UPSSSC JE Mechanical 2026: photo, signature and apply steps
UPSSSC Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026 (Combined Junior Engineer Mechanical, 1,156 posts, published 12 October 2026) takes applications from 3 to 25 November 2026. Photo and signature are not uploaded again: they are shown from your PET 2025 application and cannot be changed. Fee settlement and corrections close 2 December 2026.
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For UPSSSC Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Mains (Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026, 1,156 posts) you do not upload a new photo or signature. The form shows the ones from your PET 2025 application automatically, and you cannot edit them. Applications open on 3 November 2026 and the last date to apply and pay is 25 November 2026.
Photo and signature: what the form does
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Pulled from your PET 2025 application | Not asked again | Not asked again | Shown automatically, cannot be changed |
| Signature | Pulled from your PET 2025 application | Not asked again | Not asked again | Shown automatically, cannot be changed |
| Certificates | Not uploaded at this stage | - | - | Produce at document verification when the Commission asks |
Source: UPSSSC Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026, Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Exam (PET 2025) (2026), para 2.9, published on upsssc.gov.in (checked October 2026).
If your PET 2025 photo is blurry or wrong, you cannot fix it inside this form. The Commission's site lists applications with photo objections under Applicant Segment, so check that list for your registration number.
Dates and fee from the notice
- Notice published: 12-10-2026. Registration, fee and online submission open on 03-11-2026.
- Last date for registration, fee and online submission: 25-11-2026.
- Fee settlement and corrections in the form: last date 02-12-2026.
- Fee: application fee is Rs 0 for all categories, and only the Rs 25 online process fee is charged. Main exam fee is paid separately later by shortlisted candidates.
Who can apply
Only candidates who appeared in PET 2025 and hold the PET 2025 scorecard, and who have the required qualification for the post. Shortlisting for Mains is by PET 2025 normalised score. Zero or negative scores are not shortlisted.
How to apply
- Open upsssc.gov.in and go to the Applicant Segment on the home page.
- Log in with your PET 2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
- Select the post, then answer Yes or No for your qualification and fill board, year and roll number.
- Check the photo and signature shown, tick the declaration and submit.
- Pay the Rs 25 process fee and download the application form.
If payment fails, you get a Payment Acknowledgement Receipt instead of the form. Use "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" and then Application Fee Deposition, as the notice says.
Nothing to resize at this step, but keep a clean copy of the same photo and signature for later. Prepare a signature with the signature resizer and a photo with the photo resizer. For the older UPSSSC rules read UPSSSC PET photo and signature size.
Resize Photo to 50 KB
Same settings as the full tool page.
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Checklist before you submit
- Qualification and age as on the advertisement, held by 25-11-2026.
- Category certificate in the notice's format, issued by the last date. EWS certificate dated 1 April 2026 to 25 November 2026 on FY 2025-26 income.
- Disability category and sub-category marked, if applicable. It is compulsory.
- Only one application is allowed for the posts.
- Printout of the final form saved, because it is needed at verification.
Correction window
You can correct the form only after final submission, via Applicant's Dashboard, Modify Application and an OTP. Only the correspondence address, EWS and horizontal reservation details, the optional eligibility details and marital status can be changed, and nothing else. All corrections close on 02-12-2026 and no separate request is accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSSSC JE Mechanical photo size for the 2026 form?
There is no new photo upload. The notice says the photo and signature you uploaded in PET 2025 appear on the form automatically and cannot be modified.
What is the last date for UPSSSC JE Mechanical 2026?
Applications open on 3 November 2026 and the last date for registration, fee and submission is 25 November 2026. Fee settlement and corrections in the form close on 2 December 2026.
Can I change my photo or signature in the UPSSSC JE Mechanical form?
No. The form displays the PET 2025 photo and signature and does not let you change them.
How many posts are there in UPSSSC JE Mechanical 2026?
The notice invites applications for 1,156 posts in various departments, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and posts with equal qualification.
Do I need PET 2025 to apply?
Yes. You must have appeared in PET 2025 and hold its scorecard. Log in with the PET 2025 registration number.
Sources
- UPSSSC Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026, Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Exam (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.