The Uttar Pradesh Adheenasth Seva Chayan Ayog, Lucknow, the state's subordinate services selection commission, has announced recruitment for 412 posts of Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari and Vyayam Prashikshak. The vacancies fall under the Directorate of Youth Welfare and Provincial Guards, with postings across Uttar Pradesh in youth welfare and physical training roles.
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 - Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan Adhikari and Vyayam Prashikshak Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 202623-Pariksha/2026
Total Vacancies
412
Last Date
06 Nov
19 days left
Apply Mode
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Recruitment status
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Last date 06 Nov 2026 · 19 days left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open16 Oct
About UPSSSC Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan Adhikari and Vyayam Prashikshak Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Adheenasth Seva Chayan Ayog , Lucknow
- Advertisement No.
- 23-Pariksha/2026
- Post Name
- Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection), Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Uttar Pradesh
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- PET-2025 score card issued by UPSSSC
Vacancy Breakdown
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection)
142
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection)
226
Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection)
22
Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection)
22
Total412
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection) | 142 |
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection) | 226 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection) | 22 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection) | 22 |
| Grand Total | 412 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection)142 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
- Note
- Special Selection quota; only SC, ST and OBC vacancies are shown, with UR and EWS columns nil.
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
- Preferential Qualification
- B.P.Ed/D.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution; 3 years' service as Block Commander, Halka Sardar or Dalpati in the organisation; minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army; or an NCC 'B' certificate
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection)226 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
- Nature of Post
- Permanent
- Preferential Qualification
- B.P.Ed/D.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution; 3 years' service as Block Commander, Halka Sardar or Dalpati in the organisation; minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army; or an NCC 'B' certificate
Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection)22 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification, AND a D.P.Ed/B.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution, or an equivalent qualification (B.P.Ed in Physical Education is treated as equivalent, per the Higher Education Department notification dated 2 February 2024).
- Note
- Special Selection quota; only SC, ST and OBC vacancies are shown, with UR and EWS columns nil.
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and Temporary
- Preferential Qualification
- Coaching diploma from the Netaji Subhash National Sports Institute (Patiala/Bengaluru/Kolkata), Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Gwalior/Trivandrum) or equivalent NIS-recognised institutions, or an M.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution; minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army; or an NCC 'B' certificate
Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection)22 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification, AND a D.P.Ed/B.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution, or an equivalent qualification (B.P.Ed in Physical Education is treated as equivalent, per the Higher Education Department notification dated 2 February 2024).
- Nature of Post
- Permanent and Temporary
- Preferential Qualification
- Coaching diploma from the Netaji Subhash National Sports Institute (Patiala/Bengaluru/Kolkata), Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Gwalior/Trivandrum) or equivalent NIS-recognised institutions, or an M.P.Ed from a recognised university/institution; minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army; or an NCC 'B' certificate
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised
Age Relaxation
Higher age relaxation is available to candidates of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and such other categories as may be notified by the Government from time to time, to the extent specified in those notifications.
Physical Standards
Scheduled Tribe
Gender: Male
Height: 160 cm
Chest: 76.5 cm unexpanded / 81.3 cm expanded
Other candidates
Gender: Male
Height: 167.7 cm
Chest: 78.8 cm unexpanded / 83.8 cm expanded
Scheduled Tribe
Gender: Female
Height: 147 cm
Chest: Not applicable
Other candidates
Gender: Female
Height: 152 cm
Chest: Not applicable
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe | Male | 160 cm | 76.5 cm unexpanded / 81.3 cm expanded |
| Other candidates | Male | 167.7 cm | 78.8 cm unexpanded / 83.8 cm expanded |
| Scheduled Tribe | Female | 147 cm | Not applicable |
| Other candidates | Female | 152 cm | Not applicable |
Physical Efficiency Test
200m Race, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
Standard: Up to 25 marks per event at graded standards (10/15/20/25); minimum 10 marks required in each of the 4 events
Applies to: Male candidates
200m Race, Long Jump, Cricket Ball Throw, Skipping Rope
Standard: Up to 25 marks per event; minimum 45 marks combined across all 4 events (or across 3 events if only 3 are attempted)
Applies to: Female candidates
Indian Exercise - Malkhamb, Aasan, Mugdar
Standard: 25 marks each; minimum 50 marks combined across all 3 events
Applies to: Male candidates
Gymnastics - Parallel Bar, Horizontal Bar, Vaulting Horse, Pommel Horse, Floor Exercise
Standard: 25 marks each; minimum 75 marks combined across all 5 events
Applies to: Male candidates
Indian Exercise - Malkhamb Rope, Aasan, Skipping Rope
Standard: 25 marks each; minimum 40 marks combined across all 3 events
Applies to: Female candidates
Gymnastics - Parallel Bar, Vaulting Horse, Balancing Beam, Uneven Bars
Standard: Varied marks per event; minimum 65 marks combined across all 4 events
Applies to: Female candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 200m Race, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put | Up to 25 marks per event at graded standards (10/15/20/25); minimum 10 marks required in each of the 4 events | Male candidates |
| 200m Race, Long Jump, Cricket Ball Throw, Skipping Rope | Up to 25 marks per event; minimum 45 marks combined across all 4 events (or across 3 events if only 3 are attempted) | Female candidates |
| Indian Exercise - Malkhamb, Aasan, Mugdar | 25 marks each; minimum 50 marks combined across all 3 events | Male candidates |
| Gymnastics - Parallel Bar, Horizontal Bar, Vaulting Horse, Pommel Horse, Floor Exercise | 25 marks each; minimum 75 marks combined across all 5 events | Male candidates |
| Indian Exercise - Malkhamb Rope, Aasan, Skipping Rope | 25 marks each; minimum 40 marks combined across all 3 events | Female candidates |
| Gymnastics - Parallel Bar, Vaulting Horse, Balancing Beam, Uneven Bars | Varied marks per event; minimum 65 marks combined across all 4 events | Female candidates |
Application Fee
Unreserved
Rs. 25 (Rs. 0 application fee plus Rs. 25 online processing fee)
Other Backward Class
Rs. 25 (Rs. 0 application fee plus Rs. 25 online processing fee)
Scheduled Caste
Rs. 25 (Rs. 0 application fee plus Rs. 25 online processing fee)
Scheduled Tribe
Rs. 25 (Rs. 0 application fee plus Rs. 25 online processing fee)
Selection Process
- 1Written (Main) Examination
Single objective-type multiple-choice paper of 2 hours with 100 questions and 100 marks; final merit is prepared strictly on the marks obtained in this examination.
- 2Physical Efficiency Test
Qualifying discipline-specific test of track and field events and Indian Exercise or Gymnastics; candidates who clear the minimum physical standards and this test are shortlisted.
Exam Pattern
2 hours (120 minutes)Negative: 25% (one-fourth) of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer
History of India & Indian National Movement
5 questions · 5 marks
Indian Polity & Indian Constitution
10 questions · 10 marks
Geography of India & the World
5 questions · 5 marks
Indian Economy & Social Development
5 questions · 5 marks
Road Safety related knowledge
5 questions · 5 marks
National & International current affairs
5 questions · 5 marks
Sports in India
5 questions · 5 marks
Human Anatomy
5 questions · 5 marks
Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management
10 questions · 10 marks
Data Interpretation
10 questions · 10 marks
Computer & Information Technology concepts, and contemporary developments/innovation in this field
15 questions · 15 marks
General knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh state
20 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of India & Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 | — |
| Indian Polity & Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | — |
| Geography of India & the World | 5 | 5 | — |
| Indian Economy & Social Development | 5 | 5 | — |
| Road Safety related knowledge | 5 | 5 | — |
| National & International current affairs | 5 | 5 | — |
| Sports in India | 5 | 5 | — |
| Human Anatomy | 5 | 5 | — |
| Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | — |
| Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | — |
| Computer & Information Technology concepts, and contemporary developments/innovation in this field | 15 | 15 | — |
| General knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh state | 20 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300
Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection)
Pay: Level-5, Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300
Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection)
Pay: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400
Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection)
Pay: Level-6, Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Special Selection) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 |
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regular Selection) | Level-5, Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection) | Level-6, Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection) | Level-6, Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 |
How to Apply
- 1Open upsssc.gov.in and locate the advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment.
- 2Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- 3Check the personal details auto-filled from PET-2025 and select the post or posts you wish to apply for.
- 4Confirm whether you hold the required qualification and enter the board, institution or university name, year of passing, certificate or roll number and marks obtained.
- 5Verify the photograph and signature carried over from PET-2025; these cannot be changed at this stage.
- 6Indicate whether you hold any preferential qualification and check the permanent and correspondence address displayed.
- 7Read and accept the declaration, enter the verification code and submit the application.
- 8Note the 11-digit registration number generated and keep a printed copy of the application safely.
- 9Pay the applicable fee through the payment options on the portal.
- 10After the bank confirms the fee, download and print the application form and check every entry carefully.
Important Details
- Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a PET-2025 score card issued by the Commission can apply; shortlisting for the Main Exam is based on merit using the normalised PET-2025 score.
- Only one application is to be made for the advertised posts.
- After final submission, applications can be modified only through the Modify Application option on the Applicant's Dashboard using an OTP, and only for correspondence address, EWS and horizontal reservation category details, mandatory and preferential qualification details, and marital status; category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed.
- Fee adjustment and printout must be completed by 6 November 2026 or within 7 days thereafter, that is by 13 November 2026, after which the application is not valid.
- EWS applicants must hold an EWS certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 6 November 2026, based on income for financial year 2025-26 and valid for financial year 2026-27.
- Post preference is indicated at the time of document scrutiny and allotment is subject to availability, seniority, qualification and age, with the Commission's decision final.
- The Rs. 25 fee covers only this application stage; the Main Examination fee is payable separately by shortlisted candidates before they download the Main Exam admit card.
Horizontal Reservation (Table-2)
Adhikari (Special Selection)
Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 02
Divyangjan (PwD): -
Ex-Servicemen / Military Deployed: 07
Women: 28
Outstanding Sportsperson: 02
Adhikari (Regular Selection)
Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 04
Divyangjan (PwD): -
Ex-Servicemen / Military Deployed: 11
Women: 45
Outstanding Sportsperson: 04
Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection)
Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 00
Divyangjan (PwD): 00 (H.H.)
Ex-Servicemen / Military Deployed: 01
Women: 04
Outstanding Sportsperson: 00
Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection)
Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 00
Divyangjan (PwD): 00 (H.H.)
Ex-Servicemen / Military Deployed: 01
Women: 04
Outstanding Sportsperson: 00
| Post | Dependants of Freedom Fighters | Divyangjan (PwD) | Ex-Servicemen / Military Deployed | Women | Outstanding Sportsperson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhikari (Special Selection) | 02 | - | 07 | 28 | 02 |
| Adhikari (Regular Selection) | 04 | - | 11 | 45 | 04 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Special Selection) | 00 | 00 (H.H.) | 01 | 04 | 00 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (Regular Selection) | 00 | 00 (H.H.) | 01 | 04 | 00 |
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS of Uttar Pradesh applies as per the State Government's prevailing notifications and the department's requisition. Divyangjan get 4% horizontal reservation across Group Ka, Kha, Ga and Gha posts under the Divyangjan Empowerment Section-3 government orders, and must mark their specific disability category in the application. Reservation for dependants of freedom fighters and ex-servicemen follows the U.P. Public Services (Reservation for Physically Handicapped, Dependants of Freedom Fighters and Ex-Servicemen) Act, 1993, as amended. Reservation for women follows Uttar Pradesh Personnel Department orders, subject to the outcome of pending litigation, and for Outstanding Sportspersons the U.P. Government Departments (Direct Recruitment of Outstanding Sportspersons to Group-C Posts) Rules, 2022.
Special Selection Quota
Special Selection rows are a separate selection quota under which only SC, ST and OBC vacancies are shown; the UR and EWS columns are nil for these rows, as per the department's requisition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a PET-2025 score card to apply for this recruitment?
Yes. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and received a PET-2025 score card from the Commission can apply, and the Main Exam shortlist is drawn on the normalised PET-2025 score.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Only one application is to be made for the advertised posts, but within that single application you can select more than one post. A post you do not select will not be considered.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
Yes. One-fourth, that is 25%, of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each wrong answer.
Can I change my application after submitting it?
Yes, but only through the Modify Application option on the Applicant's Dashboard and only for correspondence address, EWS and horizontal reservation details, qualification details and marital status. Category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed.
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