UPSSSC Physical Instructor 2026 Advt 23/2026 is a PET-2025 based main exam for 412 posts: 368 Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer and 44 Physical Instructor. The last date to apply and pay is 06.11.2026.
Only PET-2025 scorecard holders can apply. Of the 412 posts, 164 are special selection backlog posts for SC, ST and OBC only, so a general candidate competes for 92 Youth Welfare Officer and 9 Physical Instructor seats.
Short details
| Name of posts | Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer, Physical Instructor |
| Recruiting body | UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Total posts | 412: Youth Welfare Officer 368 (226 general, 142 special), Physical Instructor 44 (22 + 22) |
| Main exam | 100 questions, 2 hours, one quarter mark cut per wrong answer, physical tests qualifying only |
| Pay | Youth Welfare Officer Level 5 (29,200), Physical Instructor Level 6 (35,400) |
| Current status | Online form open till 06.11.2026 (checked 01.11.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online and advertisement (UPSSSC) | Click hereOpen till 06.11.2026, checked 01.11.2026 |
| UPSSSC official website | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
UPSSSC opens the advertisement from its notifications page. Look for the row starting with 23-Exam/2026.
Important dates and fee
| Online form | 16.10.2026 to 06.11.2026 |
| Fee reconciliation and correction | Till 13.11.2026 |
| Fee, every category | 25 processing fee only |
| Main exam fee | Paid later, only by shortlisted candidates |
Age limit on 01.07.2026
| Age | 21 to 40 years |
| UP SC, ST, OBC | Relaxation as notified by the UP government |
Vacancy and eligibility
| Youth Welfare Officer | Graduation (B.P.Ed, D.P.Ed, NCC B or Territorial Army get preference) |
| Physical Instructor | Graduation and D.P.Ed or B.P.Ed |
| PET-2025 | Must hold the scorecard |
| Height, men / women | 167.7 cm (ST 160) / 152 cm (ST 147) |
How to apply
- Log in on the UPSSSC applicant dashboard with your PET-2025 registration number.
- Open advertisement 23-Exam/2026, fill the form and pay 25 by 06.11.2026.
- If the fee shows pending, update the transaction ID by 13.11.2026, then print the form.
FAQ
Who can apply for UPSSSC Physical Instructor 2026 Advt 23/2026?
Only PET-2025 scorecard holders with the required degree. Physical Instructor also needs D.P.Ed or B.P.Ed.
What is the fee?
Only 25 for every category at this stage.
What does special selection mean?
Backlog posts for SC, ST and OBC only: 142 Youth Welfare Officer and 22 Physical Instructor posts.