About This Recruitment
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is conducting recruitment for various posts under the Sports Directorate, including Groundsman, Deputy Sports Officer, Assistant Coach across 12 sports, and Lifeguard. There are 108 vacancies in total, with a mix of permanent and temporary positions. The selection will be based on a written examination, following the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) conducted earlier in 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online starting from 14 October 2026. The last date to submit applications and pay any fees is 4 November 2026.
Eligibility Explained
The minimum age for Groundsman and Lifeguard posts is 18 years, with a maximum age limit of 40 years, calculated based on the date of recruitment advertisement. For Deputy Sports Officer and Assistant Coach positions, the age should be between 21 and 40 years as of 1 July of the year the vacancies are advertised. Educational qualifications vary by post: Groundsmen must have a high school certificate and practical grounds upkeep experience, while Deputy Sports Officers and Assistant Coaches require a graduate degree and a diploma in coaching from reputed institutes like Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports or Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education. Lifeguards need a high school certificate plus at least three years of lifeguard experience. Candidates should carefully check the detailed qualifications for each role before applying.
| Post | Maximum Age | Minimum Age | Age Calculation Date |
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| Groundsman (including Special Selection) | 40 years | 18 years | 1 January if advertised between 1 January and 30 June; 1 July if between 1 July and 31 December |
| Lifeguard (including Special Selection) | 40 years | 18 years | Same as Groundsman |
| Deputy Sports Officer (including Special Selection) | 40 years | 21 years | 1 July of the advertising year |
| Assistant Coach (all sports, including Swimming Special Selection) | 40 years | 21 years | 1 July of the advertising year |