UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply for Agriculture Posts — Full Details

Balasahana Suresh
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for the Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Recruitment 2026. A total of 2,759 Group C vacancies have been announced for eligible agriculture graduates and related degree holders.

This drive offers one of the largest government job opportunities in the agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh in 2026.

📌 Vacancy Overview

  • Recruiting Body: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
  • Post Name: Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) — Group C (प्राविधिक सहायक)
  • Total Vacancies: 2,759 posts
  • Job Location: Across various districts in Uttar Pradesh
  • Application Mode: Online only via upsssc.gov.in
📊 Category‑wise Vacancy (Example)

  • General: 1,692
  • OBC: 573
  • SC: 213
  • ST: 6
  • EWS: 275
    (Exact distribution per official notification)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet these basic requirements:

✔ Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields such as:
    • B.Sc Agriculture
    • B.Sc Horticulture
    • B.Sc Forestry
    • B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
    • Related agriculture science degrees from a recognised university in India
✔ UPSSSC PET Score

  • A valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory. Only candidates who qualified the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) will be eligible to apply.
✔ Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years
  • Age relaxations apply per government norms for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, etc.)
💰 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level‑4 in the pay matrix, with a gross monthly salary ranging approximately from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 (plus allowances like DA, HRA, etc.).

This makes the position attractive and financially stable for agriculture professionals and graduates.

📅 Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Release

March 2026

Online application Start

22 May 2026

Last Date to Apply

11 june 2026

Last Date to Pay Fee

18 june 2026

Exam Date

To be notified later

📌 Ensure you apply before the last date — applications after deadlines will not be accepted.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant posts will involve:

Written Main Examination — Objective type

Document Verification (DV) — After passing the written test

To clear the written exam, candidates should study key areas such as crop science, soil and water management, plant breeding, agricultural economics, computer awareness, and general knowledge related to UP.

📍 How to Apply Online

Here’s a quick step‑by‑step process:

Visit the official website: upsssc.gov.in

Find the AGTA Recruitment 2026 notification under “Live Advertisements”

Register/Login with your PET 2025 details (Registration number & DOB)

Fill in personal and educational details in the application form

Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, degree certificates, PET scorecard, etc.)

Pay the application fee online

Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference

✔ Keep scanned copies of all documents ready before starting the application.

🔍 Preparation and Syllabus

The written exam consists of 100 objective questions covering agriculture subjects and related topics. Subjects may include:

  • Crop Science
  • Biotechnology & Plant Breeding
  • Soil and Water Management
  • Agriculture Economics
  • Computer Basics
  • General Knowledge (UP‑centric topics)
Strong preparation in these areas boosts your chance of selection.

📌 Final Summary

The UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 offers a major opportunity for agriculture graduates and diploma holders with a valid UPSSSC PET score to secure a stable government job in the agriculture sector. With 2,759 vacancies and a decent pay scale of up to ₹81,100 per month, this recruitment drive is one of the most significant government job openings in Uttar Pradesh this year.

 

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