UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 — 2759 Vacancies

UPSSSC has released notification for 2,759 Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) posts under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related disciplines and have appeared for UPSSSC PET 2025 can apply online. Last date to apply is 11 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month under Level-4 of the 7th Pay Commission.

UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Recruitment 2026 - 2759 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced recruitment for 2,759 Agriculture Technical Assistant (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C posts vide Advertisement No. 06-Exam/2026. These posts fall under the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh. This is one of the largest agriculture sector recruitments in UP in recent years with nearly 2,800 vacancies. If you have a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university and have cleared PET 2025, this is your chance to secure a permanent government position in the agriculture department.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

The total 2,759 vacancies are distributed across the following reservation categories:

• General (UR): 1,692 posts
• OBC: 573 posts
• EWS: 275 posts
• SC: 213 posts
• ST: 6 posts

Who Can Apply?

• PET Requirement: You must have appeared for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and possess a valid PET scorecard.
• Educational Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or an equivalent degree from a recognized Agricultural University or institution established by law in India.

Accepted Degrees Include:

• B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
• B.Sc Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture
• B.Sc Forestry / B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry
• B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)
• 4-year B.Sc (Home Science) / B.Sc (Community Science) from an Agriculture and Technology University

You must be an Indian citizen to apply for this post.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old as on 01 July 2026.
• OBC (UP): 3 years relaxation in upper age limit (can apply up to 43 years).
• SC/ST (UP): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit (can apply up to 45 years).
• PwD: Up to 15 years relaxation in upper age limit as per UP Government rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month under Level-4 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• The estimated in-hand salary at the time of joining is approximately Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month including Dearness Allowance and other benefits.
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

• All Categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS): Rs. 25 (online processing fee only)
• There is no application fee — only a nominal processing charge of Rs. 25 applies to everyone.
• Payment Mode: Online through net banking, debit card, or credit card.

Selection Process

UPSSSC will select candidates through a two-stage process:

1. Mains Written Examination: An objective-type (MCQ) paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. You will get 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks (one-fourth) for each wrong answer. Candidates are shortlisted based on PET 2025 scores before appearing for this exam.
2. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for document verification. You will need to present all original certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents at this stage.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Click on "Direct Recruitment under Advt. No: 06-Exam/2026" link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your PET 2025 Registration Number and password through the Applicant's Dashboard.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and upload required documents.
5. Upload your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
6. Pay the processing fee of Rs. 25 through online mode.
7. Review your application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 24 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Handle crop monitoring and provide technical guidance to farmers on modern agricultural practices, crop rotation, and pest management.
• Assist in implementing government agricultural schemes and programmes at the district and block level across Uttar Pradesh.
• Prepare reports on soil health, crop production statistics, and seasonal agricultural data for the Directorate of Agriculture.
• Work with farming communities to promote organic farming, integrated pest management, and sustainable agriculture techniques.
• Monitor seed distribution, fertilizer supply, and quality control measures at the field level.
• Keep records of agricultural land use, crop damage assessments, and weather-related farming advisories.
• Assist senior officers in conducting agricultural surveys, field inspections, and crop cutting experiments.
• Follow departmental guidelines for maintaining documentation related to agricultural subsidies and farmer welfare programmes.