UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2759 Technical Assistant Posts

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C Mains Examination 2026, Advt. No. 06-Exam/2026, for 2,759 posts across the state agriculture department.

Quick Answer: UPSSSC AGTA 2026 is a Mains-only exam for 2,759 Technical Assistant posts, open only to candidates with a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score and an agriculture-related Bachelor’s degree. The application fee is just Rs. 25, and pay starts at Level-4.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: UPSSSC
• Advertisement No: 06-Exam/2026
• Post: Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA), Group C
• Total Vacancies: 2,759
• Eligibility: Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score mandatory
• Application Fee: Rs. 25 (all categories)

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Official Website: upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment Overview

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Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

PET Mandate: This is a Mains examination; only candidates who appeared for and hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score can fill the form.

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following, from a recognized university:

• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Horticulture
• B.Sc. in Forestry
• B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering
• 4-year degree in Home Science/Community Science, from a recognized agricultural university

Final-year students awaiting results are generally not eligible; the final degree/marksheet is needed by the cut-off date.

Age Limit

Upper age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and other reserved categories, as per UP government rules.

Application Fee

Payment is online via SBI I-Collect, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or offline via E-Challan.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting (PET 2025): Candidates are shortlisted for the Mains exam purely on PET 2025 scores and category-wise vacancies.
2. Mains Written Examination: An objective-type written test on agriculture subjects and general knowledge.
3. Document Verification: Candidates who clear the Mains cut-off present original educational, caste and domicile documents.

Salary

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-4, approximately Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, plus allowances.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: upsssc.gov.in.
2. Go to the “Notifications/Advertisements” section and click on Advt. No. 06-Exam/2026.
3. Click on “Apply” or “Candidate Registration.”
4. Log in using your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number and Date of Birth; your basic details are fetched automatically.
5. Fill in any pending details about your agriculture degree and category.
6. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
7. Pay the Rs. 25 application fee online.
8. Submit the form and download the final application receipt for your records.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Only candidates with a valid, non-zero UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard can apply for this AGTA Mains exam.
• Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh can also apply, provided they have a valid PET 2025 score, but they are considered under the Unreserved (UR) category and get no caste-based reservation benefit.
• Keep your final degree and marksheet ready; results awaited at the cut-off date usually makes a candidate ineligible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,759 vacancies for the Agriculture Technical Assistant post.

Q2. Can I apply if I did not give the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam?
No, a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory to be shortlisted for this AGTA Mains exam.

Q3. What is the job role of an Agriculture Technical Assistant?
AGTA officers support agricultural extension work at the field level, helping implement farming schemes, advising farmers on crop management, and distributing agricultural resources in rural UP.

Q4. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, provided they have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score, but they are considered under the Unreserved (UR) category with no caste-based reservation benefits.

Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 25 for all categories.

Q6. What is the age limit for this post?
21 to 40 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per UP government rules.

Q7. What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on PET 2025 score, a Mains written exam, and Document Verification.

Q8. What is the pay scale for AGTA?
Pay Level-4, approximately Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, plus allowances.

Q9. What educational qualification is required?
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, or Home Science/Community Science from a recognized agricultural university.

Q10. When is the expected application window?
22 May 2026 to 11 June 2026, based on the notification schedule.

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