If you're an ITI diploma holder from UP looking at a stable electricity board job, UPPCL Technician Grade 2 is probably already on your radar. It's one of those posts people talk about at coaching centers because the pay is decent, the work is technical and hands-on, and once you're in, the growth path is clear.
This post walks you through everything as it stands in mid-2026 — what's confirmed, what's still pending, and how to prepare without wasting six months on the wrong material. Let's get into it.
Latest notification and important dates
As of August 2026, UPPCL has not released a fresh Technician Grade 2 notification. The last full cycle ran in 2022-24, with results and document verification wrapping up in early 2024. Several tracking sites expected a new notification around late 2025 or early 2026, but nothing official has landed on uppcl.org yet. Treat every date below as tentative until UPPCL confirms it.
| Event | Last Cycle (2022-24) | Next Cycle (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification release | September 2022 | Tentative — being watched for late 2026 |
| Application window | Sept 27 – Oct 19, 2022 | Not announced |
| Application fee last date | Same as above | Not announced |
| CBT exam date | 2023 (multiple shifts) | Not announced |
| Result declared | January 31, 2024 | Not announced |
| Document verification | Feb 9-12, 2024 | Not announced |
| Final selection list | February 17, 2024 | Not announced |
Bookmark pareeksha.in/news or pareeksha.in/exams and check every couple of weeks. The moment UP Power Corporation Limited opens the portal, the notification usually gets picked up fast by every job site, so you won't miss it if you're checking regularly. Meanwhile, don't waste time waiting around — the syllabus barely changes between cycles, so you can start preparing today.
What the job actually is
A Technician Grade 2 (Electrical) works under UPPCL, UPRVUNL or the discom you're posted to — this could be substations, power houses, distribution divisions, or transmission units anywhere in Uttar Pradesh. Day to day, you're looking at line maintenance, meter reading and testing, fault detection, switchgear operation, and general electrical upkeep of the grid infrastructure in your area.
It's a field job, not a desk job. You'll be out at substations, climbing poles sometimes (for lineman-track technicians), reading logs, assisting senior engineers, and handling minor repairs independently once you gain experience. Postings can be anywhere in UP, so be mentally ready to relocate within the state, at least for the first few years.
Vacancy details
The last confirmed vacancy count (2022 notification) was 891 posts, split roughly like this:
| Category | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 357 |
| OBC | 241 |
| SC | 187 |
| EWS | 89 |
| ST | 17 |
| Total | 891 |
These numbers change every cycle depending on how many posts fall vacant across UPPCL and its subsidiary discoms. When the new notification drops, this table will be the first thing to check — a higher vacancy count generally means better odds and slightly softer cut-offs.
Eligibility
Age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years (as per the last notification, calculated from the cut-off date mentioned in that notice)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| OBC | 5 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PWD (General) | 15 years |
| PWD (OBC/SC/ST) | Additional relaxation as per state rules |
| Ex-servicemen | As per UP government rules |
Education
You need a High School (10th) pass with Science and Maths as subjects, plus a 2-year ITI certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in a relevant trade — Electrician being the most common one asked for. Some posts under Technician Grade 2 also accept related trades like Wireman or Lineman depending on the specific vacancy category, so read the official notification carefully once it's out.
Domicile and physical standards
Only candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh are eligible, going by past notifications. There's no strict height or chest requirement for the technician (electrical) role itself, though field postings do expect basic physical fitness since the work involves climbing and outdoor exposure.
Application process and fee
Applications go through the official UPPCL recruitment portal (linked from upenergy.in) once the notification is live. Here's the general flow based on past cycles:
- Register with basic details — name, mobile number, email.
- Fill the online application form with education, category, and personal details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for your records.
| Category | Application Fee (Last Cycle) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 |
| SC/ST (UP domicile) | ₹826 |
| PWD | Check latest notification |
Fee amounts tend to stay roughly the same across cycles, but always confirm from the official notice before paying.
Exam pattern
Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification. There's no separate interview for this post based on past cycles.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Computer Knowledge (CCC level) | 50 | 50 |
| Part 2 | Technical Subject (trade-based) | 150 | 150 |
| Part 2 | General Studies & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Part 2 | General Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Part 2 | General English | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 250 | 250 |
- Duration: 3 hours for the full paper
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer
- You must score at least 20 marks in Part 1 (Computer Knowledge) to qualify — even if your overall score is good, failing this cut-off in Part 1 can knock you out. Don't take this section lightly just because it looks "easy."
After the CBT, there's document verification where your certificates, category proof, and domicile are checked against your application.
Detailed syllabus
Computer Knowledge (Part 1 — 50 marks)
MS Office basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Paint, operating system fundamentals, internet basics (LAN, WAN, modem, browser, email), computer hardware and software basics, and general CCC-level questions. This part looks simple but candidates often lose marks here from carelessness — don't skip revising it.
Technical Subject (Part 2 — 150 marks)
This is the heaviest section and it's based on your ITI trade, mostly Electrician. Expect questions from:
- Basic electrical engineering: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, electric circuits
- Network theorems: Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem, superposition theorem
- AC and DC circuits, single-phase and three-phase systems
- Magnetic circuits, electromagnetic induction, inductance and capacitance
- Transformers: construction, working, types, testing
- DC machines and AC machines (motors and generators)
- Electrical measuring instruments (ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, energy meter)
- Wiring systems, earthing, cables and their types
- Switchgear and protection devices, fuses, circuit breakers, relays
- Illumination, batteries and electrical safety practices
- Basics of power generation, transmission and distribution
This is your ITI syllabus, so lean heavily on your trade textbooks for this part. For extra practice questions on numerical and conceptual electrical topics, use topic-wise practice sets to test yourself regularly.
General Studies and Reasoning (20 marks)
Indian polity basics, Indian economy, geography, modern history (especially post-1857), current affairs (national and international), and reasoning topics like analogy, classification, arithmetic reasoning, and spatial ability. Cover current events using current affairs updates and build your reasoning speed with a structured reasoning guide.
General Hindi (15 marks)
High school level Hindi grammar — sandhi, samas, alankar, muhavare, paryayvachi shabd, viruddharthi shabd, and short comprehension passages.
General English (15 marks)
High school level grammar — tenses, voice (active/passive), narration, one-word substitution, synonyms/antonyms, and basic comprehension.
For general awareness prep across all these sections, the General Awareness guide and Quantitative Aptitude guide on Pareeksha cover a good chunk of overlapping topics, since many state technician exams follow a similar pattern.
Salary, pay scale and career growth
UPPCL Technician Grade 2 (Electrical) is placed in the pay matrix Level 4, with a pay band of ₹27,200 to ₹86,100 per month. In-hand salary after deductions (PF, other contributions) typically works out somewhere in the ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 range at entry level, though this can vary a bit based on posting location and allowances.
Lineman-track technicians usually start as a Probationary Trainee for two years on a consolidated pay in the same band, and after successful completion of probation, they get regularized as Helper Type 2 with full pay matrix benefits.
Career growth in UPPCL follows a defined departmental promotion path — Technician Grade 2 to Grade 1, and further up through seniority-based and departmental exam-based promotions over the years. It's not a fast climb, but it's steady, and the job security that comes with a UP government power utility is a big draw for a lot of candidates.
Previous cut-off marks
Cut-offs vary by category, region, and vacancy count each cycle. Based on recent trends (expected/estimated figures from past cycles), here's roughly where things landed:
| Category | Approx. Cut-off (out of 250) |
|---|---|
| General | 150 |
| OBC | 145 |
| EWS/DFF | 135 |
| SC | 130 |
| Ex-serviceman | 140 |
| ST | 120 |
These are indicative numbers, not official figures for a confirmed cycle. Cut-offs move up or down depending on paper difficulty and how many candidates appear, so use these only as a rough benchmark, not a target to just scrape past.
Best books and preparation strategy
For the technical part, your NCVT/SCVT ITI textbooks in Electrician trade are your primary source — don't skip them for "shortcut" YouTube content alone. Pair that with a standard ITI electrician question bank available in most UP exam bookstores.
For the general sections, Lucent's General Knowledge, a basic Hindi grammar book (Lucent or similar), and a high-school level English grammar book will cover most of what's asked. For computer knowledge, any CCC-level guide is enough — you don't need anything advanced.
Here's a rough month-wise plan if you're starting from scratch with 4 months in hand:
- Month 1: Revise ITI technical concepts topic by topic. Start basic computer knowledge alongside.
- Month 2: Continue technical revision, add daily reasoning and GK practice. Start solving free mock tests once a week.
- Month 3: Increase mock frequency to twice a week. Focus on weak technical areas identified from mocks. Revise Hindi and English grammar rules.
- Month 4: Full-length mocks every 2-3 days, timed strictly at 3 hours. Analyze every wrong answer. Keep a formula and concept revision sheet for last-minute review.
Use the study plan tool on Pareeksha to structure your daily targets instead of studying randomly. Also browse the Reading Room for free reference material on general studies and reasoning basics.
Common mistakes and honest advice
A lot of candidates spend all their time on general studies and English because it "feels easier" and end up under-prepared on the technical section, which carries the most marks. That's backwards. Your ITI background should be your strength — use it.
Don't ignore the Computer Knowledge qualifying cut-off either. Every year some candidates with a strong overall score still get rejected because they scored below 20 in Part 1. It's a low bar, but you have to clear it.
Also, don't wait for the "perfect" notification date to start studying. The syllabus and pattern haven't changed much across cycles, so preparing now, even without a live notification, puts you ahead of candidates who'll start only after the form opens and panic for two months.
FAQ
Q1. Has UPPCL Technician Grade 2 notification 2026 been released? Not as of August 2026. The last cycle was in 2022-24. Keep checking uppcl.org and upenergy.in for updates.
Q2. What is the eligibility for UPPCL Technician Grade 2? High school pass with Science and Maths, plus a 2-year ITI (NCVT/SCVT) certificate in a relevant trade, usually Electrician. Age 18-40 with category relaxations.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for UPPCL Technician Grade 2? A 250-mark CBT with two parts: Computer Knowledge (50 marks) and a combined section of Technical Subject, General Studies, Hindi, and English (200 marks total), in 3 hours.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the UPPCL Technician exam? Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q5. What is the salary of UPPCL Technician Grade 2? Pay Level 4, ₹27,200 to ₹86,100 pay band. In-hand pay at entry level is roughly ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 per month.
Q6. Is there an interview for this post? No. Selection is based on the CBT score followed by document verification, based on past cycles.
Q7. What was the last vacancy count for this post? 891 vacancies in the 2022 notification, across General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.
Q8. Can candidates from outside UP apply? Based on past notifications, this post is open to UP domicile candidates. Check the latest notification for confirmation.
Q9. What is the application fee? ₹1,180 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹826 for SC/ST candidates in the last cycle.
Q10. How should I start preparing if there's no notification yet? Start with your ITI technical syllabus and general studies basics now. Use free mock tests to build exam temperament ahead of time, so you're exam-ready the day the notification drops.
Final word
UPPCL Technician Grade 2 is a genuinely good option if you've got an ITI electrician background and want a government job with real technical work, not just paperwork. The wait for a fresh notification is frustrating, but it also gives you a head start if you use the time well.
Don't sit idle till the form opens. Get your ITI concepts sharp, build speed on general studies and reasoning, and take mock tests regularly so the 3-hour exam doesn't feel like a shock on the actual day. For more UP recruitment updates and free practice material, check pareeksha.in/exams regularly.
Official sources: uppcl.org, upenergy.in
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