Detailed Guide & Information
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on 1st October 2026. A total of 412 vacancies have been released. The recruitment includes the Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer and Exercise Trainer posts under the Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Department. Candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and meet the required eligibility conditions can apply online from 16th October to 6th November 2026.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Notification 2026 Out
The UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Notification 2026 contains details regarding 412 vacancies, PET 2025 shortlisting, educational qualification, age limit, salary, physical standards, physical efficiency tests, application fee and Main Examination pattern. Candidates should check the eligibility conditions for their respective post before submitting the application.
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UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026
UPSSSC has announced 412 vacancies under Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026. The recruitment includes both general and special selection vacancies for the Youth Welfare Officer and Exercise Trainer posts. Candidates will first be shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their PET 2025 normalized score.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organising Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 23-Exam/2026 |
| Posts | Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer and Exercise Trainer |
| Total Vacancies | 412 |
| Application Start Date | 16th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6th November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 13th November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 Years |
| Application / Processing Fee | ₹25 |
| Shortlisting | Based on PET 2025 Normalized Score |
| Selection Basis | Main Written Examination and Qualifying Physical Tests |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Vacancy 2026
A total of 412 vacancies have been released through the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Notifiaction 2026. Of these 368 vacancies are for Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer and 44 are for Exercise Trainer. Check post wise vacancy below.
| Post | Selection Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer | Special Selection | 142 |
| Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer | General Selection | 226 |
| Exercise Trainer | Special Selection | 22 |
| Exercise Trainer | General Selection | 22 |
| Total | 412 | |
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Post / Selection | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Welfare Officer – Special Selection | – | 61 | 5 | 76 | – | 142 |
| Youth Welfare Officer – General Selection | 92 | 47 | 4 | 61 | 22 | 226 |
| Exercise Trainer – Special Selection | – | 9 | 1 | 12 | – | 22 |
| Exercise Trainer – General Selection | 9 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
| Total | 412 | |||||
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Important Dates 2026
Candidates applying for the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 can check the complete schedule in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30th September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 6th November 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Correction Last Date | 13th November 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | To be announced |
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Apply Online 2026
The UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Apply Online 2026 process will start on 16th October 2026. Candidates can submit the application and processing fee until 6th November 2026. Applications will be submitted using the candidate’s PET 2025 registration details.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Open the Candidate/Applicant Segment.
- Login using the PET 2025 registration details.
- Open Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026.
- Complete and verify the required application details.
- Pay the ₹25 online processing fee.
- Submit the application and save the final printout.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Application Fee 2026
The online processing fee is ₹25 for all categories. The notification shows no separate application fee at the initial application stage. Shortlisted candidates will have to pay the applicable Main Examination fee before downloading the Main Exam admit card as instructed by UPSSSC.
| Category | Total Initial Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
Who is Eligible for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer 2026?
Candidates must have participated in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025. Applicants with an absolute zero or negative PET score will not be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Shortlisting will be based on the normalized PET 2025 score.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Education Qualification 2026
Candidates must have the following qualifications to apply for the post of Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer and Exercise Trainer.
| Qualification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a university established by law in India or any qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government. |
| Preferential Qualification | B.P.Ed. / D.P.Ed. |
| Preferential Experience | Prescribed organisational experience. |
| Additional Preference | At least 2 years of service in the Territorial Army. |
| NCC Qualification | NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
UPSSSC Exercise Trainer Qualification 2026
Candidates applying for Exercise Trainer must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognised qualification along with the prescribed D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed. or equivalent Physical Education qualification. Additional recognised sports training qualifications mentioned in the notification may be treated as preferential qualifications.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Age Limit 2026
The general age limit for both posts is 21 to 40 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Salary 2026
The salary differs between the Youth Welfare Officer and Exercise Trainer posts. Youth Welfare Officer comes under Pay Level 5 while Exercise Trainer is placed in Pay Level 6.
| Post | Pay Level / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Regional Youth Welfare & Provincial Development Dal Officer | Level 5, ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Exercise Trainer | Level 6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
UP Youth Welfare Officer Selection Process 2026
Candidates will first be shortlisted for the Main Examination using their PET 2025 normalized score. The written Main Examination will form the basis of merit. Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will also have to qualify the prescribed physical measurement and physical efficiency tests.
- PET 2025 Score based Shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency / Eligibility Test
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Physical Standards 2026
The physical measurement standards are qualifying in nature. Different minimum height standards are prescribed for Scheduled Tribe and other candidates.
| Candidate | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Male – Scheduled Tribe | 160 cm |
| Male – Other Candidates | 167.7 cm |
| Female – Scheduled Tribe | 147 cm |
| Female – Other Candidates | 152 cm |
The prescribed chest measurement for male candidates is 76.5 cm unexpanded and 81.3 cm expanded for Scheduled Tribe candidates, while it is 78.8 cm unexpanded and 83.8 cm expanded for other candidates.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Physical Efficiency Test 2026
The Youth Welfare Officer physical test includes events such as running, jumping and throwing. These tests are qualifying in nature and the written examination remains the basis for preparing the merit list.
| Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|
| 200 Metre Run | 200 Metre Run |
| Long Jump | Long Jump |
| High Jump | Cricket Ball Throw |
| Shot Put | Skipping Rope |
UPSSSC Exercise Trainer Physical Test 2026
Exercise Trainer candidates will have to qualify practical physical tests covering Indian exercises and gymnastics. For male candidates, the given Indian exercise events include Mallakhamb, Asana and Mudgar while gymnastics includes Parallel Bar, Horizontal Bar, Vaulting Horse, Pommel Horse and Floor Exercise.
Female candidates will be tested in prescribed Indian exercises and gymnastic events such as Parallel Bar, Vaulting Horse, Balancing Beam and Uneven Bars.
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination will contain 100 objective type questions for 100 marks. The total duration will be 2 hours. Each correct answer carries one mark and 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| History of India & Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Indian Polity & Constitution | 10 |
| Geography of India & World | 5 |
| Indian Economy & Social Development | 5 |
| Road Safety | 5 |
| Current Events of National & International Importance | 5 |
| Sports in India | 5 |
| Human Anatomy | 5 |
| Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management | 10 |
| Data Interpretation | 10 |
| Computer & Information Technology | 15 |
| General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Syllabus 2026
The syllabus covers Indian History, National Movement, Constitution, Geography, Economy, road safety, current affairs, sports, human anatomy, environment, disaster management, data interpretation, computer and information technology and Uttar Pradesh general knowledge. The computer section also includes contemporary technologies and developments in the IT field.
UP Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
Answer: UPSSSC has announced a total of 412 vacancies including 368 Youth Welfare Officer and 44 Exercise Trainer posts.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the application form is 6th November 2026.
Ques: Is PET 2025 required for UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Exam 2026?
Answer: Yes. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and shortlisting for the Mains Exam will be based on the normalized PET score.
Ques: What is UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer age limit?
Answer: Candidates must be between the age group of 21 to 40 years.
Ques: What is the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer salary?
Answer: Youth Welfare Officer is in Pay Level 5 with a pay scale of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
Ques: Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Main Exam?
Answer: Yes. 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.