UP Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Recruitment: 412 Vacancies Announced
UP Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Recruitment Notification
The UP Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard (Prantiya Rakshak Dal) Department has announced a recruitment notification for 412 positions. This initiative is aimed at filling roles for Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Development Team Officers, as well as Physical Training Instructors.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published the notification detailing these vacancies. The application window opens on October 16, and candidates can submit their applications online until November 6, 2026. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 23-Exam/2026. Importantly, only those candidates who participated in the UPSSSC PET 2025 and have a valid PET score are eligible to apply; candidate selection will be based on the normalized scores from the PET 2025.
Details of the Vacancies
The recruitment drive includes a total of 412 positions. Out of these, 368 are for Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Development Team Officers, while 44 are for Physical Training Instructors. Among the 368 Regional Youth Welfare Officer roles, 142 are categorized under 'Special Selection' and 226 under 'General Selection'. Similarly, the 44 Physical Training Instructor positions are evenly divided, with 22 for Special Selection and 22 for General Selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation Required
Candidates applying for the Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Development Team Officer position must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university in India. For the Physical Training Instructor role, a graduation degree is also necessary, along with qualifications in physical education such as D.P.Ed., B.P.Ed., or an equivalent. Additional qualifications like B.P.Ed./D.P.Ed., relevant organizational experience, a minimum of two years of service in the Territorial Army, and an NCC ‘B’ Certificate will be given preference, subject to specific conditions.
Age Limit and Application Fee
Age Requirement: 21 to 40 Years
Candidates must be aged between 21 and 40 years as of July 1, 2026. Relaxations in the upper age limit will be provided for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other eligible reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government regulations. A processing fee of ₹25 is required at the time of application, and shortlisted candidates will need to pay an additional fee for the main examination.
Application Timeline
Application Period: October 16 to November 6
Online applications for the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026 can be submitted from October 16 to November 6, 2026. Candidates will have until November 13, 2026, to pay the fee and make necessary corrections to their applications. Applications can be submitted through the official website using the PET 2026 registration details. It is advisable to keep a printed copy of the completed application for future reference.
Selection Process Overview
Steps in the Recruitment Process
The recruitment process will start with shortlisting candidates for the main examination based on their normalized PET 2025 scores. This will be followed by a written examination. After the written test, candidates must clear the required physical measurement and efficiency tests. Document verification and the preparation of the final merit list will follow. Candidates with a zero or negative PET score will not be eligible for the main examination. Specific physical standards are also set for the Regional Youth Welfare Officer position.
Salary Structure
Salary Details
The Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Development Corps Officer position is classified under Pay Level 5, with a salary range of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. In contrast, the Physical Training Instructor role falls under Pay Level 6, offering a salary range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.