Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the exam date for 2759 Agriculture Technical Assistants (AGTA) (प्राविधिक सहायक) Group C vacancies. The UP Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination will be conducted on 9th August 2026 in offline mode. Candidates can check complete exam details from the article.
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 |
| UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date | 9th August 2026 (Sunday) |
| 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 |
UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2026 Out
The UP Agriculture Technical Assistant- AGTA (Pravidhik Sahayak) Exam Date has been released, and the written exam will be conducted on 9th August 2026. The exam will be held in a single shift from 10 am to 12 noon, and questions will be of objective type, multiple-choice questions.
Important Dates
UPSSSC AGTA exam will be conducted on 9th August 2026. 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 for Fee Payment | 18th June 2026 |
| Admit Card release date | 5th August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 9th August 2026 |
UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2026 PDF
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 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
- Candidates must have a graduation in agriculture from a recognized institution or any university established by law in India. (OR)
- 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.
- Minimum Age – 21 Years
- Maximum Age- 40 Years
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.
- Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) at upsssc.gov.in.
- Click on “Direct Recruitment under Advt. No: 06/2026” under the Live Advertisements on the homepage.
- 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.
- Fill out the UPSSSC AGTA Registration forms and submit their personal details, educational details, and other required details.
- After submitting the required details, enter the verification code and click on the submit button.
- Upload your scanned photographs and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fees and click on the submit button.
- 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.
- Written Mains Examination
- 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 |








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