The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026 for 412 posts under the Yuva Kalyan evam Prantiya Rakshak Dal Mahanideshalaya, Uttar Pradesh. There are 368 posts of Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer) and 44 posts of Vyayam Prashikshak (physical training instructor). This is a main exam under PET-2025. Applications run online from 16 October to 6 November 2026, and the fee is Rs 25.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer 2026 at a glance
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow |
| Advertisement | No. 23-Exam/2026 (PET-2025)/23, published 30 September 2026 |
| Posts | 412: 368 Officer and 44 Vyayam Prashikshak |
| Who can apply | Only PET-2025 candidates with a score card |
| Pay | Officer Level-5 (Rs 29,200-92,300); Vyayam Prashikshak Level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) |
| Age | 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Fee | Rs 25 for all categories |
| Apply | Online at upsssc.gov.in, 16 October to 6 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 30 September 2026 |
| Registration, online application and fee start | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit and pay | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and corrections | 13 November 2026 |
| Main exam | To be announced |
Vacancies and pay
| Post | Pay | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari | Level-5, Rs 29,200-92,300 | 92 | 47 | 04 | 61 | 22 | 226 |
| Kshetriya Yuva Kalyan evam Pradeshik Vikas Dal Adhikari (special selection) | Level-5 | - | 61 | 05 | 76 | - | 142 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak | Level-6, Rs 35,400-1,12,400 | 09 | 05 | 00 | 06 | 02 | 22 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (special selection) | Level-6 | - | 09 | 01 | 12 | - | 22 |
| Total | 412 | ||||||
The special selection rows are backlog posts reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Of the 368 Officer posts, 142 are special selection, so reserved category candidates have far more seats than the general row alone shows. The Officer posts are permanent; the Vyayam Prashikshak posts are permanent and temporary. The Commission notes the category numbers can still change under the latest reservation rules.
Eligibility and qualification
Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer
A bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India, or a qualification the government recognises as equivalent. Preference goes to:
- a B.P.Ed, D.P.Ed or C.P.Ed from a recognised university or institution;
- three years of service in the organisation as block commandant, halka sardar or dalpati;
- at least 2 years in the Territorial Army; or
- an NCC 'B' certificate.
Vyayam Prashikshak
Both of these are needed:
- a bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent; and
- a D.P.Ed, B.P.Ed or M.P.Ed from a recognised university or institution. Under the Higher Education notification of 2 February 2024, B.P.E. or graduation with physical education is treated as equivalent.
Preference goes to a diploma in coaching from NIS Patiala, Bangalore or Kolkata, LNIPE Thiruvananthapuram or Gwalior or another government-approved institute, or an M.P.Ed; 2 years in the Territorial Army; or an NCC 'B' certificate.
PET-2025 is compulsory
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and received its score card can apply. Candidates are shortlisted for the main exam on their PET-2025 normalized score, and anyone with a zero or negative score is left out.
Age limit
For both posts you must be at least 21 and not more than 40 years old on 1 July 2026. The upper limit is higher for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other categories the government notifies, by the years notified.
Physical standards and physical tests
Both posts have a physical measurement test and a physical eligibility test. Both are qualifying only: they decide whether you stay in the race, but the merit list is made on the written exam marks.
Physical measurement (both posts)
| Standard | ST candidates | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Height, men | 160 cm | 167.7 cm |
| Chest, men (unexpanded / expanded) | 76.5 cm / 81.3 cm | 78.8 cm / 83.8 cm |
| Height, women | 147 cm | 152 cm |
Physical eligibility test for the Officer post
| Event | 10 marks | 15 marks | 20 marks | 25 marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men: 200 metre run | 30 seconds | 28 seconds | 26 seconds | 24 seconds |
| Men: long jump | 3.50 m | 4.00 m | 4.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Men: high jump | 1.05 m | 1.20 m | 1.35 m | 1.50 m |
| Men: shot put | 6.00 m | 7.00 m | 8.00 m | 9.00 m |
| Women: 200 metre run | 34 seconds | 32 seconds | 30 seconds | 28 seconds |
| Women: long jump | 3.00 m | 3.50 m | 4.00 m | 4.50 m |
| Women: cricket ball throw | 12 m | 13 m | 13.50 m | 14 m |
| Women: skipping rope (per minute) | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
Each event has a minimum of 10 marks. You pass with at least 45 marks across the four events. If you take part in only three events, you still pass if those three add up to 45 or more.
Physical eligibility test for Vyayam Prashikshak
- Men, Indian exercise: malkhamb, asan and mugdar, 25 marks each; at least 50 in all three.
- Men, gymnastics: parallel bar, horizontal bar, vaulting horse, pommelled horse and floor exercise, 25 marks each; at least 75 in all five.
- Women, Indian exercise: malkhamb rope, asan and skipping rope, 25 marks each; at least 40.
- Women, gymnastics: parallel bar (35), vaulting horse (30), balancing beam (30) and uneven bars (30); at least 65.
Reservation for women, ex-servicemen and others
Horizontal reservation is counted inside the posts above:
| Post | Women | Ex-servicemen | Dependants of freedom fighters | Outstanding sportspersons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | 45 | 11 | 04 | 04 |
| Officer (special selection) | 28 | 07 | 02 | 02 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak | 04 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| Vyayam Prashikshak (special selection) | 04 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS applies only to candidates of Uttar Pradesh, under the state's orders. The department rechecked the reserved vacancies against the order of 30 December 2025.
- EWS reservation (10%) is for families whose income from all sources was below Rs 8 lakh in the financial year before the application, with the certificate in the prescribed format.
- Women's reservation is for women of Uttar Pradesh, and a woman's caste certificate must be issued on her father's side. It remains subject to the Supreme Court's decision in the state's pending appeal.
- For divyang candidates, only the hard of hearing category is identified, for Vyayam Prashikshak, and no posts are set aside for it in this advertisement.
Application fee
The application fee is nil and the online processing fee is Rs 25, so every category (Unreserved, OBC, SC and ST) pays Rs 25. Dependants of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyang and outstanding sportspersons pay by their original category. Candidates shortlisted for the main exam pay the exam fee separately, before they download the admit card.
Selection process and exam pattern
Selection is on the written main exam: one paper of 100 objective questions in 2 hours (120 minutes), 1 mark each, with 25% (a quarter mark) deducted for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions and marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 05 |
| 1 | Indian Polity and Constitution | 10 |
| 1 | Geography of India and the World | 05 |
| 1 | Indian Economy and Social Development | 05 |
| 1 | Road safety | 05 |
| 1 | Current events | 05 |
| 1 | Sports in India | 05 |
| 1 | Human anatomy | 05 |
| 1 | Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 |
| 1 | Data Interpretation | 10 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 |
| 3 | General information about Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Uttar Pradesh general knowledge (20) and computers (15) are the two biggest blocks, followed by polity, environment and data interpretation at 10 each.
Syllabus highlights
The advertisement includes a syllabus for each part. History covers the social, cultural, economic and political sides of Indian history and the freedom struggle. Polity covers constitutional development, the Constitution, political system and governance, panchayati raj, public policy and rights issues. Geography covers India's physical, social and economic geography, agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry, population and urbanisation, and smart cities and villages, plus world geography.
How to apply
- Open upsssc.gov.in and find Advertisement 23-Exam/2026 under "Live Advertisement".
- Log in with your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your PET-registered mobile or email.
- Your personal details, photo and signature come from PET-2025. Select the post or posts, enter qualification details and the preferential qualifications.
- Pay Rs 25 by card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-challan, then download and print the form.
Points to check before you apply
- Vyayam Prashikshak needs a physical education degree or diploma (D.P.Ed, B.P.Ed or M.P.Ed) on top of graduation.
- Height for men is 167.7 cm (160 cm for ST); women need 152 cm (147 cm for ST).
- The physical tests are qualifying, but failing them ends the candidature.
- The minimum age is 21, counted on 1 July 2026.
- No PET-2025 score card, no application.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Regional Youth Welfare Officer posts are there?
368: 226 in the general row and 142 special selection posts for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
Is B.P.Ed needed for the Officer post?
No. A bachelor's degree is enough; B.P.Ed, D.P.Ed or C.P.Ed only gives preference. It is compulsory for Vyayam Prashikshak.
Do the physical test marks count in the merit list?
No. The physical tests are qualifying. The merit list is made on the written main exam.
What is the fee?
Rs 25 for all categories; shortlisted candidates pay the main exam fee later.