Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has come up with a total of 295 vacancies for Platoon Commander and Block Organizer posts. The official notification PDF for Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2026 is now available at the official website https://upsssc.gov.in/. The online form-filling process for UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026 will commence from 16th June to 6th July 2026. To get more details regarding the recruitment drive, refer to the article.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026
Qualified candidates in the UP PET 2025 exam are in age between 21 and 40 years old and have completed graduation. They have a good opportunity to apply online for UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026. The selection process comprises the Mains Written Examination and Physical Test (for Platoon Commander).
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Exam Name | UP Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Examination |
| Post Name | Platoon Commander & Block Organizer |
| Vacancies | 295 |
| Registration Dates | 16th June to 6th July 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on the PET-2025 score Mains Written Examination Physical Test (for Platoon Commander) Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |
UP Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Notification 2026 Out
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the UP Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Notification 2026 PDF for the recuitment of Platoon Commander and Block Organizer posts. Candidates can download the official notification from the direct link shared here.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 295 vacancies has been released for Platoon Commander and Block Organizer posts under Home Guard Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. Out of the total vacancies, 243 vacancies have been announced for Block Organizer posts, and 52 for Platoon Commander posts.
| Category | Block Organizer | Platoon Commander |
| UR | 98 | 23 |
| SC | 48 | 11 |
| ST | 02 | 01 |
| EBC | 71 | 12 |
| EWS | 24 | 05 |
| Total | 243 | 52 |
UP Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who are interested in applying must check the eligibility criteria of Platoon Commander & Block Organizer posts in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and physical test requirements.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test or PET 2025 and must have obtained a scorecard.
- Candidates must have completed their Graduation from a recognised university.
- In addition, preference will be given to-
(a) Those candidates who have served in the territorial army for 2 years, or
(b) Candidates who have obtained a ‘B’ Certificate in the National Cadet Corps.
(c) Those candidates who have worked in the Home Guards organisation for a minimum period of 3 years.
Age Limit (as on 1/1/2026)
To apply for the recruitment, candidates must be at least 21 years of age. The maximum age allowed for the candidates from the General, OBC, and EWS categories is 40 years. However, for the other categories of candidates, UPSSSC will follow the age relaxation policy. Candidates can check the age relaxation from the table below:
| Categories | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
| OBC- Non Creamy Layer (UP domicile) | 5 years | 45 years |
| SC/ST (UP domicile) | 5 years | 45 years |
| Home Guards Unpaid Member (minimum 3 years service) | 2 years | 42 years |
| State Government Employee | 5 years | 45 years |
Physical Test
Candidates have to pass the physical test in terms of the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The test varies with the gender, region, and categories of candidates.
UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer PMT
In PMT, height is measured for both male and female categories of candidates, but chest is measured only for male category candidates.
| Gender | Categories | Height (Minimum) | Chest Without Expansion (Minimum) | Chest With Expansion (Minimum) |
| Male | General / OBC / SC | 167.7 cm | 78.8 cm | 83.8 cm |
| Hill Area | 162.6 cm | 76.5 cm | 81.5 cm | |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 160 cm | 76.5 cm | 81.5 cm | |
| Female | General / OBC / SC | 152 cm | – | – |
| Hill Area / ST | 147 cm | – | – |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer PET
In PET, candidates have to run within a specified time. Candidates who fail to qualify for the test will be ineligible for the test
| Type of Candidates | Running Test | Time Limit |
| Male | 4.8 km | 25 minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km | 14 minutes |
UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organizer Application Form 2026
The online application link for the Platoon Commander and Block Organizer posts will be activated by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission on 16th June 2026. Eligible candidates must visit the official website at https://upsssc.gov.in to complete their application form with details, uploading relevant documents and paying the application fee. Once UPSSSC activates the link, we will update the link in this section.
UP Platoon Commander and Block Organizer Application Fee 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for the recruitment have to pay a non-refundable online application processing fee. Candidates who are shortlisted for the Main written exam will be required to pay the examination fee before downloading the admit card.
| Categories | Application Fee + Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| Unreserved/OBC/SC/ST | Rs. 0 + Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
Note: Candidates belonging to the categories of dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Divyangjan (PwBD), and Outstanding Sportspersons shall be required to pay the application fee according to their respective original category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
Steps to Apply Online for UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organizer Recruitment 2026
Candidates applying for the recruitment must complete the online application form only at the official website. The application process requires candidates to log in with the PET 2025 registration number. The Commission will not accept any offline applications. Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill out their applications:
- On any internet browser, visit the official website of UPSSSC, https://upsssc.gov.in
- Scroll down and go to the live application section, located on the right side of the homepage.
- In this section, open the advertisement titled “Platoon Commander / Block Organizer Main Examination 2026.”
- This link will take you to the “Apply Online” page, where you log in using your PET 2025 registration number, and the OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
- The details from your PET 2025 registration will be shown on the application form. Candidates must review their auto-filled personal details, such as name, father’s and mother’s names, category, reservation details, date of birth, gender, and contact details.
- Next, select the post you wish to apply for, i.e., Platoon Commander or Block Organizer post.
- Fill in your educational qualification details, such as board/university name, passing year, roll number, and other details. Add other preferential qualifications and preference order for selected posts.
- Review the declaration carefully, tick the required checkboxes, enter the verification code and click on “Save & Next”.
- Pay the online processing fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, and SBI e-Challan.
- After successful payment, submit the application form. Download the acknowledgement form and take a printout of it.
UP Platoon Commander and Block Organiser Selection Process 2026
The selection process for this recruitment requires candidates to qualify through multiple stages. Candidates must qualify through PET 2025 score-based shortlisting, which will be followed by the next recruitment stages. The final selection will be based on the main written exam, provided the candidates qualify for the physical test and DV round.
- Shortlisting through UP PET 2025 Score: Candidates must have a valid scorecard and should score above the normalised cutoff.
- Main Written exam: Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a written exam. The marks obtained in this stage will be considered for deciding the final merit.
- Physical Test: Candidates have to appear for this round in terms of PMT and PET. This stage is qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification: Candidates have to produce the original certificate to verify their eligibility for the recruitment
UPSSSC Platoon Commander and Block Organiser Exam Pattern 2026
The Main written exam for Platoon Commander and Block Organiser will be conducted in an objective-type mode. The exam accesses candiadte’s knowledge in General Studies, Uttar Pradesh-specific General Awareness, Data Interpretation, and Computer Fundamentals.
- A total of 100 questions are asked in the exam.
- The maximum marks in the exam are 100.
- Candidates will get a total of 2 hours to finish the exam.
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers.
| Parts | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part 1 | History of India and the Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 | 2 hours |
| Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | ||
| Geography of India and the World | 5 | 5 | ||
| Indian Economy and Social Development | 10 | 10 | ||
| Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 | 5 | ||
| Sports in India | 5 | 5 | ||
| Human Anatomy | 5 | 5 | ||
| Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | ||
| Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | ||
| Part 2 | Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology, and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field | 15 | 15 | |
| Part 3 | General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
UP Platoon Commander and Block Organiser Salary 2026
Candidates selected through this recruitment will receive a monthly salary as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Both Platoon Commander and Block Organiser posts fall under Group C officer-level positions under the Home Guard Headquarters, Lucknow. Along with the basic pay, candidates will also receive DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, and other government allowances.
| Name of Posts | Pay Level | Basic Pay (Starting) |
| Block Organiser | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 |
| Platoon Commander | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 |
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