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UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026 — 132 Posts, Apply by 05 Oct (UP)

📍 Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) — State Recruitment Commission, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh | Advt No. 21-Pareeksha/2026State Govt Jobs
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UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026 — 132 Posts, Apply by 05 Oct (UP)
Total Posts
132
Minimum Qualification
Graduate

Overview

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 21-Pareeksha/2026 for 132 Jyeshtha Anudeshak (Senior Instructor) posts. This UP government job 2026 notification covers 13 disciplines under the Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, including Agricultural Engineering, Plant Protection, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy, Women Welfare, Cooperation, Panchayat, Soil Science, Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Public Health and Production. All 132 posts are permanent (Sthayi) positions, making this Uttar Pradesh Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity attractive for candidates with a background in agriculture and allied sciences who already hold a valid PET-2025 score card. Selected Senior Instructors will be posted within the Rural Development Institute network across Uttar Pradesh, training candidates and staff in their respective discipline. The selection process for UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026 consists of shortlisting based on the normalised PET-2025 score (15 times the vacancies, post-wise and category-wise), followed by a Main Written Examination — there is no interview. The salary for UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026 is Pay Level-6 under the Uttar Pradesh Government pay matrix, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus applicable DA and HRA. The UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026 online application is available at upsssc.gov.in from 14 September 2026. The last date to apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 is 05 October 2026, with fee reconciliation and application correction permitted until 12 October 2026. The application fee is Rs. 25 for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST). Candidates must read the complete official UPSSSC Advertisement No. 21-Pareeksha/2026 notification PDF at upsssc.gov.in before applying, since post-wise qualification requirements differ significantly across the 13 disciplines.

Qualification

  • Krishi Abhiyantran (Agricultural Engineering): Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering with at least 50% marks
  • Paudh Sanrakshan (Plant Protection), Udyan Vigyan (Horticulture), Shasya Vigyan (Agronomy), Mridavigyan (Soil Science), Krishi Prasar (Agricultural Extension): B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 50% marks
  • Pashupalan (Animal Husbandry): B.V.Sc. or M.V.Sc. (Animal Husbandry) with at least 50% marks
  • Mahila Kalyan (Women Welfare): B.Sc. in Home Science/Home Economics/Nutrition/Diet with at least 50% marks
  • Sahkarita (Cooperation): 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
  • Krishi (Agriculture): Postgraduate degree in Agriculture from a university established by law in India, with at least 55% marks
  • Sarvajanik Swasthya (Public Health): Graduate degree along with a state-recognised Sanitary Inspector examination certificate
  • Utpadan (Production): Degree/Diploma in Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience
  • All candidates, regardless of discipline, must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card — shortlisting for the Main Exam is post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the vacancies, based on the normalised PET-2025 score
  • Preferential (Adhimani) qualifications — relevant field experience, Territorial Army service, or an NCC 'B' certificate — are listed post-wise in the official notification and can give an edge among equally qualified candidates

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 (2026)
  • Age relaxation applicable to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other categories notified by the Uttar Pradesh government from time to time, as per prevailing rules
  • Horizontal reservation also available for divyangjan (persons with disabilities), women, dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, and outstanding sportspersons

Eligibility

  • Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card issued by the Commission
  • Shortlisting for the Main Examination is post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the number of vacancies, based on the normalised PET-2025 score
  • Candidates with a zero or negative normalised/absolute PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted
  • Post-specific educational qualification as detailed in the Qualification field above — verify against the specific discipline before applying
  • Age must be between 21 and 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per UP Government rules
  • All 132 posts are permanent (Sthayi); horizontal reservation applies for divyangjan, women, freedom fighter dependents, ex-servicemen and sportspersons
  • Only one application is allowed per candidate; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last one is considered valid
  • Candidates can select multiple eligible posts, but a claim for a post not selected at application time will not be considered later

Important Dates

  1. Notification Publication

    10 Sept 2026

  2. Application Start

    14 Sept 2026

  3. Last Date to Apply

    05 Oct 2026

Application Fee

  • Unreserved (General): Rs. 25/- (Rs. 0 exam fee + Rs. 25 online processing fee)
  • OBC: Rs. 25/-
  • SC: Rs. 25/-
  • ST: Rs. 25/-
  • Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyangjan and outstanding sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original category
  • Payment modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking or SBI e-Challan only
  • The Main Examination fee (for shortlisted candidates) is separate and payable before downloading the Main Exam admit card

Salary

  • Pay Level-6 of the Uttar Pradesh Government pay matrix
  • Pay range: Rs. 35,400 (minimum) to Rs. 1,12,400 (maximum) per month
  • The notification does not specify exact gross salary, allowances, or in-hand pay figures — candidates should refer to standard UP Government allowances (DA, HRA) applicable at Pay Level-6

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in
  2. Go to the "Live Advertisement" section on the homepage and open Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026
  3. Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email
  4. Verify your auto-filled personal details (carried over from PET-2025) and select the post(s) you wish to apply for
  5. Fill in your educational qualification details (board/university, year of passing, roll number) for the selected post
  6. Enter the verification code and submit to generate your application number
  7. Review your photo and signature (carried over from PET-2025; these cannot be changed here)
  8. Fill in any preferential qualification details and your correspondence address
  9. Read and accept the declaration, then click "Save and Submit"
  10. Pay the application fee online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or SBI e-Challan) and download your submitted application form for future reference

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting on normalised PET-2025 score
  • Main Written Examination

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Krishi Abhiyantran (Agricultural Engineering)30
Paudh Sanrakshan (Plant Protection)16
Udyan Vigyan (Horticulture)16
Pashupalan (Animal Husbandry)14
Shasya Vigyan (Agronomy)12
Mahila Kalyan (Women Welfare)9
Sahkarita (Cooperation)8
Panchayat8
Mridavigyan (Soil Science)8
Krishi (Agriculture)1
Krishi Prasar (Agricultural Extension)5
Sarvajanik Swasthya (Public Health)3
Utpadan (Production)2

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹ 25/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹ 25/-

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A1. It is a recruitment drive by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission to fill 132 Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) posts under the Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow, through Advertisement No. 21-Pareeksha/2026. Posts are spread across 13 disciplines related to agriculture and rural development.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A2. There are 132 total vacancies across 13 disciplines, including Agricultural Engineering (30), Plant Protection (16), Horticulture (16), Animal Husbandry (14), Agronomy (12), Women Welfare (9), Cooperation (8), Panchayat (8) and Soil Science (8), among smaller disciplines. Agricultural Engineering carries the largest share of vacancies.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A3. The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 05 October 2026. Fee reconciliation and limited application correction can be completed until 12 October 2026.
Q4. What is the qualification for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A4. Qualification requirements vary by discipline — mostly a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.V.Sc.) in the relevant agricultural or allied science field with at least 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree with 55% marks for the Agriculture post. A valid PET-2025 score card is mandatory for all disciplines.
Q5. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A5. Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation for SC, ST and other notified categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Q6. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A6. The total fee is Rs. 25 (Rs. 0 exam fee plus Rs. 25 online processing fee) for all categories — Unreserved, OBC, SC and ST. Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyangjan and outstanding sportspersons pay the fee of their original category.
Q7. What is the selection process for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A7. Selection is based solely on the Main Written Examination — there is no interview. Shortlisting for the Main Exam uses the normalised PET-2025 score at 15 times the vacancies (post-wise, category-wise), and the Main Exam itself has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks in 2 hours, with 25% negative marking per wrong answer.
Q8. What is the salary for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A8. Selected candidates are placed at Pay Level-6 of the Uttar Pradesh government pay matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month. The notification does not specify exact allowances or in-hand pay figures.
Q9. How can I apply online for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A9. Candidates must log in to upsssc.gov.in using their PET-2025 registration number and OTP, select the desired post(s) under Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026, fill in educational qualification details, pay the Rs. 25 fee, and submit before 05 October 2026.
Q10. Is a PET-2025 score card mandatory for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026?+
A10. Yes. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid score card are eligible to apply. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is based entirely on the normalised PET-2025 score, so candidates with a zero or negative normalised score will not be shortlisted.

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