UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer & Exercise Trainer Online Form 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) invites applications for the posts of Regional Youth Welfare Officer and Exercise Trainer for 2026. UPSSSC is the state-level recruiting body responsible for conducting examinations for Group B and Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments. These posts fall under the Youth Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh and involve promoting sports, fitness, and youth development activities across districts. Selected candidates will be responsible for organizing sports events, training programs, and welfare schemes for youth. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by document verification and physical fitness test. This is a regular government job with grade pay and standard state government benefits.

Important Dates

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

For Regional Youth Welfare Officer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or Bachelor of Arts with Physical Education as a subject from a recognized university
• Diploma in Sports Coaching or equivalent qualification

For Exercise Trainer:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Diploma/Certificate in Physical Education, Yoga, or Fitness Training
• Experience in conducting physical training programs (preferred)

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidate must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh state

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for Regional Youth Welfare Officer & Exercise Trainer Recruitment 2026
3. Click on "New Registration" and register with basic details (Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID)
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your registered mobile/email
5. Login using Registration Number and Password
6. Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, address, and upload required documents
7. Upload scanned photograph (10-50 KB, JPG format) and signature (10-50 KB, JPG format)
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
10. No need to send hard copy; keep the printout safe for document verification stage

Application Fees

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination (Computer Based Test): Objective type multiple choice questions covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, Arithmetic, and subject-specific topics related to Physical Education and Youth Welfare. Total marks and duration as per exam pattern.

1. Physical Fitness Test: Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for Physical Fitness Test including running, long jump, high jump, and other athletic activities as per post requirement. This is qualifying in nature.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification including educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, age proof, and identity proof.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates undergo medical examination to ensure physical fitness for the post. Candidates must meet prescribed height, weight, and vision standards.

1. Final Merit List: Final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in written examination. Candidates are selected category-wise as per vacancy distribution.

Examination Scheme

Computer Based Test (Single Paper):

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

Qualifying Marks:

• General/OBC/EWS: 35% (70 marks out of 200)
• SC/ST: 30% (60 marks out of 200)
• PwD: 30% (60 marks out of 200)

Detailed Syllabus

General Hindi

• Sandhi and Sandhi Viched
• Samas and Samas Viched
• Prefix and Suffix (Upsarg and Pratyay)
• Synonyms and Antonyms (Paryayvachi and Viloum Shabd)
• Muhavare and Lokoktiyan (Idioms and Proverbs)
• Sentence Formation and Error Detection
• Comprehension Passages
• Tatsam-Tadbhav words
• One word substitution
• Correct usage of words

General Knowledge

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Constitutional Bodies
• Indian Economy: Five Year Plans, Budget, Economic Reforms
• Science and Technology: Inventions, Discoveries, Space Technology
• Current Affairs: National and International events
• Sports: Major tournaments, awards, and personalities
• Books and Authors
• Important Days and Dates
• Awards and Honours
• Uttar Pradesh Specific: History, Geography, Culture, Economy

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Coding-Decoding
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetic reasoning and figural classification
• Number series, Letter series, and Symbol series
• Visual memory, Spatial visualization
• Observation and discrimination
• Problem solving and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgment
• Blood Relations
• Direction sense test
• Syllogism and Venn diagrams

Arithmetic

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

Physical Education & Sports

• History of Physical Education in India and World
• Sports Psychology: Motivation, Personality, Group Dynamics
• Sports Training: Principles, Methods, and Components of Fitness
• Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal system, Muscular system, Respiratory system, Circulatory system
• Exercise Physiology: Effects of exercise on body systems
• Sports Medicine: Common sports injuries, First aid, Rehabilitation
• Kinesiology and Biomechanics
• Yoga and Asanas: Types and benefits
• Major Sports and Games: Rules, regulations, and playing techniques
• Sports Tournaments: Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
• Sports Organizations: IOC, IOA, SAI, National Federations
• Nutrition and Diet for Athletes
• Youth Welfare Schemes in Uttar Pradesh and India
• Adventure Sports and Activities
• Physical Fitness Tests and Measurements

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), General Provident Fund (GPF), Pension scheme, Group Insurance, Festival advances, and other allowances as per UP Government rules.

Regional Youth Welfare Officers and Exercise Trainers have good promotion opportunities within the UP Youth Welfare Department. After 5-7 years of satisfactory service, candidates can be promoted to District Youth Welfare Officer positions at Level-7 pay scale. Further promotions to Assistant Director and Joint Director positions are available through departmental promotion committees based on seniority, performance appraisal, and departmental examinations.

Admit cards for the Computer Based Test will be released approximately 7-10 days before the examination date on the official UPSSSC website. Candidates must download their admit card by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details including exam date, time, venue, reporting time, and instructions. No admit card will be sent by post; candidates must download and carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

The result of the Computer Based Test will be declared on the official UPSSSC website approximately 45-60 days after the examination. Results will be published as a PDF merit list containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates can check their individual scores by logging into their account using registration credentials. Category-wise cut-off marks will also be published along with the result. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Physical Fitness Test and Document Verification through separate notifications.

Typical / Indicative: Based on previous UPSSSC recruitment trends, the expected cut-off marks for this examination range between 120-140 marks out of 200 for General category candidates. SC/ST candidates typically require 95-110 marks, while OBC candidates need approximately 110-125 marks to qualify. The actual cut-off varies each year depending on exam difficulty level, number of vacancies, and total number of applicants. Physical Education paper performance significantly impacts the final cut-off scores.

Examination Centres

Uttar Pradesh (Primary centres): Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Mathura, Firozabad, Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sultanpur, Basti, Deoria, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Jaunpur, Ballia, Gonda, Bahraich

Note: The examination will be conducted primarily in cities across Uttar Pradesh state. Candidates can select their preferred exam city during the application process, subject to availability. The Commission reserves the right to add or cancel any examination centre depending on the number of candidates.