UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer 2026 — 295 Posts

About This Job

UPSSSC is hiring 295 posts — 52 Platoon Commanders and 243 Block Organizers — under the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. If you have a graduation degree and a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 6 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month depending on the post.

UPSSSC Platoon Commander Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 - 295 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2026 for direct recruitment to 295 permanent posts of Block Organizer and Platoon Commander under the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is part of the UPSSSC Main Examination (PRA0A0P0-2025)/11. Only candidates who have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 can apply — the PET-2025 score card is mandatory. This is a great opportunity for graduates who want a stable Group-C government job in Uttar Pradesh.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: 25% horizontal reservation applies for Home Guards volunteers and non-paid officers with at least 3 years of continuous service.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory: Graduation (Bachelor's degree) from any recognised university. Non-departmental staff category candidates can apply with Intermediate (12th pass).
• Mandatory: Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card — you must have appeared in and qualified UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025.

Desirable Qualification (Preference given if other conditions are equal)

• Served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years, OR
• Holds NCC 'B' Certificate (National Cadet Corps), OR
• Has worked in the Home Guards organisation continuously for 3 years.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)
• SC/ST candidates: Maximum age is 45 years (5 years relaxation)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of UP: 5 years relaxation as per state rules
• Home Guards unpaid members with minimum 3 years of service: Maximum age is 42 years (2 years relaxation)
• State Government employees: Age relaxation of 5 years as per rules

Salary

• Block Organizer: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month (Pay Level-5, 7th Pay Commission)
• Platoon Commander: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level-6, 7th Pay Commission)
• Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

• General / OBC / SC: Height — minimum 167.7 cm; Chest (unexpanded) — 78.8 cm; Chest (expanded) — 83.8 cm
• Hilly 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 — minimum 152 cm
• Hilly area and ST candidates: Height — minimum 147 cm

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male candidates: 4.8 km run to be completed within 25 minutes
• Female candidates: 2.4 km run to be completed within 14 minutes

The Physical Standard Test and PET are qualifying in nature. Final merit is based on the Written Examination marks only.

Application Fee

• All categories (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PH): Rs. 25 (online processing fee only; application fee is NIL)
• Payment mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI or SBI e-Challan only.

Selection Process

Selection for these posts is done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting based on PET-2025 Score: Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 are eligible. You are shortlisted based on your normalised PET-2025 score for the Main Written Examination.
2. Main Written Examination (Objective, MCQ): 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. The exam covers GK, Computer Knowledge, and UP General Knowledge.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualifying stage. Your height and chest measurements are checked as per standards above.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying stage. Running test (4.8 km for males in 25 mins; 2.4 km for females in 14 mins). If you fail the running test, you are not eligible for selection.
5. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after the written exam and PET/PST will be called for document verification.

Final merit list is prepared based on Written Examination marks. PST and PET are qualifying in nature only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
3. Click on the advertisement for Platoon Commander / Block Organizer (Advt. No. 10-Exam/2026) in the Live Advertisement section.
4. Select the post(s) you want to apply for and fill in all required details.
5. Upload your photo and signature (the same ones uploaded during PET-2025 registration will be auto-displayed).
6. Pay the online processing fee of Rs. 25 using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
7. Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
8. If you wish to make corrections, do so by 13 July 2026 — the last date for fee adjustment and corrections.

Only online applications are accepted. The application link will be active from 16 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 15 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 16 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 6 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Adjustment and Application Correction: 13 July 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (before exam date)

• Lead and manage a platoon of Home Guard volunteers during deployment and drills
• Coordinate with local police and administration during law and order situations
• Organise Home Guard activities at the block level under the Home Guards Headquarters
• Maintain records, attendance, and deployment registers for Home Guard personnel
• Assist in disaster relief operations, crowd management, and VIP security arrangements
• Conduct training sessions and physical fitness drills for Home Guard volunteers
• Prepare reports and submit them to the district and headquarters as required
• Enforce rules and discipline among Home Guard members in the assigned area