UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 — 209 Vacancies

UPSSSC is hiring 209 Havaldar Instructors under the Homeguard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. If you have passed Intermediate (12th class) and hold a valid PET-2025 scorecard, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 9 July 2026. Age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month (Pay Level 3).

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 — 209 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 11-Exam/2026 for the direct recruitment of 209 Havaldar Instructor posts under the Homeguard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. This is a Group C post and the application process runs from 19 June to 9 July 2026. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and were issued a scorecard by UPSSSC are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. 52 posts are reserved for Home Guard voluntary personnel and unpaid officers under horizontal reservation (25% of category quota).

Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 88 posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 57 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 39 posts
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 20 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 posts
• Total: 209 posts

Horizontal Reservation within above posts:

• Women: 41 posts
• Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Defence Personnel: 10 posts
• Outstanding Sportsperson: 4 posts
• PwD (Physically Disabled): 4 posts

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must have passed Intermediate (10+2) from a recognised Board or institution.
• For unpaid departmental Home Guard employees only: High School (10th pass) is sufficient.
• You must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) and hold a valid scorecard issued by UPSSSC. Applications without a PET-2025 score will not be accepted.
• Candidates who scored zero or negative marks in PET-2025 are not eligible for shortlisting.

Preferred Qualification (Extra Credit in Selection)

• Served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, OR
• Holds a NCC 'B' Certificate, OR
• Has worked in the Home Guard organisation for at least 3 continuous years.

Domicile

• Reservation benefits are available only for residents of Uttar Pradesh. Non-UP domicile candidates applying under reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Age reference date: 01 January 2026
• SC/ST/OBC: Upper age relaxation as per UP Government rules.
• Unpaid Home Guard employees (3+ years of service): 2 additional years relaxation in upper age limit.
• State Government employees: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-3 (7th Pay Commission)
• Minimum pay: Rs. 21,700 per month (entry pay)
• Maximum pay: Rs. 69,100 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

• General / OBC / SC: Height — 167.7 cm (minimum); Chest unexpanded — 78.8 cm; Chest expanded — 83.8 cm
• Hill area candidates: Height — 162.6 cm; Chest unexpanded — 76.5 cm; Chest expanded — 81.5 cm
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): Height — 160 cm; Chest unexpanded — 76.5 cm; Chest expanded — 81.5 cm

For Female Candidates

• General / OBC / SC: Height — 152 cm (minimum)
• Hill area / ST: Height — 147 cm (minimum)

Candidates must be mentally and physically fit. Failing to meet the physical standards will make you ineligible for selection.

Application Fee

• All categories (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS): Rs. 25 (online processing fee only; application fee is zero)
• Payment mode: Online only (Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan)

Selection Process

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. PET-2025 Score Based Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET-2025 normalised score. Up to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted.
2. Main Written Exam: 100 MCQ questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. Based on written exam marks, candidates are shortlisted for further stages.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height and chest measurement as per prescribed standards. Qualifying in nature.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Male — 4.8 km run in 25 minutes; Female — 2.4 km run in 14 minutes. Qualifying in nature. Final merit is based on written exam marks only.
5. Document Verification and Medical Examination

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the Live Advertisement Segment and find Advertisement No. 11-Exam/2026.
3. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and category details.
5. Verify your photo and signature (auto-filled from PET-2025 registration).
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 online using your preferred payment method.
7. Submit the application and download/print your application form.
8. Complete fee reconciliation before 16 July 2026 if needed.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 17 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 19 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 9 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 9 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Modification: 16 July 2026
• Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Train Home Guard volunteers in drill, discipline, and basic paramilitary procedures
• Conduct physical fitness sessions and maintain training schedules for the unit
• Maintain records of attendance, training progress, and equipment issued to trainees
• Assist senior officers in organizing parades, guard duties, and public order events
• Monitor and report on the performance and readiness of Home Guard personnel
• Follow all standing orders and departmental guidelines of the Homeguard Headquarters
• Handle basic administrative tasks related to the training platoon as directed