UPPSC Opens 25 Vacancies for Sports Officer and Other Posts

UPPSC announces 25 vacancies for Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer and Programmer Grade II posts, with online applications open until December 4, 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced 25 vacancies for Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer and Programmer Grade II positions under its 2026 recruitment drive. The recruitment aims to fill specialised positions across various Uttar Pradesh government departments. The commission has opened the online application process, with eligible candidates able to submit their applications until December 4, 2026.

The recruitment notification was released under Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2026 on November 4, 2026. According to the notification, the vacancies include eight Assistant Architect Planner posts, 16 Sports Officer posts and one Programmer Grade II position. Candidates must apply through the commission's official website and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process before submitting their applications.

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For the Assistant Architect Planner position, applicants must possess a recognised degree or diploma in Architecture or an equivalent qualification specified in the notification. They should also have knowledge of written Hindi in the Devanagari script.

Candidates applying for Sports Officer positions must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, along with a coaching diploma in the relevant sport from an approved institution. Recognised institutions include the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, among others. Applicants must also have at least two years of coaching experience.

For the Programmer Grade II position, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Science from a recognised institution or an 'A' Level certificate issued by the Department of Electronics, Government of India. Applicants are also expected to have knowledge of software development, programming languages such as C and C++, database systems, networking operating systems and office automation applications.

The prescribed age limit for all three positions is 21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates and other specified groups according to Uttar Pradesh government rules. The maximum age limit for eligible persons with benchmark disabilities is 55 years.

The application fee, including processing charges, is ₹225 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, ₹105 for SC/ST and ex-servicemen applicants, and ₹25 for persons with benchmark disabilities. The selection process will involve separate written examinations for the respective posts, followed by document verification and medical examination.

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Candidates must complete their OTR registration and obtain an OTR number before applying. The last date for online applications is December 4, while corrections to submitted applications can be made until December 11, 2026.