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UPPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer & Programmer

Updated 05 Nov 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official UPPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2026, dated 4 November 2026, for 25 vacancies across three departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
The recruitment includes Assistant Architect Planner (8 vacancies), Sports Officer (16 vacancies) and Programmer Grade-2 (1 vacancy). Candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications in Architecture and Planning, Graduation with a recognized Sports Coaching Diploma and relevant experience, or Graduation with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science/DOEACC 'A' Level qualification may apply according to the eligibility requirements of the respective post.
The prescribed age limit is 21 to 40 years as of 1 July 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories. The advertised salary ranges from Pay Level 8 to Level 10 for the posts where revised pay levels are specified, while the Programmer Grade-2 post.

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
UPPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer & Programmer
Post / posts
Assistant Architect Planner
Sports Officer
Programmer Grade II
Total vacancies
25
Post-wise vacancies
Assistant Architect Planner: 08

Sports Officer: 16

Programmer Grade II: 01
Salary / pay scale
₹47,600–₹1,51,100
Post-wise salary
Assistant Architect Planner: ₹56,100
Sports Officer : ₹47,600 per month.
Programmer Grade-2: ₹9,300–₹34,800
Hiring organisation
U.P. Housing and Development Board; Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh; Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
Application fee
UR / OBC / EWS: ₹225
SC / ST / ESM: ₹105
PWD: ₹25

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
Assistant Architect Planner : Degree in Architecture + Degree/Diploma in Town & Country Planning / Housing (or Equivalent Experience)

Sports Officer: Graduate + Diploma in Coaching (NIS or Equivalent)

Programmer Grade II
Special qualification
Nil
Experience
Sports Officer: 2 Years Coaching Experience
Age limit and relaxation
21-40 Years

Age Relaxation

As per the official UPPSC Recruitment 2026 notification, eligible SC, ST and OBC candidates belonging to Uttar Pradesh receive five years of upper-age relaxation, increasing the maximum age from 40 to 45 years. The same five-year concession applies to specified Uttar Pradesh Government employees, eligible teachers and staff, and skilled sportspersons under the relevant rules. Eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) of Uttar Pradesh receive 15 years of relaxation, allowing them to apply up to 55 years. Ex-Servicemen and eligible Emergency Commissioned/Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh may receive age relaxation equivalent to three years plus their qualifying military-service period, subject to the prescribed conditions. Eligible research scholars who have completed the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme may receive one, two or three years of age relaxation according to their qualifying tenure, subject to the restrictions in the notification. Reservation-based age relaxation is not available to candidates who are not permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
Eligible Indian citizens from Uttar Pradesh and other states may apply

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-11-04
Application start date
2026-11-04
Last date to apply
2026-12-04
Admit card issue date / announcement
To Be Announced
Exam dates — one stage per line
To Be Announced
Result date / announcement
To Be Announced

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted through three separate competitive examinations.

Assistant Architect Planner

Paper I – Objective Written Examination.

Paper II – Conventional / Descriptive Written Examination.

Document Verification.

Final Merit and Appointment Requirements.

Sports Officer

Paper I – Objective Written Examination.

Paper II – Conventional / Descriptive Written Examination.

Document Verification.

Final Merit and Appointment Requirements.

Programmer Grade-2

Objective Written Examination.

Document Verification.

Final Merit and Appointment Requirements.

Exam Pattern

1. Assistant Architect Planner Examination Pattern

The Assistant Architect Planner Examination 2026 comprises two written papers carrying a combined total of 500 marks. Paper I will be an objective-type examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks, with a duration of two hours. Paper II will be a conventional descriptive examination carrying 300 marks, with a duration of three hours. Final merit will be based on the combined marks obtained in both papers, subject to the prescribed qualifying standards and other recruitment rules.

2. Sports Officer Examination Pattern

The UPPSC Sports Officer Examination 2026 will consist of two written papers carrying a combined total of 350 marks. Paper I will contain 75 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. Paper II will be descriptive and contain 15 questions carrying 200 marks, with a duration of three hours. Final merit will be based on the aggregate marks obtained in both papers, subject to the applicable qualifying standards.

3. Programmer Grade-2 Examination Pattern

The Programmer Grade-2 Examination 2026 will consist of one objective-type question paper containing 85 multiple-choice questions carrying 170 marks, with a total duration of two hours. The examination will cover Computer Application, Logical Ability, Mathematics and English Comprehension.
Other details / fees / how to apply
How to Apply Online

Visit the official UPPSC website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in.

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in, if not already registered.

Obtain the OTR number before applying.

Open the recruitment advertisement A-5/E-1/2026.

Select the relevant examination: Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer or Programmer Grade-2.

Authenticate using the OTR number.

Enter the prescribed educational qualification and experience details.

Complete the application form and verify personal, category and other information.

Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment facility.

Complete final submission of the application form.

Download and print the submitted application and fee receipt.

Last Date to Apply: 4 December 2026.

Correction / Modification Deadline: 11 December 2026.
Actual duties / job description
Assistant Architect Planner

The Assistant Architect Planner may be responsible for architectural and urban-planning activities, including reviewing building designs, assisting with master plans, housing development proposals, land-use planning, planning regulations, development projects, architectural documentation and coordination with the relevant technical authorities.

Sports Officer

The Sports Officer may be responsible for planning and supervising sports coaching programmes, identifying and developing sporting talent, organizing sports competitions, monitoring training activities, coordinating with sports institutions, maintaining sports facilities and supporting departmental sports-development initiatives.

Programmer Grade-2

The Programmer Grade-2 may be responsible for software development and maintenance, database management, computer applications, troubleshooting, programming, system documentation, office automation and technical support for departmental IT systems.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.