UPSSSC ASO Answer Key 2026 – Assistant Statistical Officer Main Exam 2026

UPSSSC ASO Answer Key 2026 – Assistant Statistical Officer Main Exam

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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Statistical Officer / Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) Main Examination 2026 (Advt No. 05-Exam/2026). The exam was conducted on 26 July 2026 and the answer key was released on 27 July 2026.

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Important Dates

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Advertisement Publication Date	20 March 2026
Online Application Start Date	21 April 2026
Last Date to Apply (Extended)	15 May 2026
Exam Date	26 July 2026
Admit Card Available	22 July 2026
Answer Key Released	27 July 2026

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Post Details & Vacancy Breakdown

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Post Name	Department	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Assistant Statistical Officer	Arth Evam Sankhya Prabhag, UP	267	Level-6, Rs.9,300–34,800, GP: 4200
Assistant Statistical Officer	State Tax Commissioner Office	44	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400
Assistant Statistical Officer	Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, UP	22	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400
Assistant Statistical Officer	Training & Employment Directorate, UP	16	Level-6, Rs.9,300–34,800, GP: 4200
Assistant Statistical Officer	State Planning Institute, UP	15	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400
Assistant Statistical Officer	Commissioner & Registrar Cooperative, UP	90	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400
Assistant Statistical Officer	Animal Husbandry Directorate, UP	24	Rs.9,300–34,800, GP: 4200
Assistant Statistical Officer	Sugarcane & Sugar Establishment, UP	16	Rs.9,300–34,800, GP: 4200
Assistant Statistical Officer	Medical & Health Services Directorate, UP	18	Level-6, Rs.9,300–34,800
Assistant Statistical Officer	Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate	5	Rs.9,300–34,800, GP: 4200
Assistant Research Officer (Statistics)	Financial Planning & Resources Directorate	22	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400
Assistant Statistical Officer (Special Selection)	Various Departments	Various	Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 / Rs.9,300–34,800
Total (with vacancy increase)			1565

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Application Fees

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All Categories (Online Processing Fee)

Rs.25/-

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Eligibility

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• Educational: Post Graduate degree in Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Commerce / Economics / Statistics or equivalent from a recognized university; O-level Computer Diploma; Hindi knowledge
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• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as on 1st July of the advertisement year. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per UP Government rules.
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• PET-2025: Candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid score card
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Exam Pattern (Main Examination)

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Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part-1	Statistics & Related Subjects	75	75
Part-2	Computer & IT Concepts	15	15
Part-3	General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100

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Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) | Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer | No Interview — selection based solely on written examination

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How to Check Answer Key

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1. Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
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2. Click on the answer key link for Advt No. 05-Exam/2026 (ASO/ARO Main Exam)
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3. Download the provisional answer key PDF
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4. Compare your answers with the official answer key
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5. Submit objections (if any) as per the instructions in the answer key notice, within the prescribed timeline
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Important Links

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Download Answer Key	Click Here
Download Answer Key Notice	Click Here
Download Admit Card	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Last Date Extended & Vacancy Increase Notice	Click Here
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in