The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a fresh notification inviting applications for 486 vacancies under the post of assistant boring technician. The recruitment represents one of the largest subordinate-level hiring drives initiated by the commission this year, offering a significant opportunity for young jobseekers across the state.
The selected candidates will be posted primarily in the water resources and rural development departments of Uttar Pradesh, where their expertise in soil testing, ground investigation, and geotechnical boring operations will support critical infrastructure and irrigation projects throughout the state. Assistant boring technicians play an essential role in gathering subsurface data that engineers rely on for designing buildings, bridges, dams, and water supply systems.
The minimum educational qualification prescribed for this post is the passing of the 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates who have completed higher secondary education with science subjects are considered well-suited for the technical demands of the role, which involves operating drilling equipment, collecting soil and rock samples, and maintaining detailed field records.
The pay scale for the position starts at approximately Rs 5,200 per month and extends up to Rs 20,200, with a grade pay that brings the total monthly salary to around Rs 22,000, depending on the applicable dearness allowance and other permissible allowances under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
The selection process will be conducted through a written examination followed by document verification. UPSSSC has typically conducted such exams through computer-based tests at designated centers across the state.Candidates willing to apply are advised to visit the official UPSSSC website for the detailed notification, which outlines age limits, reservation categories, application fees, and the complete timeline for submission and examination.
