UKSSSC Sahsik Khel Adhikari Recruitment 2025-26: Eligibility, Salary & Syllabus
Last Updated: Sep 24, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in
Sahsik Khel Adhikari (Adventure Sports Officer), under the Tourism Development Board, Uttarakhand, has 4 vacancies and carries one of the toughest eligibility bars among all 18 posts in this recruitment — a national-level adventure sports certification is a mandatory requirement, not just a preference.
Sahsik Khel AdhikariAnswer Key 2026
The provisional answer key for the Sahsik Khel Adhikari written exam, held on 20 September 2026 , is now out. Check it and raise an objection online till 5 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
UKSSSC Technical Posts Answer Key 2026 – Sahsik Khel Adhikari PDF
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: 21 to 42 years (age counted as of 1 July 2025).
Mandatory qualifications (all of the following):
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- An “A”-grade Advance Mountaineering, Water Sports, or Snow Skiing course from a recognised national or state institute
- Basic training in at least two adventure sports disciplines
- Participation in at least three national-level expeditions or competitions in any adventure activity
Preference given to:
- Candidates who’ve received a national award in any one discipline
- Everest summiteers or National Adventure Award recipients
- Candidates fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both Hindi and English
- Candidates with knowledge of the social, cultural, and geographical conditions of the Himalayan region, especially Uttarakhand
- Candidates holding a diploma in Tourism
- Candidates with computer knowledge
- Permanent residents of Uttarakhand
Vacancy & Reservation Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 0 |
| Total | 4 |
2 of these 4 vacancies carry a women’s horizontal reservation — verify the exact category split against the official table before publishing, since this specific detail isn’t fully clear from our source copy.
Pay Scale & Pension
- Pay Level: Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme
Job Profile
A Sahsik Khel Adhikari works under the Tourism Development Board, organising and supervising adventure sports activities — mountaineering, water sports, and snow skiing — for tourism promotion, along with training and safety oversight. This is drawn from the syllabus and department name, not stated explicitly in the notification.
Admit Card & Exam Date
The written exam for Sahsik Khel Adhikari was held on 20 September 2026, and admit cards were released from 14 September 2026, alongside Cameraman and Pravidhik Sahayak (Itihas). Check the Sahsik Khel Adhikari admit card and exam date details.
Sahsik Khel Adhikari Syllabus 2025-26
The exam is 100 marks, objective type (MCQ), 2 hours, with 1/4 mark negative marking per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC, 35% for SC/ST. The syllabus is spread across 8 units:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Adventure Sports: Mountaineering, snow skiing, and water sports.
Unit 2 – Equipment for Adventure Sports: Various types of equipment used in adventure activities, their use, care, and maintenance.
Unit 3 – Principles and Techniques of Adventure Activities: Negotiating rock, river, snow, and ice craft.
Unit 4 – Safety Measures in Adventure Activities: First aid, safety and rescue, knowledge of survival, and land, water, and air-based rescue.
Unit 5 – Manners and Costumes of Adventure Sports.
Unit 6 – Weather Knowledge, Map Reading, and Terrain: Himalaya, avalanches, and glaciers.
Unit 7 – Types of Competitive Events: State, national, and international standard.
Unit 8 – Development and Upgradation of Adventure Sports Activities.
Note (from the official syllabus): Knowledge of current scientific advancements related to all the above units is also deemed to be included.
About This Recruitment
Sahsik Khel Adhikari is one of 18 different posts under this UKSSSC notification, each with its own separate eligibility and syllabus. See the full list of all 18 posts, vacancies, and eligibility under this recruitment for the complete picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there for Sahsik Khel Adhikari?
Ans. 4 vacancies.
Q2. Is a national-level adventure sports certificate compulsory, or just preferred?
Ans. Compulsory. An “A”-grade Advance Mountaineering, Water Sports, or Snow Skiing course from a recognised institute is a mandatory qualification for this post, not a preference.
Q3. When was the Sahsik Khel Adhikari exam held?
Ans. 20 September 2026. Admit cards were released from 14 September 2026, along with Cameraman and Pravidhik Sahayak (Itihas).
Q4. Do permanent residents of Uttarakhand get any preference?
Ans. Yes — it’s listed as a preferential qualification, though it isn’t a strict eligibility requirement on its own.
Q5. What is the pay scale for this post?
Ans. Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, under the standard contributory pension scheme.