UPSSSC Pravidhik Sahayak Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 2759 AGTA Posts
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released notification for Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) or Pravidhik Sahayak (Group-C) recruitment for 2026 at its official website upsssc.gov.in. This is a golden opportunity for agriculture graduates holding a valid PET 2025 scorecard.
UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Pravidhik Sahayak |
| Advertisement No. | 06-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2759 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Pay Level-4) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates of UPSSSC Pravidhik Sahayak 2026 Recruitment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24th March 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 22nd May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online registration | 11th June 2026 |
| Fee Payment reconciliation and Form Correction Deadline | 18th June 2026 |
UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy Details 2026 (Category-wise)
A total of 2759 posts have been announced for the Agriculture Directorate, UP. The exact distribution is as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 1692 |
| OBC | 573 |
| EWS | 275 |
| SC | 213 |
| ST | 06 |
| Total Vacancy | 2759 |
UPSSSC Pravidhik Sahayak Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have appeared and qualified in UPSSSC PET 2025 and possess a valid scorecard. Candidates with zero or negative marks are not eligible.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University. A 4-year degree in Home Science/Community Science from an Agricultural University is also eligible.
- Age Limit (as of 01.07.2026): Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years. Age relaxation applies as per UP State Government rules (5 years for SC/ST/OBC).
UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern 2026 and fee
The selection is based on a single Main Written Examination followed by Document Verification.
| Subject Area | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Agriculture (Crop Science, Soils, etc.) | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2: Computer & Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
*Note: Duration is 120 minutes. Negative marking of 1/4 (0.25) per wrong answer applies.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 25/- |
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Pravidhik Sahayak Recruitment 2026 for 2759 AGTA Vacancies
- Visit official website: upsssc.gov.in apply online form link and Login using your PET 2025 Registration Number and OTP.
- Fill in required personal and educational details.
- Upload your photo and signature and pay the processing fee of Rs. 25.
- Submit online form and take a printout for future reference.
Important links of UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026:
UPSSSC Pravidhik Sahayak Online form : Click here