Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Hawaldar Instructor. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

9th July

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Published

20th April 2026

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UPSSSC Hawaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026

Organization: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow

Post Name: Hawaldar Instructor

Advertisement Number: 11-Exam/2026

Exam Name: Hawaldar Instructor Main Examination (PET-2025)/12

Department: Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh

Total Vacancies: 209

Job Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Pay Scale: Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100

Employment Type: Full Time Government Job

Important Dates

Notification Date: 17-04-2026
Application Start Date: 19-06-2026
Last Date to Apply / Fee Payment / Final Submit: 09-07-2026
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Correction: 16-07-2026

Eligibility Summary

Intermediate pass from a recognized board or institution.
For unpaid departmental employee category, High School is acceptable.
Candidate must have appeared in PET-2025 and must hold the PET-2025 score card.
All required qualifications and certificates must be held by 09-07-2026.

Preferential Qualifications

Minimum 2 years service in Territorial Army, or
NCC B Certificate, or
Minimum 3 years continuous service in Home Guards organization.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Unreserved	₹25
OBC	₹25
SC	₹25
ST	₹25

Main examination fee will be payable separately only by shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card.

Selection Process

Shortlisting on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score
Main Written Examination
Physical Measurement Test
Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification
Final Merit / Selection

Written Exam Pattern

Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours
Type: Objective Multiple Choice
Negative Marking: 25% for each wrong answer

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part 1	History of India and Indian National Movement	10	10
Part 1	Geography of India and World	5	5
Part 1	Economic and Social Development of India	5	5
Part 1	Indian Polity and Constitution	10	10
Part 1	General Science and Technology	10	10
Part 1	Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management	10	10
Part 1	Sports in India	5	5
Part 1	Current Events of National and International Importance	10	10
Part 2	Computer and Information Technology	15	15
Part 3	General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100

Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest (Unexpanded)	Chest (Expanded)
Male General / OBC / SC	167.7 cm	78.8 cm	83.8 cm
Male Hill Candidates	162.6 cm	76.5 cm	81.5 cm
Male ST	160 cm	76.5 cm	81.5 cm
Female General / OBC / SC	152 cm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Female Hill / ST	147 cm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Physical Efficiency Test: Male candidates must complete 4.8 km run in 25 minutes. Female candidates must complete 2.4 km run in 14 minutes. The physical test is qualifying in nature.

Reservation Details

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved	88
Scheduled Caste	39
Scheduled Tribe	5
Other Backward Class	57
Economically Weaker Section	20
Total	209

Women: 41
Ex-Servicemen: 10
Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 4
PwD: 4
Home Guards Volunteers / Unpaid Officers: 25% horizontal reservation, 52 posts

Important Notes

Only Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates can claim reservation benefits.
Candidates not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will be treated as Unreserved.
Only one reservation relaxation, whichever is more beneficial, will be allowed.
Women candidates must produce caste certificate issued from the father’s side.
EWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 09-07-2026 and must be based on financial year 2025-26 income.
Ex-servicemen must have retired by 09-07-2026.
Date of birth in High School or equivalent certificate will be treated as final.
Only the last finally submitted application will be accepted in case of multiple applications.
Wrong information, fake claims, or unsupported claims can lead to cancellation and debarment.
Exam date, time, and centre will be informed later through admit card.
All updates will be published only on the official website.