UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Vacancy 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Advt 06-Exam/2026 notification for the recruitment of Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C posts under the Agriculture Department. This recruitment is a major opportunity for candidates who have qualified the PET 2025 and are looking for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. A total of 2759 vacancies have been announced, and selection will be done through a written examination based on PET shortlisting. The UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 24 March 2026, and the online applications are invited from 22 May to 11 June 2026. The eligible candidates can apply online from the website upsssc.gov.in.
Candidates must note that only those applicants who appeared in PET 2025 and have a valid scorecard will be eligible for this recruitment process. The final selection will be based on the main written examination.
UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant Group C |
| Total Posts | 2759 |
| Department | Agriculture Department |
| Advertisement No. | 06-Exam/2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Selection Mode | Written Exam |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 March 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment Last Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹25 |
Payment can be done through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI E-Challan.
Age Limit
Age Limit: The age limit to apply for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C Recruitment 2026 is 21-40 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) | 2759 | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related fields + UP PET 2025 Score |
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on PET 2025 score
- Main Written Examination
- Document Verification
Candidates with zero or negative normalized PET score will not be shortlisted.
Exam Pattern
The written examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Subject Wise Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Science | 25 | 25 |
| Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology | 10 | 10 |
| Soil & Water Conservation | 15 | 15 |
| Agriculture Extension | 5 | 5 |
| Agriculture Economics & Schemes | 5 | 5 |
| Animal Husbandry | 5 | 5 |
| Computer & IT Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge (UP State) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important Links
| UPSSSC AGTA Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| UPSSSC AGTA Group C Recruitment 2026 Online Form | Apply Online |
| UPSSC Official Website | UPSSSC |
