If you are looking for a secure government job in Uttar Pradesh, a brand new opportunity has just opened up. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially released a detailed notification (Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2026) for the recruitment of Council House Guards (Vidhan Bhavan Rakshak) and Firemen (Vidhan Bhavan Aagnik/Agnirakshak).
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 170 vacancies within the Secretariat Administration Department. The online application window opens today, June 9, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms through the official portal.
Below is a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about the eligibility criteria, key dates, exam patterns, physical requirements, and step-by-step application instructions.
To give you a quick bird's-eye view of this recruitment drive, here are the essential details summarized in a single table:
| Recruitment Feature | Details |
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| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
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| Advertisement Number | 09-Exam/2026
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| Name of the Posts | Council House Guard & Fireman / Fire Guard
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| Total Vacancies | 170 Posts (120 Guards + 50 Firemen)
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| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online Only
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| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in
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The commission has strictly specified the timeline for submitting applications, adjusting fees, and making corrections. Late entries or incomplete submissions will not be entertained under any circumstances. Mark your calendar with these crucial dates:
Date of Notification Publication: April 10, 2026
Commencement of Online Applications & Fee Payment: June 9, 2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission & Fee Deposit: June 29, 2026
Last Date for Application Correction & Fee Reconciliation: July 6, 2026
Important Note: You will not be able to print your final application form until your bank reconciles and confirms your fee payment. Make sure your bank adjustments are completed by June 29, 2026, or within a maximum of 7 grace days, meaning by July 6, 2026.
The 170 vacancies are divided between the two administrative roles based on vertical and horizontal reservation policies established by the UP state government. Both positions fall under Pay Matrix Level-3, offering a handsome pay scale ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.
The category-wise distribution for permanent and temporary openings is structured as follows:
| Name of the Post | Unreserved (UR) | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | EWS (10%) | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council House Guard (Vidhan Bhavan Rakshak) |
| 51 | 31 | 02 | 24 | 12 | 120 |
| Fireman / Fire Guard (Vidhan Bhavan Aagnik)
| 26 | 09 | 01 | 09 | 05 | 50 |
Special category candidates receive horizontal reservation benefits, which are adjusted directly into their respective vertical categories:
For Council House Guards: Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF) get 2 seats, Ex-Servicemen get 6 seats, Female candidates get 24 seats, and Outstanding Sportspersons get 2 seats.
For Firemen / Fire Guards: Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF) get 1 seat, Ex-Servicemen get 2 seats, Female candidates get 10 seats, and Outstanding Sportspersons get 1 seat.
Before filling out the online application form, candidates must carefully ensure they satisfy the educational, age, and shortlisting parameters set by the commission.
You can only apply for this Main Examination if you actually appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) conducted by the UPSSSC and hold a valid score card issued by the commission. Candidates who scored zero, negative marks, or less than zero in their absolute or normalized scores will automatically be filtered out and will not be shortlisted for the written exam. The commission will shortlist candidates up to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies based on their PET-2025 normalized scores.
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (Class 12th) Examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or hold an equivalent qualification recognized by the state government. You must possess your official passing certificates and marksheets on or before the application deadline of June 29, 2026.
If two or more candidates end up with identical scores in the final merit list, preferential weightage is given to individuals who possess the following additional backgrounds:
Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of 2 years, OR
Obtained a National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' Certificate.
Applicants must have reached the minimum age of 18 years and should not exceed 40 years as of July 1st of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised.
Relaxations in the upper age limit are extended to SC, ST, OBC, and other special state categories as per valid government rules.
Regular state government employees can get a maximum upper-age relaxation of up to 5 years.
The selection strategy relies primarily on a competitive written exam. Those who crack the written cutoff will face the mandatory Physical Standards Test.
The main exam consists of a single question paper featuring 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions. The total duration allowed to solve the paper is 2 hours (120 minutes).
Warning on Negative Marking: Accuracy is vital. There is a negative marking penalty of 25% (or 1/4th mark) for every incorrect answer you mark.
The test structure is cleanly split into three distinct modules:
| Exam Module | Subject Area Covered | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Core General Knowledge (Indian History, Freedom Movement, Geography, Economy, Polity, General Science, Sports, Global & National Current Events) |
| 65 | 65 | |
| Part-2 | Computer Concepts & Information Technology Innovations (AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, etc.)
| 15 | 15 | Two Hours (120 Minutes)
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| Part-3 | General Information Specifically Related to Uttar Pradesh State (History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity)
| 20 | 20 | |
| Total | All Combined Modules | 100 | 100 | |
To plan your preparation systematically, keep these detailed subject-wise topics handy:
History of India & Indian National Movement: Social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history. Deep emphasis on the freedom struggle, the rise of nationalism, and independence dynamics.
Geography of India & the World: Physical, social, and economic landscape of India. Key topics include agriculture, forestry, horticulture, livestock husbandry, demographic distributions, urban planning trends, smart cities, and smart villages. Basics of global physical geography.
Economic & Social Development: Sustainable development frameworks, poverty alleviation strategies, basic demographics, and major social sector welfare schemes. Interrelationships between population growth, environmental impact, and urbanization.
Indian Polity & Constitution: Evaluation of constitutional design, governance systems, Panchayati Raj institutions, local self-government bodies, public policy frameworks, and legal rights issues.
General Science & Technology: Practical understanding of scientific principles observed in daily life. Implementation of national science policies, domestic technological advancements, technology indigenization, dual-use technology concepts, and security technology parameters.
Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management: Fundamental concepts of biodiversity conservation, ecosystem balancing, climate change issues, and mitigative procedures. Study of localized disasters, national frameworks like the Disaster Management Act of 2005, and operational systems of the NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, and SDRF.
Sports in India: Playbook rules, governing laws, and updates on diverse sports events such as athletics, judo, kabaddi, volleyball, badminton, wrestling, weightlifting, football, and swimming. Strategic governmental programs geared towards boosting athletic infrastructure across India.
Current Affairs: Comprehensive mastery over fresh events of historical, political, and socio-economic value brewing domestically and internationally.
Evolution, milestones, and functional workflows of computer networks, internet infrastructure, and the World Wide Web (WWW).
Practical configuration knowledge of hardware components, specialized software programs, inputs, outputs, and IP Addressing systems.
Everyday usage of modern IT gadgets, configuring secure email IDs, managing standard tools, and printing workflows.
Intermediate mastery of word processing platforms (MS-Word) and spreadsheets (MS-Excel).
Conceptual grip on contemporary Operating Systems, social networking safety protocols, and e-Governance systems.
Financial technology applications, cybersecurity protocols, and up-to-date technological trends like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning models, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Historically significant timelines, traditional arts, regional architectural heritage, folk festivals, classical folk dances, and local dialects of UP.
Natural geographical contours, climate variations, soil profiles, wildlife sanctuaries, forestry products, and mineral reserves.
State economic policies, agricultural yield patterns, processing industries, local business corridors, and employment situations.
Structure of administrative governance, state polity updates, localized current events, and major achievements of the UP government in diverse social fields.
The physical verification step is strictly qualifying in nature. No competitive marks are awarded here, but failure to clear these benchmarks will instantly disqualify you from the final merit list.
Height Requirements:
General, OBC, and SC Candidates: Minimum 168 cm
ST Candidates: Minimum 160 cm
Chest Requirements (with a mandatory 5 cm expansion clause):
General, OBC, and SC Candidates: Minimum 84 cm when expanded
ST Candidates: Minimum 82 cm when expanded
Height Requirements:
General, OBC, and SC Candidates: Minimum 152 cm
ST Candidates: Minimum 147 cm
Weight Requirement: Must weigh strictly between 45 kg and 58 kg.
At the initial phase of filing your online form, candidates across all social backgrounds are required to pay a uniform processing fee. The fee can be paid through integrated digital payment gateways using credit cards, debit cards, internet banking, UPI networks, or through offline State Bank of India (SBI) e-Challan slips.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Cumulative Payable Fee |
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| Unreserved / General | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
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| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00
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| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00
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| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00
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Note on Main Exam Fees: The initial fee is only for filing the preliminary application. Candidates who clear the screening process and get shortlisted for the written test will have to pay an additional main examination fee later, right before they can download their admit cards.
Follow these steps to ensure your application form is error-free and successfully submitted:
Log on to the Portal: Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
Access the Notification: Find the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage, click on the application link, and review the guidelines.
Candidate Authentication: Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number. You can authenticate your login via an OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email ID.
Verify Personal Details: Once logged in, your personal details from your PET-2025 record (such as your name, domicile, reservation status, gender, and date of birth) will automatically populate on the screen.
Select Your Desired Posts: Check the boxes for the posts you wish to apply for. Remember, you must explicitly select a post to be considered for it. Enter details regarding your 12th-grade educational credentials.
Check Photo & Signature: Your profile image and signature uploaded during PET-2025 will be fetched automatically. These cannot be modified. Simply click "Continue" to proceed.
Fill in Preferences & Declaration: Rank your preference between the Guard and Fireman positions. Carefully read the final declaration text, check the boxes to agree, and submit.
Submit Processing Fee: Pay the ₹25 transaction charge online. Once completed, print out a physical copy of your application confirmation page and receipt for your future reference.
For complete official details and verification of certificate formats, you can check the Official UPSSSC Notification PDF.