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UPPSC Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer & Programmer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Vacancies

Advt No: Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026•Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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Total Vacancies

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Sports Officer (Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh), Assistant Architect Planner (U.P. Housing and Development Board / Awas Vikas Parishad), Programmer Grade-2 (State Government Departments)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹47,600–₹1,77,500

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About this Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has officially released advertisement number Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026 for the recruitment of 25 gazetted specialist vacancies across Uttar Pradesh. The openings include 16 Sports Officer posts in the Directorate of Sports (Pay Matrix Level-8, ₹47,600–₹1,51,100), 8 Assistant Architect Planner posts in the U.P. Housing and Development Board (Pay Matrix Level-10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500), and 1 Programmer Grade-2 post. Candidates possessing a Degree in Architecture with Town Planning qualifications (for Architect Planner) or Graduation with an NIS Coaching Diploma and 2 years coaching experience (for Sports Officer), aged 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026, can apply. Selection will be made through screening examination (if required) followed by Personal Interview. Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) on otr.pariksha.nic.in is required before applying. Online applications are accepted from 04 November 2026 to 04 December 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in.

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25 prestigious gazetted specialist vacancies announced by UPPSC under Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026.
Post breakdown: 16 Sports Officers (Level-8), 8 Assistant Architect Planners (Level-10), and 1 Programmer Grade-2.
Lucrative pay scales: Level-10 starting basic ₹56,100 (gross ~₹94,000/mo) and Level-8 starting basic ₹47,600 (gross ~₹78,000/mo).
Eligibility requires NIS coaching diploma (Sports Officer) or B.Arch with town planning degree (Architect Planner).
Age bracket: 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026 with up to 5 years relaxation for UP SC/ST/OBC and skilled players.
One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory; application active from 04 November 2026 to 04 December 2026 on uppsc.up.nic.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

SC / ST / OBC Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: +5 Years

Skilled Players / State Government Employees of Uttar Pradesh: +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Uttar Pradesh: +15 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM): +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B TECH BE, ANY POST GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

4 November 2026

Application Start Date

4 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

4 December 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Sports Officer (Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh)	16	ANY GRADUATE
Assistant Architect Planner (U.P. Housing and Development Board / Awas Vikas Parishad)	8	B TECH BE
Programmer Grade-2 (State Government Departments)	1	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) with starting basic pay ₹56,100/- for Assistant Architect Planner. Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) with starting basic pay ₹47,600/- for Sports Officer. Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for Programmer Grade-2. In addition, Uttar Pradesh State DA (50%), HRA, city compensatory allowance, and government medical reimbursement are provided.

Official Pay Scale

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) / ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 8)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹47,600

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹23,800

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹8,568

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹82,668

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹7,140

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹650

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹7,850

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹74,818

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹9.92 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

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Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective Type, if applicable)

Exam Mode: Offline / OMR-Based Screening Examination

120 Minutes

Total Marks: 150

Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted for every incorrect response

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Studies & Uttar Pradesh State GK	50	50
Specific Professional Subject (Architecture / Sports Coaching / IT)	100	100

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Obtain an OTR (One Time Registration) number from the Uttar Pradesh government portal at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in.

Visit the official website of UPPSC at https://uppsc.up.nic.in and click on 'Live Advertisements'.

Locate 'Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026: Assistant Architect Planner / Sports Officer / Programmer Grade-2 Examination-2026'.

Click on 'Apply' next to the desired post and authenticate using your OTR Number via mobile OTP or OTR Password.

Verify the pre-filled candidate details fetched automatically from the OTR database.

Select 'Yes' for the essential qualifications, professional coaching diploma, or architecture degree.

Proceed to pay the examination fee (₹125 for UR/EWS/OBC, ₹65 for SC/ST) through the SBI MOPS payment gateway.

Submit the completed application form and print the final confirmation receipt with the assigned Application ID.

Note: Corrections in the application form can be made through the candidate dashboard until 11 December 2026.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

UPPSC OTR (One Time Registration) Slip

Valid OTR registration number generated on otr.pariksha.nic.in

B.Arch Degree / NIS Coaching Diploma Certificate

Official degree from recognized institution/university along with COA registration if applicable

Sports Coaching / Professional Experience Certificates

Minimum 2 years experience letters from recognized sports federations or sports directorate

High School (Class 10th) Marksheet & Certificate

Official proof of Date of Birth and candidate name spelling

Uttar Pradesh Domicile & Caste Certificate

Issued by competent UP revenue authority for availing reservation benefits

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Application Fee Details

Unreserved (UR) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Class (OBC)₹125

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) of Uttar Pradesh₹65

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)₹25

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Uttar Pradesh₹65

Payment Modes: Online Gateway via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or SBI Buddy / UPI on uppsc.up.nic.in

Selection Process

Stage 1: Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) validation and online application verification on uppsc.up.nic.in

Stage 2: Screening Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Questions covering General Studies and Discipline Domain if applicant numbers exceed thresholds)

Stage 3: Personal Interview assessing technical domain expertise, coaching methodology, town planning jurisprudence, and administrative aptitude (100 Marks)

Stage 4: Original Document Verification of Architecture Degree / NIS Coaching Diploma, Council of Architecture (COA) registration, experience credentials, and UP domicile certificates

Stage 5: Medical Fitness Examination by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Character Verification by Police Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in UPPSC Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026?

A total of 25 specialist vacancies are advertised: 16 Sports Officers under the Directorate of Sports, 8 Assistant Architect Planners under the U.P. Housing and Development Board, and 1 Programmer Grade-2.

What is the educational qualification required for Sports Officer in UPPSC?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university, a Diploma in Coaching from the National Institute of Sports (NIS Patiala) or recognized equivalent institute, and a minimum of two years of active sports coaching experience.

What is the qualification required for Assistant Architect Planner?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized institution and a Degree or Diploma in Town and Country Planning or Housing from an institute recognized by the Government or Council of Architecture (COA).

What is the age limit and cut-off date for UPPSC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of 01 July 2026 (born between 02 July 1986 and 01 July 2005). Uttar Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC, skilled players, and state government employees receive 5 years relaxation (up to 45 years); PwBD candidates receive 15 years relaxation (up to 55 years).

Is One Time Registration (OTR) compulsory for UPPSC application?

Yes, candidates must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) on otr.pariksha.nic.in and generate an OTR number at least 72 hours prior to submitting their online application on uppsc.up.nic.in.

What is the salary and pay scale for Assistant Architect Planner and Sports Officer?

Assistant Architect Planner carries 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) with starting in-hand monthly salary around ₹83,500. Sports Officer carries Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) with starting in-hand salary around ₹69,500.

What is the application fee for UPPSC Advt A-5/E-1/2026?

The total fee is ₹125 for UR, EWS, and OBC candidates; ₹65 for SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen of Uttar Pradesh; and ₹25 for PwBD candidates.

What is the last date to apply online for UPPSC Recruitment 2026?

The last date to deposit the fee and submit the online application form is 04 December 2026. The application form correction window closes on 11 December 2026.