UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Eligibility Result 2026 Out: 10025 Shortlisted for Mains, Check Cut-Off
Update (30 September 2026): The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has declared the eligibility result for the Havaldar Instructor Mains Exam under Advt. No. 11-Exam/2026. Through notice No. 232 dated 30 September 2026, the Commission approved the result and cut-off marks of 10025 candidates shortlisted for the Mains Exam against 209 vacancies. The shortlist is based on PET-2025 normalised scores. Candidates with a zero or negative actual or normalised PET-2025 score were kept out of the shortlist, in line with the Allahabad High Court order in Writ Petition No. A-68706/2015 (Lalit Kumar vs State of UP & others).
To see your status, open the result link from Essential Links (or the result link on the upsssc.gov.in homepage), enter the details asked for, and view your result. The notice gives no Mains exam date and no admit card date yet. The original advertisement says the exam date will be announced in due course, and shortlisted candidates must pay a separate Mains exam fee before downloading the admit card.
| Vertical Category | PET-2025 Cut-Off (Normalised Score) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 70.35 |
| OBC | 70.35 |
| EWS | 70.35 |
| SC | 68.78 |
| ST | 57.26 |
| Horizontal Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| Dependant of Freedom Fighter | 55.58 |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | Post not advertised |
| Ex-Servicemen | 44.38 |
| Women | 68.36 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 54.80 |
| Homeguard volunteers & honorary officers | Included in their parent categories, as far as available |
Remember that candidates who are not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh get no reservation benefit under the advertisement and are treated as Unreserved, so the 70.35 cut-off applies to them. Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked Under Investigation or Provisional are allowed in only provisionally, and their Mains shortlist status and selection depend on the Commission’s final decision. Links: UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Mains Eligibility Result Notice (PDF) | Check Result for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Eligibility Result 2026 Out
UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026 Notification: 209 Home Guards Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Selection
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the Havaldar Instructor Main Examination notification under Advt. No. 11-Exam/2026. A total of 209 vacancies were announced for the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow). The posts are in Group-C, Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) with permanent and temporary positions. The posts were open to aspirants looking for Uttar Pradesh government jobs, with 52 posts (25%) set aside for Home Guard volunteers and honorary officers.
Online applications were accepted from 19 June 2026 to 09 July 2026 through the UPSSSC portal, and that window is now closed. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 could apply. The details below cover the vacancy split, eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern and fees for shortlisted candidates preparing for the Mains.
What are the Key Highlights of UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?
UPSSSC conducts recruitment for subordinate services under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is for the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh. Selection runs through a PET-2025 based shortlist, the Main Written Exam, and a qualifying physical measurement and physical efficiency test.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | UPSSSC (उत्तर प्रदेश अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग) |
| Advertisement No. | 11-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Havaldar Instructor (हवलदार प्रशिक्षक) |
| Total Vacancies | 209 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 — ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) + PET-2025 scorecard |
| Age Limit | 18 – 40 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh (Home Guards HQ) |
| Application Window | 19 June 2026 to 09 July 2026 (closed) |
| Mains Shortlist Result | 30 September 2026 — 10025 candidates |
How Many Vacancies are in UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026?
The 209 vacancies are distributed category-wise as per UP reservation policy. Horizontal reservation applies within these posts.
| Category | Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | UR | 88 |
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST | 5 |
| Other Backward Classes | OBC | 57 |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | 20 |
| Total | — | 209 |
| Horizontal Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Women | 41 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 4 |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | 4 |
| Home Guard volunteers & honorary officers (25%) | 52 |
| PwBD | Not advertised |
What is the Eligibility for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Only Intermediate-qualified candidates who also held a PET-2025 scorecard could apply.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Intermediate from a recognised Board or Institution.
- For the Home Guards honorary departmental staff cadre, High School is enough.
- Preferential qualification (when other things are equal): at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, OR an NCC ‘B’ Certificate, OR at least 3 years of continuous work in the Home Guard organisation.
- PET-2025 scorecard is mandatory. The Mains shortlist is drawn category-wise at about 15 times the advertised posts on PET-2025 normalised scores, with every candidate tied at the final cut-off included. Candidates with a zero or negative PET-2025 score are not shortlisted.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| SC / ST and other notified categories | Upper age relaxation as specified by the UP Government |
| Home Guards honorary staff (3+ years’ work) | 2 years |
| UP State Government employees | 5 years |
| Chief Minister Fellowship researchers | As per the UP relaxation rules, 2026 |
Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| Male — General / OBC / SC | 167.7 cm | 78.8 / 83.8 cm |
| Male — Hill candidates | 162.6 cm | 76.5 / 81.5 cm |
| Male — ST | 160 cm | 76.5 / 81.5 cm |
| Female — General / OBC / SC | 152 cm | — |
| Female — Hill / ST | 147 cm | — |
The physical efficiency test is qualifying: men must finish a 4.8 km run in 25 minutes and women a 2.4 km run in 14 minutes. A candidate who does not finish the run within the time is declared unfit for selection.
What is the Salary for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Selected candidates join as Group-C employees at Pay Level-3 of Uttar Pradesh. The pay scale runs from a minimum of ₹21,700 to a maximum of ₹69,100.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-3 (Group-C) |
| Pay Scale | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Nature of Post | Permanent & Temporary |
What is the Selection Process for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Final merit is based only on the Main Written Exam marks; the physical tests are qualifying. Prepare strictly as per the official exam syllabus and pattern.
- Mains shortlist drawn on PET-2025 normalised score (declared on 30 September 2026).
- Main Written Examination (merit-deciding stage).
- Physical Measurement Test — qualifying only.
- Physical Efficiency Test — qualifying only.
- Final merit prepared on the written exam marks of candidates who pass the physical tests.
Main Written Exam Pattern
The paper has 100 objective multiple-choice questions of one mark each, lasting 2 hours. One-fourth (1/4) of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | History & National Movement (10), Geography (5), Economic & Social Development (5), Polity & Constitution (10), General Science & Technology (10), Environment & Disaster Management (10), Sports in India (5), Current Events (10) | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer & Information Technology | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| All Parts | — | 100 marks |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026? (Window Closed)
The online application window ran from 19 June to 09 July 2026, with fee reconciliation and form correction allowed up to 16 July 2026. It is now closed, and no new applications are being taken. For the record, this is how candidates applied:
- Opened the Applicant Segment on the official UPSSSC portal.
- Logged in with their PET-2025 registration details.
- Filled in educational qualification and preferential qualification, if any.
- Paid the ₹25 online processing fee and submitted the form.
- Kept the printout of the submitted application.
What are the Important Dates for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 17 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 19 June 2026 |
| Online Application / Fee Last Date | 09 July 2026 (closed) |
| Fee Reconciliation & Correction Last Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Mains Eligibility Result (10025 shortlisted) | 30 September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Fee Window | Not announced yet |
| Mains Admit Card | Not announced yet |
| Main Written Exam Date | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
UPSSSC charged only an online processing fee of ₹25 at the application stage. The Main Exam fee is paid separately, and only by shortlisted candidates, before they download the admit card.
| Category | Online Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
Payment Modes: Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan. DFF, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwBD and Outstanding Sportsperson candidates paid as per their parent category.
Essential Links — UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
- UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Mains Eligibility Result Notice (PDF)
- Check Result for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Eligibility Result 2026 Out
- Download Original Advertisement PDF (Advt. No. 11-Exam/2026)
- Visit UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Eligibility Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If your name is among the 10025 shortlisted candidates, start your Mains preparation now and keep an eye on the Mains fee window, because the admit card can be downloaded only after that fee is paid. For every UPSSSC result and cut-off update and more UP government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.