The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, the state recruitment body based in Lucknow, has advertised positions in the Sports Directorate (Khel Nideshalaya) of Uttar Pradesh under its Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22 notification. The 108 vacancies cover Groundsman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach across twelve sports including swimming, and Lifeguard. The roles span coaching, sports administration and ground maintenance in the state's sports department, and shortlisting for the written examination is based on the normalized PET-2025 score.
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Coach, Groundsman and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202622-Examination/2026
Total Vacancies
108
Last Date
04 Nov
17 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 04 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open14 Oct
About UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 22-Examination/2026
- Post Name
- Groundsman, Groundsman (Special Selection) and 17 more
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates who are not original residents of Uttar Pradesh do not get reservation and are treated as Unreserved)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard
Vacancy Breakdown
Groundsman
2
Groundsman (Special Selection)
1
Deputy Sports Officer
44
Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection)
6
Assistant Coach (Swimming)
24
Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection)
1
Lifeguard
15
Lifeguard (Special Selection)
3
Assistant Coach (Cricket)
1
Assistant Coach (Football)
1
Assistant Coach (Shooting)
1
Assistant Coach (Weightlifting)
1
Assistant Coach (Fencing)
1
Assistant Coach (Wrestling)
1
Assistant Coach (Hockey)
2
Assistant Coach (Table Tennis)
1
Assistant Coach (Handball)
1
Assistant Coach (Wushu)
1
Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis)
1
Total108
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Groundsman | 2 |
| Groundsman (Special Selection) | 1 |
| Deputy Sports Officer | 44 |
| Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection) | 6 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) | 24 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection) | 1 |
| Lifeguard | 15 |
| Lifeguard (Special Selection) | 3 |
| Assistant Coach (Cricket) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Football) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Shooting) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Weightlifting) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Fencing) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Wrestling) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Hockey) | 2 |
| Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Handball) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Wushu) | 1 |
| Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 108 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Groundsman2 posts
- Qualification
- High School examination pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent certificate from a recognised institution; practical experience in preparing and marking playing fields and courts for outdoor and indoor games; knowledge of grafting and budding of grasses and plants such as roses, varieties of flowers and seeds, seed protection, and their sowing, transplanting and grafting.
- Experience
- Practical experience in preparing and marking playing fields and courts for outdoor and indoor games.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and temporary
Groundsman (Special Selection)1 post
- Qualification
- High School examination pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent certificate from a recognised institution; practical experience in preparing and marking playing fields and courts for outdoor and indoor games; knowledge of grafting and budding of grasses and plants such as roses, varieties of flowers and seeds, seed protection, and their sowing, transplanting and grafting.
- Experience
- Practical experience in preparing and marking playing fields and courts for outdoor and indoor games.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and temporary
Deputy Sports Officer44 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and temporary
Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection)6 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Temporary
Assistant Coach (Swimming)24 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Temporary
Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Temporary
Lifeguard15 posts
- Qualification
- High School examination pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent certificate from a recognised institution.
- Experience
- Practical experience of at least three years working as a Lifeguard.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and temporary
Lifeguard (Special Selection)3 posts
- Qualification
- High School examination pass certificate from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent certificate from a recognised institution.
- Experience
- Practical experience of at least three years working as a Lifeguard.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Temporary
Assistant Coach (Cricket)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Football)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Shooting)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Weightlifting)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Fencing)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Wrestling)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Hockey)2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Table Tennis)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Handball)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Wushu)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate from a recognised university; Diploma in coaching in the relevant sport from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram, LNIPE Gwalior, or an equivalent institution recognised by the Government of India.
- Experience
- Two years of coaching experience.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
Age Limit
Groundsman and Lifeguard: 18 to 40 years. Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach: 21 to 40 years. The age is calculated as on 1 January or 1 July of the recruitment year as laid down in the notification.
Age Relaxation
SC, ST and other categories notified by the government get relaxation in the upper age limit by the number of years specified, which this notification does not state. For Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach, persons already in government service get relaxation equal to the years of government service completed. State service employees get a maximum relaxation of five years as per the Uttar Pradesh government order dated 27 August 2013. Chief Minister Fellowship researchers get relaxation and preference under the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Relaxation of Age Limit and Preference for Chief Minister Fellowship Researchers for Competitive Examinations) Rules, 2026.
Application Fee
Unreserved
Rs. 25 (application fee Rs. 00 plus online processing fee Rs. 25.00)
Other Backward Classes
Rs. 25 (application fee Rs. 00 plus online processing fee Rs. 25.00)
Scheduled Castes
Rs. 25 (application fee Rs. 00 plus online processing fee Rs. 25.00)
Scheduled Tribes
Rs. 25 (application fee Rs. 00 plus online processing fee Rs. 25.00)
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee can be paid by credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-challan.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting on PET-2025 Score
Candidates are shortlisted for the written examination on their normalized PET-2025 score, category-wise, at 15 times the advertised posts; candidates with zero, negative or less-than-zero absolute or normalized score are not shortlisted.
- 2Written Examination
One objective multiple-choice paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, of two hours, with negative marking of 25 percent for each wrong answer.
- 3Document Verification
Candidates give their preference of posts at record examination and submit self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates and degrees along with the application copy.
Shortlisting ratio: 15 times the advertised posts, category-wise
Exam Pattern
2 hours (120 minutes)Written Examination (objective, multiple-choice)Negative: 25 percent of the marks for that question (one-fourth)
Part-1: History of India and Indian National Movement
4 questions · 4 marks
Part-1: Geography of India and World
4 questions · 4 marks
Part-1: Economic and Social Development of India
3 questions · 3 marks
Part-1: Indian Polity and Indian Constitution
3 questions · 3 marks
Part-1: General Science and Technology
3 questions · 3 marks
Part-1: Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management
3 questions · 3 marks
Part-1: Current Events of National and International Importance
5 questions · 5 marks
Part-1: Sports-Related Information
40 questions · 40 marks
Part-2: Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation
15 questions · 15 marks
Part-3: General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh
20 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1: History of India and Indian National Movement | 4 | 4 | — |
| Part-1: Geography of India and World | 4 | 4 | — |
| Part-1: Economic and Social Development of India | 3 | 3 | — |
| Part-1: Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 3 | 3 | — |
| Part-1: General Science and Technology | 3 | 3 | — |
| Part-1: Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 3 | 3 | — |
| Part-1: Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 | 5 | — |
| Part-1: Sports-Related Information | 40 | 40 | — |
| Part-2: Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation | 15 | 15 | — |
| Part-3: General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Groundsman
Pay: Level-4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100
Groundsman (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100
Deputy Sports Officer
Pay: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400
Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400
Assistant Coach (Swimming)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Lifeguard
Pay: Level-3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100
Lifeguard (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100
Assistant Coach (Cricket)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Football)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Shooting)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Weightlifting)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Fencing)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Wrestling)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Hockey)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Table Tennis)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Handball)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Wushu)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Groundsman | Level-4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| Groundsman (Special Selection) | Level-4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| Deputy Sports Officer | Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection) | Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) (Special Selection) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Lifeguard | Level-3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Lifeguard (Special Selection) | Level-3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Assistant Coach (Cricket) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Football) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Shooting) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Weightlifting) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Fencing) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Wrestling) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Hockey) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Handball) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Wushu) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
| Assistant Coach (Lawn Tennis) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
How to Apply
- 1Open the UPSSSC website and click the Sports Directorate Main Examination (PET-2025)/22 advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment.
- 2Log in with your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to the mobile number or e-mail registered in PET-2025.
- 3Check the personal details carried over from PET-2025 and select the posts you want to apply for.
- 4For each selected post, confirm the required educational qualification and enter the board or university name, year of passing, certificate or roll number, certificate issue date and marks details.
- 5Verify the photo and signature uploaded in PET-2025 and state whether you hold any preferential qualification.
- 6Read the declaration, tick all checkboxes, enter the verification code and click Save and Submit.
- 7Pay the Rs. 25 online processing fee by credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-challan.
- 8Wait for the bank to reconcile the fee, then download and print the submitted application.
- 9Keep the printed application and self-attested certificates ready for record verification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of mark sheets
•Certificates and degrees
•Application copy
•No Objection Certificate for candidates in central or state government service
Important Details
- Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a PET-2025 scorecard can apply.
- Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional may apply provisionally, and their shortlisting and selection depend on the outcome of the Commission's inquiry.
- Only one application is to be submitted for the advertised posts; if more than one is submitted, the last submitted application is accepted and the others are treated as cancelled.
- Candidates working in central or state government service must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their employer and produce it when the Commission asks.
- Male candidates with more than one living wife, and female candidates married to a man who already has a living wife, are not eligible unless the Governor has granted an exemption.
- The application cannot be printed until the bank has reconciled the fee, so the fee must be reconciled by 04-11-2026 or at the latest by 11-11-2026.
- The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate is the only date of birth accepted.
Horizontal Reservation
Deputy Sports Officer
Low Vision (L.V.): 01
Ex-Servicemen: 02
Women: 08
Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection)
Low Vision (L.V.): 00
Ex-Servicemen: 00
Women: 01
Assistant Coach (Swimming)
Low Vision (L.V.): 00
Ex-Servicemen: 01
Women: 04
Lifeguard
Low Vision (L.V.): 00
Ex-Servicemen: 00
Women: 03
| Post | Low Vision (L.V.) | Ex-Servicemen | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sports Officer | 01 | 02 | 08 |
| Deputy Sports Officer (Special Selection) | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Assistant Coach (Swimming) | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Lifeguard | 00 | 00 | 03 |
Reservation Provisions
- Reservation applies to Uttar Pradesh SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates as per the latest Uttar Pradesh government orders and the requisition received from the department.
- EWS candidates must have family income from all sources below Rs. 8 lakh in the financial year before the year of application and need an EWS certificate issued between 01-04-2026 and 04-11-2026, based on FY 2025-26 income and valid for FY 2026-27, in the prescribed format.
- Candidates who are not original residents of Uttar Pradesh do not get reservation and are treated as Unreserved.
- A candidate claiming more than one reservation gets only one benefit, whichever is more beneficial.
- Ex-Servicemen must have retired from service by 04-11-2026. Dependants of Freedom Fighters and Ex-Servicemen get reservation under the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Physically Handicapped, Dependants of Freedom Fighters and Ex-Servicemen) Reservation Act, 1993, as amended.
- For Uttar Pradesh women candidates, only a caste certificate issued on the father's side is valid. Women's reservation is subject to the final decision of the Supreme Court in Special Appeal (D) No. 475/2019.
- Persons with disabilities must hold a disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format stating the type and percentage of disability. Posts have been re-identified to ensure 4 percent horizontal reservation and disabled candidates must update their disability category and sub-category in the application.
- Uttar Pradesh Outstanding Sportspersons must submit a certificate in the format prescribed under the Uttar Pradesh Government Departments (Direct Recruitment to Group-C Posts of Outstanding Sportspersons) Rules, 2022.
Syllabus Highlights - Sports-Related Information (40 Marks)
- Exercise Physiology: energy systems, ATP production, cardiovascular and muscular adaptations, recovery and fatigue management.
- Sports Psychology: motivation, personality and sports performance, managing fear, anger, anxiety, aggression and stress.
- Sports Training: principles of training, training components, planning and periodization, talent identification.
- Sports Biomechanics: motion, force, levers, Newton's laws in sports, kinematics and kinetics, injury prevention.
- Sports Nutrition and Yoga: macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, diet planning for athletes, balanced diet, yogic practices.
- Sports Medicine: common sports injuries, first aid and emergency care, massage and rehabilitation.
- Organization and Administration in Sports: sports organization, event management, facility and equipment management, leadership and communication.
- Testing, Measurement and Evaluation: physical fitness testing, skill and performance testing, body types.
- Application of Digital Learning and AI in Sports: digital coaching tools, AI applications, data management and statistical analysis, computer applications.
- International and National sports federations and bodies, major competitions, sports awards in India, and rules and regulations of sports.
Corrections in the Application
- Corrections can be made until 11-11-2026 by logging in through the Applicant's Dashboard, clicking Modify Application and entering the verification code and OTP.
- Correspondence address can be corrected.
- Personal details such as EWS and horizontal reservation category (Dependant of Freedom Fighter, Disabled, Ex-Servicemen, Gender, Outstanding Sportsperson) can be corrected.
- Details of mandatory or preferential qualification entered in the application can be corrected.
- Marital status can be corrected.
- No correction is possible after the last date for correction and the Commission does not accept separate representations for corrections.
Fee Payment Problems
- If the application does not appear after payment, the fee has not been reconciled. Log in with the registration number, use Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification in the Applicant Segment and click Verify Transaction ID.
- If payment fails, a Payment Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR) appears instead of the application. Use the same option and then the Application Fee Deposition option to pay.
- For SBI e-challan, download the challan, pay at any SBI branch, then enter the challan details through the Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification option.
Equivalence of Coaching Diploma Institutions
The Director (Sports), Uttar Pradesh Sports Directorate, Lucknow, informed the Commission through letters dated 14-07-2025 (Annexure-1 for Deputy Sports Officer and Annexure-2 for Assistant Coach) that besides NIS Patiala, Bangalore and Kolkata and LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram and Gwalior, the National Sports University, Imphal, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is also recognised. Any other institution will be intimated later if it is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who did not appear in PET-2025 apply for this recruitment?
No. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a PET-2025 scorecard issued by the Commission can apply.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, several posts can be selected in the same application. Only one application is to be submitted, and if more than one is submitted the last one is accepted while the others are cancelled.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
Yes. Each wrong answer carries a deduction of 25 percent of the marks for that question, that is one-fourth of the mark.
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