Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Senior Instructor Notification 2026 has been released on 10 September 2026 on the official website upsssc.gov.in. A total of 132 vacancies have been announced through the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 21 to 40 years who have the required post-wise educational qualifications and a valid PET-2025 score card are eligible to apply for these Senior Instructor vacancies. The online application process for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 has started on 14 September 2026 and will remain open until 5 October 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
- Official Notification PDF For UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online
- Official Website
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UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 21-Pareeksha/2026 |
| Exam Name | State Rural Development Institute (Senior Instructor Cadre) Main Examination (PET-2025)/21 |
| Post Name | Jyeshtha Anudeshak (Senior Instructor) |
| Total Posts | 132 |
| Department | Directorate General, Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (Pay Matrix: ₹35,400 - ₹112,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification publication date | 10-09-2026 |
| Online registration / application / fee payment start date | 14-09-2026 |
| Last date for registration, fee payment, and application submission | 05-10-2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and application correction | 12-10-2026 |
The notification states that no application or fee will be accepted after 5 October 2026. Candidates must complete bank reconciliation of their fee by 5 October 2026, or within 7 days after that (by 12 October 2026), to be able to print their application form.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Vacancy 2026 Details
The 132 posts are spread across 13 disciplines under the Senior Instructor cadre. Category-wise reservation is applied as per Uttar Pradesh government norms.
| S.No | Discipline (Post) | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krishi Abhiyantran (Agricultural Engineering) | 30 |
| 2 | Paudh Sanrakshan (Plant Protection) | 16 |
| 3 | Udyan Vigyan (Horticulture) | 16 |
| 4 | Pashupalan (Animal Husbandry) | 14 |
| 5 | Shasya Vigyan (Agronomy) | 12 |
| 6 | Mahila Kalyan (Women Welfare) | 9 |
| 7 | Sahkarita (Cooperation) | 8 |
| 8 | Panchayat | 8 |
| 9 | Mridavigyan (Soil Science) | 8 |
| 10 | Krishi (Agriculture) | 1 |
| 11 | Krishi Prasar (Agricultural Extension) | 5 |
| 12 | Sarvajanik Swasthya (Public Health) | 3 |
| 13 | Utpadan (Production) | 2 |
| Total | 132 |
All 132 posts are permanent (Sthayi). Horizontal reservation is also available for divyangjan (persons with disabilities), women, dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, and outstanding sportspersons, as detailed in the official notification.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Eligibility Criteria
To apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026, candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid score card issued by the Commission. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is done post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the number of vacancies, based on the normalized PET-2025 score. Candidates with a zero or negative normalized/absolute PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Qualification
Educational qualification requirements vary by discipline, as specified in the notification:
| Post/Discipline | Essential Qualification (as per notification) |
|---|---|
| Krishi Abhiyantran | Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering with at least 50% marks |
| Paudh Sanrakshan | B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks |
| Udyan Vigyan | B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks |
| Pashupalan | B.V.Sc. or M.V.Sc. (Animal Husbandry) with at least 50% marks |
| Shasya Vigyan | B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks |
| Mahila Kalyan | B.Sc. in Home Science / Home Economics / Nutrition / Diet with at least 50% marks |
| Sahkarita | M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) / M.Com with at least 50% marks |
| Panchayat | M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) / M.A. (Sociology) with at least 50% marks |
| Mridavigyan | B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks |
| Krishi | Postgraduate degree in Agriculture from a university established by law in India, with at least 55% marks |
| Krishi Prasar | B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks |
| Sarvajanik Swasthya | Graduate degree along with a Sanitary Inspector examination certificate recognized by the State Government |
| Utpadan | Degree/Diploma in Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience |
Preferential (Adhimani) qualifications - such as experience in the relevant field, service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC 'B' certificate - are also listed post-wise in the official notification and can give an advantage among otherwise equally qualified candidates.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Age reckoning date: 1 July of the calendar year in which the post is advertised/notified
Age relaxation is applicable to candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other categories notified by the Uttar Pradesh government from time to time, as per prevailing rules.
Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyangjan, and outstanding sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original category (1 to 4 above). Fee can be paid via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan only. The Main Examination fee (for those shortlisted) has to be paid separately before downloading the Main Exam admit card; the fee amount for the Main Exam is not specified in this notification.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Salary
Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-6 of the UP government pay matrix, with a pay range of ₹35,400 (minimum) to ₹112,400 (maximum). The notification does not specify the exact gross monthly salary, allowances, or in-hand pay.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Selection Process
Selection is based solely on performance in the Main Written Examination. There is no interview. Key points:
- Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done using the normalized PET-2025 score (post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the vacancies).
- The Main Exam consists of 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative marking applies: 25% (¼) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject-specific knowledge related to rural development | 50 | 50 |
| Part 1 | Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 2 | Concepts of Computer and Information Technology & contemporary tech innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the "Live Advertisement" section on the homepage and open the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026).
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email.
- Verify your auto-filled personal details (from your PET-2025 application) and select the post(s) you wish to apply for.
- Fill in your educational qualification details (board/university, year of passing, roll number, etc.) for the selected post.
- Enter the verification code and submit to generate your application number.
- View your photo and signature (carried over from PET-2025; these cannot be changed here) and proceed.
- Fill in any preferential qualification details and your correspondence address.
- Read and accept the declaration, then click "Save and Submit."
- Pay the application fee online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan), download your submitted application form, and keep a printout for future reference.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Apply Online: Key Points to Remember
- Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode is allowed.
- Only candidates with a valid PET-2025 score card can apply.
- Candidates can select multiple posts they are eligible for; if a post is not selected, a claim for it will not be considered later.
- Once the application fee is successfully paid, the form is auto-submitted and can be downloaded/printed.
- Applications can be modified only until 12 October 2026, and only for limited fields (educational qualification-related entries); details like address, EWS/horizontal category, gender, and marital status cannot be changed after final submission.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last submitted one is considered valid.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 -Important Link
- Official Notification PDF For UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online
- Official Website
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