| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 30/09/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 14/10/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 04/11/2026 • Fee Adjustment & Application Modification Last Date: 11/11/2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female: Rs. 25/- • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-40 Years for Groundsman and Lifesaver posts, and 21-40 Years for Sub Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts • Age as on: 01/07/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 108 Posts | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) | 50 | Any Graduate + Diploma in Sports Coaching + 2 Years Coaching Experience + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score |
| Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline) | 39 | Any Graduate + Diploma in Sports Coaching in relevant sport + 2 Years Coaching Experience + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score |
| Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) | 18 | 10th Pass + 3 Years practical experience as Lifesaver + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score |
| Groundsman | 03 | 10th Pass + Practical experience in preparing sports courts/grounds + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh • Post Name: Sub Sports Officer, Assistant Coach (Various Sports), Lifesaver, Groundsman |
| Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
| The written test consists of a single paper containing 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a time duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). There is a negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer. |
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment, Current Affairs & Sports Knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Concepts of Computer & Information Technology (IT, AI, IoT, Cyber Security) | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET 2025 Normalized Score (15 times category-wise) • Written Examination • Document Verification • Medical Examination |
| How to Apply for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the official portal at upsssc.gov.in and click on the “Live Advertisement” segment. • Authenticate/Login using your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to your registered mobile or email. • Select the post name(s) you wish to apply for and fill in your academic details. • Verify your auto-populated personal details and uploaded photo/signature from PET 2025. • Pay the processing fee of Rs. 25/- online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. • Submit the application form and download/print a copy for future reference. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Online Form Link (From 14.10.2026) | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |