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UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 209 Posts

📅 Posted: 17/04/2026 📝 Updated: 17/04/2026
Total Vacancy209
SalaryLevel-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) [Approx. ₹32,000 - ₹38,000/Month]
LocationUttar Pradesh
Last Date09/07/2026

Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No: 11-Exam/2026) for 209 Havaldar Instructor posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 12th Pass and a valid UP PET 2025 Scorecard to join the Home Guard Headquarters, UP. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 19 June 2026 to 09 July 2026 through the official website upsssc.gov.in.

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released17/04/2026
Application Begin19/06/2026
Last Date to Apply09/07/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date09/07/2026
Correction Last Date16/07/2026
Mains Exam DateTo be notified

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS₹25
SC / ST / PwD₹25
Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI or SBI e-Challan)

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 209 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-40 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile): As per rules, Honorary Home Guards: 2 Years (if served minimum 3 years))

Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Havaldar Instructor209Intermediate (12th) Exam Passed (High School for Honorary Dept Employees) AND Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard.
Total Vacancy209

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Post NameUROBCSCSTEWSTotal
Havaldar Instructor8857390520209
Total885739520209
Note:Vacancies belong to Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation

CategoryVacancy
Women41
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)10
Dependent of Freedom Fighter (DFF)04
Outstanding Sports Person04
Honorary Home Guards / Officers (25% Quota)52

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid positive/normalized score.
  • Must have passed Intermediate (12th) examination from a recognized Board (High School/10th for honorary departmental employees).
  • Preferential: Served in Territorial Army for 2 years, OR NCC 'B' certificate, OR 3 years continuous service in Home Guard organization.

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post NameSalary Level
Havaldar InstructorLevel-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

  1. Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET-2025 Score (15 times the vacancy for mains)
  2. Main Written Examination (Objective Type)
  3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Written Exam Overview

  • Total Questions: 100 Objective type questions.
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark per question).
  • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 Marks) deduction for each wrong answer.

Recruitment Table: Written Exam Details

PartSubjectQuestionsMarks
Part 1Subject Knowledge (History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science, Ecology, Sports, Current Affairs)6565
Part 2Computer and Information Technology1515
Part 3UP State General Knowledge2020
Total100100

Recruitment Table: Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

CategoryHeight (Male)Chest (Male)Height (Female)
General / OBC / SC167.7 cm78.8 - 83.8 cm152.0 cm
Hill Area Candidates162.6 cm76.5 - 81.5 cm147.0 cm
ST Candidates160.0 cm76.5 - 81.5 cm147.0 cm

Recruitment Table: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

GenderRunning DistanceTime Duration
Male4.8 km25 Minutes
Female2.4 km14 Minutes

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Mains exam comprises three parts evaluating general knowledge, computer proficiency, and state-specific awareness.

📚 Part 1: Subject Knowledge
  • History of India & Indian National Movement (10 Qs)
  • Geography of India and World (5 Qs)
  • Economic and Social Development of India (5 Qs)
  • Indian Polity and Indian Constitution (10 Qs)
  • General Science and Technology (10 Qs)
  • Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management (10 Qs)
  • Sports in India (5 Qs)
  • Current Events of National and International Importance (10 Qs)
📚 Part 2: Computer & IT
  • History, Introduction and Application of Computer, IT, Internet, WWW.
  • Hardware, Software, Input/Output, IP Address, IT gadgets.
  • MS Word, MS Excel, Operating Systems, Social Networking, e-Governance.
  • Future Skills, Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, IoT.
📚 Part 3: UP State Knowledge
  • History, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dances of UP.
  • Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and Tourism.
  • Geographical Landscape, Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forests.
  • Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business, Polity and Administration of UP.

UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Online Form 2026How to Apply

  1. Visit the Official Website of UPSSSC (upsssc.gov.in).
  2. Go to the 'Candidate Registration' section and authenticate using your UP PET-2025 Registration Number (via OTP or personal details).
  3. Select the Havaldar Instructor post. Enter specific intermediate/qualification details.
  4. Verify your photo and signature automatically fetched from the PET 2025 database.
  5. Pay the online processing fee of ₹25.
  6. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
  7. If needed, you can modify application details until the last date of correction (16/07/2026).

Recruitment Note: PET 2025 Shortlisting Requirement

Only candidates who have a valid absolute or normalized score greater than zero in UPSSSC PET 2025 will be eligible. The commission will shortlist candidates 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) for the Mains Exam.
Apply Online Application Window: 19/06/2026 to 09/07/2026 Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 11-Exam/2026 Click Here ↗
Official Website Click Here ↗
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization Government Board Logo UPSSSC
Post Name Havaldar Instructor
Total Vacancy 209
Salary Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) [Approx. ₹32,000 - ₹38,000/Month]
Job Location Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 09/07/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor?
Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹32,000 to ₹38,000 per month.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 09 July 2026.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor exam?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer in the objective written examination.
Q.4 What is the age limit for Havaldar Instructor?
Ans: The age limit for candidates is 18 to 40 years, calculated as of 01 January 2026.
Q.5 How to download the UPSSSC Notification PDF?
Ans: Candidates can download the official notification PDF (Advt No. 11-Exam/2026) directly from the official website upsssc.gov.in or from the links section above.

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