Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
— Directorate General, Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow
📍 Uttar Pradesh
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Executive Summary & Key Facts
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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak), announcing a total of 132 vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on 14 September 2026 and closes on 05 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate / Post Graduate / B.E / B.Tech in relevant fields (Agriculture, Engineering, Home Science, Economics, Veterinary Science etc.) with minimum 50% marks + Valid PET 2025 Score and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 40 Years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level-6 (Pay Matrix: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on PET-2025 score followed by Main Written Examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official advertisement (Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026) for the recruitment of Jyeshtha Anudeshak (Senior Instructor) under the State Rural Development Institute (Senior Instructor Cadre) Main Examination. A total of 132 permanent vacancies are advertised across 13 different disciplines. Eligible candidates with a valid PET 2025 scorecard can submit their applications online starting from September 14, 2026, through the official portal at upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026: Key Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Release Date |
September 10, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application & Fee Payment |
September 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission |
October 5, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction & Fee Reconciliation |
October 12, 2026 |
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Vacancy Details 2026
The 132 vacancies are distributed across various technical and non-technical disciplines at the Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow. All advertised posts are permanent.
| S.No. |
Discipline (Post Name) |
Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Krishi Abhiyantran (Agricultural Engineering) | 30 |
| 2 | Paudh Sanrakshan (Plant Protection) | 16 |
| 3 | Udyan Vigyan (Horticulture) | 16 |
| 4 | Pashupalan (Animal Husbandry) | 14 |
| 5 | Shasya Vigyan (Agronomy) | 12 |
| 6 | Mahila Kalyan (Women Welfare) | 9 |
| 7 | Sahkarita (Cooperation) | 8 |
| 8 | Panchayat | 8 |
| 9 | Mridavigyan (Soil Science) | 8 |
| 10 | Krishi (Agriculture) | 1 |
| 11 | Krishi Prasar (Agricultural Extension) | 5 |
| 12 | Sarvajanik Swasthya (Public Health) | 3 |
| 13 | Utpadan (Production) | 2 |
| Total | All Disciplines | 132 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Mandatory Scorecard Requirement
Candidates must possess a valid Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) scorecard issued by UPSSSC. Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores are ineligible for shortlisting to the Main Written Examination.
2. Discipline-wise Educational Qualifications
- Agricultural Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering with minimum 50% marks.
- Plant Protection / Horticulture / Agronomy / Soil Science / Agricultural Extension: B.Sc. (Agriculture) with minimum 50% marks.
- Animal Husbandry: B.V.Sc. or M.V.Sc. (Animal Husbandry) with minimum 50% marks.
- Women Welfare: B.Sc. in Home Science / Home Economics / Nutrition / Diet with minimum 50% marks.
- Cooperation: M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) / M.Com with minimum 50% marks.
- Panchayat: M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) / M.A. (Sociology) with minimum 50% marks.
- Agriculture: Post Graduate degree in Agriculture with minimum 55% marks.
- Public Health: Graduation with a Sanitary Inspector examination certificate recognized by the State Government.
- Production: Degree or Diploma in Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering along with 2 years of relevant experience.
3. Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation applies to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and special categories as per prevailing Uttar Pradesh state government reservation rules.
Application Fee
All candidates must pay a non-refundable online processing fee at the time of initial application. The Main Exam fee will be collected separately from the shortlisted candidates prior to downloading the main exam hall ticket.
| Category |
Application Fee |
Online Processing Fee |
Total Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH |
Nil |
₹25 |
₹25 |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection is based entirely on the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination. There will be no personal interview.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted post-wise and category-wise up to 15 times the number of vacant seats, based on their PET-2025 normalized scores.
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes).
- Question Type: 100 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) for 100 Marks.
- Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks) deduction for every incorrect answer.
| Part |
Subject Area |
Questions |
Marks |
| Part 1 |
Subject-specific knowledge related to rural development & Analytical Ability |
65 |
65 |
| Part 2 |
Computer & Information Technology Concepts, Tech Innovations |
15 |
15 |
| Part 3 |
General Knowledge/Information related to Uttar Pradesh |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
1. Go to the official website: upsssc.gov.in.
2. Locate the 'Live Advertisement' section on the homepage.
3. Click on Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026.
4. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP/Personal Details.
5. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for and fill in the required academic details.
6. Confirm your registered photo & signature (pre-filled from PET-2025).
7. Pay the online processing fee of ₹25 via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
8. Download and print the finalized application form.
