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Notice information
- By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
- UPSSSC has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 22-Exam/2026 for the Sports Directorate Main Examination covering 108 posts including Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coaches (multiple sports), Lifeguard and Groundsman. Only PET-2025 score-card holders may apply. Online forms are open from 14/10/2026 to 04/11/2026.<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/upsssc-sports-directorate-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png" alt="UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 | 108 Posts | Apply by 4 Nov" width="1280" height="720" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: UPSSSC Advt 22-Exam/2026 – Official Notification PDF (on upsssc.gov.in)
Important Dates – UPSSSC Sports Directorate Advt 22/2026
Post-wise Vacancy Details (Total 108)
- Category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) breakup is in the official Advt. 22 PDF. Post titles follow the Sports Directorate cadre.
Eligibility (summary)
- All applicants: Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card.
- Groundsman: Class 10 pass with practical experience in preparing/marking playgrounds and courts.
- Deputy Sports Officer: Bachelor’s degree + coaching diploma from NIS Patiala / LNIPE (or equivalent recognised institute) + 2 years’ experience (see notice).
- Assistant Coaches / Lifeguard: As prescribed post-wise in Advt. 22-Exam/2026.
Age Limit
- As per Advt. 22-Exam/2026 and UPSSSC rules. Read the official PDF for reckoning date and relaxations.
- Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.
Salary
- Pay as applicable to Sports Directorate posts under UP Government rules (confirm pay level in the official notification).
UPSSSC Sports Directorate posts (indicative state scale) – In-Hand Salary
- ₹50,808
- ₹47,888
- ₹44,968
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- State post: DA uses the 60% rate set for this page; check the state's latest DA order. HRA is shown at X/Y/Z percentages as an estimate, and state HRA rules can differ. State transport/conveyance allowance is not included.
- Pension: NPS is shown at 10%. A few states have moved back to the old pension scheme; if so, there is no NPS deduction.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
- DA OM 29.10.2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- HRA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- TA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- PFRDA (NPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- CGHS ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Exam Pattern / Selection
- Main exam for candidates shortlisted on PET-2025 normalised scores. Paper details as per UPSSSC Advt. 22 notice.
Selection Process
- Online application with PET-2025 score card.
- Shortlisting for mains on PET-2025 normalised merit.
- UPSSSC main written examination.
- Document verification as per commission rules.
How to Apply
- Open upsssc.gov.in → Advt. 22-Exam/2026 online form (from 14/10/2026).
- Enter PET-2025 details, fill the form, pay ₹25, submit by 04/11/2026.
- Finish fee adjustment / corrections by 11/11/2026 and print the form.
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