UPPSC Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Architect Planner, Sports Officer & Programmer – Apply Online for 25 Posts

UPPSC Recruitment 2026 is now open, and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced 25 vacancies under Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2026. The posts are Assistant Architect Planner (8), Sports Officer (16) and Programmer Grade II (1). The notification came out on 04 November 2026, and you can apply online at uppsc.up.nic.in until 04 December 2026.

These are Uttar Pradesh state government posts, so they suit architects, sports coaches and computer graduates who want a stable career in the state. Sports Officer carries the largest share of seats, which is unusual for a PSC advertisement. In this guide, we cover dates, fee, eligibility, how to choose the right post, selection stages and the exact steps to apply.

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UPPSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

UPPSC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance: What You Should Know First

Before you read the details, here are the five points that matter most:

• ✅ 25 vacancies across three posts, and 16 of them (64%) are for Sports Officer.
• ✅ Age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026 for all three posts.
• ✅ You need an OTR number (One Time Registration) before you can fill the form.
• ✅ The last date is 04 December 2026, and the correction window runs till 11 December 2026.
• ✅ Selection is through a written exam, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

UPPSC Important Dates 2026

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day. Government portals slow down near deadlines, and you also need your OTR ready at least 72 hours before you start the form.

UPPSC Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

The category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and reserved groups) is given in the official advertisement. [Check official notification] for the reservation breakdown before you apply.

Which UPPSC Post Should You Apply For?

Each post is meant for a very different profile. Here is a simple way to decide.

💡 Pro Tip: Programmer Grade II has only one vacancy, so competition will be sharp. Apply only if you are confident, and do not skip the reservation details for your category.

UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

The qualification differs for each post. In plain language, this is what UPPSC expects:

• Assistant Architect Planner: A degree in Architecture, plus a degree or diploma in Town and Country Planning or Housing. Candidates with equivalent experience may also qualify.
• Sports Officer: A graduation degree, plus a Diploma in Coaching from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) or an equivalent institute. You also need two years of coaching experience.
• Programmer Grade II: A graduation degree, plus a PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) or the ‘A’ Level course from DOEACC.

⚠️ The exact wording of “equivalent” qualifications and experience rules sits in the PDF. Read that clause carefully if your degree has a different name.

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Age relaxation will be given as per the rules, so check the advertisement for the exact years that apply to your category.

UPPSC Application Fee 2026

You must pay online through SBI MOPS (the SBI online payment system). Save the payment slip after the transaction, since you will need it if there is a mismatch later. The fee must be paid by 04 December 2026, and any reconciliation issue can be fixed only till 11 December 2026.

UPPSC Salary 2026 – What Will You Earn?

The pay level for these three posts is stated in the official advertisement, and we could not independently confirm it for A-5/E-1/2026. So we are not guessing. [Check official notification] for the pay level of each post.

For a rough idea, UPPSC listed Programmer Grade II at Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) in its earlier advertisement A-2/E-1/2026. The new posts may follow a similar pattern, but please verify this in the official PDF.

Your in-hand salary will be higher than the basic pay. It will include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rates. Note that UP state DA rates can differ from the central government rates, so do not use central DA figures to estimate your pay.

UPPSC Selection Process 2026

The selection has three stages:

1. Written Examination: This is the main stage. UPPSC will conduct it as per its norms for each post. The exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus are [To be announced].
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must show original certificates for age, education, experience and category.
3. Medical Examination: Only the finally selected candidates go through this stage.

The sources we verified do not mention an interview. Check the PDF to confirm whether any practical test or interview applies to the Sports Officer post.

How to Apply for UPPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Get your OTR number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before you apply.
2. Visit uppsc.up.nic.in and open advertisement A-5/E-1/2026.
3. Click Apply against the exam you want.
4. Authenticate with your OTR number using an OTP or your OTR password.
5. Fill in your essential and preferential qualification details in Application Part-2.
6. Pay the fee through SBI MOPS before 04 December 2026 and save the slip.
7. Submit the form and download the final printout.
8. Use the correction window till 11 December 2026 if you need to fix any detail.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your scanned photo, signature and certificates ready in the size and format asked in the form. Matching your name and date of birth with your certificates avoids trouble at document verification.

Common Mistakes While Applying for UPPSC Posts

Many candidates lose their chance because of small errors, not weak preparation. Watch out for these:

• Applying without an OTR number, or leaving it to the last 72 hours.
• Paying the fee late and assuming the correction window will fix it.
• Picking the wrong post without checking the experience requirement. Sports Officer needs two years of coaching experience.
• Entering a name or date of birth that differs from the certificates.
• Not saving the final printout and the fee payment slip.

UPPSC Preparation Tips While You Wait for the Syllabus

UPPSC has not yet published the syllabus and exam pattern in the details we could verify. You can still make good use of the next few weeks.

• Assistant Architect Planner: Revise town planning, building bye-laws, housing policy and urban development basics.
• Sports Officer: Brush up on sports administration, coaching science, major sports bodies and schemes, and current sports affairs.
• Programmer Grade II: Revise programming fundamentals, databases, operating systems and networks.
• All candidates: Cover Uttar Pradesh general knowledge and current affairs, since state PSC papers usually test them.

This is general guidance. Update your plan once the official syllabus is out.

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Conclusion

UPPSC Recruitment 2026 is a good chance for architects, trained sports coaches and computer graduates to get a Uttar Pradesh government post. With 16 seats, Sports Officer is the biggest opportunity in this advertisement, while Programmer Grade II has just one seat.

Get your OTR number today, read the official PDF fully and submit your form well before 04 December 2026. Stay ahead of application deadlines. Follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts, or join our Telegram channel for instant updates on exam dates, admit cards and results.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details, especially dates, eligibility and fees, directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.