UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: Online Registrations for Sports Directorate Main Exam Begin October 14

In a major career development for government job aspirants across Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the Sports Directorate Main Examination. Announced by the commission on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the online registration drive is set to go live on October 14, 2026, on the official UPSSSC portal (upsssc.gov.in). Candidates seeking recruitment into the administrative and technical cadre of the state's Sports Directorate must complete their application formalities, upload mandatory verifications, and submit the application fees before the digital registration window closes on November 4, 2026.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria: PET-2025 Scorecard and Academic Prerequisites

To shortlist candidates for the state Sports Directorate main evaluation, UPSSSC has laid down precise educational and preliminary testing benchmarks:

• PET-2025 Mandate: Candidates must possess a valid scorecard from the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025); without a normalized PET-2025 score, candidates cannot access the main examination portal.

• Basic Academic Qualification: Applicants must have successfully cleared Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized educational board or institution within India.

• Core Age Parameters: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and not exceed the upper limit of 40 years as of the prescribed cutoff date.

• Statutory Age Relaxations: Upper age concessions are applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government reservation rules for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories.

Exam Pattern and Negative Marking: 100 Questions Across Key Subjects

The written screening test follows a standardized 100-mark objective assessment framework:

• Testing Structure: The paper will feature 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a maximum score of 100 marks, with an allotted duration of 2 hours (120 minutes).

• Comprehensive Syllabus: Questions will span Indian History, the Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Economic and Social Development, Indian Polity, and the Indian Constitution.

• Applied Science and General Studies: The test will also evaluate General Science and Technology, Environmental Ecology, Disaster Management, National and International Current Affairs, dedicated sports domain knowledge, and specialized General Knowledge pertaining to the state of Uttar Pradesh.

• Negative Marking Protocol: The examination enforces strict negative marking—one-fourth (0.25 marks) will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide for UPSSSC Sports Directorate Exam

Candidates can submit their application dossiers seamlessly through the commission's unified portal:

• Step 1: Navigate to the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.

• Step 2: Click on the 'Online Registration' or 'Candidate Registration' link under the Sports Directorate Main Exam banner on the homepage.

• Step 3: Authenticate using your PET-2025 registration number along with personal credentials (mobile number and registered email ID).

• Step 4: Carefully verify the pre-populated academic profiles, enter additional required information, and upload required scanned certificates.

• Step 5: Complete fee payment through the integrated digital payment gateway, submit the final application, and download a printed copy for future reference.