UPSSSC has officially opened registrations for 295 Platoon Commander and Block Organizer posts. Check your PET 2025 shortlisting rules and apply here.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially initiated the online application process for the UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10-Exam/2026). Published under the authority of the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, this recruitment drive offers a premier gateway for competitive graduates seeking authoritative state uniform roles.
The digital registration window went live on June 16, 2026, and candidates can log in to submit their formal state profiles until the final submission deadline on July 6, 2026. This drive seeks to fulfill 295 permanent vacancies distributed across tactical leadership and rural coordination roles.
UPSSSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026: General Overview
The 295 positions are divided across two highly respected state administrative profiles:
Block Organizer (243 Vacancies): Governed under the Level-5 Pay Matrix (₹29,200 to ₹92,300). This profile focuses heavily on the institutional management and strategic layout design of civilian volunteer forces at the local development block level.
Platoon Commander (52 Vacancies): Governed under the elite Level-6 Pay Matrix (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). This command-level structure supervises functional deployment shifts, physical drills, and emergency mobilization protocols.
Aspirants must satisfy the absolute operational parameters laid out by the commission before initiating their application profile:
1. Academic Qualifications
Essential: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a UGC-recognized university.
Departmental Relaxation: For active, unpaid departmental employees currently serving inside the Home Guards system, a 10+2 Intermediate certification is considered structurally sufficient.
Preferential Credentials (Tie-Breaking weights): Candidates possessing an NCC ‘B’ Certificate, two years of active service in the Territorial Army, or three continuous years of volunteer service in the Home Guards will secure hiring priority in instances of equal tie-breaker exam scores.
2. Age Threshold Limits (As of July 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Standard state relaxations apply to localized residents of Uttar Pradesh, providing up to 5 additional years for SC, ST, and OBC profiles. Unpaid Home Guards members receive up to 2 extra buffer years.
Multi-Stage Selection Architecture
To claim a final appointment roster slot, candidates must clear a structured progression design:
[Valid PET 2025 Score] ➔ [Mains Written Exam (100 MCQs)] ➔ [Physical Standards (PMT/PST)] ➔ [Document Verification]
PET Shortlisting Index: Candidates with absolute zero or negative marks in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 are systematically locked out. The board will clear candidates at roughly a 15x multiplier baseline for the secondary phase.
Mains Written Examination: Features 100 objective items valued at 100 total marks across a 2-hour timeline. It covers General Knowledge, Computer & IT Skills, and specialized regional UP state indicators. A negative marking penalty of 1/4th (0.25) mark applies for incorrect entries.
Physical Standards Test (PST): General, OBC, and SC male candidates must register a minimum standing height baseline of 167.7 cm (relaxed to 160 cm for ST profiles and 162.6 cm for hilly areas). A qualifying endurance race must also be cleared: 4.8 km for males and 2.4 km for females.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill UPSSSC Platoon Commander Online Form 2026
The commission processes applications through integrated database verification modes. Follow these steps to complete your registration:
Access the Commission Sub-Domain: Direct your system internet web browser to the central domain homepage at [suspicious link removed].
Navigate to Live Advertisements: Click on the dedicated option tab tracking “Live Advertisements” and locate the link assigned to Advt. No. 10-Exam/2026.
Perform Account Authentication: Authenticate your system profile by logging in through your PET 2025 Registration Number. You can choose to verify your session via personal data markers (DOB, category) or an automated mobile OTP check.
Review Pre-Populated Layout Data: Once verified, the interface pulls your baseline identity, academic history, and contact details from your previous PET profile. Review these data points carefully.
Process Uploads and Payment: Update or verify your mandatory digital photograph and signature files. Proceed to pay the uniform processing fee of ₹25 (applicable to all candidate blocks including UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS) using the integrated e-challan or digital payment network.
Secure Print Output: Carefully preview all entries, submit the final form before the July 6 deadline, and download a clean copy of your registration layout for future reference.
