Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. 22-Exam/2026 for a total of 108 posts. The recruitment is for various posts including Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari), Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline), Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) and Groundsman. Online applications start from 14 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 04 November 2026, with the correction window open till 11 November 2026. Candidates must possess a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard along with the required educational qualifications and experience as per the post. Age limit is 18-40 years for Groundsman and Lifesaver posts and 21-40 years for Sub Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts as on 01-07-2026. The pay scale ranges from Level-3 to Level-6 (Rs. 21700 – Rs. 112400) post-wise. Selection will be based on UP PET 2025 shortlisting, Mains Written Exam, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Interested and eligible candidates should read the full notification carefully before applying online through the official UPSSSC website.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
14 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date |
04 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
04 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date |
11 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
Notify Later |
| Exam Date |
Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST Candidates |
Rs. 25/- |
| PH Candidates |
Rs. 25/- |
| Payment Mode |
Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking |
Age Limit
| Particulars |
Details |
| Age Limit as on |
01-07-2026 |
| Groundsman and Lifesaver Posts |
18-40 Years |
| Sub Sports Officer and Assistant Coach Posts |
21-40 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per official notification |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 108 Post
| Post Name |
Total Post |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) |
50 |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University. Diploma in Sports Coaching + Minimum 2 Years of Coaching Experience + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. |
| Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline) |
39 |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University. Diploma in Sports Coaching in the relevant sport + Minimum 2 Years of Coaching Experience + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. |
| Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) |
16 |
Class 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognized Board. Minimum 3 Years of practical experience as a Lifesaver + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. |
| Groundsman |
03 |
Class 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognized Board. Practical experience in preparing sports courts/grounds + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
General |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| UPSSC Sports Directorate |
48 |
24 |
01 |
09 |
08 |
108 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Qualification |
Additional Requirements |
| Sub Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University |
Diploma in Sports Coaching + Minimum 2 Years of Coaching Experience + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard |
| Assistant Coach (Various Sports Discipline) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University |
Diploma in Sports Coaching in the relevant sport + Minimum 2 Years of Coaching Experience + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard |
| Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) |
Class 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognized Board |
Minimum 3 Years of practical experience as a Lifesaver + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard |
| Groundsman |
Class 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognized Board |
Practical experience in preparing sports courts/grounds + Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| 1 |
UP PET 2025 Shortlisting |
| 2 |
Mains Written Exam |
| 3 |
Document Verification (DV) |
| 4 |
Medical Examination |
How to Apply
| Step |
Details |
| 1 |
Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in |
| 2 |
Click on the “Live Advertisement” section and open “Advt. No. 22-Exam/2026 – Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)” |
| 3 |
Log in with your UPSSSC PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email |
| 4 |
Check the auto-filled details, select the post, fill qualification details, and pay the application fee of ₹25 online |
| 5 |
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference |
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