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UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 132 Posts, Apply Online

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026. The recruitment has been announced for a total of 132 posts in the State Rural Development Institute (Senior Instructor Cadre). The online application process will start on 14 September 2026, and candidates can submit their applications up to 5 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official UPSSSC website.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Notification 2026 PDF – Direct Link

The Senior Instructor Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at upsssc.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Interested candidates can go through the overview table of the Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 to get the complete details.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment : Overview
Exam Conducting Body Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026
Post Senior Instructor
Total Vacancies 132
Recruitment Department State Rural Development Institute
Application Mode Online
Notification Date 10 September 2026
Application Start Date 14 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 5 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Adjustment/Application Correction 12 October 2026
Main Exam Written Examination
Official Website upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Vacancy 2026

The UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 132 vacancies across different disciplines. The post-wise vacancy distribution given in the notification is as follows.

Senior Instructor Post UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Senior Instructor (Agricultural Engineering) 12 06 00 09 03 30
Senior Instructor (Plant Protection) 07 04 00 04 01 16
Senior Instructor (Horticulture Science) 07 04 00 04 01 16
Senior Instructor (Animal Husbandry) 10 00 00 03 01 14
Senior Instructor (Crop Science) 05 03 00 03 01 12
Senior Instructor (Women Welfare) 06 01 00 02 00 09
Senior Instructor (Cooperation) 04 02 00 02 00 08
Senior Instructor (Panchayat) 04 02 00 02 00 08
Senior Instructor (Soil Science) 04 02 00 02 00 08
Senior Instructor (Agriculture) 01 00 00 00 00 01
Senior Instructor (Agricultural Extension) 03 01 00 01 00 05
Senior Instructor (Public Health) 03 00 00 00 00 03
Senior Instructor (Production) 01 00 00 01 00 02
67 25 00 33 07 132

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and age requirements to apply for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026. The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the post.

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree such as B.Sc. in the relevant field, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc., with the prescribed percentage of marks. For certain posts, a Postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline may be required.
  • Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable to reserved categories as per the applicable government rules.
  • PET-2025 Requirement: Candidates must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and possess a valid PET-2025 Score Card. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their normalized PET-2025 score.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay ₹25 as the online processing fee while submitting the application form. There is no separate application fee for any category.

  • Unreserved/OBC/SC/ST: ₹25
  • Application Fee: ₹0
  • Online Processing Fee: ₹25

Note: Shortlisted candidates will pay the main examination fee separately before downloading their admit card.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Apply Online 2026

The UPSSSC Senior Instructor online application process will begin on 14 September 2026, through the official UPSSSC website. The last date to complete the online application is 5 October 2026. Candidates should read the notification carefully, verify their eligibility, enter all details correctly, and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference. A direct link will be updated here once activated.

Candidates will be allowed to modify certain details in their submitted application form after the application process ends. The correction facility will remain available up to 12 October 2026.

How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:

  1. Visit the official UPSSSC website and open Live Advertisements.
  2. Select Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026.
  3. Read the notification and log in with PET-2025 details.
  4. Verify your details and select the eligible post.
  5. Enter qualification details and complete the required declaration.
  6. Pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
  7. Download and save the submitted application form.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor posts will be based on their performance in the Main Written Examination. The exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, and candidates will have 2 hours to complete the paper.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern 2026

The key details of the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern 2026 are given below.

  • Exam Type: Objective/Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Syllabus 2026

The Main Written Examination will cover the following parts:

  1. Part 1: Subject-specific knowledge related to Rural Development – 50 questions, along with Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation – 15 questions.
  2. Part 2: Knowledge of Computer and Information Technology – 15 questions.
  3. Part 3: General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Salary 2026

The UPSSSC Senior Instructor posts are offered under Pay Level-6 as per the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates appointed to these posts will receive a basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, along with applicable allowances and benefits as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

  • Pay Scale / Level: Pay Level-6 (Pre-revised Grade Pay ₹4,200)
  • Pay Band: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
  • Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month (at entry level)

FAQs

How do I apply for the Senior Instructor posts?

Applications must be submitted online through the official UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in) between September 14, 2026, and October 05, 2026.

Can candidates without a UPSSSC PET-2025 score apply?

No. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card with a normalized score greater than zero are eligible to apply.

What is the application fee?

All categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST) are required to pay a uniform online processing fee of ₹25 at the time of initial application.

Is there any provision for correcting errors in the application form?

Yes, you can details in your application form up to October 12, 2026.

What is the age limit for these posts?

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age. Category-wise age relaxations apply as per Uttar Pradesh government rules

What is the shortlist criteria for the Main Exam?

Candidates will be shortlisted for the written main exam based on their PET-2025 normalized scores, up to 15 times the number of category-wise advertised vacancies.

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 25% ($\frac{1}{4}$ mark) for every wrong answer.

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