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UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2026 for the Assistant Architect Planner Examination 2026.

Through this recruitment, UPPSC is inviting online applications for 08 Assistant Architect Planner posts in the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board.

Candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications in Architecture, Town and Country Planning or Housing can apply online through the official UPPSC website. The online application process started on 04 November 2026, and the last date for submission is 04 December 2026.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Highlights

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The examination date and examination centre will be communicated through the e-Admit Card.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 08 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Architect Planner posts.

Other Details:

• Female horizontal reservation: 01 post, as indicated in the notification.
• PwD reservation is applicable only to the identified categories of Hearing Handicapped (H.H.) and Orthopedically Locomotor (O.L.) candidates.
• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on requirements.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications by the last date of application.

The notification provides the following qualification routes for direct recruitment:

Essential Qualification – Route 1

• Degree in Architecture or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• AND a Degree/Diploma in Town and Country Planning or Housing, or an accepted equivalent qualification.

OR

• Degree in Architecture or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• AND three years of experience in Architecture, Town Planning or Housing, supported by an experience certificate issued by the Head of the Institution.

OR

• One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Housing.
• AND one year of experience in Architecture, Town Planning or Housing, supported by an experience certificate issued by the Head of the Institution.

Accepted Planning Qualifications

The notification’s Appendix-Q(i) lists the following qualifications for the relevant Planning route:

1. Postgraduate Degree in Town, City, Urban, Housing, Country, Rural, Infrastructure, Regional, Transport or Environmental Planning from a recognized university or institute.
2. Bachelor of Planning or Bachelor of Technology in Planning from a recognized university or institute, along with two years of experience in Urban Planning in Central/State Government or local Urban Authorities.

Accepted Architecture Qualifications

Appendix-Q(ii) lists recognized Architecture qualifications, including:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture awarded by Indian universities established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature.
• National Diploma (formerly All India Diploma) in Architecture awarded by AICTE.
• B.Arch awarded by IIT Kharagpur.
• Specified recognized Architecture diplomas from institutions such as Sir J.J. School of Art, CEPT Ahmedabad and other institutions listed in the notification.

Candidates must check Appendix-Q(ii) for the complete list of accepted equivalent Architecture qualifications.

Desirable Qualification

Experience in the field of Housing, supported by an experience certificate issued by the Head of the Institution, is mentioned as an additional desirable qualification.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026.

Candidates must have been born between 02 July 1986 and 01 July 2005, inclusive.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

• SC candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• ST candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• Eligible skilled sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• Eligible State Government employees of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• Persons with Disabilities of Uttar Pradesh: 15 years.
• Eligible Emergency / Short Service Commissioned Officers and Ex-Army personnel of Uttar Pradesh: As per the prescribed rules.

Age relaxation and reservation benefits are subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed by UPPSC.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed under the following pay structure:

Allowances and other service benefits will be governed by the applicable government rules.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee and online processing fee are as follows:

The fee must be paid through the online payment facility provided during the application process.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection for Assistant Architect Planner posts will be based on the examination conducted by UPPSC.

The recruitment notification provides a separate examination and syllabus for Assistant Architect Planner.

The examination date, centre and other relevant information will be communicated through the Commission’s official website and e-Admit Card.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

The notification includes the following major subjects for the Assistant Architect Planner Examination:

1. General Studies

• History of India and Indian Freedom Movement
• Geography of India and the World
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Indian Economy and Social Development
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Indian Agriculture
• General Science, Computer and Technology
• Elementary Mathematics
• General Mental Ability

2. Architecture and Planning

• Architecture and Design
• Building Construction and Materials
• Building Structures
• History and Contemporary Architecture
• Urban Design
• Landscape and Conservation
• Professional Practice and Project Management
• Housing
• Building Services and Infrastructure
• Sustainable Architecture
• Planning Theory
• Planning Tools and Techniques
• Regional and Rural Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Environmental Planning

The detailed syllabus is available in Appendix-3 of the official notification.

How to Apply for UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their online application:

1. Visit the official UPPSC website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
3. Obtain the OTR number before applying.
4. Open the Assistant Architect Planner Examination 2026 advertisement.
5. Click on the Apply option and authenticate using the OTR number.
6. Complete the required details in Application Part-2.
7. Verify personal details, educational qualifications and category information.
8. Pay the prescribed examination and processing fee.
9. Submit the final online application.
10. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

Important: Candidates who do not already have an OTR number must obtain it at least 72 hours before submitting the online application, as instructed in the notification.

UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

1. OTR Registration Number.
2. High School Certificate / Date of Birth Proof.
3. Architecture Degree / Diploma Certificate.
4. Town and Country Planning / Housing qualification documents, wherever applicable.
5. All relevant marksheets.
6. Experience Certificate, wherever applicable.
7. Caste / Category Certificate, if claiming reservation.
8. EWS Certificate, if applicable.
9. PwD Certificate, if applicable.
10. Recent photograph and signature.
11. Other supporting documents required by UPPSC.

Candidates should preserve the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

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UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner Recruitment 2026- Official Notification PDF

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