UPSSSC Havaldar Instructor Recruitment 2026 – 209 Vacancies Apply Online Last Date 09 July 2026

The Havaldar Instructor post is classified as a Group-C position under the Uttar Pradesh Government, placed at Pay Level-3 (7th CPC). The pay progression starts at ₹21,700 and rises up to ₹69,100 with annual increments, along with allowances and benefits as per UP service rules.

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications, age limits, and physical standards to be eligible for the Havaldar Instructor post. PET‑2025 scorecard is mandatory for all applicants.

• Educational certificates
• PET‑2025 scorecard
• Caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof

Applications for Havaldar Instructor posts are accepted exclusively through the UPSSSC online portal. Candidates must keep their PET‑2025 registration details ready, as the system will automatically fetch personal information from the PET database. Follow the steps below to complete your application:

1. Go to the official UPSSSC Apply Online page.
2. Log in using your PET‑2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
3. Review auto‑filled personal details and enter your educational qualifications and post preferences.
4. Confirm the photo and signature fetched from PET‑2025 records (these cannot be changed).
5. Indicate any preferential qualifications (NCC, Territorial Army, or Home Guard service) if applicable.
6. Accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and click Save & Submit.
7. Pay the mandatory ₹25 processing fee via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e‑Challan.
8. Once payment is successful, your application will be auto‑submitted. Download and print the application form for future reference.
9. If corrections are needed, use the Applicant Dashboard to edit details until 16 July 2026.

The selection process for Havaldar Instructor posts is multi‑stage and ensures fair shortlisting based on PET‑2025 scores and performance in the main examination. The steps are outlined below:

• Stage 1 – PET‑2025 Scorecard: Only candidates who appeared in PET‑2025 and hold a valid scorecard are eligible.
• Stage 2 – Shortlisting: Applicants are shortlisted approximately 15 times the number of advertised posts based on normalized PET‑2025 marks.
• Stage 3 – Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates must appear in the Havaldar Instructor Main Exam conducted by UPSSSC.
• Stage 4 – Physical Standards Verification: Height, chest, and other physical measurements are checked as per category norms.
• Stage 5 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running test is qualifying — male candidates must complete 4.8 km in 25 minutes; female candidates 2.4 km in 14 minutes.
• Stage 6 – Document Verification: Original certificates, PET‑2025 scorecard, caste/EWS certificates, and ID proofs are verified.
• Stage 7 – Final Merit List: Prepared based on PET‑2025 scores, main exam performance, and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

The Havaldar Instructor Main Examination will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The test is objective type with negative marking. Below is the structured exam pattern:

Selected candidates will be appointed under the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Headquarters. The primary posting is in Lucknow, with deployment possible across various districts of Uttar Pradesh depending on administrative requirements.

Note: Candidates must be prepared for postings outside their home district, depending on operational requirements of the Home Guard organisation.

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