UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026

Name of Post: UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026

Short Information: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak Cadre) recruitment under Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026. A total of 132 vacancies will be filled in the Rajya Gramya Vikas Sansthan, BKT, Lucknow. Online applications are open from 14 September 2026 to 05 October 2026 on upsssc.gov.in. Selection will be through UP PET 2025 score-based shortlisting, followed by a main written examination, document verification and medical examination.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date 10 September 2026
Online Application Start Date 14 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 05 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Adjustment / Correction 12 October 2026
Exam Date To be notified
Admit Card Release Before the exam

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Rs. 25/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female Rs. 25/-
Payment Mode Online – Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI

Age Limit

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 01/07/2026.

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Vacancy Details

Senior Instructor (Agricultural Engineering) 30
Senior Instructor (Plant Protection) 16
Senior Instructor (Horticulture) 16
Senior Instructor (Animal Husbandry) 14
Senior Instructor (Agronomy) 12
Senior Instructor (Women Welfare) 09
Senior Instructor (Cooperation) 08
Senior Instructor (Panchayat) 08
Senior Instructor (Soil Science) 08
Senior Instructor (Agricultural Extension) 05
Senior Instructor (Public Health) 03
Senior Instructor (Production) 02
Senior Instructor (Agriculture) 01
Grand Total 132

Eligibility

A valid UP PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory for every discipline. Shortlisting will be done on the basis of the UP PET 2025 normalized score, category-wise, at 15 times the number of vacancies.

Post-wise educational qualification:

  • Agricultural Engineering: Degree in Agricultural Engineering
  • Plant Protection: M.Sc. in Plant Protection / Botany / Entomology / Zoology
  • Horticulture: M.Sc. in Horticulture
  • Animal Husbandry: PG in Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science
  • Agronomy: M.Sc. in Agronomy
  • Women Welfare: PG in Home Science / Sociology / Social Work / Nutrition
  • Cooperation: M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) / M.Com with minimum 50% marks
  • Panchayat: M.A. (Economics / Sociology) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) with minimum 50% marks
  • Soil Science: B.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 50% marks
  • Agricultural Extension: M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension
  • Public Health: M.P.H. or PG in Rural Development
  • Production: B.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 50% marks
  • Agriculture: PG in Agriculture

Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting on UP PET 2025 normalized score (15 times category-wise vacancies).
  2. Main Written Examination – single objective-type paper of 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours:
    • Part 1 – Subject-Specific Knowledge (Rural Development) & Analytical / Data Interpretation: 65 questions / 65 marks
    • Part 2 – Computer & IT Concepts: 15 questions / 15 marks
    • Part 3 – General Information related to Uttar Pradesh: 20 questions / 20 marks

    Negative marking of 1/4th mark (25%) for every wrong answer.

  3. Document Verification of original certificates.
  4. Medical Examination as per UPSSSC standards.

Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-).

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in.
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
  3. Open the “Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026” application link under Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026.
  4. Log in and fill the form with personal, educational and UP PET 2025 scorecard details.
  5. Upload scanned photograph, signature and documents.
  6. Pay Rs. 25/- online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
  7. Recheck all details before final submission.
  8. Submit and print the confirmation page.

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FAQ

Q1: How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?
A: There are a total of 132 vacancies for Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak Cadre) under Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply online is 05 October 2026. Fee adjustment / correction can be done till 12 October 2026.

Q3: Is the UP PET 2025 scorecard mandatory for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?
A: Yes, a valid UP PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory for every discipline, and shortlisting is based on the UP PET 2025 normalized score.

Q4: What is the application fee for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?
A: The application fee is Rs. 25/- for all categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female).

Q5: What is the age limit for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?
A: The age limit is 21–40 years as on 01/07/2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Q6: What is the exam pattern of the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Main Written Examination?
A: The exam is a single objective-type paper of 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours, with negative marking of 1/4th mark (25%) for every wrong answer.

Q7: What is the pay scale for UPSSSC Senior Instructor posts?
A: The pay scale is Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-).

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