UPSSSC ASO 2026 Answer Key Released (Out), Raise Objections Till 2nd August: Check Full Details
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) 2026 answer key on 28 July 2026 at its official website, upsssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the UPSSSC ASO 2026 examination on 20th July 2026 can now download the provisional answer key and raise objections against it. The UPSSSC ASO 2026 exam was conducted to hire for 929 vacancies for ASO & ARO posts across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates qualifying this exam can earn a monthly salary of Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 60,000 along with allowances.

UPSSC ASO 2026 Answer Key: Important Dates
The table below highlights the key dates related to the UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026 Answer Key and the objection process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC ASO/ARO Mains Examination | July 20, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | July 28, 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | July 28, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | August 2, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
How to Download the UPSSC ASO 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key for the Assistant Statistical Officer 2026 examination:
- Go to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, upsssc.gov.in.
- Look for the “Notice Board” or “Latest News” section prominently displayed on the homepage.
- Click on the specific link that reads “Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) 2026 Answer Key” or similar.
- The answer key will likely open as a PDF document on the screen.
- Download and save the UPSSSC ASO 2026 answer key to your device for review and future reference.
UPSSC ASO 2026 Answer Key: How to Submit Objections?
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit their objections online through the UPSSSC portal before the deadline.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website and open the Latest News section.
- Click on the UPSSSC ASO/ARO 2026 Provisional Answer Key notification.
- Log in using your registration number and other required credentials, if prompted.
- Open the Answer Key Objection link available on the candidate portal.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and choose the appropriate reason for your objection.
- Upload supporting documents or references, if required, to substantiate your claim.
- Submit the objection online on or before August 2, 2026 and save a copy of the acknowledgement for future reference.
UPSSC ASO 2026: What Happens Next?
Once the objection window closes on August 2, 2026, UPSSSC will review all the challenges submitted by candidates. If any objections are found to be valid, the commission will revise the provisional answer key and publish the final answer key on its official website. The UPSSSC ASO 2026 result will then be prepared and declared based on the final answer key. Candidates who qualify will be informed about the subsequent stages of the recruitment process through official notifications.
UPSSC ASO 2026 Exam Pattern
The UPSSSC ASO 2026 written examination was conducted in offline mode to assess candidates’ knowledge of statistics, mathematics, economics, and general aptitude.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium | Hindi and English (except language-specific questions, if any) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Major Sections | Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, General Knowledge, and General Intelligence/Reasoning |
| Selection Stage | Written Examination followed by Document Verification |
UPSSC ASO 2026 Vacancies & Salary
The UPSSSC ASO 2026 recruitment offers vacancies for Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) posts with a Level-6 pay scale under the 7th Pay Commission.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 929 (ASO & ARO combined) |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) & Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Grade Pay (Pre-7th CPC) | ₹4,200 |
| Approximate In-Hand Salary | ₹40,000–₹60,000 per month (varies by posting location and allowances) |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance and other government benefits |
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