The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially announced the recruitment for the posts of Council House Guard (Vidhan Bhawan Rakshak) and Fireman/Fire Guard (Vidhan Bhawan Agnik/Agnirakshak). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a state government job in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates who have appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 can submit their online applications through the official portal.
UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 09-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Vidhan Bhawan Rakshak & Vidhan Bhawan Agnik/Agnirakshak |
| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 10-04-2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 09-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission & Fee Payment | 29-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Application Modification | 06-07-2026 |
UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard 2026 Vacancy Details
The UPSSSC recruitment drive aims to fill 170 vacant positions within the Secretariat Administration Department. Out of these, 120 vacancies are allocated for the Council House Guard, and 50 are designated for the Fire Guard post.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Vidhan Bhawan Rakshak (Council House Guard) | 120 |
| Vidhan Bhawan Agnik/Agnirakshak (Fire Guard) | 50 |
Education Details
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (12th Class) examination from the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education, or any government-recognized equivalent examination.
It is mandatory for applicants to have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid PET 2025 scorecard issued by the commission.
Salary
Selected candidates for both the Council House Guard and Fire Guard posts will be placed in the Pay Level-3 bracket, drawing a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 21,700 (Minimum) to Rs. 69,100 (Maximum).
Age Limit
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and should not exceed 40 years of age as of the 1st of July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC, ST, and others) as per the rules of the Uttar Pradesh government.
Selection Process
The selection process for this recruitment will consist of the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination based on their UPSSSC PET-2025 normalized scores.
- Written Examination: A 2-hour written test comprising 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Physical Measurement & Efficiency Test: Candidates who clear the written exam will undergo physical fitness and measurement tests, which are qualifying in nature.
Application Fee
| Category | Online Processing Fee |
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 25/- |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 25/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 25/- |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 25/- |
Note: The main examination fee will need to be paid separately later by only those candidates who are shortlisted for the main written exam.
UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Live Advertisement Segment” on the homepage and click on the Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2026.
- Log in to the application dashboard by authenticating your PET 2025 Registration Number via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- Select the preferred posts you wish to apply for and fill in the required educational qualification details.
- Review your auto-fetched photograph and signature from the PET 2025 database and proceed.
- Pay the online application processing fee of Rs. 25/- using Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-challan.
- After successful payment and auto-submission of the form, download and print a copy of the final application form for future reference.
Official Links
| UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fire Guard Apply Online Link | Click Here |
Key Highlights of the Exam
- The questions will be objective and multiple-choice.
- The written exam will consist of a single question paper containing 100 questions.
- The exam is for 100 marks, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark.
- The total time allowed for the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
- There is a penalty for wrong answers. A deduction of 25% (or 1/4th) of the mark prescribed for the question will be applied for every incorrect answer.
Exam Structure and Mark Distribution
The examination is divided into three main parts:
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part-1 | 1) History of India and Indian National Movement | 10 | 10 |
| 2) Geography of India and World | 05 | 05 | |
| 3) Economic and Social development of India | 05 | 05 | |
| 4) Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | |
| 5) General Science and Technology | 10 | 10 | |
| 6) Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| 7) Sports in India | 05 | 05 | |
| 8) Current Events of National and International Importance | 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 |
Note: Candidates who are shortlisted based on their performance in this written examination will proceed to the Physical Measurement and Efficiency Test, which is qualifying in nature.
