Overview
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of State Rural Development Institute (Senior Instructor Cadre) Main Examination (PET-2025)/21 (132 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Qualification
- To apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026, candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid score card issued by the Commission. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is done post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the number of vacancies, based on the normalized PET-2025 score. Candidates with a zero or negative normalized/absolute PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.
- Vacancies
- 132
- Advertisement No
- 21-Pareeksha/2026
- Posted
- 14-09-2026
- Last date to apply
- 05-10-2026
Important Dates
| Notification publication date | 10-09-2026 |
| Online registration / application / fee payment start date | 14-09-2026 |
| Last date for registration, fee payment, and application submission | 05-10-2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and application correction | 12-10-2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
To apply for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026, candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid score card issued by the Commission. Shortlisting for the Main Examination is done post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the number of vacancies, based on the normalized PET-2025 score. Candidates with a zero or negative normalized/absolute PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.
Age Limit
• Minimum age: 21 years • Maximum age: 40 years • Age reckoning date: 1 July of the calendar year in which the post is advertised/notified Age relaxation is applicable to candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other categories notified by the Uttar Pradesh government from time to time, as per prevailing rules. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-6 of the UP government pay matrix, with a pay range of ₹35,400 (minimum) to ₹112,400 (maximum). The notification does not specify the exact gross monthly salary, allowances, or in-hand pay.
Application Fee
Category: Examination Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee Unreserved (General): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyangjan, and outstanding sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original category (1 to 4 above). Fee can be paid via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan only. The Main Examination fee (for those shortlisted) has to be paid separately before downloading the Main Exam admit card; the fee amount for the Main Exam is not specified in this notification.
Exam Pattern
Part: Subject | No. of Questions | Marks Part 1: Subject-specific knowledge related to rural development | 50 | 50 Part 1: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation | 15 | 15 Part 2: Concepts of Computer and Information Technology & contemporary tech innovation | 15 | 15 Part 3: General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 Total: 100 | 100
Selection Process
Selection is based solely on performance in the Main Written Examination. There is no interview. Key points: • Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done using the normalized PET-2025 score (post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the vacancies). • The Main Exam consists of 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). • Negative marking applies: 25% (¼) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
How to Apply
• Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in. • Go to the "Live Advertisement" section on the homepage and open the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 21-Pareeksha/2026). • Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email. • Verify your auto-filled personal details (from your PET-2025 application) and select the post(s) you wish to apply for. • Fill in your educational qualification details (board/university, year of passing, roll number, etc.) for the selected post. • Enter the verification code and submit to generate your application number. • View your photo and signature (carried over from PET-2025; these cannot be changed here) and proceed. • Fill in any preferential qualification details and your correspondence address. • Read and accept the declaration, then click "Save and Submit." • Pay the application fee online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan), download your submitted application form, and keep a printout for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSSSC Senior Instructor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 132 Posts?
Notification publication date: 10-09-2026; Online registration / application / fee payment start date: 14-09-2026; Last date for registration, fee payment, and application submission: 05-10-2026; Last date for fee reconciliation and application correction: 12-10-2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Examination Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee Unreserved (General): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, divyangjan, and outstanding sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original category (1 to 4 above). Fee can be paid via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan only. The Main Examination fee (for those shortlisted) has to be paid separately before downloading the Main Exam admit card; the fee amount for the Main Exam is not specified in this notification.
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age: 21 years • Maximum age: 40 years • Age reckoning date: 1 July of the calendar year in which the post is advertised/notified Age relaxation is applicable to candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other categories notified by the Uttar Pradesh government from time to time, as per prevailing rules. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based solely on performance in the Main Written Examination. There is no interview. Key points: • Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done using the normalized PET-2025 score (post-wise, category-wise, at 15 times the vacancies). • The Main Exam consists of 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). • Negative marking applies: 25% (¼) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.