Post Date / Update: 30 September 2026 | 10:15 PM
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Main Examination 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Sports Directorate Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 22-Exam/2026.
A total of 108 vacancies have been announced for different posts including Ground Man, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Life Guard and other sports-related positions.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 October 2026 to 04 November 2026. The correction facility will remain available up to 11 November 2026.
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying to understand the post-wise eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, selection process and other important conditions.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Department | Sports Directorate |
| Examination | Main Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 22-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 108 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Main Examination | As per Schedule |
| Exam City | Before Exam |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Official Website | UPSSSC Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 November 2026 |
| Form Correction Last Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Sports Directorate Main Exam | As per Schedule |
| Exam City Information | Before Exam |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹25/- |
| OBC | ₹25/- |
| EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC | ₹25/- |
| ST | ₹25/- |
| PH / Divyang | ₹25/- |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the examination fee online through UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate 2026 – Age Limit
The recruitment notification specifies the following age range:
- Minimum Age: 18–21 Years, depending on the post
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the rules mentioned in UPSSSC Advertisement No. 22-Exam/2026.
Candidates should check the official notification for the exact minimum age applicable to their respective post.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment includes a total of 108 posts across different positions.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Ground Man | 02 |
| Ground Man (Special) | 01 |
| Deputy Sports Officer | 44 |
| Deputy Sports Officer (Special) | 06 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) | 24 |
| Assistant Coach Swimming (Special) | 01 |
| Life Guard | 15 |
| Life Guard (Special) | 03 |
| Assistant Coach (Cricket) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Football) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Shooting) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Weightlifting) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Talwar Baji) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Kushti) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Hockey) | 02 |
| Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Handball) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Vushu) | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis) | 01 |
| Total | 108 |
UPSSSC Sports Directorate 2026 – Eligibility Details
Ground Man – 02 Posts
Candidates should have:
- UPSSSC PET Score Card
- Passed Class 10th examination
- Practical experience in preparing and marking playgrounds and courts for outdoor and indoor games
- Knowledge related to the concerned post
Candidates should read the notification for complete eligibility requirements.
Ground Man (Special) – 01 Post
The source recruitment details list this post separately under the Sports Directorate recruitment. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete educational and other eligibility conditions.
Deputy Sports Officer – 44 Posts
Candidates should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
- Diploma in Coaching in the relevant sport from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, its recognized centres/institutes mentioned in the notification, or an institute recognized as equivalent by the Government of India.
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Other conditions as specified in the notification.
Deputy Sports Officer (Special) – 06 Posts
Candidates should check the official notification for the complete post-specific eligibility requirements.
Assistant Coach (Swimming) – 24 Posts
The recruitment notification provides a separate eligibility requirement for this post. Candidates should carefully check the official notification for the prescribed qualification and other conditions.
Assistant Coach Swimming (Special) – 01 Post
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete eligibility criteria.
Life Guard – 15 Posts
Candidates applying for the Life Guard post should check the official notification for the prescribed educational, technical and other requirements.
Life Guard (Special) – 03 Posts
Complete eligibility and other requirements should be checked in the official recruitment notification.
Other Assistant Coach Posts
The recruitment also includes Assistant Coach positions in:
- Cricket
- Football
- Shooting
- Weightlifting
- Talwar Baji
- Kushti
- Hockey
- Table Tennis
- Handball
- Vushu
- Lawn Tennis
For these posts, candidates should check the notification for the exact sport-wise qualification, experience and other eligibility requirements.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
The supplied notification details provide the following overall category-wise distribution:
| Recruitment | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSSSC Sports Directorate | 46 | 08 | 29 | 24 | 01 | 108 |
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready before applying:
- UPSSSC PET Score Card
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificate, wherever required
- Valid ID proof
- Address details
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Other documents mentioned in the notification
How to Apply for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Main Exam 2026
Candidates can submit their applications between 14 October 2026 and 04 November 2026.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the recruitment/application section.
- Locate Advertisement No. 22-Exam/2026.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required information.
- Upload the photograph, signature and necessary documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.
- Preview the complete application before final submission.
- Check every field carefully and correct any mistake before submitting.
- Submit the application form before 04 November 2026.
- Use the correction facility, if required, before 11 November 2026.
- Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Main Exam 2026 – Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online – Available from 14 October 2026 |
| Download Notification | Download Sports Directorate Notification |
| Online Tools | Open Tools |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
The online application process will begin on 14 October 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 04 November 2026.
A total of 108 posts are available under the Sports Directorate Main Examination 2026.
There are 44 regular Deputy Sports Officer vacancies.
There are 24 regular Assistant Coach (Swimming) vacancies and 1 Assistant Coach Swimming (Special) vacancy.
The examination fee is ₹25/- for all categories mentioned in the supplied recruitment details.
The minimum age is 18–21 years depending on the post, while the maximum age is 40 years.
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