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UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2759 Agriculture Technical Assistant Vacancies
🏛️ Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
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24 Mar 2026

The official notification for Pravidhik Sahayak Group-C Main Examination has been published.

22 May 2026 – 18 Jun 2026

Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number. The qualification cut-off date is 11 June 2026. The final submission and fee/error correction deadline is 18 June 2026.

(TBA)

Candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted based on their PET-2025 normalized scores to appear for the 100-mark written test.

Age Limit

21 Years – 40 Years as of 1st July of the calendar year in which vacancies are advertised. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PH, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories as per UP government rules.

Qualification Criteria

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent from a recognized institution or university in India. Accepted qualifications include:

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
  • B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
  • B.Sc. (Home Science) / Community Science (four-year degree from Agricultural & Technology University)

Note: Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and received a score card from UPSSSC are eligible to apply. Candidates who scored zero or negative in PET-2025 will NOT be shortlisted.

Preferential Qualification: Candidates who have served in the Pradeshik Sena for at least two years, or hold the NCC ‘B’ certificate, will be given preference.

Application Fee

The fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan:

CategoryApplication FeeOnline Processing FeeTotal
Unreserved₹00₹25.00₹25.00
Other Backward Class₹00₹25.00₹25.00
Scheduled Caste₹00₹25.00₹25.00
Scheduled Tribe₹00₹25.00₹25.00

About this Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Agriculture Technical Assistants (Pravidhik Sahayak Group-C). Shortlisting will be based on the PET 2025 score followed by a main written examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

A total of 2759 vacancies have been announced for the post of Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
The Main Written Examination will consist of one question paper with 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). There is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
Crop Science: 25 Questions (25 Marks) Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: 10 Questions (10 Marks) Soil and Water Conservation: 15 Questions (15 Marks) Agriculture Extension: 05 Questions (05 Marks) Agriculture Economics & Schemes: 05 Questions (05 Marks) Dairy & Animal Husbandry: 05 Questions (05 Marks) Computer & IT Concepts + Contemporary Tech: 15 Questions (15 Marks) General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh: 20 Questions (20 Marks)