The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has started the registration process for Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,759 vacancies in the Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh.Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, upsssc.gov.in. The online application process begins on May 22, 2026, and will continue till June 11, 2026.Candidates who have qualified the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 are eligible to apply for the recruitment.
UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
A total of 2,759 vacancies have been announced under different categories:
- General: 1,692 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 573 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 213 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 6 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 275 posts
UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the recruitment must:
- Have a valid PET 2025 scorecard
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related subjects from a recognised university
Related fields include:
- Agricultural Science
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Agricultural Engineering
- Home Science
Candidates with zero or negative normalised PET scores will not be considered for the next stage of selection.
Age limit and salary
The minimum age required is 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-4, ranging from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100.
UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026: Selection process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on PET 2025 scores
- Main written examination
- Document verification
The written examination will contain 100 objective-type questions. Each question will carry one mark, and the exam duration will be two hours.There will also be negative marking, with one-fourth mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Subject-wise distribution of questions
The written examination will include questions from:
- Crop Science – 25 questions
- Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Crop Physiology – 10 questions
- Soil and Water Conservation – 15 questions
- Agriculture Extension – 5 questions
- Agriculture Economics and Schemes – 5 questions
- Animal Husbandry – 5 questions
- Computer and Information Technology Knowledge – 15 questions
- General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions
How to apply for UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website, UPSSSC official portal
- Open the AGTA Group C Recruitment 2026 application link
- Register using the required details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload the necessary documents
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference
Direct link here.The recruitment offers a major opportunity for PET-qualified candidates seeking government jobs in the Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh.