%20(1).jpg){kind=small}
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) District Sports Officer Recruitment 2025: The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission invites online applications for the recruitment of 06 District Sports Officers under the Sports Department of Uttarakhand Government. Interested candidates can apply for this post through online mode. The online application process started on 28th May and will end on 17th June. The minimum age to apply for this post is 21 years, and the maximum age is 42 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the official notification before applying for this post
UKPSC District Sports Officer Recruitment 2025
UKPSC Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the notification for the District Sport Officer. With the release of this notification, all the important dates related to it have also been released, such as online application start and end dates, correction windows, etc. We have given all these dates in a table format in this article. Candidates are advised to check all the dates carefully and apply before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 17 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Correction/Edit Window | 23 June to 02 July 2025 |
UKPSC Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
There are a total of 6 vacancies in this article, which is a very low number of vacancies. The table below contains the vacancy details of the District Sport Officer recruitment, where we have provided the category-wise vacancy details. Candidates are advised to read the official notification for more detailed information.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand (Unreserved) | 04 |
| Uttarakhand Women | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste | 01 |
| Other Backward Classes | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 06 |
Note: The posts are also open for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (LC, AAV/AV categories).
UKPSC District Sports Officer Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria of District Sport Officer recruitment, then we can divide it on the basis of age limits and educational qualification, which we have given below. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria to determine whether they are applicable for it before applying for this post.
Age Limits: Eligible candidates must have age limits between 21 to 42 years. Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2025. However, age relaxation will be given as per the government rules.
Educational Qualification:
The educational qualification for this recruitment is slightly different from other recruitments. A candidate who has any Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and has either represented as a player in national competitions OR has a Diploma in Sports Coaching from NSNIS/SAI institutes OR a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching from LNIPE or SGSU is eligible for this recruitment. If we talk about nationality, then we can say the candidate must be an Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan.
UKPSC District Sports Officer Recruitment - Selection Process
The selection process of District Sports Officer includes a written examination and an interview. The written examination consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Both papers have 200 marks each, and the interview is of 50 marks. There is also negative marking for wrong answers. We have provided all the details below; a candidate can read them.
- Written Examination (Objective Type):
- Paper I: General Studies, Aptitude & Hindi (200 marks)
- Paper II: Games & Sports related (200 marks)
- Negative marking: 1/4th marks deducted for wrong answers
- Interview: 50 marks (for candidates qualifying written exam)
- Final Merit: Based on combined performance in written exam and interview
UKPSC Recruitment - Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees for this recruitment. However, SC/ST candidates have to pay less than the other categories. PWD candidates are exempted from this application fee. We have given all the details below; candidates can check them.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee + Tax | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| OBC | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| SC/ST | ₹60 | ₹16.36 | ₹76.36 |
| EWS | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| PwD | No fee | ₹16.36 | ₹16.36 |
Payment Mode: Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI only
UKPSC Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
A candidate can apply for this recruitment from its official website. Candidates are advised to provide all the correct details in the application form; otherwise, a mismatch in information can result in the cancellation of the candidature. Candidates are advised to collect all the important documents before applying for this post. We have mentioned all these documents below. Candidates also need to upload their photograph and signature for this recruitment. All the steps on how to apply are given below.
- Application Mode: Online only at psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in
- Steps:
- Register on the portal with basic details
- Fill educational qualifications and other details
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit application and take printout
- Documents Required:
- Educational certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Sports achievement certificates
- Disability certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Important Notes:
- No offline applications accepted
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Edit window available from 23 June to 02 July 2025
- Keep printout of application for future reference
UKPSC Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
Candidates can download the official notification and visit the official website using the link given below. There is also a link to the direct application portal; a candidate can use this link to apply online for this recruitment.
Additional Notes
- Exam centers will be in Dehradun and Haldwani
- Admit cards will be available online only
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the exam/interview
- Salary: Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)
- Service: Group 'K' (Permanent/Pensionable)
- Reservation rules of Uttarakhand government will apply
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying
- Any false information will lead to disqualification and legal action
