UPPCB Lucknow: 4 Law Assistant Vacancies via UPSSSC (Advt 01/2026) – LL.B. + 3 Years Legal Practice; Level-6 (₹35,400-1,12,400); PET 2025 Mandatory; Online Apply by 22 April 2026
Table of Contents
- UPPCB Law Assistant Role Mandate
- Vacancy & Category Matrix
- Essential Eligibility
- Online Application Process
- Selection Process
- Strategic Preparation Roadmap
- Law Assistant Profile
- Exam Focus Matrix
- Salary & Benefits
- Career Progression
- Why UPPCB Law Assistant?
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), under Department of Environment, Govt of UP, recruits 4 Law Assistants through UPSSSC PET 2025 (Notification dated 02.04.2026, Advt No. 01/Examination/2026/115). Requiring Bachelor’s degree in Law + minimum 3 years practice as Advocate/Attorney, Pay Level-6 with Grade Pay ₹4200. Online applications open 02 April 2026 till 22 April 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. Part of 115 total vacancies (JE, Scientific Assistant, Accountant).
UPPCB Law Assistant Role Mandate
UPPCB enforces EPA 1986, Water/Air Acts across 1 lakh+ industries, issues consents (CTE/CTO), prosecutes violations (₹100 Cr fines). Law Assistants handle:
- Legal notices, prosecutions.
- Hearing representations.
- Drafting opinions.
- Court appearances (trial courts, NGT).
Vacancy & Category Matrix
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Assistant | 4 | Level-6 (₹35,400-1,12,400) | ₹4,200 |
Total Recruitment: 115 posts (Monitoring Assistant 35, JE Special 20, Accountant 22, Scientific Asst 5, Lab Asst 2).
Essential Eligibility
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from recognised university.
- Minimum 3 years experience as Advocate/Lawyer/Barrister/Attorney.
Mandatory:
Age Limit: 18-40 years (relaxations apply).
Online Application Process
Timeline:
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen/OBC | ₹21.50 |
| SC/ST | ₹21.50 |
| PwD | Exempt |
Steps:
Selection Process
Two-Stage:
Exam Pattern (Expected):
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 20 |
| UP GK | 20 |
| Law | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Strategic Preparation Roadmap
Law Assistant Profile
LL.B.: Allahabad Univ (Lucknow) – 60%
PRACTICE: 3.5 years UPPCB cases (consent violations)
PET 2025: Score 65/100
DOMAIN: Water Act S.25, Air Act S.22 noticesExam Focus Matrix
| High-Yield Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| EPA 1986 | S.15 prosecution (50%) |
| UP Pollution | Ganga Action Plan cases |
| General | UP Environment Policy 2015 |
Salary & Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200 |
| DA/HRA | 50%/27% (Lucknow) |
| Total | ₹70,000+ take-home |
Career Progression
| Post | Level | Promotion Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Law Assistant | L-6 | – |
| Law Officer | L-8 | 5 years |
| Sr. Law Officer | L-10 | 12 years |
Why UPPCB Law Assistant?
| Edge | Impact |
|---|
| Edge | Impact |
|---|---|
| Environmental Niche | NGT exposure |
| State Govt | Job security |
| Lucknow Posting | Capital location |
| PET-Based | Transparent selection |
Total Vacancies: 115 (Law Assistant 4 among JE 20, Monitoring 35).
UP Environmental Legal Career: Apply UPSSSC UPPCB Law Assistant Now.

