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UPSSSC Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 132 Level-6 Posts

Advt No: 21-Exam/2026•Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

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01

Online Application Window

Application window closed on 5 Oct 2026

Closed
02

Stage 1: Shortlisting of registered candidates based on Nor...

Shortlisting of registered candidates based on Normalized Score of Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET 2025)

Physical Test
03

Stage 2: Main Written Examination

(100 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes, 0.25 Negative Marking)

Date To Be Notified
04

Stage 3: Comprehensive Document Verification

(DV) of original academic degrees, PET 2025 scorecard, domicile, and UP category certificates

Physical Test
05

Stage 4: Preparation of Category-wise Final Merit List base...

Preparation of Category-wise Final Merit List based strictly on marks obtained in Main Written Examination

Date To Be Notified
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15-Second Executive Decision Summary

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Total Vacancies
UPSSSC

132

Senior Instructor (Agricultural Engineering / Production), Senior Instructor (Animal Husbandry & Dairying), Senior Instructor (Rural Economics & Cooperation / Sahkarita)

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹35,400–₹1,12,400

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Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) (Advt No: 21-Exam/2026)

About this Recruitment

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released recruitment notification Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026 for 132 vacancies of Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) under Directorate General, Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow. Candidates holding a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard and relevant B.Tech, B.Sc, or Master's degrees in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cooperation, Social Forestry, or Rural Development are eligible. Selected candidates will be appointed in UP Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). Online applications are accepted from 14 September 2026 to 05 October 2026 with correction facility up to 12 October 2026 at upsssc.gov.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • UPSSSC Senior Instructor recruitment officially published under Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026 for 132 posts
  • Appointments in Directorate General, Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow
  • Mandatory requirement: Valid score card of UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025)
  • Discipline-wise posts: Agricultural Engineering (34), Animal Husbandry (28), Rural Economics & Cooperation (25), Social Forestry (23), Women & Child Welfare (22)
  • Age eligibility: 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026 with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC of UP
  • Attractive 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200) with monthly in-hand salary of ₹51,500 - ₹56,500+
  • Nominal online application processing fee of ₹25 for all categories; correction window open till 12 October 2026

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

OBC, SC, ST Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: +5 Years
Skilled / Meritorious Sports Persons of UP: +5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (XSM) of UP: +3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan) of UP: +15 Years

⚡ Am I Eligible? (Instant Age & Cut-off Verifier)

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 1 July 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B TECH BE, B SC, ANY POST GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

10 September 2026

2

Application Start Date

14 September 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

5 October 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Senior Instructor (Agricultural Engineering / Production)34 B TECH BE
Senior Instructor (Animal Husbandry & Dairying)28 ANY GRADUATE
Senior Instructor (Rural Economics & Cooperation / Sahkarita)25 ANY POST GRADUATE
Senior Instructor (Social Forestry & Horticulture)23 B SC
Senior Instructor (Women & Child Welfare / Panchayati Raj)22 ANY POST GRADUATE
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: UP 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400, Grade Pay ₹4,200) + State DA & HRA

Official Pay Scale

₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹35,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹17,700
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹6,372
Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700
Gross Monthly Salary₹62,172
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹5,310
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹5,820
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹56,352

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹7.46 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: UPSSSC PET 2025 Screening

Exam Mode: State-wide Screening Assessment

Total Marks: 100
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test Normalized Score100100

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

Check off topics as you study — progress automatically saves to your browser.

Your Preparation Progress: 0 of 13 Topics Mastered0%

Part-I: Subject / Specialization Knowledge

0 / 6 done

Part-II: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

0 / 4 done

Part-III: Computer & Information Technology Concepts

0 / 3 done
Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Visit the official website of UPSSSC at [upsssc.gov.in](https://upsssc.gov.in/).

2

Navigate to the 'Live Advertisement' segment on the homepage and click on 'Apply' against 'Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026 (Senior Instructor)'.

3

Authenticate using either 'Through Personal Details' or 'Through OTP' by submitting your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number.

4

Review your pre-populated personal, communication, and category data retrieved from the PET 2025 database.

5

Fill in post-specific mandatory educational qualifications (B.Tech, B.Sc, or Post Graduate Degree with Roll Number and passing year).

6

Pay the online application processing fee of ₹25 through SBI e-Pay, Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

7

Preview the completed form, ensure accuracy of all entered data, and click on 'Proceed to Final Submission'.

8

Download and save the 11-digit Application Registration Confirmation Slip for presentation during Document Verification.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard & Registration Number

Valid normalized score card proof used for OTR authentication

Recent Color Photograph & Signature

Auto-synced from PET 2025 or uploaded as per UPSSSC standards (JPG under 50 KB)

High School (10th) Certificate & Mark Sheet

Official proof of date of birth and spelling of name

Intermediate (12th) Mark Sheet & Certificate

Proof of secondary education

Prescribed Qualifying Degree / PG Certificate & Mark Sheets

Degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agriculture / Forestry / Economics / MSW from recognized University

UP Domicile & Category Certificate (OBC / SC / ST / EWS)

Issued by competent Tehsildar / Sub-Divisional Magistrate in UP Government format

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Application Fee Details

General / Unreserved (UR) Candidates (Processing Fee)₹25
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Candidates₹25
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Candidates₹25
Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates₹25
Divyangjan (PwBD) Candidates₹25

Payment Modes: State Bank of India (SBI) e-Challan, State Bank Collect, Internet Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Shortlisting of registered candidates based on Normalized Score of Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET 2025)
2
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (100 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes, 0.25 Negative Marking)
3
Stage 3: Comprehensive Document Verification (DV) of original academic degrees, PET 2025 scorecard, domicile, and UP category certificates
4
Stage 4: Preparation of Category-wise Final Merit List based strictly on marks obtained in Main Written Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard mandatory for Senior Instructor recruitment?

Yes, candidates must possess a valid scorecard and normalized score of UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025). Only candidates shortlisted on the basis of PET 2025 score will be permitted to appear in the Main Written Examination.

What is the educational qualification for UPSSSC Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak)?

The educational qualification varies by specialization: For Agricultural Engineering: B.Tech/B.E. in Agricultural Engineering; For Animal Husbandry: Degree in Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc) or B.Sc in Agriculture/Dairying; For Rural Economics & Cooperation: Master's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Commerce/Cooperation; For Social Forestry: B.Sc in Forestry or Horticulture; For Women & Child Welfare: Master's in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, or Home Science.

What is the age limit and relaxation for UPSSSC Advt. 21-Exam/2026?

The age limit is 21 to 40 years calculated as of 01 July 2026. Candidates must be born between 02 July 1986 and 01 July 2005. Relaxation in the upper age limit is 5 years for SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh, 5 years for skilled sportspersons, and up to 15 years for PwD candidates of UP.

What is the pay scale for UPSSSC Senior Instructor?

Senior Instructors are appointed in UP 7th Pay Matrix Level-6 (Pay Band-2, ₹9,300 - ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200), corresponding to an entry basic pay of ₹35,400. With 50% DA, HRA, and transport allowance, the gross monthly earnings range from ₹57,000 to ₹62,500.

What is the examination scheme and negative marking for the Main Exam?

The Main Written Examination consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). The paper comprises Subject Knowledge (65 marks), Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 marks), and Computer/IT Concepts (15 marks). There is a negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for every incorrect answer.

Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply provided they appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid score card. However, all candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh will be treated under the Unreserved (UR/General) category and will not be eligible for category reservation benefits.

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Last Date to Apply

5 October 2026

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