The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the notification for the Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C (AGTA) Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive has opened applications for 2759 vacancies under the Agriculture Department, making it one of the major agriculture-sector government recruitments in Uttar Pradesh this year.
Candidates who qualified the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 can apply online for the UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 through the official application portal. The commission has activated the online application process from May 1, 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is June 11, 2026. The application correction facility will remain available till June 18, 2026.
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UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
According to the official notification, candidates must complete all registration formalities within the prescribed timeline. The recruitment schedule is as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 11, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date | June 18, 2026 |
The commission has advised candidates not to wait until the final date because heavy traffic is expected on the portal during the last few days of registration.
UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy 2026 Details
The recruitment notification mentions a total of 2759 vacancies for Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C posts. The category-wise breakup includes reserved and unreserved positions under Uttar Pradesh government reservation norms.
The pay scale for the Agriculture Technical Assistant post falls under Pay Matrix Level-4 with salary benefits ranging approximately from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100.
The recruitment is expected to witness intense competition because agriculture-related government vacancies are released less frequently compared to mainstream graduate-level exams.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Recruitment
Candidates applying for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 must have appeared in UP PET 2025. The commission has clearly stated that only PET-qualified candidates can submit the online application form.
Applicants must also possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government. The detailed educational qualification section is mentioned in the official notification.
The minimum age limit is 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years as per the notification. Reserved category candidates will receive upper age relaxation according to Uttar Pradesh government rules.
How to Apply for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application process online through the UPSSSC portal. The commission has provided a PET registration-based login facility for applicants.
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C recruitment link.
- Login using PET 2025 registration details.
- Verify personal information displayed automatically.
- Upload required documents if applicable.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
The notification also mentions that candidates should keep their registered mobile number active during the recruitment process because OTP verification and future updates will be sent through it.
UPSSSC AGTA Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C posts will mainly include a written examination followed by document verification.
The written exam will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions. According to the notification, the exam will carry 100 marks with a duration of two hours. Negative marking will also apply, and one-fourth marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
The commission has divided the examination into multiple sections including:
- Crop Science
- Biotechnology and Plant Breeding
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Agriculture Extension
- Agriculture Economics
- Dairy and Animal Husbandry
- Computer and Information Technology
- General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh
The detailed syllabus and exam structure are available in the official notification pages.
