about India) and their scientific aspects | 20 | 20 |
| Part 4 — Computer and information technologyIntroduction to computers and IT: hardware, software, operating systems, spreadsheets, e-mail, social networking, e-governance, digital financial tools and apps; Internet and the World Wide Web, future skills and cyber security, word processing; New developments — artificial intelligence, big data, deep learning, machine learning, Internet of Things — and India's achievements in IT | 15 | 15 |
| Part 5 — General knowledge of Uttar PradeshHistory, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism of UP; Geography and environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals of UP; UP's economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity and administration, current events and achievements | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- •Only candidates who appeared in PET-2023 and hold a valid score card can apply; candidates with a zero or negative PET-2023 score (absolute or normalised) are not shortlisted.
- •Candidates shortlisted on the written exam take a typing test (Hindi 25 and English 30 words per minute), which is qualifying only.
- •Exam scheme approved by the UP government's Personnel Department, order no. 292/47-Ka-3-2023 dated 26 May 2023.
- •Posts: 2,702 (2,568 general + 134 special recruitment) — Unreserved 1,099, SC 583, ST 64, OBC 718, EWS 238. Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100), grade pay ₹2,000.
Source: UPSSSC — Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2024, Junior Assistant Mains Exam (PET-2023)/12 (26 November 2024) (checked 28 October 2026). Always confirm the latest details on the official website.
Section-wise practice for UPSSSC Junior Assistant
Part 1 — Hindi knowledge and writing ability (हिन्दी परिज्ञान और लेखन योग्यता)
300 questions- अपठित गद्यांश (Hindi Unseen Passage) 149
- हिन्दी व्याकरण (Hindi Grammar) 44
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs) 20
- पर्यायवाची शब्द (Hindi Synonyms) 19
- विलोम शब्द (Hindi Antonyms) 19
- संधि (Hindi Sandhi) 18
- अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द (One Word Substitution) 11
- तत्सम और तद्भव शब्द (Tatsam-Tadbhav) 8
- शुद्ध वर्तनी (Correct Spelling) 6
- हिन्दी साहित्य (Hindi Literature) 6
More in General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
Part 2 — General intelligence test (सामान्य बुद्धि परीक्षण)
723 questions- Series 88
- Analogy & Classification 82
- Coding-Decoding 67
- Cause and Effect 45
- Blood Relations 32
- Numerical Puzzles 30
- Order & Ranking 27
- Analytical Reasoning 24
- Direction Sense 24
- Calendar & Dates 23
More in Logical Reasoning (36 topics)
Part 3 — General awareness (सामान्य जानकारी)
7,118 questions- Current Affairs Quiz 407
- Sports 358
- Books & Authors 331
- Festivals & Fairs of India 288
- Monuments & Religious Places 265
- Indian Dance Forms 263
- Music & Musical Instruments 195
- World GK: Countries, Capitals & Currencies 169
- Agriculture in India 145
- Gandhian Era & Struggle for Independence 137
More in General Knowledge (116 topics)
Part 4 — Computer and information technology
748 questions- Computer Number System 117
- Computer Memory & Memory Organization 77
- Organization, CPU, I/O Devices 76
- Internet 64
- Microsoft Office 63
- Computer Fundamentals 56
- Operating System Basics 54
- Software - System & Applications 49
- Digital Electronics 45
- Networking 41
More in Computer Awareness (15 topics)
Part 5 — General knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh GK practice questions are coming soon. The general awareness topics above cover the India-wide facts.
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UPSSSC Junior Assistant — frequently asked questions
What is the exam pattern of UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25?
UPSSSC Junior Assistant (कनिष्ठ सहायक) Mains Exam (PET-2023)/12 2024–25 has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with 2 hours (one combined paper). The sections are: Part 1 — Hindi knowledge and writing ability (हिन्दी परिज्ञान और लेखन योग्यता) (30 questions), Part 2 — General intelligence test (सामान्य बुद्धि परीक्षण) (15 questions), Part 3 — General awareness (सामान्य जानकारी) (20 questions), Part 4 — Computer and information technology (15 questions), Part 5 — General knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 questions).
Is there negative marking in UPSSSC Junior Assistant?
¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer. Marking: +1 for each correct answer.
What is the duration of UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25?
2 hours (one combined paper). The exam is conducted written, objective multiple-choice, followed by a qualifying typing test.
Who conducts UPSSSC Junior Assistant?
UPSSSC Junior Assistant (कनिष्ठ सहायक) Mains Exam (PET-2023)/12 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, to recruit Junior Assistants (कनिष्ठ सहायक) for UP government departments.
What is the eligibility for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25?
Appeared in UPSSSC PET-2023 with a valid score card. Education: Intermediate (UP Board) or an equivalent exam recognised by the government.
What is the application fee for UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024–25?
All categories (UR / OBC / SC / ST): ₹25 online processing fee; Candidates shortlisted for the mains exam: Exam fee paid separately before downloading the admit card.
How can I prepare for UPSSSC Junior Assistant for free?
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