UPSSSC Senior Instructor Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Syllabus 2026 – Exam Pattern – Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has prescribed the complete examination scheme and detailed syllabus for the UPSSSC Senior Instructor (Jyeshtha Anudeshak) Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. 21-Exam/2026. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card will appear for a single-stage Main Written Examination comprising 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 100 marks.

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Exam Pattern 2026

The written test will be conducted in objective format (OMR-based or CBT mode). The section-wise breakdown of questions and marks is detailed below:

Part / Section	Subject / Knowledge Area	Total Questions	Total Marks	Exam Duration
Part 1	1. Subject-Specific Knowledge Related to Rural Development	50	50	120 Minutes (2 Hours)
	2. Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation	15	15
Part 2	Concepts of Computer & Information Technology and Contemporary Innovations	15	15
Part 3	General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh State	20	20
Total	Main Written Examination	100 Questions	100 Marks	2 Hours

Key Marking Rules

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for every correct response.
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark (0.25 marks) deducted for each incorrect response.
• Exam Medium: Bilingual (Hindi and English).

UPSSSC Senior Instructor Detailed Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for the Main Written Examination is divided into three parts as outlined in the official notification:

Part 1: Rural Development & Analytical Ability (65 Marks)

Section A: Subject-Specific Knowledge Related to Rural Development (50 Questions / 50 Marks)

• Characteristics of Indian Agriculture & Rural Economy: Role of agriculture in rural economy, structure of Indian farming, and economic significance.
• Soil and Water Conservation: Basic measures for soil conservation, water management, prevention of soil and water pollution.
• Cooperatives & Sustainable Development: Cooperative system structure, role of cooperatives in rural development, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Agricultural Extension & Education: Principles of extension education, training methodologies, and knowledge transfer to rural populations.
• Panchayati Raj System & Administration: 3-tier Panchayati Raj setup, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), rural local governance, and duties of village officers.
• Government Schemes & Rural Welfare: Flagship state and central schemes for agriculture, animal husbandry, rural livelihoods, women & child development, and rural sanitation/public health.

Section B: Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation (15 Questions / 15 Marks)

• Statements and Assumptions, Statements and Arguments, Statements and Conclusions.
• Logical Deductions and Critical Reasoning.
• Interpretation and Analysis of Data, Statistical Analysis, Tables, Graphs, and Diagrams.

Part 2: Concepts of Computer & Information Technology (15 Questions / 15 Marks)

• Computer Fundamentals: Hardware, Operating Systems, IT gadgets, and peripheral operations (Printers, Mobile devices, Tablets).
• Office Applications: Essential elements of MS Word, MS Excel, and presentation tools.
• Internet & Communication: IP Address, Creation and operation of Email, Social Networking, and Web Browsing.
• E-Governance & Financial Tools: Digital financial tools, UPI, e-Governance applications, and Digital India initiatives in UP.
• Emerging Innovations: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Processing, and Cyber Security fundamentals.

Part 3: General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Questions / 20 Marks)

• History, Art & Culture: Major historical developments, freedom movement in UP, art forms, architecture, festivals, fairs, folk music, and dances.
• Geography & Climate: Rivers, soil types, climate patterns, forest cover, wildlife sanctuaries, and mineral resources of UP.
• Polity & Governance: Administrative setup, state executive, legislature, and local self-government in Uttar Pradesh.
• Economy & Development: UP Budget highlights, agricultural production statistics, industrial policies, trade, and economic indicators.
• Demographics & Social Schemes: Census data, urbanization, education system, public health initiatives, and state welfare programs.

Selection Process & Shortlisting Criteria

• Stage 1 (Shortlisting): Shortlisting of candidates based on UPSSSC PET 2025 normalized scores (15 times the category-wise advertised vacancies).
• Stage 2 (Written Exam): Main Written Examination consisting of 100 MCQs (100 Marks).
• Stage 3 (Document Verification): Shortlisted candidates based on written exam merit will be called for document verification and medical standards check.