UPSSSC Platoon Commander, Block Organizer Online form 2026

UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission) conducts recruitment for Platoon Commander and Block Organizer positions in various state government departments. Platoon Commanders are typically recruited for the Home Guards, Civil Defence, and disaster management units, responsible for leading platoons and maintaining law and order during emergencies. Block Organizers work at the block level in rural development, social welfare, and community development programs. This recruitment offers Group C positions under the Uttar Pradesh government. The selection process involves a written examination followed by document verification. These positions provide stable government employment with opportunities for career advancement in state administration.

Typical / Indicative Dates

Typical / Indicative Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

For Platoon Commander:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline
• Preference may be given to candidates with defence/sports background
• Computer literacy certificate (CCC/CPCT) may be required

For Block Organizer:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script
• Knowledge of local language and culture of UP

Age Limit

Age as on 01 July 2026:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory
• Character certificate from competent authority required

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the 'Apply Online' link for Platoon Commander/Block Organizer recruitment 2026
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify your email and mobile through OTP
5. Login using registration credentials
6. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates) in prescribed format and size
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Review all filled information carefully
10. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
11. Note down the registration number and transaction ID

Application Fees

1. Written Examination (Objective Type): Computer-based or offline objective type examination covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, General Intelligence, Arithmetic, and subject-specific knowledge. Questions test awareness, reasoning ability, and basic aptitude.

1. Document Verification: Candidates securing qualifying marks are called for document verification where original certificates of age, educational qualification, caste certificate, domicile, and other relevant documents are checked by the commission.

1. Physical Standard Test (For Platoon Commander only): Candidates may undergo physical measurement tests including height, chest, and physical endurance tests as per government norms for paramilitary positions.

1. Medical Examination (For Platoon Commander only): Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards required for field duties and emergency response operations.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on marks obtained in written examination and preference is given as per reservation policy. Merit list is prepared category-wise and candidates are appointed as per vacancy availability.

Written Examination Pattern

Single Stage Examination (Objective Type MCQ)

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark (0.25 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Qualifying Marks: General/OBC/EWS candidates need minimum 35% marks; SC/ST candidates need minimum 30% marks to qualify.

General Knowledge

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India, Freedom Struggle
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography
• Indian Polity: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directive Principles
• Indian Economy: Five Year Plans, Budget, Banking, Economic Reforms
• Current Affairs: National and International events of last 12 months
• Sports and Games: Major tournaments, awards, and personalities
• Uttar Pradesh Specific: History, culture, economy, and administration of UP

General Hindi

• व्याकरण (Grammar): संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, विलोम शब्द
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• अशुद्धि शोधन और वाक्य सुधार
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• हिन्दी वर्णमाला और वर्तनी
• अनुवाद और पत्र लेखन

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Classification and Series Completion
• Coding-Decoding patterns
• Blood Relations and Family Tree
• Direction Sense and Distance problems
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabet and Number Series
• Statement and Conclusions/Arguments
• Non-verbal Reasoning: Pattern completion, figure classification

Numerical Ability/Arithmetic

• Number Systems: LCM, HCF, Fractions, Decimals
• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Average, Ratio and Proportion
• Mensuration: Area and Volume
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar graphs, Pie charts
• Simplification and Approximation

Subject Knowledge (Post-Specific)

For Platoon Commander:

• Disaster Management: Types, mitigation, relief operations
• Civil Defence organization and structure
• Home Guards Act and Rules
• First Aid and Emergency Medical Response
• Physical Training methods and drill
• Leadership and Team Management
• Security and Safety protocols

For Block Organizer:

• Rural Development programs: MGNREGA, PMAY, PMGSY
• Panchayati Raj system and structure
• Community Development concepts
• Social Welfare schemes and implementation
• Agriculture and allied activities
• Block-level administration procedures
• Government welfare schemes for rural areas

Typical / Indicative Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension under National Pension Scheme (NPS), Group Insurance, and other government benefits as per UP state government rules.

Platoon Commanders and Block Organizers enjoy good career progression in UP state services. With experience and departmental examinations, Platoon Commanders can be promoted to Company Commander, Battalion Commander, and Deputy Commandant positions. Block Organizers can advance to District-level positions such as District Development Officer or join administrative cadres through departmental promotions and qualifying exams. Regular increments, promotional opportunities every 4-5 years, and opportunities to appear for higher state services examinations enhance career prospects.

Admit cards for UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organizer examination are released approximately 7-10 days before the exam date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must login using their registration number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including exam date, time, venue, reporting time, and instructions. No postal copies are sent; candidates must carry a printout along with valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

UPSSSC declares results within 45-60 days after the examination on the official website. Results are published in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates arranged in order of merit category-wise. Candidates can check their individual scorecards by logging into their account using registration credentials. The commission also publishes cutoff marks for different categories along with the result. Selected candidates are intimated separately for document verification through website notification or registered email/SMS.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for UPSSSC Group C examinations vary based on difficulty level and number of candidates. General category cutoff typically ranges between 50-65% (75-98 marks out of 150), OBC cutoff is usually 45-60% (68-90 marks), SC cutoff ranges 40-55% (60-83 marks), and ST cutoff is around 38-52% (57-78 marks). Cutoffs fluctuate yearly depending on vacancy count, number of applicants, and question paper difficulty. Candidates scoring above these typical ranges have better chances of selection.

North India: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh); Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida

West India: Mumbai, Pune (for UP domicile candidates working in Maharashtra)

East India: Patna (for candidates from eastern UP border areas)

Central India: Bhopal, Indore (for candidates from Bundelkhand region)

Note: Majority of examination centres are located within Uttar Pradesh across all divisions. Candidates can choose preferred examination city during application, subject to availability and administrative feasibility.