UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 — 108 Posts
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification for 108 posts under Advertisement No. 22 Exam 2026.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
The application schedule includes separate deadlines for submission, fee payment and corrections. The examination date has not yet been announced.
- Online application start date: 14 October 2026
- Online application last date: 04 November 2026
- Fee payment last date: 04 November 2026
- Correction last date: 11 November 2026
- Examination date: To be notified later
- Admit card availability: Before the examination
- Result status: To be updated
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Application Fee
The application fee is the same for all categories listed in the notification.
- General, OBC and EWS application fee: ₹ 25/-
- SC and ST application fee: ₹ 25/-
- PH application fee: ₹ 25/-
Payment Mode
The application fee can be paid online using the listed payment methods.
- Payment option: Debit Card
- Payment option: Credit Card
- Payment option: Internet Banking
- Payment option: IMPS
- Payment option: Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
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Age Limit
The notification specifies a minimum age range and an upper age limit. Age relaxation applies as per UPSSSC Examination 2026 rules.
- Age calculation date: 01 July 2026
- Minimum age: 18 – 21 Years
- Maximum age: 40 Years
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across four Sports Directorate posts.
- Groundman vacancies: 03
- Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) vacancies: 18
- Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline) vacancies: 37
- Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) vacancies: 50
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Groundman Eligibility
Groundman applicants need the specified school qualification along with practical grounds preparation experience and basic horticultural knowledge.
- Educational qualification: High School from the UP Board or equivalent
- Practical experience: Preparing sports grounds or courts
- Required knowledge: Basic knowledge of plants, seeds and grafting
- Experience preference: 2 years of Groundsman experience
- Service preference: 2 years of Territorial Army service
- Certificate preference: NCC ‘B’ Certificate
Lifesaver Eligibility
The Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) post requires a school qualification and lifesaving experience.
- Educational qualification: Class 10th pass
- Required experience: 02 years of lifesaver experience
Assistant Coach Eligibility
The Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline) eligibility includes graduation, a diploma and sports coaching experience.
- Educational qualification: Graduation Degree with Diploma
- Required experience: 2 years of sports coaching experience
Sub Sports Officer Eligibility
The Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) post requires graduation, a relevant coaching diploma and coaching experience. The notification also lists additional qualifications and experience for preference.
- Educational qualification: Graduation Degree from a recognized university
- Coaching qualification: Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from a recognized institute
- Required experience: 2 years of coaching experience
- Competition experience preference: 1 year of experience in organizing sports competitions
- Physical education qualification preference: Diploma/Certificate in Physical Education
- Service preference: 2 years of Territorial Army service
- Certificate preference: NCC ‘B’ Certificate
How to Fill the Online Form
Applications are submitted online through the UPSSSC official website. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before completing the form.
- Application mode: Online
- Official website: https://upsssc.gov.in/
- Details to review before applying: Last date, age limit and educational qualification
Mode of Selection
The selection process begins with shortlisting based on the PET 2025 score, followed by a written examination and document verification.
- Shortlisting basis: PET 2025 Score
- Examination stage: Written Examination
- Verification stage: Document Verification