UPSSSC Platoon Commander Important Dates, Cut Off
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Platoon commander and block organizer posts in the Home Guards Headquarters, Uttar Pradesh, are advertised together as No. 10-Exam/2026. There are 295 posts: 52 platoon commanders and 243 block organizers.
Applications ran from 16 June to 6 July 2026. On 30 September 2026 the Commission shortlisted 11,781 candidates for the main exam, which is proposed for 22 November 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
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UPSSSC Platoon Commander Details
Selection Process
PET-2025 score first, then the main written exam. The 11,781-strong shortlist was drawn on normalized PET scores, leaving out anyone with a zero or negative score. The Commission followed an Allahabad High Court order on how such scores are treated.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 16 June 2026 |
| Applications and fee closed | 6 July 2026 |
| Shortlist for main exam | 30 September 2026 |
| Main exam (proposed) | 22 November 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Cut Off
Normalized PET-2025 scores needed to get into the main exam shortlist, not final cut-offs.
| Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, OBC and EWS | 73.02 |
| Scheduled Caste | 69.81 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 63.19 |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | 59.79 |
| Ex-servicemen | 54.15 |
| Women | 70.35 |
| Outstanding sportspersons | 59.72 |
No posts were advertised for persons with disability. Home Guard volunteers and retired officers compete within their own category as far as numbers allow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts?
295, of which 52 are platoon commander and 243 block organizer.
When is the main exam?
Proposed for 22 November 2026, in the morning shift.
Is the shortlist final selection?
No. It only lets you sit the main exam.
Which PET year?
PET-2025.
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