UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Sub Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifesaver, and Groundsman posts under Advertisement No. 22-Exam/2026 for a total of 108 vacancies. The official notification was published on September 30, 2026. Online applications will begin on October 14, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until the last date of November 04, 2026.

Candidates must possess a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score card to be eligible for shortlisting for the Main Examination. The recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to secure a government job in the Sports Directorate of Uttar Pradesh across various sports disciplines. Make sure to review the mandatory educational qualifications, age limit, and selection criteria before completing the online registration.

UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Department Name	Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh
Post Name	Sub Sports Officer, Assistant Coach (Various Sports), Lifesaver, Groundsman
Advt. No.	22-Exam/2026
Total Vacancy	108 Posts
Pay Scale	Level-3 to Level-6 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 1,12,400)
Notification Date	30.09.2026
Category	UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
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

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 Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 is 18-40 Years for Groundsman and Lifesaver posts, and 21-40 Years for Sub Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026 (or 01.01.2026 depending on post rules). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

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

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

Follow these steps 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.

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UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF	Notification
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 14.10.2026)	Apply Online
UPSSSC Official Website	UPSSSC