UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Regional Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer and Exercise Trainer (Vyayam Prashikshak) positions under Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026. A total of 412 vacant posts (368 Regional Youth Welfare & Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer posts and 44 Exercise Trainer posts) are available under the Directorate of Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Rakshak Dal, UP. The official advertisement notice was published on 30.09.2026. Candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid scorecard can apply online starting from 16.10.2026, with the final deadline for submitting online application forms set for 06.11.2026.
Candidates applying for these posts must satisfy all educational qualifications, physical efficiency standards, and age limits specified in the official guidelines before submitting their applications. Selection will strictly rely on the normalized PET-2025 score shortlisting, followed by a Mains Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Department Name | Directorate of Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Rakshak Dal, UP |
| Post Name | Regional Youth Welfare and Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer & Exercise Trainer |
| Advt. No. | 23-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 412 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300) & Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Notification Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Category | UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Application Modification | 13.11.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Rs. 25/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 is 21-40 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Regional Youth Welfare & Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer | 368 | Any Graduate + UP PET 2025 Scorecard |
| Exercise Trainer (Vyayam Prashikshak) | 44 | Any Graduate + D.P.Ed / B.P.Ed / B.P.E / Graduation in Physical Education + UP PET 2025 Scorecard |
Physical Measurement Standards (PMT)
- Male Candidates (Height): Minimum 160 cm for ST candidates; 167.7 cm for General/OBC/SC candidates.
- Male Candidates (Chest): ST candidates: 76.5 cm (Unexpanded) and 81.3 cm (Expanded). General/OBC/SC candidates: 78.8 cm (Unexpanded) and 83.8 cm (Expanded).
- Female Candidates (Height): Minimum 147 cm for ST candidates; 152 cm for General/OBC/SC candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Regional Youth Welfare Officer
- Male Test Events: 200m Sprint, Long Jump, High Jump, and Shot Put. Candidates must secure a minimum of 45 aggregate marks across events to pass.
- Female Test Events: 200m Sprint, Long Jump, Cricket Ball Throw, and Rope Skipping. Candidates must secure a minimum of 45 aggregate marks across events to pass.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Exercise Trainer
- Male Test Events: Indian Gymnastics (Malkhamb, Asana, Mugdar) requiring 50 marks minimum, and Gymnastics (Parallel Bar, Horizontal Bar, Vaulting Horse, Pommel Horse, Floor Exercise) requiring 75 marks minimum.
- Female Test Events: Indian Gymnastics (Malkhamb Rope, Asana, Skipping Rope) requiring 40 marks minimum, and Gymnastics (Parallel Bar, Vaulting Horse, Balancing Beam, Uneven Bars) requiring 65 marks minimum.
UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on UP PET 2025 Normalized Score
- Main Written Examination (100 Marks)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the ‘Live Advertisement Segment’ on the homepage and click on Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026.
- Log in through your UP PET 2025 Registration Number via OTP or personal details authentication.
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for and verify your educational details.
- Preview your pre-filled PET 2025 photo and signature.
- Submit the application form and pay the processing fee of Rs. 25 online via SBI e-Pay, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Print out the finalized application form for future recruitment stages.
Important Links
| UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Notification PDF | Notification |
| UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Online Form Link (From 16.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| UPSSSC Official Website | UPSSSC |