Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Sports Directorate Mains Examination Recruitment (Various Posts) - 2026 (110 Vacancies)

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari)

50

Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline)

Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak)

18

Groundsman

How to Apply?

1. Groundsman (General Selection & Special Selection)

• Essential Qualification :

  1. Must have passed the High School (Class 10) examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or hold an equivalent certificate recognized by a recognized institution.

  2. Practical experience in preparing and marking sports fields/courts for outdoor and indoor games.

  3. Knowledge of different varieties of grasses, grafting plants such as roses, flower and seed varieties, seed protection, sowing, transplanting, and grafting.

• Preferred Qualification (Adhimani Arhata) : Preference will be given to candidates who have two years of experience as a groundsman, have served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of two years, or possess an NCC 'B' certificate.

2. Deputy Sports Officer (Up-Kreḍādhikārī)

• Essential Qualification :

  1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

  2. A diploma in sports coaching in the relevant sport from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) Patiala, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Trivandrum, LNIPE Gwalior, or any equivalent institute recognized by the Government of India from time to time (including National Sports University, Imphal).

  3. Two years of coaching experience.

• Preferred Qualification : Experience in organizing sports competitions for one year, a diploma or certificate in physical education, service in the Territorial Army for a minimum of two years, or an NCC 'B' certificate.

3. Assistant Coach (Sahāyak Prashikshak) — All Sports Disciplines

(Applies to Swimming, Cricket, Football, Shooting, Weightlifting, Fencing, Wrestling, Hockey, Table Tennis, Handball, Wushu, and Lawn Tennis)

• Essential Qualification :

  1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

  2. A diploma in sports coaching in the relevant discipline from NSNIS Patiala, Bangalore, Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum, LNIPE Gwalior, or equivalent institutions recognized by the Central Government (including National Sports University, Imphal).

  3. Two years of coaching experience.

• Preferred Qualification : One year of experience in organizing sports competitions, a diploma/certificate in physical education, minimum two years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC 'B' certificate.

4. Lifeguard (Jīvan Rakshak)

• Essential Qualification :

  1. Must have passed the High School (Class 10) examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent recognized qualification.

  2. At least three years of practical work experience as a lifeguard.

• Preferred Qualification : Minimum two years of service in the Territorial Army or possession of an NCC 'B' certificate.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Check Eligibility & PET Score — Ensure you meet the required educational/sports qualifications and possess a valid scorecard with a non-zero/non-negative absolute or normalized score from the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025).

• Step 2 : Visit Official Website — Go to the official Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) website at upsssc.gov.in.

• Step 3 : Access Live Advertisements — Navigate to the homepage, click on the Live Advertisement Segment, and view/download the notification for Advt. No. 22-Exam/2026.

• Step 4 : Applicant Authentication/Login — Click on apply and log in using your PET-2025 registration number and authenticate via the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number or email.

• Step 5 : Select Desired Posts — Review your pre-filled personal details from PET and select the specific post or posts you wish to apply for.

• Step 6 : Fill Educational Qualifications & Details — Enter your required educational qualifications, board/university details, passing year, certificate numbers, and check the 'Yes/No' options for required criteria.

• Step 7 : Verify and Submit Registration — Enter the given verification code and click submit to generate your unique 11-digit application registration number, then save or print a copy.

• Step 8 : Review Photos and Signatures — Verify that your photograph and signature (automatically fetched from PET-2025) are correctly displayed, then click continue.

• Step 9 : Complete Declaration — Read the declaration carefully, check the required confirmation boxes, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit.

• Step 10 : Pay Application Fee — Pay the required online processing fee (₹25 for all categories) via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Chalan by the closing date of November 4, 2026.

• Step 11 : Reconcile and Verify Transaction — If the fee payment is successful but the form does not display, use the "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" option on the homepage to reconcile your fee status.

• Step 12 : Fee Adjustment and Modifications (If Needed) — Complete your fee adjustment and make any permitted modifications to your application details (such as address, category, or qualifications) on or before the final correction deadline of November 11, 2026.

• Step 13 : Download and Print Final Application — After successful fee payment and reconciliation, download and print your final submitted application form and keep it safe for future document verification.

Part

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Part-I

History of India and Indian National Movement

04

04

02 Hours

Geography of India and World

04

04

Economic and Social Development of India

03

03

Indian Polity and Indian Constitution

03

03

General Science and Technology

03

03

Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management

03

03

Current Events of National and International Importance

05

05

Sports-Related Information

40

40

Part-2

Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field

15

15

Part-3

General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh

20

20

Grand Total

100

100

100

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on PET-2025

• Eligibility & Requirement : Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and were issued a score card by the Commission can apply. Candidates with a zero, negative, or less than zero absolute/normalized score in PET-2025 are not eligible.

• Shortlisting Criteria : Shortlisting for the main examination is done based on the normalized scores of PET-2025. Category-wise, approximately 15 times the number of advertised vacancies are shortlisted for the written exam (including all candidates securing the cut-off score up to two decimal places).

2. Written Examination Structure

The selection is primarily based on a single written objective-type examination.

• Total Questions : 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Total Marks : 100 marks (1 mark per question)

• Duration : 2 hours (120 minutes)

• Negative Marking : 25% (1/4h) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Exam Syllabus & Mark Distribution :

• Part 1 :

  • History of India and Indian National Movement (4 questions / 4 marks)

  • Geography of India and World (4 questions / 4 marks)

  • Economic and Social Development of India (3 questions / 3 marks)

  • Indian Polity and Constitution (3 questions / 3 marks)

  • General Science and Technology (3 questions / 3 marks)

  • Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management (3 questions / 3 marks)

  • Current Events of National and International Importance (5 questions / 5 marks)

  • Sports-Related Information (Includes Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Training, Biomechanics, Nutrition & Yoga, Sports Medicine, Organization & Administration, Testing & Measurement, AI & Digital Learning in Sports, and National/International Sports Bodies/Rules) (40 questions / 40 marks)

• Part 2 : Computer and Information Technology concepts, IT developments, and innovations (15 questions / 15 marks)

• Part 3 : General Knowledge related to the State of Uttar Pradesh (History, Culture, Art, Geography, Economy, Polity, etc.) (20 questions / 20 marks)

3. Final Merit & Document Verification

• Merit List : Final selection and merit are determined by the performance and marks secured in the written main examination.

• Document Verification (Abhilekh Parikshan) : Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification where they must present all original educational certificates, category/reservation proofs, and sports credentials as claimed in their application.