UPSSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 is out! Apply for 209 posts starting June 19. Check eligibility, qualification, and syllabus.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the recruitment for the post of Havildar Instructor (हवलदार प्रशिक्षक) under the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment (Advertisement No. 11-Exam/2026) is a premier opportunity for candidates with a valid PET 2025 score to join the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard department.
With 209 vacancies available across various categories, the commission is looking for physically fit and academically qualified individuals to take on this Level-3 role. Below is the detailed breakdown of the application dates, eligibility, and the four-stage selection process.
UPSSSC Havildar Instructor 2026: Key Recruitment Dates
| Event | Scheduled Date |
| Notification Release | April 17, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | June 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | July 09, 2026 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | July 16, 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be Notified |
Vacancy Details & Category-wise Distribution
The recruitment aims to fill 209 posts of Havildar Instructor. A significant portion (25%) is horizontally reserved for Homeguard volunteers and unpaid officers.
- General (UR): 88
- OBC: 57
- SC: 39
- EWS: 20
- ST: 05
- Total: 209 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria: Are You Eligible?
To apply for the UPSSSC Havildar Instructor post, candidates must satisfy the following three core requirements:
- Mandatory Qualification: A valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. Only candidates with a non-zero, positive normalized score are eligible for shortlisting.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) from a recognized board. (Departmental unpaid employees require High School).
- Age Limit (as of July 1, 2026):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 40 Years
- Note: Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC and Homeguard volunteers as per UP Govt rules.
Selection Process: The 4-Stage Journey
The selection for Havildar Instructor is rigorous and includes both mental and physical evaluations.
Stage 1: Shortlisting (PET 2025)
Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on their PET 2025 normalized scores. Typically, 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies are called for the next stage.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
A descriptive/objective written test worth 100 marks.
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark deduction for each wrong answer.
- Subjects: Includes Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Computer Technology (15 marks), and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 marks).
Stage 3: Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PMT/PET)
This stage is qualifying in nature.
| Gender | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Running Requirement |
| Male | 167.7 cm | 78.8 cm | 4.8 km in 25 Minutes |
| Female | 152.0 cm | N/A | 2.4 km in 14 Minutes |
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
Final verification of original certificates and identity proofs before the appointment.
Application Fee
The application fee for this recruitment is uniform across all categories to facilitate the processing of the online application:
- All Categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PH): ₹25
