Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment Online Form 2026

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Notification Date : 30/09/2026
  • Application Begin : 14/10/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online and Fee Payment : 04/11/2026
  • Fee Adjustment and Correction Last Date : 11/11/2026
  • Exam Date : Not announced

Application Fee

  • Unreserved / OBC / SC / ST : ₹25/-
  • The ₹25/- is the Online Processing Fee. There is no separate application fee.
  • Freedom Fighter Dependent, Ex-Servicemen, Female, PwBD and Outstanding Sportsperson : Fee as per original category
  • Mains Exam Fee : Paid separately, only by shortlisted candidates, before downloading the Mains Admit Card
  • Payment Mode : Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit (Groundsman, Jeevan Rakshak): Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years as on 01/07/2026.
  • Age Limit (Up Kridadhikari, Assistant Coach): Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years as on 01/07/2026.
  • Age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
  • Who Can Apply: Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have a PET 2025 score card.
  • Shortlisting: 15 times the category wise vacancies, by PET 2025 normalised score. Candidates tied at the cut-off are also included. Candidates with a zero or negative PET 2025 score are not shortlisted.
  • Selection Process: PET 2025 Score → Mains Written Exam → Document Verification. There is no interview.
  • Advertisement No. : 22-Exam/2026

Vacancy Details – Total Posts – 108

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility/Details
Up Kridadhikari (Deputy Sports Officer)44
  • Graduation from a recognised university.
  • Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NSNIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram or Gwalior, or an equivalent institute recognised by the Government of India.
  • Coaching experience of 2 years.
Up Kridadhikari (Special Selection)06
  • Same as Up Kridadhikari.
Assistant Coach (Swimming)24
  • Graduation from a recognised university.
  • Diploma in coaching in swimming from NSNIS, LNIPE or an equivalent institute recognised by the Government of India.
  • Coaching experience of 2 years.
Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection)01
  • Same as Assistant Coach (Swimming).
Assistant Coach (Cricket)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in cricket from NSNIS, LNIPE or an equivalent institute, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Football)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in football, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Shooting)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in shooting, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Weightlifting)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in weightlifting, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Fencing)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in fencing, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Wrestling)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in wrestling, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Hockey)02
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in hockey, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Table Tennis)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in table tennis, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Handball)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in handball, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Wushu)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in wushu, and 2 years coaching experience.
Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis)01
  • Graduation, Diploma in coaching in lawn tennis, and 2 years coaching experience.
Jeevan Rakshak (Lifeguard)15
  • High School (Class 10) from UP Board or equivalent.
  • Practical experience of at least 3 years as a lifeguard.
Jeevan Rakshak (Special Selection)03
  • Same as Jeevan Rakshak.
Groundsman02
  • High School (Class 10) from UP Board or equivalent.
  • Practical experience of preparing and marking grounds and courts for outdoor and indoor games.
  • Knowledge of grass varieties, plant cuttings, flowers and seeds, and of sowing and transplanting.
Groundsman (Special Selection)01
  • Same as Groundsman.
  • Preference (Up Kridadhikari and Assistant Coach) : 1 year experience of organising sports competitions, a Diploma or Certificate in Physical Education, 2 years service in the Territorial Army, or NCC “B” Certificate.
  • Preference (Groundsman) : 2 years work as a Groundsman, 2 years service in the Territorial Army, or NCC “B” Certificate.
  • Preference (Jeevan Rakshak) : 2 years service in the Territorial Army, or NCC “B” Certificate.
  • Qualification and certificates must be held by the last date, 04/11/2026.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Up Kridadhikari : Pay Level 6, ₹35,400 – 1,12,400
  • Assistant Coach (all sports) : Pay Level 5, ₹29,200 – 92,300
  • Groundsman : Pay Level 4, ₹25,500 – 81,100
  • Jeevan Rakshak : Pay Level 3, ₹21,700 – 69,100

Exam Pattern

  • Exam Mode : Objective (MCQ), one paper
  • Total Questions : 100, 1 mark each
  • Duration : 2 hours
  • Negative Marking : 1/4 mark for each wrong answer

Part 1 : General and Sports

  • History : 4 Questions, 4 Marks
  • Geography : 4 Questions, 4 Marks
  • Economic and Social Development : 3 Questions, 3 Marks
  • Indian Polity : 3 Questions, 3 Marks
  • General Science and Technology : 3 Questions, 3 Marks
  • Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management : 3 Questions, 3 Marks
  • Current Events : 5 Questions, 5 Marks
  • Sports Related Information : 40 Questions, 40 Marks

Part 2 and Part 3

  • Computer and Information Technology : 15 Questions, 15 Marks
  • Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge : 20 Questions, 20 Marks
  • Total : 100 Questions, 100 Marks

Application Process

  1. Open the UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in.
  2. In the Applicant Segment, open “Applicant’s Dashboard (Login Thru PET Reg. No.)”.
  3. Log in with your PET 2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
  4. Your personal details, photo and signature come from your PET 2025 form. They cannot be changed here.
  5. Select the posts you want to apply for and enter your qualification details.
  6. Accept the declaration, click Save and Submit, and pay the fee.
  7. Download the application form and take a printout.
  • Fill only one application for this advertisement.
  • If the fee is paid but the form does not show, use “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification” in the Applicant Segment by 11/11/2026.
  • Correction is allowed till 11/11/2026 through “Modify Application” for address, EWS and horizontal reservation category, qualification details and marital status only.
  • Candidates choose their post preference at the time of document verification.

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