The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced Advertisement No. 22-परीक्षा/2026 for the Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22, covering 108 vacancies in the Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
The recruitment includes Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach in multiple sports, Lifeguard and Groundsman posts. Online applications are scheduled from 14 October 2026 to 4 November 2026, with permitted fee reconciliation and application correction up to 11 November 2026.
Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have a scorecard can apply for this Main Examination recruitment. Post-wise educational qualifications and experience are mandatory in addition to PET-2025 participation.
Candidate note: At the time this article was prepared, UPSSSC's official PDF endpoint was temporarily not opening. The recruitment facts below were cross-checked from multiple current reproductions that link to the same official Advertisement No. 22-परीक्षा/2026. Candidates should re-open the official UPSSSC notification before final submission when the PDF becomes accessible.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Department | Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 22-परीक्षा/2026 |
| Examination | Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22 |
| Total vacancies | 108 |
| Main post groups | Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard, Groundsman |
| Advertisement date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply / pay processing fee | 4 November 2026 |
| Correction / fee reconciliation last date | 11 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| PET requirement | PET-2025 scorecard required |
| Processing fee | ₹25 for all categories |
| Main examination fee | Payable later by shortlisted candidates; amount not stated in the available notice reproduction |
| Job location | Uttar Pradesh |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Groundsman – Special Selection | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Sports Officer | 17 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 44 |
| Deputy Sports Officer – Special Selection | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Assistant Coach – Swimming | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| Assistant Coach – Swimming – Special Selection | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lifeguard | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Lifeguard – Special Selection | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Assistant Coach – Cricket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Football | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Shooting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Weightlifting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Fencing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Wrestling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Hockey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Assistant Coach – Table Tennis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Handball | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Wushu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Lawn Tennis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 8 | 29 | 24 | 1 | 108 |
The 108-post total includes 50 Deputy Sports Officer posts, 37 Assistant Coach posts, 18 Lifeguard posts and 3 Groundsman posts, counting regular and special-selection rows together.
Horizontal Reservation Reported in the Notice
The available notification reproduction shows non-zero horizontal reservation figures for selected rows as follows:
| Post | Low Vision | Ex-Servicemen | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sports Officer | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Deputy Sports Officer – Special Selection | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Coach – Swimming | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Lifeguard | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Other horizontal-reservation conditions are governed by the applicable Uttar Pradesh rules and certificates. Candidates should verify their exact category entry in the official form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 30 September 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment start | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for processing-fee payment | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date for permitted application correction | 11 November 2026 |
| Main examination date | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
Essential Qualification by Post
| Post | Essential qualification / experience |
|---|---|
| Groundsman, including Special Selection | High School from the UP Board or equivalent recognised qualification; practical experience in preparing and marking fields/courts for outdoor and indoor games; knowledge of grafting/budding and care of grasses, plants, flowers and seeds |
| Deputy Sports Officer, including Special Selection | Graduate from a recognised university; coaching diploma in the relevant sport from a prescribed/recognised institute; 2 years of coaching experience |
| Assistant Coach – all advertised sports | Graduate from a recognised university; coaching diploma in the relevant sport from a prescribed/recognised institute; 2 years of coaching experience |
| Lifeguard, including Special Selection | High School from the UP Board or equivalent recognised qualification; at least 3 years of practical Lifeguard experience |
For the Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts, the available notification reproduction names the recognised coaching institutes as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) centres, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) and other institutions recognised by the Government of India. It also reports that the National Sports University, Imphal has been recognised for this purpose through Sports Directorate communications dated 14 July 2025.
Because qualifications differ materially by post, candidates should not rely on a combined shorthand such as “10th/Graduate” when deciding eligibility.
Age Limit
| Post group | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Groundsman / Groundsman Special Selection | 18 years | 40 years |
| Lifeguard / Lifeguard Special Selection | 18 years | 40 years |
| Deputy Sports Officer / Special Selection | 21 years | 40 years |
| Assistant Coach – all sports | 21 years | 40 years |
For this advertisement, the available notification reproduction applies the relevant age calculation with reference to 1 July 2026 for posts advertised in the second half of the calendar year. Reservation-category relaxation applies under Uttar Pradesh government rules. It also reports government-service relaxation for Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach candidates, subject to the applicable rules and maximum limits.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator to check your age against the applicable cut-off date, but rely on the official UPSSSC rules for relaxation.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee | Online processing fee | Payable at application stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| EWS | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Candidates claiming horizontal reservation categories pay according to their underlying vertical category. The Main Examination fee is separate and is payable only by candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination; the amount is not specified in the available notice reproduction.
Post-Wise Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Groundsman | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Deputy Sports Officer | Level 6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant Coach – all sports | Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Lifeguard | Level 3 | ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
The recruitment contains different pay levels, so a single combined salary value would be misleading.
PET-2025 Requirement and Shortlisting
This is a Main Examination recruitment linked to PET-2025. Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and possess a PET-2025 scorecard.
The available notification reproduction states that candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their normalised PET-2025 score, in category-wise merit. Candidates with zero or negative qualifying scores are not shortlisted under the stated rule. It also reports shortlisting up to 15 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise, including candidates tied at the final cut-off score.
Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked provisional or under investigation may be allowed to apply provisionally, subject to the Commission's final decision.
Selection Process
| Stage | What is currently supported by the available notice information |
|---|---|
| PET-2025 | Mandatory qualifying/shortlisting base for application to the Main Examination |
| Main written examination | Objective written examination |
| Document / record verification | Used to verify eligibility, certificates and post preference |
| Final allocation | Based on merit, eligibility, vacancy availability and post preference under Commission rules |
The accessible reproduction of the notice does not list an interview or a separate physical test for this recruitment. Candidates should verify the official PDF if UPSSSC later restores access.
Main Written Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 4 | 4 |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and World | 4 | 4 |
| Part 1 | Economic and Social Development of India | 3 | 3 |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Constitution | 3 | 3 |
| Part 1 | General Science and Technology | 3 | 3 |
| Part 1 | Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 3 | 3 |
| Part 1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Sports-Related Information | 40 | 40 |
| Part 2 | Computer/IT concepts and contemporary technological development | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours / 120 minutes. Question type: Objective multiple-choice. Negative marking: 25% of the marks assigned to the question (one-fourth) for each wrong answer, according to the available notification reproduction.
Sports-Related Syllabus Highlights
The 40-mark sports section is reported to cover the following major areas: exercise physiology; sports psychology; sports training; sports biomechanics; sports nutrition and yoga; sports medicine; sports organisation and administration; testing, measurement and evaluation; digital learning and AI applications in sports; and national/international sports bodies, competitions, awards and rules.
The computer/IT section includes computer fundamentals, hardware/software, common digital devices, MS Word/Excel, operating systems, e-mail and internet use, e-governance, digital financial tools, cyber security and contemporary technologies such as AI, machine learning, deep learning, big data and IoT. The Uttar Pradesh section covers state history, culture, geography, economy, polity and current affairs.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| PET-2025 registration details and scorecard | Mandatory application/shortlisting basis |
| High School certificate | Date of birth and Groundsman/Lifeguard qualification where applicable |
| Graduation degree | Deputy Sports Officer / Assistant Coach qualification |
| Coaching diploma | Deputy Sports Officer / Assistant Coach |
| Coaching experience certificates | Two-year experience requirement for coaching posts |
| Lifeguard experience certificate | Three-year Lifeguard experience requirement |
| Category / EWS certificate | Reservation claim where applicable |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / other horizontal reservation certificate | Where claimed |
| Government-service NOC | For serving candidates when required |
| Application printout | Record verification and future reference |
Candidates can use Regal Naukri PDF Tools and Image Tools when they need to prepare application documents in the required digital format.
How to Apply
- Open the UPSSSC Official Website when the application window begins on 14 October 2026.
- Open the Live Advertisement / notification area for Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22.
- Log in using the PET-2025 registration details and the authentication method provided by UPSSSC.
- Review the personal information carried forward from PET-2025.
- Select the eligible Sports Directorate post or posts and enter the required qualification details.
- Review the PET photograph/signature and complete the declarations shown in the application.
- Pay the ₹25 online processing fee using an allowed payment method.
- Confirm that the payment has been reconciled and save/print the submitted application.
- Use the correction facility, if needed, before 11 November 2026 for fields that UPSSSC permits to be modified.
A recruitment-specific direct application URL was not reliably accessible when this package was prepared, so no deep Apply Online URL has been invented.
Important Candidate Cautions
Candidates should apply only for posts for which they satisfy the exact post-wise qualification and experience. PET-2025 participation alone does not make a candidate eligible for every Sports Directorate post.
Do not wait until the final day to pay the processing fee. UPSSSC requires the payment transaction to be reconciled before the application can be treated as complete. Keep the printed application and payment proof for later record verification.
Reserved-category and EWS candidates should ensure that their certificates match the format and validity period required under Uttar Pradesh rules. Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh generally do not receive Uttar Pradesh reservation benefits and should verify the notice before claiming a category.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC Advertisement No. 22/2026 PDF | Official notification endpoint; temporarily inaccessible during preparation |
| UPSSSC Notifications / Application Area | Official recruitment and application notices |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Commission website |
| Regal Naukri Latest Jobs | More current recruitment updates |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement reports 108 vacancies across Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard and Groundsman posts, including special-selection rows.
When can candidates apply?
The application window is 14 October to 4 November 2026. Permitted correction and fee reconciliation continue until 11 November 2026.
Is PET-2025 compulsory?
Yes. The recruitment is the Sports Directorate Main Examination linked to PET-2025, and a PET-2025 scorecard is required for application/shortlisting.
What is the processing fee?
The application fee is reported as ₹0, with a ₹25 online processing fee for all vertical categories at the application stage.
What is the age limit?
Groundsman and Lifeguard posts use 18–40 years, while Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts use 21–40 years, before applicable relaxation.
Is experience required?
Yes for several posts. Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach require 2 years of coaching experience, Lifeguard requires 3 years of practical experience, and Groundsman requires relevant practical field/court preparation and horticultural knowledge.
What is the written exam pattern?
The available notification reproduction reports 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with one-fourth negative marking for wrong answers.
Where will selected candidates work?
The recruitment is for the Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.