UPSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced 2759 posts for Agriculture Technical Assistant Group C under the Agriculture Department. This is perfect for graduates in agriculture and related fields who have cleared the PET 2025 exam. The exam date for the 2026 recruitment has not been announced yet. The UPSSSC board will notify the candidates about the exact exam date later.
UPSSSC AGTA 2026 Apply Date
The online application window opens on 22 May 2026 and closes on 11 June 2026. You can pay the fee till the last date of submission. There is also a short correction period after that if you need to fix any small error in your form. The notification came out on 24 March 2026, so you have enough time to prepare your documents and get ready.
UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria
To apply for UPSSSC AGTA 2026, you must meet some basic rules set by the commission.
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Education: You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture). Degrees in Horticulture, Forestry, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, or B.Sc. in Home Science from an agricultural university are also accepted.
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UP PET Score: You must have a valid score card from the UP PET 2025 exam. Without a valid PET score, you cannot apply for this mains exam.
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Age Limit: Your age should be between 21 years and 40 years as of July 1, 2026. There is age relaxation for reserved categories according to government rules.
UPSSSC AGTA Apply Online
Applying for UPSSSC AGTA 2026 is fully online and very simple. You have to visit the official website upsssc.gov.in. There you will see two easy ways to fill the form. In the first way, you enter your PET 2025 registration number, date of birth, gender, domicile and category.
In the second way, you log in with your PET registration number and the OTP sent to your mobile or email. Once logged in, your photo and signature will already show up from your PET data. You just need to choose the post, fill any extra details if needed, and pay the small fee.
UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy 2026
The UPSSSC AGTA vacancy 2026 brings good news with a total of 2759 posts. These are spread across different categories to give fair chance to everyone. Out of these, 1692 posts are for the general category, 275 for EWS, 573 for OBC, 213 for SC and 6 for ST. This large number of openings means many young graduates in agriculture can get a stable government job in the state agriculture department.
UPSSSC AGTA Syllabus
The UPSSSC AGTA exam has a total of 100 questions for 100 marks. You will get 2 hours to complete the test. Remember, there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
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Agriculture (65 Questions): This is the main subject. It covers topics like crop science, soil and water management, plant breeding, animal husbandry, dairy science, and farming schemes.
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Computer Knowledge (15 Questions): You need basic knowledge of computers, the internet, MS Word, MS Excel, and basic new technologies.
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UP General Knowledge (20 Questions): You should know about the history, geography, culture, agriculture, and current events of Uttar Pradesh.
UPSSSC AGTA Salary
Candidates who are selected for the UPSSSC AGTA post will get a handsome salary. They are placed in Pay Level 4. This means their basic salary will range from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month. Along with the basic pay, they will also get extra allowances like house rent and dearness allowance from the state government.
UPSSSC AGTA 2026 Important Links
| Information / Action | Direct Link |
| Official UPSSSC Website | CLICK HERE |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | CLICK HERE (Available under Notice Board) |
| Apply Online Link | CLICK HERE (Link will be active on May 22, 2026) |
| Login for Candidate Dashboard | CLICK HERE |
UPSSSC AGTA Document Verification
After you clear the main written exam, the next step is UPSSSC AGTA document verification. The commission will shortlist candidates based on your written marks and call you for this round. You will need to upload or show original documents like your PET scorecard, graduation degree, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, photo ID, and other required papers.
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