UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 108 Assistant Coach & Other posts

Last Updated: 02 October 2026
Latest Update: Updated
Author: Govt Job Guru Team

UPSSSC Sports Directorate Online Form 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. 22-Exam/2026) on its official website. https://upsssc.gov.in The notification is for the recruitment of 108 Groundman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is 04/11/2026. Candidates who have Varies by post: High School (Class 10) for Grounds Man and Life Guard; Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university plus Diploma in coaching from recognized sports institutes (NIS Patiala, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, etc.) and 2 years coaching experience for Assistant Trainer and Deputy Sports Officer posts. qualifications can apply Apply Online for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.

UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Here is the overview section of UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.

Organisation	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow
Post Name	Groundman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard
Total Number of Vacancies	108
Qualification	Varies by post: High School (Class 10) for Grounds Man and Life Guard; Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university plus Diploma in coaching from recognized sports institutes (NIS Patiala, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, etc.) and 2 years coaching experience for Assistant Trainer and Deputy Sports Officer posts.
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Application Mode	Apply Online
Last Date to Apply	04/11/2026
Official Website	https://upsssc.gov.in

Vacancies Detail

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UPSSSC is given below.

Grounds Man (General & Special Selection)
- No. of Vacancies: 02
- Qualification: High School (Class 10) from UP Board or equivalent; practical experience in preparing sports grounds and knowledge of horticulture
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as on 1st January of the recruitment year if advertised Jan-Jun, or 1st July if advertised Jul-Dec); relaxation for SC/ST and other notified categories
- Pay Scale: Level-4, Pay Scale: Rs. 25500 - 81100
Deputy Sports Officer / Up Kreedadhikari (General & Special Selection)
- No. of Vacancies: 17+03=20
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-6, Pay Scale: Rs. 35400 - 112400
Assistant Trainer - Swimming (General & Special Selection)
- No. of Vacancies: 24+08=32
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Swimming) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Life Guard / Jeevan Rakshak (General & Special Selection)
- No. of Vacancies: 15+08=23
- Qualification: High School (Class 10) from UP Board or equivalent; minimum 3 years practical experience as Life Guard
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as on 1st January of the recruitment year if advertised Jan-Jun, or 1st July if advertised Jul-Dec); relaxation for SC/ST and other notified categories
- Pay Scale: Level-3, Pay Scale: Rs. 21700 - 69100
Assistant Trainer - Cricket
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Cricket) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Football
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Football) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Shooting / Nishanebazi
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Shooting) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Weightlifting
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Weightlifting) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Fencing / Talwarbazi
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Fencing) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Wrestling / Kushti
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Wrestling) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Hockey
- No. of Vacancies: 02
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Hockey) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Table Tennis
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Table Tennis) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Handball
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Handball) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Wushu
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Wushu) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300
Assistant Trainer - Lawn Tennis
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; Diploma in coaching (Lawn Tennis) from NIS Patiala/Bangalore/Kolkata, LNIPE Trivandrum/Gwalior or equivalent recognized institute; 2 years coaching experience
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1st July of the calendar year of advertisement); relaxation for SC/ST, other notified categories, and existing government employees
- Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Scale: Rs. 29200 - 92300

Selection Procedure

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

Shortlisting for Main Examination: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main (Written) Examination based on their normalized scores in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025). Up to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted, including all candidates up to the final cut-off normalized score (up to 2 decimal places). Candidates with zero or negative scores in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
Written Examination (Main Exam): One question paper consisting of 100 objective/multiple-choice questions; total duration: 2 hours (120 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking: 25% (1/4 mark) deducted for each wrong answer.
Exam Pattern:
Part-1: General Studies (History, Geography, Economic & Social Development, Indian Polity & Constitution, General Science & Technology, Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management, Current Affairs, Sports-Related Information) – 65 questions, 65 marks
Part-2: Computer & Information Technology – 15 questions, 15 marks
Part-3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions, 20 marks
Total: 100 questions, 100 marks
Normalization: If the exam is held in multiple shifts/days, normalization of scores will be applied as per the prescribed procedure.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Candidates must provide preference of posts at the time of document verification.
No interview; selection is based solely on the written examination merit.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved (General)	Rs. 25 (Online Processing Fee only)
Other Backward Class (OBC)	Rs. 25 (Online Processing Fee only)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	Rs. 25 (Online Processing Fee only)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	Rs. 25 (Online Processing Fee only)

Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Event	Date
Advertisement Publication Date	30/09/2026
Start Date for Registration/Online Application Fee Deposit	14/10/2026
Last Date for Registration/Fee Deposit/Online Application Submission	04/11/2026
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Modification	11/11/2026

How to Apply

Here is the complete procedure to apply for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in and click on the relevant advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment on the Homepage.
Login using your PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
Personal details registered during PET-2025 will be auto-populated. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for.
Fill in educational qualification details for the selected post(s) including board/university name, year of passing, certificate/roll number, date of issue, and marks obtained.
Enter the verification code and click the Submit button. An 11-digit registration number will be generated.
Photo and signature uploaded during PET-2025 will be auto-displayed; no changes are allowed.
Fill in other details including preferential qualifications (if any) and permanent/correspondence address.
Read and accept the Declaration by ticking all checkboxes, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit.
Pay the application fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan as per the instructions on the website.
After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application will be auto-submitted. Download and print the application form for future reference.
Modifications to permissible details can be made till 11-11-2026 via the Applicant’s Dashboard using PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP.

Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Groundman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard vacancies.

Description	Link
Apply Online (Link will be updated on 14th October 2026)	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates	Click Here

Other Important Information

Total Vacancies: 108 posts across various positions under the Sports Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility for Main Exam: Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply.
Reservation: Vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS as per UP Government norms. Horizontal reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Persons with Disabilities (4% in Groups A, B, C, D), and Outstanding Sportspersons as per applicable rules.
EWS Certificate: Must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 04-11-2026, based on income of FY 2025-26, and valid for FY 2026-27.
Age Relaxation: 5 years for state government employees; additional relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, DFF as per UP Government rules.
Date of Birth Proof: Only the date of birth as mentioned in the High School (Class 10) certificate will be accepted.
Application Modification: Permissible fields (correspondence address, EWS/horizontal reservation category, preferential qualification details, marital status) can be modified till 11-11-2026.
Disability Categories Identified: L.V. (Low Vision), D. (Deaf), H.H. (Hard of Hearing), O.A. (One Arm Affected), O.L. (One Leg Affected), L.C. (Leprosy Cured), Dw. (Dwarfism), A.A.V. (Acid Attack Victims).
Recognized Coaching Institutes: NIS Patiala, Bangalore, Kolkata; LNIPE Trivandrum; LNIPE Gwalior; National Sports University, Imphal (and other institutes recognized by Government of India from time to time).
UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act-2024 provisions are applicable to this examination.
Contact: upsssc.gov.in or UPSSSC office on any working day for application-related queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are related to UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.

Q1. What is UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification for?
UPSSSC Sports Directorate Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of Groundman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach, Lifeguard posts. There are total 108 vacancies available as per the notification.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed Varies by post: High School (Class 10) for Grounds Man and Life Guard; Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university plus Diploma in coaching from recognized sports institutes (NIS Patiala, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, etc.) and 2 years coaching experience for Assistant Trainer and Deputy Sports Officer posts. and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.

Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is Apply Online.

Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications. The official website of UPSSSC is https://upsssc.gov.in .

Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.

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