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UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026, Apply Online Ends Today for 2759 Technical Assistant Vacancies

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is going to end the application process for UPSSSC Exam today, i.e., on 11th June 2026. Candidates who haven’t submitted their application forms for 2759 Agriculture Technical Assistants (AGTA) (प्राविधिक सहायक) Group C vacancies must hurry up, as this is the last chance to apply. Candidates can apply online through the UPSSSC official portal or the direct link shared.

UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2026 PDF Out

The official notification PDF for Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C has been released at the official website www.upsssc.gov.in. Download the notification PDF from the direct link shared here and check information regarding the recruitment examination.

UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant 2026 Exam- Overview

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated the UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of Agriculture Technical Assistant posts. Candidate selection is based on the Mains Written Exam and Document Verification.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026- Overview
Organization Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C
Vacancies 2759
Advt No. 06-Exam/2026
Mode of Application Online
Last Registration Date 11th June 2026
Educational Qualification Graduation in agriculture
Age Limit 21 to 40 years
Selection Process Mains Written Exam, Document Verification
Job Location Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Salary/ Pay Scale Rs. 5200- 20200/- (Grade Pay 2400/-) OR
Level-4 Pay Matrix (Rs. 25500- 81100/-)
Official Website www.upsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Candidates can apply online for the UPSSSC AGTA exam till the last date, i.e., 11th June 2026, by visiting the UPSSSC official website or following the instructions mentioned in the notification PDF. Check important dates from the table below.

Events Dates
Official Notification Release Date 24th March 2026
Online Application Starting Date 22nd May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 11th June 2026
Last Date to Fee Payment 18th June 2026
Exam Date To be notified

UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy 2026

The total number of vacant seats for Agriculture Technical Assistant posts released under Advt. 06-Exam/2026 is 2759, out of which the maximum is for the General Category (1692). For other categories, check the vacancy distribution in the table below.

Category Vacancies
General 1692
OBC 573
SC 213
ST 06
EWS 275
Total 2759

What is UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria 2026?

Before submitting application forms for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants Vacancy 2026, candidates should check their eligibility for Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C posts. The basic requirement is that the candidates must be citizens of India, and the other criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit are given below.

Educational Qualification

  1. Candidates must have a graduation in agriculture from a recognized institution or any university established by law in India. (OR)
  2. Candidates have a degree or equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture such as a B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, BSc Horticulture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc. Forestry/ BSc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Sc (Hons Science) from the University of Agriculture and Technology.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

Candidates’ age should be between 21 years to 40 years old to apply online for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants (AGTA) Vacancy 2026. Age relaxation for the reserved category will be provided as per government rules.

  1. Minimum Age – 21 Years
  2. Maximum Age- 40 Years

UPSSSC AGTA Application Form 2026

The online application process for the UPSSSC AGTA exam is ongoing at the official website www.upsssc.gov.in. As per the schedule, the last date to apply online is 11th June 2026. For the convenience of candidates, the direct apply online link is also shared here. Once the application link is inactivated, no online form will be accepted under any circumstances.

UP AGTA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to submit the online application fee while submitting the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants (AGTA) application form. The application fee will be paid in online mode through net banking, debit card, credit card etc.

Category Application Fee Processing Fee Total Fee
UR Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
OBC Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
SC Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
ST Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-

Steps to Apply Online for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026

The eligible candidates who are going to apply online for the recruitment can submit their application forms from the official website at www.eximbank.in. Here we have provided the step-by-step process to apply online for Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) posts.

  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 Selection Process 2026

The eligible candidates who will be applying for the Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C posts have to go through a selection process that will include 2 stages.

  1. Written Mains Examination
  2. Document Verification (DV)

UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern 2026

The Main Written Examination consists of a single objective-type question paper with a total of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. Each question carries one mark, and a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect answer. The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 hours).

Parts Subjects No. of Questions Marks
Part-1 Crop Science 25 25
Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology 10 10
Soil and Water Conservation 15 15
Agriculture Extension 05 05
Agriculture Economics & Schemes 05 05
Dairy & Animal Husbandry 05 05
Part-2 Computer & IT Concepts + Contemporary Tech 15 15
Part-3 General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh 20 20
Total 100 100

UPSSSC AGTA Salary 2026

The candidates who will be selected for the post of the Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C will be paid as per Pay Level 4, with a pay scale of Rs. 5200–20200 (Grade Pay Rs. 2400/-), or Level-4 Pay Matrix ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.

Post Name Pay Level Pay Scale (Old) Grade Pay Pay Matrix (New)
Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Level-4 Rs. 5200-20200 Rs. 2400/- Rs. 25,500-Rs. 81,100

FAQs

When can I apply online for UPSSSC AGTA 2026?

Yes candidates can apply online for UPSSSC AGTA Exam from the official website www.upsssc.gov.in or the direct link shared here.

What is the age limit for UPSSSC AGTA 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 years and 40 years of age as on 01/07/2026.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC AGTA 2026?

The recruitment involves two stages: a Mains Written Exam followed by Document Verification.

Is a PET score required to apply for UPSSSC AGTA 2026?

Yes. As part of the application process, candidates are required to enter their PET-2025 registration number along with their registered mobile number or email ID to access the application form.

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