UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 – 108 Posts, Apply Online from 14-10-2026
📌 Overview
The UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification is out. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced 108 vacancies under the Sports Directorate (Khel Nideshalaya) through Advt No. 22-Exam/2026, covering sports officers, assistant coaches, lifesavers and groundsmen. Online applications open on 14-10-2026 and close on 04-11-2026. Read on for post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee and the selection process.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
|---|---|
| Department | Sports Directorate (Khel Nideshalaya), Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 22-Exam/2026 (Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22) |
| Total Vacancies | 108 |
| Apply Start | 14-10-2026 |
| Last Date | 04-11-2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 30-09-2026 |
| Online application starts | 14-10-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 04-11-2026 |
| Fee reconciliation / corrections | Up to 11-11-2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub/Deputy Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) | 50 |
| Assistant Coach (various sports disciplines) | 39 |
| Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) | 18 |
| Groundsman | 3 |
| Total | 108 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
A UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory for every applicant. For the Sports Officer and Assistant Coach posts, candidates need a graduation degree along with a sports-coaching diploma and about two years of coaching experience. For the Lifesaver and Groundsman posts, the requirement is Class 10 (matriculation) with relevant practical experience. Refer to the official notification for post-wise and discipline-wise details.
🎯 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years (Lifesaver, Groundsman) / 21 years (Sports Officer, Assistant Coach) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UP Government rules |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹25 (online only) |
🧾 Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of normalized UPSSSC PET-2025 score
- Written main examination
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
📥 How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal: upsssc.gov.in.
- Open the notification for Advt No. 22-Exam/2026 (Sports Directorate) and read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Click the apply-online link once it activates on 14-10-2026 and fill the form using your PET-2025 registration details.
- Pay the ₹25 fee online and submit the form before 04-11-2026.
- Save and print the final application for the correction/reconciliation window (till 11-11-2026).
🏢 About Organization
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow conducts recruitment for Group B and Group C posts across departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government, including the Sports Directorate (Khel Nideshalaya) which promotes sports infrastructure and coaching in the state.
🔗 Important Links
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt 22-Exam/2026) | Available on the official UPSSSC portal |
❓ FAQs
When does the UPSSSC Sports Directorate 2026 application open?
Online applications under Advt No. 22-Exam/2026 open on 14-10-2026 and the last date to apply is 04-11-2026, with fee reconciliation and corrections allowed till 11-11-2026.
How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026?
There are 108 posts: Sub/Deputy Sports Officer (Up Kreedadhikari) — 50, Assistant Coach — 39, Lifesaver (Jeevan Rakshak) — 18, and Groundsman — 3.
Is the UPSSSC PET 2025 score mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes. A UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory for all posts under this advertisement; candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their normalized PET-2025 score.
What is the age limit for UPSSSC Sports Directorate posts?
As on 01-07-2026, the age limit is 18 to 40 years for Lifesaver and Groundsman, and 21 to 40 years for Sports Officer and Assistant Coach, with relaxation as per UP rules.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹25 for candidates of all categories, payable online.
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting on the normalized PET-2025 score, followed by the written main examination, document verification and medical examination.
Where can I apply for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026?
On the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in, where the notification and the application link (active from 14-10-2026) are published.