The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the official notification (Advt No. 21-Exam/2026) for the State Rural Development Institute (Senior Instructor Cadre) Main Examination. Online applications are invited to fill a total of 132 vacancies for various Senior Instructor (ज्येष्ठ अनुदेशक) posts under the Director General, Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. It is strictly mandatory for candidates to hold a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 Scorecard to apply for this mains examination. Interested and eligible candidates are highly advised to read the complete notification on the ‘rojgar khabar’ portal to understand the specific educational qualifications, exam pattern, and syllabus before submitting their online application form by October 05, 2026.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Details
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 21-Exam/2026 |
| Notification Published Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Application & Fee Payment Begin | September 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online & Fee Payment | October 05, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Form Modification | October 12, 2026 |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSSSC official website. No applications or fees will be accepted after October 05, 2026.
Application Fee (Online Processing Fee)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹ 25.00/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 25.00/- |
| PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / DFF | ₹ 25.00/- (As per their original category) |
| Payment Mode | ONLINE payment through Credit card/Debit card/ Internet Banking/ UPI or SBI e-Challan. |
Note: The fee mentioned above is only the online application processing fee. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET 2025 score will be required to pay the Main Examination Fee separately before downloading their admit cards.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026: Age Limit as on 01.07.2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: 40 Years.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh Government Recruitment Rules. (Ex-Servicemen get 3 years + length of military service. Outstanding Sportspersons get 5 years. PwD candidates get 15 years).
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Vacancy Details & Eligibility 2026 : Total 132 Posts
The recruitment is being conducted to fill 132 permanent posts (Pay Level-6: ₹35400 – ₹112400) under the Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development. Candidates MUST have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid normalized score card. Candidates with zero or negative marks in PET-2025 are not eligible.
| Post Name (Jyeshth Anudeshak) | Total Vacancy & Category Breakdown | Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications (Minimum 50% marks unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering (कृषि अभियंत्रण) | 30 Posts (UR: 12, SC: 06, ST: 00, OBC: 09, EWS: 03) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: 3 years experience in engineering/agri equipment training). |
| Plant Protection (पौध संरक्षण) | 16 Posts (UR: 07, SC: 04, ST: 00, OBC: 04, EWS: 01) | B.Sc. in Agriculture with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: Post Graduate in Entomology/Pathology). |
| Horticulture Science (उद्यान विज्ञान) | 16 Posts (UR: 07, SC: 04, ST: 00, OBC: 04, EWS: 01) | B.Sc. in Agriculture with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: Post Graduate in Horticulture). |
| Animal Husbandry (पशुपालन) | 14 Posts (UR: 10, SC: 00, ST: 00, OBC: 03, EWS: 01) | B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Animal Husbandry with at least 50% marks. |
| Agronomy (शस्य विज्ञान) | 12 Posts (UR: 05, SC: 03, ST: 00, OBC: 03, EWS: 01) | B.Sc. in Agriculture with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: Post Graduate in Agronomy/Pathology). |
| Women Welfare (महिला कल्याण) | 09 Posts (UR: 06, SC: 01, ST: 00, OBC: 02, EWS: 00) | B.Sc. in Home Science / Home Economics / Nutrition / Dietetics with at least 50% marks. |
| Cooperation (सहकारिता) | 08 Posts (UR: 04, SC: 02, ST: 00, OBC: 02, EWS: 00) | M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agri Economics) / M.Com. with at least 50% marks. |
| Panchayat (पंचायत) | 08 Posts (UR: 04, SC: 02, ST: 00, OBC: 02, EWS: 00) | M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agri Economics) / M.A. (Sociology) with at least 50% marks. |
| Soil Science (मृदा विज्ञान) | 08 Posts (UR: 04, SC: 02, ST: 00, OBC: 02, EWS: 00) | B.Sc. in Agriculture with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: Post Graduate in Soil Science). |
| Agriculture (कृषि) | 01 Post (UR: 01) | Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks. |
| Agricultural Extension (कृषि प्रसार) | 05 Posts (UR: 03, SC: 01, ST: 00, OBC: 01, EWS: 00) | B.Sc. in Agriculture with at least 50% marks. (Preferential: Post Graduate in Extension or Agri Economics). |
| Public Health (सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य) | 03 Posts (UR: 03) | Bachelor’s Degree AND Sanitary Inspector Examination Certificate recognized by the State Government. |
| Production (उत्पादन) | 02 Posts (UR: 01, SC: 00, ST: 00, OBC: 01, EWS: 00) | Degree in Agri/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Agri/Mech/Electrical/Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of experience. |
| Total Vacancies | 132 Posts |
Mode of Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor consists of the following stages:
- PET 2025 Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination based on their normalized score in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. UPSSSC will call candidates up to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies (including all candidates tied at the cut-off score).
- Written Examination (Main Exam): Shortlisted candidates will appear for a single objective-type written examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational degrees, category certificates, and identity.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
The Main Written Examination will consist of a single objective-type paper with 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is a negative marking of 25% (1/4th mark) for every wrong answer.
Exam Scheme:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | 1. Subject-specific knowledge related to Rural Development (Agri economy, soil/water conservation, panchayati raj, women welfare, rural schemes) | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| 2. Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation (Logical deductions, statistical analysis graphs) | 15 | 15 | ||
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology (Hardware/Software, MS Office, Internet, AI, Big Data, Cyber Security) | 15 | 15 | |
| Part-3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (UP History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Agriculture, Current Affairs) | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
How To Apply Online for UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor posts can submit their application online before October 05, 2026.
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official UPSSSC portal at
upsssc.gov.in. - Navigate to Live Advertisements: Click on the “Live Advertisement Segment” and select Advt No. 21-Exam/2026.
- Applicant Authentication: Login using your UPSSSC PET-2025 Registration Number. You will be authenticated via an OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email ID.
- Fill the Application Form: Your personal details from PET-2025 will be auto-populated. Select the specific post(s) you are applying for and fill in the details regarding your educational qualification (B.Sc/M.Sc/B.Tech as applicable).
- Review Photo & Signature: Your photo and signature from PET-2025 will be displayed automatically. Verify and click “Continue”.
- Submit Declaration: Read the declaration carefully, tick the checkbox, enter the verification code, and click “Save and Submit”.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the processing fee of ₹ 25/- via SBI e-Pay using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Print Application Form: After successful payment and reconciliation, the final application form will be generated. Download and print this form for Document Verification.
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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)
Q1: Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for the Senior Instructor recruitment? Ans: Yes, it is strictly mandatory. Only candidates who have appeared in the UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid normalized scorecard can apply for this Main Examination.
Q2: What is the last date to apply? Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the processing fee is October 05, 2026. Modifications to the application can be made until October 12, 2026.
Q3: How many vacancies are there for the Senior Instructor post? Ans: There are a total of 132 vacancies distributed across 13 different streams/specializations.
Q4: What is the required educational qualification? Ans: The qualification varies by stream. Most streams require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject (like Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Economics, or Home Science) with at least 50% marks. For the exact stream-wise breakdown, refer to the eligibility table above.
Q5: What is the exam pattern for the main examination? Ans: The written exam consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks to be solved in 2 hours. It includes sections on Rural Development and Data Interpretation (65 marks), Computer/IT (15 marks), and UP General Knowledge (20 marks). There is a 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.
