UPPSC Various Post Online Form 2026 (Advt A-5/E-1/2026) - Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer, Programmer Grade-2, 25 Posts
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2026 dated 4 November 2026 for 25 posts through three separate exams: the Assistant Architect Planner Examination-2026 (8 posts in the U.P. Housing and Development Board), the Sports Officer Examination-2026 (16 posts in the Directorate of Sports, U.P.) and the Programmer Grade-2 Examination-2026 (1 post in UPSSSC). Online applications through the OTR system are open on uppsc.up.nic.in from 4 November to 4 December 2026, and corrections can be made until 11 December 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Architect Planner - U.P. Housing and Development Board (UR 5, SC 1, OBC 2; Group-B, PB 15,600-39,100 + GP 5,400, Level-10) | 8 |
| Sports Officer - Directorate of Sports, U.P. (UR 7, SC 4, OBC 4, EWS 1; Group-C Gazetted, ₹47,600-1,51,100, Level-8) | 16 |
| Programmer Grade-2 - UPSSSC (UR 1; Group-B, PB 9,300-34,800 + GP 4,600) | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
Eligibility
Assistant Architect Planner: a degree in Architecture (or an equivalent listed in Appendix-Q(ii)) together with a post-graduate degree or diploma in Town & Country Planning or Housing, or the experience alternatives listed in the advertisement; a sound knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari is needed. Sports Officer: a graduate degree plus a coaching diploma from NSNIS Patiala, Bengaluru, Kolkata, LNIPE Gwalior/Thiruvananthapuram or an equivalent institute, with 2 years of coaching experience. Programmer Grade-2: a bachelor's degree plus a PG Diploma in Computer Science or DOEACC 'A' level, with working knowledge of software development, networking and office packages.
You must be 21 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026, that is, born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005. SC, ST and OBC candidates of U.P., skilled players and U.P. Government employees get 5 extra years. Physically handicapped candidates of U.P. get 15 years (up to 55). Ex-army officers get 3 years plus their service, and Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars get up to 3 years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment and Online Application | 4 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction / Fee Reconciliation | 11 December 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be intimated through e-Admit Card |
Application Fee
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | ₹225 (₹200 exam fee + ₹25 processing) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | ₹105 (₹80 + ₹25) |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹25 (processing fee only) |
| Women / DFF / Skilled Player | As per original category |
| Payment Mode | SBI MOPS - net banking, card or other online modes |
Salary / Pay
Assistant Architect Planner is a Group-B post in Pay Band ₹15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay ₹5,400 (Level-10). Sports Officer is a Group-C Gazetted post in ₹47,600-1,51,100 (Level-8). Programmer Grade-2 is a Group-B post in Pay Band ₹9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600. Allowances are paid as per U.P. Government rules.
Selection Process
UPPSC will hold a separate objective-type exam for each post, and selection is based on the marks you score. The Programmer Grade-2 paper has 85 questions for 170 marks in 2 hours (Computer Application 100, Logical Ability 30, Mathematics 20 and English Comprehension 20). For each wrong answer, one-third of the question's marks is deducted. To enter the merit list you need at least 40% marks (35% for SC/ST). Documents are verified afterwards.
How to Apply
First get your One Time Registration (OTR) number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying. Then open 'All Notifications/Advertisements' on uppsc.up.nic.in, click 'Apply' for A-5/E-1/2026, log in with your OTR, fill in the qualification details and pay the fee through SBI MOPS by 4 December 2026. The fee is ₹225 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC, ₹105 for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen and ₹25 for PwD candidates. Keep a printout of your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in UPPSC Advt A-5/E-1/2026?
25: Assistant Architect Planner 8, Sports Officer 16 and Programmer Grade-2 1.
What is the last date to apply?
4 December 2026 for fee payment and online application; corrections are allowed until 11 December 2026.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC of U.P.
What is the fee?
₹225 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC, ₹105 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and ₹25 for PwD.
Is OTR registration needed?
Yes. You must have a UPPSC OTR number before applying online.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, one-third of the marks of the question is deducted for each wrong answer.