UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026: 295 Posts, Eligibility, PET Requirement, Apply Dates

What this recruitment actually covers

This UPSSSC notice covers a combined recruitment for two posts under Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh: Platoon Commander and Block Organizer. Although many candidates search for it using only the Platoon Commander post name, the official recruitment is a combined main examination for both posts under Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2026.

The total number of vacancies is 295. Out of these, 52 posts are for Platoon Commander and 243 posts are for Block Organizer. Both posts are permanent in nature and fall under the state government setup in Uttar Pradesh.

Important dates you should track

The key practical point is that the notification is already available, but the application form is scheduled to go live from 16 June 2026. Candidates should not wait until the last week because PET-linked applications often require matching details from earlier records.

Post-wise vacancies and pay scale

If your search intent is specifically Platoon Commander, note that only 52 of the 295 posts belong to that post. The larger part of this recruitment is for Block Organizer. Candidates should therefore check the post preference carefully when the application window opens.

Eligibility, graduation requirement and PET-2025 condition

The minimum educational qualification is graduation from a recognized university. This makes the recruitment relevant for candidates looking for graduate-level UPSSSC vacancies.

A valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card is essential for this recruitment. Candidates who did not appear in PET-2025 should treat this as a closed-cycle recruitment because shortlisting for the main written examination is linked to PET performance.

The notification summaries also indicate a preference for candidates who have one of the following: up to two years of Territorial Army service, NCC B certificate, or at least three years of continuous service in the Home Guards organization. These are treated as preference-related factors, not a replacement for the basic graduation requirement.

Age limit and relaxation

The advertised age band is 21 to 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Because accessible web summaries do not fully agree on the exact cut-off date used for age calculation, candidates should rely on the official notification PDF for the final age cut-off while treating 21 to 40 years as the operative age range. Reserved category, women, ex-servicemen and other eligible candidates should also verify the applicable relaxation category before submitting the form.

Physical standards and running test

This recruitment includes physical eligibility, so candidates should not apply based only on graduation and PET status. The physical requirements include height standards for male and female candidates, chest standards for male candidates, and a qualifying running test.

Commonly cited physical standards show separate measurements for General, OBC, SC, ST and hill-area candidates. Because these measurements directly affect eligibility, candidates should match their category with the official notification table instead of relying on memory or generic assumptions.

Selection process and what really decides the final merit

The recruitment is expected to move through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting on the basis of UPSSSC PET-2025 score
2. Main written examination
3. Physical Measurement Test
4. Physical Efficiency Test
5. Document verification

The physical tests are qualifying in nature, which means they are necessary to stay in the process but do not work like a separate high-score paper. Candidates should still prepare seriously for them because failure there can end the selection process even after clearing the written stage.

For most candidates, the real competition begins at shortlisting for the main written exam and continues through final merit preparation after the physical stages are cleared.

Main exam pattern and syllabus areas

The main written examination is described as an objective test with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The duration is 2 hours, and a one-fourth negative marking rule is expected for wrong answers.

The commonly reported syllabus areas include Indian history and national movement, polity and constitution, geography, economy and social development, current events, sports, human anatomy, environmental ecology and disaster management, data interpretation, computer and information technology, and general information related to Uttar Pradesh.

This means preparation should not be limited to a generic UPSSSC strategy. Candidates should keep a separate focus on Uttar Pradesh-specific awareness, basic computer knowledge, and the physical-test side of the recruitment.

Application fee, payment mode and documents

The fee reported for all categories is Rs. 25 as an online processing charge. No larger examination fee has been indicated in the recruitment summaries available for this notice.

Payment is expected to be accepted through online modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-challan as permitted by the commission.

Before the application window opens, candidates should keep PET-2025 details, graduation documents, category certificate if applicable, photograph, signature, identity proof and any supporting certificates for preference claims ready in the prescribed format.

How to apply online without making avoidable mistakes

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website when the application link becomes active on 16 June 2026.
2. Log in using your PET-2025 registration details.
3. Open the recruitment for Platoon Commander and Block Organizer under Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2026.
4. Check the auto-fetched details carefully and fill the remaining fields.
5. Choose post preference correctly after reading the vacancy split.
6. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the Rs. 25 processing fee.
8. Submit the form and save a print copy.

Do not ignore the 13 July 2026 correction and fee reconciliation deadline. That date is useful if there is a permitted correction or payment mismatch, but it should not be treated as the main application last date.

Admit card, exam date and what is still not announced

The main written exam date, admit card release date and result schedule have not been announced yet. Candidates should therefore separate confirmed facts from expected next steps.

What is confirmed is the recruitment notice, post count, application schedule, PET-linked shortlisting requirement, basic qualification level and the inclusion of physical tests. What remains pending is the exam calendar, admit card issue date, and the detailed post-application timeline. The safest approach is to complete the form on time and then monitor the UPSSSC website for further notices.

Official Links

• UPSSSC Official Website
• UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organizer Notification 2026 PDF