UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: Exam Date, Vacancies, Salary & Apply Online

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the comprehensive recruitment drive for Agriculture Technical Assistant positions under Advertisement Number 06-Exam/2026. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career in the agricultural sector of Uttar Pradesh can review all vital details regarding eligibility, vacancy distributions, exam timelines, and application guidelines below.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Conducted by the UPSSSC, this Group-C recruitment aims to fill a total of 2,759 vacancies for Agriculture Technical Assistant (Pravidhik Sahayak). Candidates can reference the structured overview below for quick facts.

Important Dates & Schedule

Keeping track of crucial dates ensures that applicants do not miss any deadlines for registration, fee payment, or admit card downloads. The official schedule is outlined below:

Vacancy Distribution & Category Breakdown

The total count of 2,759 positions is distributed among various reservation categories according to state guidelines.

• General: 1692
• OBC: 573
• SC: 213
• ST: 06
• EWS: 275
• Total: 2759

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

To be eligible for the Agriculture Technical Assistant role, candidates must fulfill the educational and age criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in agriculture from a recognized institution/university, or a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Agriculture (e.g., B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, BSc Horticulture/B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc. Forestry/B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Sc (Hons Science) from the University of Agriculture and Technology).
• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of 01/07/2026.

Application Fee Structure

The processing and application fee checklist for applicants across different categories is detailed below:

• UR: Application Fee Nil, Processing Fee Rs. 25/-, Total Fee Rs. 25/-
• OBC: Application Fee Nil, Processing Fee Rs. 25/-, Total Fee Rs. 25/-
• SC: Application Fee Nil, Processing Fee Rs. 25/-, Total Fee Rs. 25/-
• ST: Application Fee Nil, Processing Fee Rs. 25/-, Total Fee Rs. 25/-

Steps to Apply Online for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Click on “Direct Recruitment under Advt. No: 06/2026” under the Live Advertisements on the homepage.
3. Candidates will be redirected to a new page where they are required to enter their PET-2025 registration number and their registered mobile or email ID.
4. Fill out the UPSSSC AGTA Registration forms and submit their personal details, educational details, and other required details.
5. After submitting the required details, enter the verification code and click on the submit button.
6. Upload your scanned photographs and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fees and click on the submit button.
8. Download and take a printout of the UPSSSC AGTA Application Form 2026 for future purposes.

UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern & Structure

The written examination will take place on 9th August 2026 in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (10 am to 12 noon) across designated centers in Uttar Pradesh in offline format. It comprises 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks with a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.

• Part-1 Crop Science: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
• Part-1 Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: 10 Questions, 10 Marks
• Part-1 Soil and Water Conservation: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
• Part-1 Agriculture Extension: 05 Questions, 05 Marks
• Part-1 Agriculture Economics & Schemes: 05 Questions, 05 Marks
• Part-1 Dairy & Animal Husbandry: 05 Questions, 05 Marks
• Part-2 Computer & IT Concepts + Contemporary Tech: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
• Part-3 General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh: 20 Questions, 20 Marks
• Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed under a lucrative pay scale matching Level-4 Pay Matrix.