Name of Post: UPSSSC Regional Youth Welfare Officer Syllabus 2026
Post Date / Update: 02 October 2026, 07:58 PM
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official exam pattern and syllabus for the Regional Youth Welfare Officer and Exercise Trainer (Vyayam Prashikshak) recruitment under Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026, covering 412 posts in the Youth Welfare and Provincial Guards Directorate. Selection runs through PET-2025 shortlisting followed by a main written examination of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks in 2 hours, with 1/4th negative marking. The paper is split into three parts — General Studies with a sports and youth-welfare tilt, Computer and IT knowledge, and Uttar Pradesh-specific information. This page gives the complete part-wise syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, fees and official links.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 November 2026 |
| Fee Correction / Reconciliation Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Advt. No. | 23-Exam/2026 |
| Main Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release | Before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | ₹25/- |
| All Category Female | ₹25/- |
| Payment Mode | Online only — debit card, credit card, net banking |
Age Limit
Age limit as on 01/07/2026:
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per UP Government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regional Youth Welfare & Pradeshik Vikas Dal Officer | 368 |
| Exercise Trainer (Vyayam Prashikshak) | 44 |
| Total | 412 |
Eligibility
Candidates must have a valid PET-2025 scorecard — only PET-2025 qualified candidates can apply for the main examination. The Officer post requires a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, while the Exercise Trainer post requires the prescribed physical-education qualification as notified. Detailed post-wise eligibility is given in the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection is made in the following stages:
- PET-2025 Score Shortlisting — candidates up to 15 times the category-wise vacancies are called for the main exam on the basis of normalized PET-2025 scores.
- Main Written Examination — objective-type (MCQ) paper; the final merit is prepared strictly on marks obtained in this exam.
- Physical Measurement Test — qualifying in nature.
- Physical Eligibility Test — qualifying in nature.
- Record / Document Verification — post preference is exercised at this stage.
Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks) is deducted for every wrong answer in the main written exam. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Objective-type (MCQ) written examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th (0.25 marks) per wrong answer |
| Paper Division | 3 Parts (Part-1: 65, Part-2: 15, Part-3: 20) |
Syllabus (Part-wise)
| Part | Subject / Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Geography of India and the World | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Economic and Social Development of India | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 |
| Part-1 | Knowledge Related to Road Safety | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Sports in India | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Human Anatomy | 05 | 05 |
| Part-1 | Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 |
| Part-1 | Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 |
| Part-2 | Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Part-1 carries the general-studies weightage with a clear tilt towards youth-welfare subjects — sports in India, human anatomy and road safety sit alongside history, geography, polity, economy, current events, environment and data interpretation. Part-2 tests computer fundamentals and awareness of recent technological developments and innovation in the field. Part-3 is devoted entirely to Uttar Pradesh — its history, culture, geography, economy, government schemes and administrative setup — and is the single largest block at 20 marks. The detailed topic-wise breakup of every section is given in the official notification PDF.
How to Download Syllabus
Follow these steps to download the official syllabus:
- Go to the official website of UPSSSC — upsssc.gov.in.
- Open the Notifications / Advertisements section on the homepage.
- Find “Advt. No. 23-Exam/2026 — Regional Youth Welfare Officer / Exercise Trainer”.
- Download the notification PDF — the complete part-wise syllabus and exam pattern are given inside.
- You can also use the “Download Notification” link in the Important Links table below.
Important Links
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ – UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer Syllabus 2026
Q1. What is the exam pattern of the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer main exam 2026?
The main exam is an objective-type (MCQ) paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. The paper is divided into Part-1 (65 marks, General Studies), Part-2 (15 marks, Computer and IT) and Part-3 (20 marks, Uttar Pradesh general information).
Q2. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC Youth Welfare Officer exam 2026?
Yes. 1/4th mark (0.25) is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions do not attract any penalty.
Q3. Which part carries the most marks in the syllabus?
Part-3, General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh, carries 20 marks — the largest single block. Within Part-1, Polity and Constitution (10), Environment Ecology and Disaster Management (10) and Data Interpretation (10) carry the highest weightage.
Q4. Is PET-2025 qualification mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes. Only candidates with a valid PET-2025 scorecard can apply; shortlisting for the main exam is done on the basis of normalized PET-2025 scores.
