UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 – 295 Posts (Advt. 10/Exam/2026)
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/Exam/2026 for 295 posts — 52 Platoon Commander (Senaanayak) and 243 Block Organizer (Khand Vikas Adhikari). Platoon Commander posts are in the UP Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) administration and Block Organizers work in development blocks across Uttar Pradesh. Both posts are permanent UP state government positions. UPSSSC PET 2025 is mandatory to apply. Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Released | 15 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 16 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Fee Last Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 13 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule (to be announced) |
Age calculated as on 01/01/2026
Application Fee
₹25 for ALL categories — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Female. This is a uniform online processing fee.
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Pay Level |
|---|
| Platoon Commander | 23 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 52 | Level-6 |
| Block Organizer | 98 | 24 | 71 | 48 | 2 | 243 | Level-5 |
| Total | 121 | 29 | 83 | 59 | 3 | 295 | — |
25% horizontal reservation for Home Guards volunteers with 3+ years of service (within each vertical category).
Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission)
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range | Approx. In-Hand |
|---|
| Platoon Commander | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹40,000–₹48,000/month |
| Block Organizer | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹32,000–₹38,000/month |
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized university. Both Platoon Commander and Block Organizer require the same qualification.
- PET 2025 Score (Mandatory): Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) score card is compulsory. Candidates without PET 2025 score cannot apply.
- Age Limit: 21–40 years (as on 01/01/2026). SC/ST and OBC (UP domicile) get +5 years relaxation (up to 45). State Govt employees of UP get +5 years. Home Guard volunteers (unpaid, 3+ years) get +2 years.
Physical Standards (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|
| Male – General/OBC/SC | ≥167.7 cm | 78.8 cm | 83.8 cm |
| Male – Hilly Area | ≥162.6 cm | 76.5 cm | 81.5 cm |
| Male – ST | ≥160 cm | 76.5 cm | 81.5 cm |
| Female – General/OBC/SC | ≥152 cm | — | — |
| Female – Hilly/ST | ≥147 cm | — | — |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards
| Gender | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|
| Male | 4.8 km Run | Within 25 minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km Run | Within 14 minutes |
Written Exam Pattern
100 Questions / 100 Marks / 2 Hours / MCQ. Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer.
| Section | Marks |
|---|
| Part 1: General Knowledge (History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Sports, Human Anatomy, Ecology, Data Interpretation) | 65 |
| Part 2: Computer & IT | 15 |
| Part 3: UP General Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Selection Process (5 Stages)
- PET 2025 Shortlisting — Based on normalised UPSSSC PET-2025 score
- Main Written Exam — 100 MCQ, 100 marks, 2 hours (with negative marking)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height & chest measurement (qualifying only, no marks)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running test (qualifying only, no marks)
- Document Verification — Post-merit shortlisted candidates only
Final merit is based solely on Written Exam marks. PST and PET are pass/fail stages only.
How to Apply
- Visit upsssc.gov.in and find Advt. 10/Exam/2026
- Login with your UPSSSC OTR (One Time Registration) credentials
- Ensure your PET 2025 score is linked to your OTR profile
- Select your preferred post (Platoon Commander or Block Organizer)
- Pay ₹25 fee via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan
- Submit before 06 July 2026 and keep correction window (13 July) in mind
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