The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a major recruitment notification for the post of Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Pravidhik Sahayak Group C. This is a golden opportunity for agriculture graduates looking for a stable and prestigious government job in the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department. The commission has announced a total of 2,759 vacancies. The official notification PDF (Advt No. 06-Exam/2026) is now available on the UPSSSC website. This recruitment is being conducted through the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025, meaning only candidates with a valid PET 2025 scorecard can participate. Online applications will be accepted from 22 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Read below for complete UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 details, including eligibility, exam pattern, salary, and direct links.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
|---|---|
| Advt. No. | 06-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) โ Group C |
| Total Vacancies | 2,759 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | PET 2025 Shortlisting โ Mains Exam โ Document Verification |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
| Exam Date (Mains) | To be notified later |
| Admit Card Release่ง็ถBefore exam date | |
| Result Date | Will be updated here |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPSSSC website for updates regarding the admit card and exam date.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Female) | โน25/- |
Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan. The fee is nominal and uniform for all categories.
Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The cut-off date for calculating age is 1 July 2026.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,115 |
| EWS | 276 |
| OBC | 746 |
| SC | 496 |
| ST | 126 |
| Total | 2,759 |
Horizontal reservation for dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, and persons with disabilities (PwD) as per official notification.
Educational Qualification:
PET 2025 Requirement (Mandatory):
Nationality:
The selection process consists of the following stages:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Agriculture and Rural Development | 60 | 60 |
| General Hindi and General Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The salary package is highly attractive for a Group C government post in Uttar Pradesh.
The application process is completely online. Follow these steps carefully:
Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 11 June 2026.
Ans: Yes, candidates must have a valid scorecard of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 to be eligible for this recruitment.
Ans: The selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-4, which ranges from โน25,500 to โน81,100 per month plus applicable allowances.
Ans: The age limit is 21 years to 40 years as of 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking system. For every wrong answer, 1/4th (0.25) mark will be deducted.
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture) or equivalent such as B.Sc Horticulture, B.Sc Forestry, or B.Tech Agricultural Engineering.
Ans: As per the notification, candidates should have already passed their degree. It is advised to check the official notification for specific rules regarding final-year students.
Ans: The application fee is โน25 for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Female).