UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Senior Instructor Cadre (132 Posts) Main Exam Notification

📢 UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 – State Institute of Rural Development (Senior Instructor Cadre) Main Examination

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026 for recruitment to 132 posts of Senior Instructor CadrePreliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess the required qualifications.

📅 Important Dates

📘 Eligibility Criteria

• Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid scorecard issued by UPSSSC are eligible.
• Shortlisting for the main exam will be based on normalized PET-2025 scores in merit order.
• Candidates with zero or negative scores in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
• Candidates marked as Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional in PET-2025 may apply provisionally, subject to final commission decisions.

📝 Application Process

1. Apply online only through the official website: https://upsssc.gov.in.
2. Login using PET-2025 registration number and OTP sent to registered mobile/email.
3. Personal details from PET-2025 will auto-populate; candidates must select the desired post(s) and confirm eligibility.
4. Upload required educational details, certificates, and reservation documents (if applicable).
5. Pay the application fee via Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
6. Download and print the final submitted application form after successful fee reconciliation.

💳 Fee Payment & Reconciliation

• Application fee must be paid by 05 October 2026.
• Fee reconciliation with the bank must be completed by 12 October 2026.
• Applications will not be considered valid until fee reconciliation is confirmed.
• Applicants must print their application form after reconciliation; failure to do so will result in rejection.

📑 Reservation & Certificates

• Candidates seeking reservation benefits must upload valid caste/reservation certificates issued up to the last date of application.
• EWS candidates must hold a certificate issued between 01 April 2026 and 05 October 2026 based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
• Certificates must be in the prescribed format as per UP Government guidelines.

✅ Final Takeaway

The UPSSSC Senior Instructor Cadre Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for candidates qualified through PET-2025. Applicants must ensure timely registration, fee payment, and submission of valid certificates to avoid disqualification. The commission will strictly follow merit-based shortlisting using normalized PET scores.

Issued by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow – Advertisement No. 21-Exam/2026.