UPSSSC Senior Instructor Examination 2026: Apply Online for 132 Posts
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Examination 2026: Apply Online for 132 Posts
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Senior Instructor Examination 2026. A total of 132 Senior Instructor posts are available under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSSSC website from 14 September 2026 to 5 October 2026.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Examination 2026
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Examination 2026 – Overview
Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
Exam Authority |
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
Exam Name |
Senior Instructor Examination 2026 |
Advertisement No. |
21-Exam/2026 |
Post Name |
Senior Instructor |
Total Vacancies |
132 |
Department |
Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow |
Pay Level |
Level-6 |
Pay Scale |
Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
Application Mode |
Online |
PET Requirement |
PET-2025 |
Application Start Date |
14 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
5 October 2026 |
Correction Last Date |
12 October 2026 |
The notification states that candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid PET-2025 scorecard can participate in the main examination process. Shortlisting is based on the PET-2025 score/merit as prescribed in the notification.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Important Dates 2026
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Notification/Advertisement |
10 September 2026 |
Online Application Start |
14 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
5 October 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date |
5 October 2026 |
Application Correction Last Date |
12 October 2026 |
Admit Card |
As per official notification |
Examination Date |
As per official notification |
Result |
As per official notification |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the online application processing fee as given below:
Category |
Application Fee |
Online Processing Fee |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
General |
Rs 0 |
Rs 25 |
Rs 25 |
Other Backward Class |
Rs 0 |
Rs 25 |
Rs 25 |
Scheduled Caste |
Rs 0 |
Rs 25 |
Rs 25 |
Scheduled Tribe |
Rs 0 |
Rs 25 |
Rs 25 |
Age Limit
The age of candidates is calculated according to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 July 2026
- Reserved-category candidates are eligible for upper-age relaxation as per applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
The notification also provides provisions relating to reserved categories, ex-servicemen, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
The notification contains 132 vacancies for Senior Instructor posts across different subjects/disciplines. All posts are shown at Pay Level-6, with a minimum pay of ?35,400 and maximum pay of ?1,12,400.
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Senior Instructor Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture Engineering | 30 |
| 2 | Plant Protection | 16 |
| 3 | Horticulture Science | 16 |
| 4 | Animal Husbandry | 14 |
| 5 | Agricultural Science | 12 |
| 6 | Women Welfare | 9 |
| 7 | Cooperatives | 8 |
| 8 | Panchayati Raj | 8 |
| 9 | Soil Science | 8 |
| 10 | Agriculture | 1 |
| 11 | Agricultural Extension | 5 |
| 12 | Public Health | 3 |
| 13 | Udyan/Production | 2 |
| Total | 132 |
Eligibility: The required educational qualification is subject-specific and is prescribed according to the applicable service rules for each Senior Instructor post. Candidates should check the detailed qualification for the particular subject/post before applying.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on the UPSSSC PET-2025 shortlisting followed by the Main Written Examination.
Selection Stages
- PET-2025 Score-Based Shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
- Document Verification/other applicable formalities
The notification specifies that candidates who have appeared in PET-2025 and possess the required PET-2025 scorecard can apply. The Main Examination is conducted as an objective-type paper.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is also 25% negative marking for every wrong answer.
Part |
Subject |
Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
Part-1 |
Subject-specific knowledge related to rural development |
50 |
Part-1 |
Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation |
15 |
Part-2 |
Computer & Information Technology |
15 |
Part-3 |
General Information related to Uttar Pradesh |
20 |
Total |
100 |
The syllabus includes areas such as Indian agriculture and economy, soil and water conservation, rural development schemes, Panchayati Raj, agriculture and animal husbandry schemes, computer and information technology, and general knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 will receive Pay Level-6.
- Minimum Pay: Rs 35,400
- Maximum Pay:Rs 1,12,400
How to Apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Online Form 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the Live Advertisement section.
- Select the Senior Instructor Examination 2026 advertisement.
- Log in using the required PET-2025 registration details/OTP.
- Complete the online application form.
- Verify personal, educational, and category details.
- Pay the applicable Rs 25 online processing fee.
- Complete fee reconciliation/transaction verification, if required.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
The notification specifically advises candidates to carefully check the application before final submission and retain a printed copy.
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FAQs – UPSSSC Senior Instructor Examination 2026
1. How many vacancies are announced for UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026?
A total of 132 Senior Instructor vacancies have been announced under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow.
2. What is the UPSSSC Senior Instructor application last date?
The last date to submit the online application and complete the prescribed fee process is 5 October 2026. The correction window is available up to 12 October 2026.
3. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Senior Instructor 2026?
The prescribed age range is 21 to 40 years, with applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories as per government rules.
4. What is the UPSSSC Senior Instructor exam pattern?
The written examination has 100 questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. A 25% negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.
5. What is the salary of a UPSSSC Senior Instructor?
The post carries Pay Level-6, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.