UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has issued a new official notification for UPSSSC Platoon Commander / Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 under the Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2026. There are total 295 permanent vacancies have been announced under the Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. The application from will begin on 16 June 2026 and apply until 06 July 2026. All interested applicants must be at least 21 years and maximum 40 years of age. Before apply, candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification to check qualification, fees, age limit, selection process, and other important instructions.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 15 April 2026
- Application Start : 16 June 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 06 July 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 06 July 2026
- Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Amendment : 13 July 2026
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card Date : Notify Soon
- Result : Notify Soon
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Block Organizer (Block Aargnaizar) | 243 |
| Platoon Commander | 52 |
| Total | 295 |
Application Fees
- All Candidates : 25/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 40 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) from any recognized university. For Block Organizer / Platoon Commander posts under Home Guards Headquarters, UP, the mandatory educational qualification as per UP Home Guards Service Rules 1982, Part-4, Rule-8 is a Graduate degree from a recognized university (for non-departmental/civilian category).
Desirable Qualification (Adhimani Arhat): As per UP Home Guards Service Rules 1982, Part-4, Rule-9, preference will be given to candidates who have: (a) served in a Provincial Army for up to two years, OR (b) obtained NCC ‘B’ certificate, OR (c) continuously worked in the Home Guards organization for a minimum of three years.
(For more eligibility details check the official notification.)
Physical Standard Test
Selected candidates must fulfil the following physical standards:
Male Candidates (General / OBC / SC)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 167.7 cm |
| Chest (without expansion) | Minimum 78.8 cm |
| Chest (with expansion) | Minimum 83.8 cm |
Male Candidates (Hill Area)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 162.6 cm |
| Chest (without expansion) | Minimum 76.5 cm |
| Chest (with expansion) | Minimum 81.5 cm |
Male Candidates (SC/ST)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 160 cm |
| Chest (without expansion) | Minimum 76.5 cm |
| Chest (with expansion) | Minimum 81.5 cm |
Female Candidates (General / OBC / SC)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 152 cm |
Female Candidates (Hill Area / ST)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 147 cm |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates meeting the physical standards will be required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Category | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 4.8 km run | Within 25 minutes |
| Female Candidates | 2.4 km run | Within 14 minutes |
Candidates who fail to complete the run within the prescribed time will be considered disqualified for selection.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Refer to the official notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Main Written Examination (Likhit Pariksha)
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Merit List
Exam Date
The Main Written Examination will have one question paper containing 100 questions with a total time duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). All questions will be objective and multiple-choice type. Each question carries 1 mark. There is negative marking of 25% (¼ mark) for every wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 05 | 05 |
| Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | |
| Geography of India and World | 05 | 05 | |
| Indian Economy and Social Development | 10 | 10 | |
| Current Events of National and International Importance | 05 | 05 | |
| Sports in India | 05 | 05 | |
| Human Anatomy | 05 | 05 | |
| Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-2 | Knowledge of Computer and IT, Contemporary Technological Development & Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information related to State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://upsssc.gov.in/) of UPSSSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 16 June 2026 to 06 July 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026”.
- Fill out the UPSSSC Platoon Commander Online Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |