UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 295 Posts
UPSSSC has released the Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 notification for 295 vacancies. Online applications will be accepted from 16 June 2026 to 06 July 2026. Graduates who qualified PET 2025 and fall within 21–40 years age limit can apply through online mode.
Deadline: Jul 6, 2026 · Last date approaching
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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 Overview
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026 Highlights
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander 2026 Important Dates
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Vacancy 2026 Details
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Age Eligibility Checker
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Application Fee
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Salary 2026
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Selection Process
- UPSSSC Platoon Commander Exam Pattern 2026
- Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus
- Physical Standards (Important for Platoon Commander)
- Important Links
UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced a significant Group C recruitment under Home Guards Headquarters. This recruitment stands out due to PET-based shortlisting, making it highly competitive for candidates with strong normalized scores.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UPSSSC, Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 10-Exam/2026 |
| Posts | Platoon Commander & Block Organizer |
| Total Vacancies | 295 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Selection Process | PET Shortlisting, Mains Exam, Physical Test, DV |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 July 2026 |
| Fee Correction Last Date | 13 July 2026 |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Block Organizer | 243 |
| Platoon Commander | 52 |
| Total | 295 |
Category-wise Vacancy (Combined)
| Category | Block Organizer | Platoon Commander |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 98 | 23 |
| SC | 48 | 11 |
| ST | 02 | 01 |
| OBC | 71 | 12 |
| EWS | 24 | 05 |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation from a recognized university
- Must have valid PET 2025 scorecard
- Preference for:
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate holders
- Territorial Army experience
- Home Guards service (minimum 3 years)
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC/SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Home Guards | 2 Years |
| Govt Employees | 5 Years |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Age Eligibility Checker
| Criteria | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Minimum DOB | 01 January 2005 |
| Maximum DOB | 02 January 1986 |
Explanation:
Candidates must be born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2005 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible as per age criteria.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹25 (Processing Fee Only) |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Block Organizer | Level 5 | ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 |
| Platoon Commander | Level 6 | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Selection Process
- PET 2025 Score-based Shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
According to the official notification (pages 12-15), physical tests are qualifying, while final merit depends on written exam marks.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25
Subject-wise Distribution
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| History, Polity, Geography | 20 |
| Economy & Current Affairs | 15 |
| Environment & Science | 15 |
| Data Interpretation | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| UP GK | 20 |
Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus
The exam pattern reflects a balanced distribution between static GK and state-specific knowledge. UP-specific General Awareness (20%) plays a decisive role, making this exam different from SSC or banking exams. Candidates should:
- Focus heavily on Uttar Pradesh GK and schemes
- Prepare Data Interpretation for scoring advantage
- Strengthen Environment and Disaster Management topics
- Practice previous PET-based trends for normalization advantage
Given PET-based filtering, only serious candidates reach Mains—raising competition significantly.
Physical Standards (Important for Platoon Commander)
PMT Requirements (as per notification pages 11-12)
- Male Height: 167.7 cm (General)
- Female Height: 152 cm
- Chest (Male): 78.8 cm (unexpanded)
PET Requirements
- Male: 4.8 km in 25 minutes
- Female: 2.4 km in 14 minutes
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | will be updated |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Deadline: Jul 6, 2026 · Last date approaching
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