UPSSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 209 Havaldar Instructor Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

Posts: 209 Posts Last Date: 09-07-2026 Online

Short Information

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published the Havaldar Instructor Notification 2026 on 17th April 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 209 Havaldar Instructor positions. Candidates within the age range of 18 to 40 years and holding a 10+2 (Intermediate) qualification along with PET-2025 scorecard are eligible to apply online at upsssc.gov.in. The application process will be active from 19th June 2026 to 9th July 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.

Important Dates

Last Date To Apply	09-07-2026
Event	Date
Notification Date	17 April 2026
Application Start Date	19 June 2026

Application Fee

General Fee	₹25 (online processing charge only)
Sc Fee	₹25 (online processing charge only)
Pwd Fee	₹25 (online processing charge only)
St Fee	General / OBC / SC Male
Female Fee	2.4 km
Details	Note: Application fee is ₹00 for all categories; only ₹25 online process charge is levied uniformly.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years
Details	The age limit to apply for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 40 years. The cutoff date for determining the age limit is 01 January 2026 or 01 July 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government rules.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education Qualification	(10+2) from a recognised board
Details	Nationality: Must be a citizen of India. \| Educational Qualification:

Vacancy Details

{'Category': 'Unreserved', 'Total Posts': '88'}
{'Category': 'Scheduled Caste', 'Total Posts': '39'}
{'Category': 'Scheduled Tribe', 'Total Posts': '05'}
{'Category': 'Other Backward Class', 'Total Posts': '57'}
{'Category': 'Economically Weaker Section (EWS)', 'Total Posts': '20'}
{'Category': 'Dependants of Freedom Fighters', 'Posts': '04'}
{'Category': 'Ex-Servicemen', 'Posts': '10'}
{'Category': 'Women', 'Posts': '41'}
{'Category': 'Outstanding Sportspersons', 'Posts': '04'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Total Posts	20
Posts	04

Salary / Pay Scale

Particulars	Details
Pay Level	Level-3
Pay Scale	₹21,700 – 69,100
Pay Component	Details
Additional Benefits	Allowances as applicable under UP Government rules
Details	Pay scale as per 7th Pay Commission (Level-3).

Selection Process

Shortlisting on the basis of normalized score of PET-2025. Main Written Examination (Objective Type
100 questions
100 marks
2 hours). Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying in nature). Final selection on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Written Examination.

Exam Pattern

Pattern Table	{'Part': 'Part 1', 'Subject': 'History of India & Indian National Movement', 'Questions': '10', 'Marks': '10'} {'Part': 'Geography of India & World', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'} {'Part': 'Economic & Social Development of India', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'} {'Part': 'Indian Polity & Constitution', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'} {'Part': 'General Science & Technology', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'} {'Part': 'Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'} {'Part': 'Sports in India', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'} {'Part': 'Current Events (National & International)', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'} {'Part': 'Part 2', 'Subject': 'Computer & IT Concepts, Tech Development & Innovation', 'Questions': '15', 'Marks': '15'} {'Part': 'Part 3', 'Subject': 'General Knowledge - State of Uttar Pradesh', 'Questions': '20', 'Marks': '20'} {'Part': 'Total', 'Subject': '100', 'Questions': '100'}
Details	Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) \| Negative Marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer

Pattern Table

{'Part': 'Part 1', 'Subject': 'History of India & Indian National Movement', 'Questions': '10', 'Marks': '10'}
{'Part': 'Geography of India & World', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'}
{'Part': 'Economic & Social Development of India', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'}
{'Part': 'Indian Polity & Constitution', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'}
{'Part': 'General Science & Technology', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'}
{'Part': 'Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'}
{'Part': 'Sports in India', 'Subject': '05', 'Questions': '05'}
{'Part': 'Current Events (National & International)', 'Subject': '10', 'Questions': '10'}
{'Part': 'Part 2', 'Subject': 'Computer & IT Concepts, Tech Development & Innovation', 'Questions': '15', 'Marks': '15'}
{'Part': 'Part 3', 'Subject': 'General Knowledge - State of Uttar Pradesh', 'Questions': '20', 'Marks': '20'}
{'Part': 'Total', 'Subject': '100', 'Questions': '100'}

Details

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) | Negative Marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online only through https://upsssc.gov.in.
Login using PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP.
Fill all required details, upload documents if needed, and pay processing fee.
Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Last date for submission of online application is 09 July 2026.

Important Instructions

Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess the scorecard can apply. Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application. Keep registered mobile number and email active. Application fee once paid will not be refunded. UPSSSC reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

Important Links

Click Here Click Here Notification PDF Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released 209 vacancies for the post of Havaldar Instructor under Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, as per Advertisement No. 11‑Exam/2026.

Q2. What are the application dates for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?

The online application form will be available from 19 June 2026 and the last date for online application, fee payment and final submission is 09 July 2026, while the last date for fee reconciliation and application modification is 16 July 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor posts?

Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) from a recognised board, while for ex‑departmental Home Guard employees, High School qualification is acceptable as per the notification.

Q4. Is UPSSSC PET‑2025 mandatory for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

Yes, only those candidates are eligible who have appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET‑2025) and possess a valid normalised PET‑2025 scorecard issued by UPSSSC; applications without PET‑2025 score will not be accepted.

Q5. How are the 209 Havaldar Instructor vacancies distributed category‑wise?

Out of 209 posts, 88 are Unreserved, 39 for Scheduled Caste, 5 for Scheduled Tribe, 57 for Other Backward Class, and 20 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), with horizontal reservation for Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex‑Servicemen, Women and Outstanding Sportspersons as per UP government rules.

Q6. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

There is no examination fee (₹0) for all categories, but candidates must pay an online processing fee of ₹25, making the total payable amount ₹25 for every applicant, through online payment modes.

Q7. How can I apply online for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates must visit upsssc.gov.in, log in using their PET‑2025 Registration Number and OTP/password, fill in personal and educational details, review the auto‑fetched PET data, pay the ₹25 processing fee online, submit the form and download/print the final application for future reference.

Q8. Is there any age relaxation for Home Guard (ex‑departmental) candidates in this recruitment?

Yes, in addition to category‑wise age relaxations as per UP Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women/Ex‑Servicemen/Dependants of Freedom Fighters, ex‑departmental Home Guard candidates who have completed at least 3 years of service get an additional 2‑year age relaxation over the normal upper age limit.

About Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Recruitment

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) ne UPSSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 209 Havaldar Instructor Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 209 Posts posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 09-07-2026 hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.