UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 for Various Posts

- The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced 108 vacancies for various posts under the Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
- The recruitment drive includes Groundsman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach (Swimming, Cricket, Football, Shooting, Weightlifting, Fencing, Wrestling, Hockey, Table Tennis, Handball, Wushu, Lawn Tennis), and Lifeguard roles.
- Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and have a scorecard issued by the Commission can apply.
- The online application process will be conducted from 14-10-2026 to 04-11-2026.
- Candidates must ensure their fee is reconciled by 11-11-2026 to print the application form.

- Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- PET-2025 Requirement: Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a scorecard can apply.
- Mandatory Qualifications (Post-wise):
- Groundsman (including Special Selection): High School pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or equivalent. Practical experience in preparing and marking playing fields, knowledge of grafting, budding, and plant care.
- Deputy Sports Officer (including Special Selection): Graduate from a recognized university. Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) or equivalent institutes. Two years of coaching experience.
- Assistant Coach (Swimming, Cricket, Football, Shooting, Weightlifting, Fencing, Wrestling, Hockey, Table Tennis, Handball, Wushu, Lawn Tennis): Graduate from a recognized university. Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS or equivalent institutes. Two years of coaching experience.
- Lifeguard (including Special Selection): High School pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or equivalent. Practical experience of at least three years as a Lifeguard.
- Preferential Qualifications: Candidates with preferential qualifications (e.g., coaching diplomas from recognized institutes) will be given preference in direct recruitment.
- Age Limit (varies by post, max 40 years for most posts, subject to relaxations for reserved categories).
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible.

- Shortlisting based on normalized PET-2025 scores (candidates equal to 15 times the advertised posts, category-wise).
- Written examination (objective, multiple-choice type) for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification and post preference selection at the record examination stage.

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Outstanding Sportspersons

- PET-2025 scorecard.
- High School/equivalent certificate for age verification.
- Mandatory qualification certificates (e.g., coaching diploma, graduation certificate).
- Self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, and degrees.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- EWS certificate (if applicable, issued between 01-04-2026 and 04-11-2026).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Dependant of Freedom Fighter certificate (if applicable).
- Outstanding Sportsperson certificate (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if currently in government service).

The application fee is Rs. 25.00 (online processing fee only). No application fee is charged for any category (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Outstanding Sportspersons).