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UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer & Physical Instructor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 412 Posts

Advt No: Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026•Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

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Total Vacancies

UPSSSC

412

Regional Youth Welfare and Regional Development Team Officer (क्षेत्रीय युवा कल्याण एवं प्रादेशिक विकास दल अधिकारी), Physical Instructor / Exercise Trainer (व्यायाम प्रशिक्षक)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹29,200–₹92,300

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Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) (Advt No: Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026)

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About this Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially published Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026 for the recruitment of 412 posts under the Department of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD), Government of Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment comprises 368 posts of Regional Youth Welfare and Regional Development Team Officer (Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan Evam Pradesik Vikas Dal Adhikari) and 44 posts of Physical Instructor (Vyayam Prashikshak). Candidates must hold a valid scorecard of UPSSSC PET 2025 along with a recognized Bachelor's Degree (any stream for Youth Welfare Officer; D.P.Ed. / B.P.Ed. or Physical Education qualification for Physical Instructor). Both positions offer Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) with starting in-hand remuneration of approximately ₹43,900 to ₹48,600 per month. Online registration opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 06 November 2026 with a correction window active until 13 November 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

412 permanent Group 'C' vacancies announced: 368 Regional Youth Welfare Officers and 44 Physical Instructors.
Shortlisting strictly based on UPSSSC PET 2025 scores, followed by Mains Written Exam, PST, and PET.
Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) providing an initial gross salary of ₹48,800 to ₹53,500 per month.
Uniform nominal processing fee of only ₹25 for all applicant categories during online registration.
Age eligibility spans 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026 with standard 5-year reservation benefits for UP domiciled candidates.
Online application window active from 16 October 2026 to 06 November 2026, with fee adjustment and editing till 13 November 2026.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Uttar Pradesh: +5 Years

SC / ST of Uttar Pradesh: +5 Years

Skilled / Meritorious Sportspersons of UP: +5 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Uttar Pradesh: +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B ED M ED TET, DIPLOMA

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

2 October 2026

Application Start Date

16 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

6 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Regional Youth Welfare and Regional Development Team Officer (क्षेत्रीय युवा कल्याण एवं प्रादेशिक विकास दल अधिकारी)	368	ANY GRADUATE
Physical Instructor / Exercise Trainer (व्यायाम प्रशिक्षक)	44	B ED M ED TET

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Pay Matrix Level-5 (Pay Band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800, Revised Matrix ₹29,200 – ₹92,300) under 7th UP Pay Commission plus 50% DA, HRA, Uniform Allowance, and Special Duty Allowance

Official Pay Scale

₹29,200 – ₹92,300

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₹29,200

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹14,600

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹5,256

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹51,756

Standard Deductions

Statutory

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

-₹4,380

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹4,890

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

₹46,866

/ month (take-home)

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

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹6.21 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

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Main Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice)

Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)

120 Minutes

Total Marks: 200

Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer)

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning (सामान्य बुद्धि परीक्षण)	50	50	30 min
General Knowledge & UP Special GK (सामान्य जानकारी एवं उप्र सामान्य ज्ञान)	50	50	30 min
General Science & Elementary Arithmetic (सामान्य विज्ञान तथा अंकगणित)	50	50	30 min
General Hindi & Comprehension (सामान्य हिन्दी एवं लेखन योग्यता)	50	50	30 min

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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.

Visit the UPSSSC official website at upsssc.gov.in and click on 'Live Advertisements'.

Click on 'Apply' adjacent to 'Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026 - Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer & Physical Instructor'.

Authenticate your identity using either 'Through Personal Details' or 'Through OTP' via your registered UPSSSC PET 2025 credentials.

Your demographic, photograph, signature, and communication details will automatically load from PET 2025 records.

Enter your Graduation Degree details (University, Passing Year, Roll Number, and Percentage/CGPA) and D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed. details if applying for Physical Instructor.

Verify the self-declaration and proceed to the State Bank of India MOPS payment gateway to pay the ₹25 application processing fee.

Review the completed application and click 'Final Submit'.

Download and print the final Application Form containing the 11-digit Application Number for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number & Scorecard

Essential credential for authentication on the applicant login portal

Bachelor's Degree Marksheet & Certificate

Recognized University degree confirming graduation prior to 06 November 2026

D.P.Ed. / B.P.Ed. Degree / Diploma Certificate

Mandatory only for applicants selecting the Physical Instructor (Vyayam Prashikshak) cadre

Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)

Issued by Tehsildar/SDM to claim reservation benefits and age relaxations

Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS)

Issued on prescribed UP Government format within valid financial year parameters

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Physical Standards & Efficiency

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Mandatory physical measurements and endurance criteria as prescribed in the official notification.

Category & Gender	Height (Min)	Chest (Min / Exp)	Running / Race	Other Events
Male (General, OBC, SC)	167.7 cm	78.8 cm unexpanded, minimum 5 cm expansion (83.8 cm)	Running: 1500 meters in 6 minutes or 200 meters sprint in 28 seconds (Qualifying)	Long Jump: 3.50 meters \| High Jump: 1.05 meters
Male (Scheduled Tribes - ST)	160.0 cm	76.5 cm unexpanded, minimum 5 cm expansion (81.5 cm)	Running: 1500 meters in 6 minutes or 200 meters sprint in 28 seconds (Qualifying)	Long Jump: 3.50 meters \| High Jump: 1.05 meters
Female (General, OBC, SC)	152.0 cm	Not Applicable	Running: 200 meters in 35 seconds (Qualifying)	Long Jump: 2.50 meters \| High Jump: 0.90 meters
Female (Scheduled Tribes - ST)	147.0 cm	Not Applicable	Running: 200 meters in 35 seconds (Qualifying)	Long Jump: 2.50 meters \| High Jump: 0.90 meters

Application Fee Details

Online Processing Fee (All Categories: UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD)₹25

Payment Modes: Online via State Bank of India Multi Option Payment System (SBI MOPS) including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting of Applicants based on Normalized Scores of UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025)

Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Test of 200 Marks covering General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Hindi Language, and Science/Arithmetic)

Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Qualifying in nature comprising Running, Long Jump, High Jump, and Shot Put/Ball Throw)

Stage 4: Original Document Verification (PET Scorecard, Graduation Degrees, D.P.Ed/B.P.Ed Certificates, and UP Domicile Credentials) followed by Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count in UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 412 vacancies are advertised under Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026: 368 posts for Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer and 44 posts for Physical Instructor (Vyayam Prashikshak).

Is UPSSSC PET scorecard mandatory to apply for this post?

Yes. Candidates must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025) and possess a valid scorecard with positive normalized marks to register for this recruitment.

What is the educational qualification for Regional Youth Welfare Officer?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a university established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent.

What qualification is required for Vyayam Prashikshak (Physical Instructor)?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university along with a Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) or Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) recognized by NCTE.

What is the age limit for UPSSSC Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026?

The candidate must have completed 21 years of age and not exceeded 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Relaxations of 5 years are admissible to SC, ST, OBC, and skilled sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the monthly salary for Regional Youth Welfare Officer?

Appointees receive UP Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) with an initial basic pay of ₹29,200. Including 50% DA, HRA, and local allowances, the gross monthly salary is around ₹48,800 – ₹53,500, with in-hand earnings of ₹43,900 – ₹48,600.

What are the physical standards (PST) for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer?

Male candidates require a minimum height of 167.7 cm (160 cm for ST) and chest measurement of 78.8 cm (expanded 83.8 cm). Female candidates require a minimum height of 152 cm (147 cm for ST) and minimum weight of 40 kg.

What is the application fee for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer?

All applicants (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD) pay a standard online processing fee of ₹25 at the registration stage. The main examination fee is charged only to candidates shortlisted for the Mains test.

What are the important dates for UPSSSC Advt 23-Exam/2026?

Online applications commence on 16 October 2026 and conclude on 06 November 2026. The deadline for fee adjustment and application modification is 13 November 2026.

How do I apply online on the UPSSSC portal?

Visit upsssc.gov.in, authenticate using PET 2025 Registration Number (via Personal Details or OTP), confirm pre-filled profile information, submit educational qualifications, pay ₹25 online fee, and print the confirmation receipt.