The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 132 Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) positions under Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026. These permanent positions are located at the Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD / Rajya Gramya Vikas Sansthan) in Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT), Lucknow.

Online registrations open on 14 September 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until 05 October 2026. Shortlisting for the main written examination is strictly based on valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scores.

Recruitment Overview Snapshot

Below is a summary of the UPSSSC Senior Instructor recruitment details:

Important Dates & Deadlines

Track these key dates to ensure your registration and fee payments are submitted before the deadlines:

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 132 vacancies are split across 13 specialized streams within the State Institute of Rural Development:

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Applicants must meet three core requirements: a valid UP PET 2025 scorecard, the discipline-specific educational qualification, and fall within the specified age bracket.

[Valid UP PET 2025 Scorecard] + [Discipline Qualification (50%-55% Marks)] + [Age: 21 to 40 Years]

1. Mandatory Eligibility Test (PET 2025)

• Candidates must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and possess a valid scorecard with positive normalized marks.
• Candidates with zero or negative normalized marks in PET 2025 are ineligible for shortlisting.

2. Post-Wise Educational Qualifications

3. Age Limits & Relaxation Standards (As on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Category Relaxation Rules (UP Domicile Only):

Salary, Perks & Career Growth

Appointed candidates will join as Senior Instructors (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) at the Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Lucknow.

• Pay Scale: Pay Level-6 under the 7th Pay Commission matrix.
• Pay Band: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
• Starting Gross Monthly Pay: Approximately ₹52,000 to ₹58,000 per month (inclusive of Grade Pay ₹4200 equivalent, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Lucknow city, and special training allowances).
• Role Responsibilities: Developing training modules, delivering technical sessions to rural development officers, conducting field outreach programs, and providing specialized extension support to Panchayati Raj institutions.

Selection Process & Shortlisting Methodology

Selection is conducted in two primary stages without an interview round:

[PET 2025 Shortlisting (15x Rule)] ──► [Main Written Exam (100 Marks)] ──► [Document Verification] ──► [Final Merit List]

1. Shortlisting via PET 2025: UPSSSC will shortlist candidates for the Mains written exam based on their normalized PET 2025 scores. Up to 15 times the category-wise vacancy count will be called for the written test.
2. Main Written Examination: A single-shift objective exam conducted for 100 marks.
3. Document Verification (DV): Candidates qualifying the written cut-off will be called for physical verification of educational mark sheets, PET scorecard, caste certificates, and UP domicile proofs.
4. Final Merit List: Prepared purely on the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination.

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The UPSSSC Senior Instructor Mains examination consists of an objective multiple-choice test.

Subject Breakdown

Application Fee Details

The application processing fee for submitting the online form is uniform across all candidate categories:

Note: Candidates shortlisted for the Mains Written Examination will be required to pay an additional Mains Exam Fee prior to downloading their Admit Cards.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

Follow these steps on the official UPSSSC portal starting 14 September 2026:

1. Visit Official Site: Go to upsssc.gov.in.
2. Access Live Advertisements: On the homepage, locate the Live Advertisements section and click on Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026.
3. Login with PET 2025:
   • Select e-Authentication through PET Registration Number.
   • Enter your PET 2025 Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, UP Domicile status, and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
4. Verify Auto-Filled Details: Personal profile data will auto-populate from your PET 2025 profile.
5. Fill Academic & Post Details: Enter your specific degree/diploma details (marks obtained, passing year, university) for the Senior Instructor discipline you wish to apply for.
6. Upload Photo & Signature: Your photo and signature stored during PET 2025 will be automatically displayed. Confirm or re-upload if prompted.
7. Pay Processing Fee: Pay the ₹25 processing fee using SBI e-Pay, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
8. Submit & Print: Submit the application form and download a printout of the confirmation page for document verification.

Important Tips for Candidates

• Check Minimum Percentage: Ensure your qualifying degree meets the minimum percentage threshold (50% for most disciplines, 55% for General Agriculture M.Sc.).
• Category Certificate Validity: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be issued on or before the application closing date (05 October 2026) and follow UP State Government formats.
• Double Check Sub-Discipline Selection: Because qualifications vary significantly between posts (e.g., Public Health vs. Animal Husbandry), carefully verify your eligibility for each selected discipline code before final submission.

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