The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 132 Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) posts across 13 disciplines. The posts fall under the Deendayal Upadhyaya State Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT), Lucknow. Applications can be submitted online from 14 September 2026 to 5 October 2026. This article covers the complete details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 21-Exam/2026 |
| Post | Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) |
| Department | Deendayal Upadhyaya State Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow |
| Total Vacancies | 132 (across 13 disciplines) |
| Pay Level | Level 6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Nature of Posts | Permanent (Sthayi) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Portal | upsssc.gov.in |
Important — this recruitment is linked to UPSSSC PET 2025. Candidates cannot apply directly on the basis of holding the required educational qualification alone; a valid PET-2025 score card is mandatory for every applicant.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 14 September 2026 |
| Online application close | 5 October 2026 |
| Fee reconciliation / correction window | Till 12 October 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 |
3. Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 132, distributed across 13 disciplines under the Senior Instructor cadre, including fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, and Economics. Agricultural Engineering accounts for the largest share of posts among the disciplines.
Category-wise reservation is applied as per Uttar Pradesh government norms. All 132 posts are permanent in nature.
Note: Candidates should verify the exact discipline-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup in the detailed official notification before applying.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Requirements vary by discipline, and broadly include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or an equivalent Diploma) in the relevant field — such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, or Economics — generally with a minimum of 50% marks, from a recognised university or institution. Candidates should check the discipline they are applying for against the specific qualification listed in the official notification.
PET 2025 Requirement
- Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025.
- A valid PET-2025 score card must have been issued to the candidate.
- Applicants log in to the application portal using their PET-2025 registration number, verified through an OTP sent to the mobile number or email registered with their PET-2025 application.
- Once logged in, personal details such as name, date of birth, category, gender, Uttar Pradesh residency status, and contact information are auto-populated from the PET-2025 record.
Age Limit
21 to 40 years, as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories as per UPSSSC Recruitment Rules.
5. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC / ST | ₹25 |
Fee is payable online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet. Fee reconciliation, where applicable, must be completed by 12 October 2026 to enable printing of the final application form.
6. How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Candidate Registration” or “Live Advertisements” section on the homepage and select the Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 link.
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and verify via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- Review the auto-filled personal, categorical, and residency details carried over from your PET-2025 application.
- Select your preferred discipline and enter any additional required details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the ₹25 application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Verify every entered detail carefully — photographs and signatures cannot be changed once the form is finally submitted.
- Submit the application and download a printout for your records.
Important: No application or fee will be accepted after 5 October 2026, though fee reconciliation and correction are permitted until 12 October 2026.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
132 vacancies for the Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) post, spread across 13 disciplines.
5 October 2026. Fee reconciliation and correction are allowed until 12 October 2026.
Yes. A valid PET-2025 score card is compulsory for all applicants; qualification alone does not make a candidate eligible to apply directly.
21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per UPSSSC rules for eligible categories.
₹25 for all categories, payable online.
Level 6 of the pay matrix, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya State Institute of Rural Development, Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT), Lucknow.
Yes, all 132 Senior Instructor posts are permanent (Sthayi).
Using your PET-2025 registration number, verified through an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
Only online, through the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
8. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Application Portal | upsssc.gov.in |
Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm the discipline-wise vacancy breakup, exact qualification for your chosen discipline, and category-wise reservation before applying.
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