UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 notification released for 209 posts under Home Guard HQ, UP. Only PET-2025 scorecard holders eligible. Apply online from June 19 to July 9, 2026 at upsssc.gov.in.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 notification on April 17, 2026. A total of 209 posts are advertised under the Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. The online application window will open on June 19, 2026, and only candidates who hold a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard will be eligible to apply.
UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026: Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | July 9, 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Candidates must note that no application or fee will be accepted after July 9, 2026 under any circumstances. Application correction in permitted fields will be allowed up to July 16, 2026 only.
Vacancy Details: Category-Wise Breakdown
The 209 posts of Havaldar Instructor are under Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The pay scale is Level-3, with minimum pay of Rs. 21,700 and maximum pay of Rs. 69,100.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 88 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 05 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 57 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 20 |
| Total | 209 |
Posts are both permanent and temporary in nature.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Class 12) from a recognised board or institution. This is the mandatory educational requirement for direct recruitment to the post of Havaldar Instructor.
Preference (Adhimani Arhat): Additional preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Served in the Provincial Army (Pradeshik Sena) for a minimum of two years, OR
- Obtained the NCC ‘B’ Certificate, OR
- Worked continuously in the Home Guard organisation for at least three years
PET-2025 Requirement: Only candidates who participated in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid scorecard issued by the commission are eligible to apply. Candidates with a zero, below-zero, or negative normalised score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per UP government norms
- Home Guard volunteers with minimum 3 years of service will receive an additional 2-year age relaxation
How PET-2025 Decides Entry to the Main Exam
The shortlisting for the main written examination will be done on the basis of the normalised PET-2025 score. For each advertised post, candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies (rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places of the normalised score) will be shortlisted for the main exam. Candidates with identical cut-off scores at the boundary will also be included.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written examination will consist of one question paper with 100 objective-type (MCQ) questions carrying 100 marks. Total time duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is negative marking of 25% (¼ mark) for each wrong answer.
Exam Structure:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History of India & Indian National Movement | 10 | 10 |
| Geography of India and World | 05 | 05 | |
| Economic and Social Development of India | 05 | 05 | |
| Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | |
| General Science and Technology | 10 | 10 | |
| Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| Sports in India | 05 | 05 | |
| Current Events of National & International Importance | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates must meet the following physical standards:
Male Candidates (General/OBC/SC):
- Height: Minimum 167.7 cm
- Chest (without expansion): Minimum 78.8 cm
- Chest (with expansion): Minimum 83.8 cm
Male Candidates (Hill Category):
- Height: Minimum 162.6 cm
Male Candidates (ST):
- Height: Minimum 160 cm
Female Candidates (General/OBC/SC):
- Height: Minimum 152 cm
Female Candidates (Hill/ST):
- Height: Minimum 147 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
After clearing the written exam, candidates will be tested in a running race:
| Category | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | 4.8 km | 25 minutes |
| Female candidates | 2.4 km | 14 minutes |
Candidates who fail to complete the running distance within the specified time will be considered ineligible for selection.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Process Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| OBC | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| SC | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| ST | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. No other mode of payment is accepted.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
- Visit the official website — upsssc.gov.in
- Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to your registered mobile/email
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other required details
- Upload photo and signature (as submitted during PET-2025)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download/print the application for future reference
Application correction in allowed fields will be possible up to July 16, 2026.
Selection Process
The complete selection process for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026 involves the following stages:
- PET-2025 Score-Based Shortlisting
- Main Written Examination (100 marks, 120 minutes)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running Race
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Ensure your PET-2025 registration details are active and the linked mobile number/email is accessible for OTP
- Keep your Intermediate certificate, category documents, and preference-related certificates (NCC, Home Guard service, Provincial Army) ready before the form opens on June 19
- Start preparing simultaneously for both the written exam and the physical running test
- Monitor upsssc.gov.in regularly for written exam date and admit card announcements
Important Links
- Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
- Notification Number: Vigyan Sankhya-11-Pariksha/2026
- Application Portal: upsssc.gov.in (active from June 19, 2026)
Keep checking upsssc.gov.in for all latest updates on UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026.