UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026 Notification: 209 Home Guards Posts, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the most-awaited Havaldar Instructor Main Examination notification under Advt. No. 01-Exam/2026. A total of 209 vacancies have been 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. This is a wonderful opportunity for aspirants looking for Uttar Pradesh government jobs and especially for current Home Guard volunteers.
Online applications will be accepted from 19 June 2026 to 09 July 2026 through the UPSSSC portal. Candidates must have already appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 to be eligible for this Main Exam. Below we have explained every detail — vacancy split, eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern, fees and the step-by-step application process — in very simple language. Keep reading till the end and bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in so you don’t miss any future UPSSSC update.
Key Highlights — UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
UPSSSC conducts recruitment for various subordinate services under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This particular recruitment is for the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, a disciplined force supporting the state police. Selection is through the PET-2025 + Main Written Exam + PST + PET + Document Verification route. Only candidates with a valid PET-2025 scorecard can apply.
- Recruiting Body: UPSSSC (उत्तर प्रदेश अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग)
- Post Name: Havaldar Instructor (हवलदार प्रशिक्षक)
- Total Vacancies: 209
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 — ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 + DA/HRA
- Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) + valid PET-2025 scorecard
- Age Limit: 18 – 40 years (as on 01-07-2026)
- Job Location: Across Uttar Pradesh under Home Guards HQ
- Application Start Date: 19 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 09 July 2026
UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 209 vacancies are distributed category-wise as per UP reservation policy. Horizontal reservation is also applicable for women, ex-servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, outstanding sportspersons and Home Guards volunteers (25% reserved — 52 posts) as per the UP Government rules.
| 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 reservation (within 209 posts): Women – 41 | Ex-Servicemen – 10 | Outstanding Sportspersons – 4 | Dependents of Freedom Fighters – 4 | Home Guards (25%) – 52. PwBD reservation is 4% as per GoUP norms.
UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before applying, please match your profile with the conditions below. Only Intermediate-qualified candidates who also have a PET-2025 scorecard can fill this form.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) from any recognised Board or Institution.
- For unpaid departmental employees (Home Guard volunteers), Matriculation / 10th pass is acceptable.
- Preferential qualification (extra weightage): minimum 2 years in Territorial Army, OR holder of ‘B’ Certificate of NCC, OR minimum 3 years continuous service in Home Guard Organisation.
- PET-2025 scorecard is mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and received a scorecard can apply. Shortlisting is approximately 15 times the advertised posts based on normalised PET-2025 marks.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age relaxation: SC / ST / OBC of UP – 5 years | PwBD – as per UP rules | Ex-Servicemen – as per UP Public Service Reservation Act, 1993 | Home Guards with 3+ years service – 2 years extra
Physical Standards
Male candidates (General / OBC / SC): Height 167.7 cm, chest 78.8 – 83.8 cm. Male hilly / ST: Height 162.6 / 160 cm. Female (General / OBC / SC): Height 152 cm, ST: 147 cm. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying — male: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes, female: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes.
What is the Salary for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Selected candidates are appointed as Group-C employees at Pay Level-3 (7th CPC) of Uttar Pradesh. The pay progression starts at ₹21,700 and rises up to ₹69,100 with annual increments, plus all central-linked allowances as per UP Government norms.
- Pay Level: Pay Level-3 (Group-C)
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As per UP Government rates
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per place of posting
- Other Benefits: Medical facility, leave, pension as per UP service rules
In-hand salary at entry is approximately ₹28,000 – ₹32,000 per month, depending on posting city and allowances.
This is a stable Group-C government job with pension benefits, permanent status on satisfactory service, and strong growth inside the Home Guard organisation.
What is the Selection Process for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Selection involves four compulsory stages. Final merit is based only on the Main Written Exam marks — PST and PET are purely qualifying. Candidates should prepare strictly as per the official exam syllabus and pattern.
- Stage 1 — Main Written Examination (Merit-deciding stage)
- Stage 2 — Physical Standards Test (PST) — qualifying only
- Stage 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying only
- Stage 4 — Document Verification (DV)
Main Written Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline, OMR-based objective type
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Part 1 — General Studies (75 marks): History, Geography, Economy, Polity, General Science, Environment, Sports, Current Affairs
- Part 2 — Computer & IT (15 marks)
- Part 3 — UP-specific General Knowledge (20 marks)
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the UPSSSC website. The process auto-fills most fields from your PET-2025 record, so keep your PET-2025 registration number and login details ready.
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
- Click Applicant Segment and log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number using OTP.
- Personal details auto-populate from PET-2025; fill in educational qualification.
- Verify the photo and signature auto-fetched from PET-2025 (these are non-editable).
- Select post preference and indicate preferential qualification, if applicable.
- Accept the declaration, enter verification code, and click Save & Submit.
- Pay the ₹25 online processing fee via Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI E-Challan.
- Application is auto-submitted on successful payment — download and print the form.
- Edit window available till 16 July 2026 via the Applicant Dashboard.
Important Dates — UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 19 June 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Up to 16 July 2026 |
| Main Written Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees — UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
UPSSSC charges only a nominal online processing fee of ₹25 at the application stage — the Main Exam examination fee is paid separately by shortlisted candidates before downloading 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 Sportspersons pay fee as per their parent category.
Essential Links — UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor 2026
- Visit UPSSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
Don’t let this chance slip away — if you have a valid PET-2025 scorecard and meet the eligibility, apply well before 09 July 2026 because the UPSSSC portal gets extremely busy on the last day. For more UP government job notifications, admit cards and results, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — we bring every Sarkari Naukri update the moment it’s official.