UPSSSC Announces Major Recruitment Drive for Agriculture Technical Assistants
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially launched a significant recruitment initiative for Technical Assistant Group C positions within the state's Agriculture Department. This recruitment drive offers a substantial opportunity for candidates who have successfully qualified the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025, with a total of 2759 vacancies available across Uttar Pradesh.
Application Timeline and Eligibility Requirements
The online application portal will be active from May 22, 2026, to June 11, 2026, accessible exclusively through the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in. To be eligible, candidates must possess a valid PET 2025 scorecard, as those with zero or negative normalized scores will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.
Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026, with standard age relaxations applicable according to government regulations for reserved categories. The application fee has been set at a nominal Rs 25 for all categories, payable through multiple digital methods including Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
Comprehensive Vacancy Distribution and Salary Structure
This recruitment, identified by advertisement number 06-Exam/2026, features the following category-wise vacancy distribution:
- General Category: 1692 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 573 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 213 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 6 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 275 posts
Successful candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-4, with a salary range spanning from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, providing competitive government compensation for these technical roles.
Educational Qualifications and Selection Methodology
Prospective applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or related disciplines from a recognized university. Acceptable specializations include Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, or Home Science. The PET 2025 qualification remains a mandatory prerequisite for all candidates.
The selection process follows a structured three-phase approach:
- Initial shortlisting based on PET 2025 scores
- Main written examination
- Document verification
Detailed Examination Pattern and Subject Distribution
The main written examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying one mark, to be completed within a two-hour timeframe. The examination will implement negative marking, with one-fourth mark deducted for each incorrect response.
The subject-wise question distribution has been carefully designed to assess comprehensive agricultural knowledge:
- Crop Science: 25 questions
- Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: 10 questions
- Soil & Water Conservation: 15 questions
- Agriculture Extension: 5 questions
- Agriculture Economics & Schemes: 5 questions
- Animal Husbandry: 5 questions
- Computer & IT Knowledge: 15 questions
- General Knowledge (UP State): 20 questions
This recruitment initiative represents a significant career opportunity for PET 2025 qualified individuals seeking stable government employment within Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector. The comprehensive selection process ensures that only the most capable candidates will secure these technical positions, contributing to the state's agricultural development and modernization efforts.
