UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Announced for 132 Vacancies, Selection through PET-based Shortlisting & Exam
- UPSSSC has announced 132 Senior Instructor vacancies across 13 disciplines for the Rajya Gramya Vikas Sansthan in Lucknow.
- Eligible candidates with the required degree/postgraduate qualification and UP PET 2025 score can apply online from September 14 to October 5, 2026.
- The posts offer Pay Level 6 of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, with selection through PET-based shortlisting and a 100-mark main exam.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced recruitment for 132 Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) posts under Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026. The vacancies are available in 13 disciplines at the Rajya Gramya Vikas Sansthan, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, with online applications scheduled to begin on September 14, 2026.
Candidates can submit the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 application through October 5, while fee adjustment and modifications will remain available until October 12. Applicants must have the prescribed discipline-specific qualification and a UP PET 2025 scorecard. The posts carry Pay Level 6, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Shortlisting for the main examination will be based on normalized scores in UP PET 2025. The recruitment process will subsequently include a 100-question objective written examination, document verification and medical examination.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 Notification
UPSSSC released Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026 on September 10, 2026 for appointment to the Senior Instructor cadre. The recruitment covers subjects ranging from Agricultural Engineering and Horticulture to Women Welfare, Cooperation, Panchayat and Public Health.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Department | Rajya Gramya Vikas Sansthan, BKT, Lucknow |
| Post Name | Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) |
| Advertisement No. | 21-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 132 |
| Qualification | Degree / Postgraduate Degree, post-wise + UP PET 2025 |
| Age Limit | 21–40 years |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Application Fee | ₹25 |
| Selection | PET-based shortlisting, Main Written Exam, DV and Medical Examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Start Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 5, 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Senior Instructor Vacancy Details
Agricultural Engineering accounts for the largest share of the recruitment with 30 vacancies. Plant Protection and Horticulture have 16 posts each, followed by Animal Husbandry with 14 and Agronomy with 12.
| Senior Instructor Discipline | Vacancies | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 30 | Degree in Agricultural Engineering + UP PET 2025 |
| Plant Protection | 16 | M.Sc. in Plant Protection / Botany / Entomology / Zoology + UP PET 2025 |
| Horticulture | 16 | M.Sc. in Horticulture + UP PET 2025 |
| Animal Husbandry | 14 | Postgraduate qualification in Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science + UP PET 2025 |
| Agronomy | 12 | M.Sc. in Agronomy + UP PET 2025 |
| Women Welfare | 9 | Postgraduate degree in Home Science / Sociology / Social Work / Nutrition + UP PET 2025 |
| Cooperation | 8 | M.A. Economics / M.Sc. Agricultural Economics / M.Com with minimum 50% marks + UP PET 2025 |
| Panchayat | 8 | M.A. Economics / Sociology or M.Sc. Agricultural Economics with minimum 50% marks + UP PET 2025 |
| Soil Science | 8 | B.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 50% marks + UP PET 2025 |
| Agricultural Extension | 5 | M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension + UP PET 2025 |
| Public Health | 3 | MPH or Postgraduate Degree in Rural Development + UP PET 2025 |
| Production | 2 | B.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 50% marks + UP PET 2025 |
| Agriculture | 1 | Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture + UP PET 2025 |
| Total | 132 | — |
Important Dates
| Notification Release | September 10, 2026 |
| Online Applications Begin | September 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 5, 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment / Application Modification Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 40 years old. Age will be calculated as on July 1, 2026.
Upper-age relaxation will be available to eligible categories according to the applicable recruitment rules.
Application Fee
A processing fee of ₹25 applies to all listed categories.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹25 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹25 |
| PwD / ESM | ₹25 |
| Female Candidates | ₹25 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
UP PET 2025 Shortlisting
A UP PET 2025 score is required for this recruitment. Candidates will initially be shortlisted for the main examination on the basis of their normalized PET 2025 scores.
Shortlisting will be carried out category-wise at 15 times the number of vacancies before candidates proceed to the main written examination.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern
The main examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will receive two hours to complete the paper. An incorrect response will attract a penalty equal to one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject-Specific Knowledge (Rural Development) and Analytical/DI | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
The total examination duration is 120 minutes.
Selection Process
Selection for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 will proceed through four stages:
- Shortlisting based on the normalized UP PET 2025 score, up to 15 times the vacancies category-wise.
- Main Written Examination.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
Salary and Pay Scale
Senior Instructor appointments fall under Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Other admissible benefits will be governed by the applicable rules for the posts.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the UPSSSC official website from September 14, 2026.
- Go to the Live Advertisement section and locate Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026.
- Log in or authenticate using the UP PET 2025 registration number through the available OTP or personal-details option.
- Check the information displayed from the PET registration and complete the remaining details required for the Senior Instructor application.
- Select the applicable post or discipline and provide the required information.
- Upload supporting documents where required and complete the application process.
- Pay the ₹25 processing fee through the available online payment facility.
- Review and submit the application by October 5, 2026, and retain a printout of the final form.
- Candidates requiring permitted corrections or fee adjustments should complete them by October 12, 2026.
Important Links
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/Default.aspx |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
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