UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
132 Posts | Senior Instructor | Online Form
Application: Open From 14 September 2026
Last Date: 5 October 2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture + PET
Age: 21 To 40 Years
Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Location: UP
🟢 Who should check this?
Agriculture Graduates + PET Passed candidates
🔴 Don’t apply before checking
Registration + Qualification + Age
Recruitment In 60 Seconds
If you have appeared in UPSSSC PET- 2025, this recruitment deserves a close look.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission ( UPSSSC ) has released Official Notification for 132 Senior Instructor Vacancies under the State Rural Development Institute. The posts are spread across subjects such as agricultural Engineering, Plant Protection, Horticulture Science, animal husbandry, Crop Science, Women Welfare, Cooperation, Panchayat etc.
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 online application window opens on 14 September and last date to apply is 5 October 2026. candidates make permitted correction up to 12 October 2026.
One important point is that this recruitment is not open to everyone directly. candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and must have received PET score card.
Is This Job For You?
This vacancy may suit you if:
- You have a relevant degree in agricultural engineering, horticulture, Home Science, Economics, Sociology or another subject specified for a particular post.
- You have already appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have a valid score card.
- You meet the required educational qualification and age limit for the particular senior instructor post.
- You are comfortable appearing in a 100 marks written examination.
- You want a Level-6 government job post with a stated pay scale of ₹35,400-1,12,400.
Check Carefully If:
- You have not appeared in PET 2025- This recruitment is not meet for fresh candidates without PET 2026 Participation.
- You are applying reserved category. Reservation benefits have specific Uttar Pradesh Conditions and certificate requirements.
- Your degree related to agricultural but does not meet exactly match the qualification prescribed for your selected post.
- You are relying on your PET score. PET score is used for shortlisting.
Where Are The Posts?
There are 132 vacancies across 13 senior Instructor posts.
Posts Wise Vacancy
| No. | Senior Instructor Post | UR | SC | OBC | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Agriculture Engineering | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 30 |
| 2 | Plant Protection | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 | Horticulture Science | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 | Animal Husbandry | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 | Crop Science | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | Women Welfare | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 | Cooperation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Panchayat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Soil Science | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Agriculture | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Agriculture Extension | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Public Health | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Production | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 67 | 25 | 33 | 7 | 132 |
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 notification vacancy tables provide the post wise and category wise distribution.
When Do You Need To Act?
- Advertisement No. : 21-Exam/2026
- Notification Date : 10 September 2026
- Application Start : 14 September 2026
- Last Date To Apply : 5 October 2026
- Last Date To Correction : 12 October 2026
- Main Examination Date : Update Soon
- Admit Card : Before Examination
Important : The notification specifically states that after 5 October 2026, application and fee payments will not be accepted. Candidates are also advised to complete fee payment within the prescribed period so that the application will be accepted.
What Do You Need?
The education qualification is different for different Senior Instructor posts. candidates should not assume that any agriculture- related degree will work for every posts. So first check your eligibility criteria for this posts.
- Senior Instructor ( Agricultural Engineering ) : Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture engineering with at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Plant Protection ) : B.Sc. Agriculture with at least 50% of marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Horticulture Science ): Degree in Horticulture in at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Animal Husbandry): B.Sc. Agriculture with at least 50% of marks and the qualification prescribed in the notification related to animal husbandry.
- Senior Instructor ( Crop Science): B.Sc. Agriculture with at least 50% of marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Women Welfare) : Bachelor’s degree in home science/ Home Economics with at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Cooperation) : M.A. Economics/ M.Sc. Agriculture Economics/ M.COM with at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Panchayat): M.A. Economics/ M.Sc. Agriculture Economics/ M.A. sociology with at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Soil Science): B.Sc. Agriculture with at least 50% of marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Agriculture): Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture with at least 50% marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Agriculture extension): B.Sc. Agriculture with at least 50% of marks.
- Senior Instructor ( Public Health ): Graduation + State Government recognized sanitation Inspector Examination Certificate.
- Senior Instructor ( Production): Degree in Prescribed Engineering Subject.
PET Requirement : In UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 PET score card is not optional for this vacancy. The candidates must have appeared in PET 2025 and must have been issued a PET score card. For applying this recruitment login is done through the PET Registration number and OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
For Example : Your degree alone is not enough for this recruitment qualification criteria. First check whether you have the exact qualification for the senior instructor posts, then make sure you have the required PET-2025 eligibility criteria.
Note : The detailed qualification rules also prescribed preferential qualification for several posts. For Example- teaching/training/extension experience, service in the Territorial Army/Provincial Service, or NCC “B” Certificate may be considered prescribed for particular posts. candidates should check the official notification before applying.
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Age Limit
For most posts ae limit is :
Minimum Age : 21 Years
Maximum Age : 40 Years
The age is calculated according to the date specified for the particular posts in the official notification. Reserved category and other eligible groups can receive age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. The notification also contains specific provision for government employee, ex-servicemen, person with disabilities, women and other categories.
What Does This Job Offer?
All 13 Advertised Senior Instructor Posts are shown at :
- Pay Level : Level-6
- Minimum Pay : ₹35,400
- Maximum Pay : ₹1,12,400
- Status : Permanent
- Organization : Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow
The Salary mentioned above is an estimated salary based on official notification. The actual salary received by a selected person may be different, as it can depending on applicable allowances, deduction and posting location.UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
How To Apply
UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 :
Step 1: Visits the official UPSSSC Website.
Step 2: Open the Relevant advertisement under the Live Advertisement Section.
Step 3: Log in using your PET 2025 registration number and the authentication metho prescribed by UPSSSC.
Step 4 : Check the personal details displayed from your PET 2025 record.
Step 5: Select the one Senior Instructor post for which you meet eligible qualification.
Step 6: Fill and confirmed required education qualification and other important detaisl.
Step 7 : Complete the required declaration and verification steps.
Step 8: Pay the application fee of ₹25.
Step 9 : Then check the complete application form carefully before submitting.
Step 10: After successful submission , Download application copy.
Before You submit
Use this quick checklist for your preferences:
📍You have appeared in PET-2025
📍You have valid PET 2025 score card
📍You have selected only one post
📍Your degree matches the qualification prescribed for that post
📍You have the required minimum percentage in your certificate
📍Your age falls within the given limit
📍Category details are correct
📍Required certificate or documents are available
📍Application fee has been successfully paid
📍Application Status shows successful Completion
📍Final application form has been downloaded
What Happens Next?
- Online Application :- Eligible PET 2025 Candidates submit the application between 14 September to 5 October 2026.
- PET-Based Shortlisting :- UPSSSC will shortlist candidates for the main examination using the normalized PET 2026 score.
- Main Written Examination :- The written examination will contain 100 objective questions for 100 marks. Written examination duration is 2 Hours and negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer.
- Final Selection :- The official notification that selection will based on the written examination under the applicable recruitment rules of UPSSSC.
You May Be Wondering…
Can I apply if I did not appear in PET 2026?
No, The notification specifically makes PET2025 participation and possession of a PET score card a condition for applying.
Can I apply for more than one Senior Instructor Post?
No, The notification says that candidates should submit only one application for the vacancy.
Is there Negative marking in the main examination?
Yes, One forth of the marks prescribed for question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
What is the main examination pattern?
There are 100 objective type of questions carrying 100 marks and examination duration is 2 hours.
Is examination date announced?
Not now, candidates should check the UPSSSC website for a examination shedule.
AskForJobs Reality Check
Eligibility: Specific
Application: Online
Initial Shortlisting: PET-2025 score card
Main Selection Stage: Written Examination
Exam: 100 Marks, 2 hours
Negative marking: Yes. 1/4 mark
Important Things to check: Your education qualification must match the particular Senior Instructor Post.
Our View: UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 is serios opportunity for candidates who already have PET 2025 and the required subject qualification. the vacancy is spread across several specialist subjects, so the right post depends heavily on your educational qualification background.
Where Did These Details Come From?
Recruiting Organization : Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission ( UPSSSC), Lucknow .
Advertisement no. : 21-Exam/2026
Recruitment : State rural development Institute ( Senior Instructor )
This article has been prepared using official notification as a primary source. The notification covers Vacancy , eligibility, application process, fee, exam pattern and other recruitment conditions.UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026
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