Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Last Date: 11 June 2026

UPSSSC has released the Mains notification for 2759 posts of Technical Assistant Group-C under the Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh, published as Advertisement No. 06-Pariksha/2026. Online applications open from 22 May 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 11 June 2026, with a final window for fee reconciliation and application correction available until 18 June 2026. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and received a score card from UPSSSC are eligible to apply for this Mains examination.

Check these Quick Facts before you read the details:

About the Organisation and This Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission is conducting the Mains examination for Technical Assistant Group-C positions under the Agriculture Department, and this batch of 2759 posts is one of the largest single-department Group-C recruitments UPSSSC has floated in recent years. The Agriculture Department in UP runs an extensive ground-level network of block-level and district-level technical offices, and these Technical Assistant posts sit right at the operational front end of that network. What the post name does not immediately convey is that this is a field-active role. These positions involve direct interaction with farmers, participation in Kisan Melas, extension work, crop survey duties, and ground-level implementation of state and central agriculture schemes.

UPSSSC switched to its two-stage PET-based selection model a few years ago, which means this Mains notification is specifically for candidates who cleared PET-2025. The PET functions as a pre-screening filter, and only those who received a score card from the Commission meaning a positive score on PET-2025 can apply here. If you scored zero or negative on PET-2025, this Mains is closed to you regardless of your educational qualifications. That filter alone trims the applicant universe significantly, but 2759 seats with agriculture graduates across UP as the eligible pool still points to a genuinely competitive Mains examination.

One more contextual note: UPSSSC's previous comparable agriculture recruitment cycles for similar posts attracted application volumes in the range of 2 to 3 lakh qualified candidates. With 2759 seats on offer across five categories, the effective competition ratio per seat is not light. The written exam cutoff particularly in the UR category where 1692 of the 2759 posts sit - will not be a comfortable margin.

Vacancy Details

The total notified vacancies are 2759, all under the Agriculture Directorate (Krishi Nideshalayas) of Uttar Pradesh, and the posts are classified as permanent appointments at Level-4 pay.

Beyond the vertical reservation breakup above, horizontal reservations are also earmarked within the total vacancy count. These include 55 seats for Freedom Fighter Dependants (DFF), 37 seats for visually impaired (Low Vision), 37 seats for Hard of Hearing (HH), 36 seats for locomotor/orthopedic disabilities covering OL, OA, LC, Dw, and AAV sub-categories, 137 seats for Ex-Servicemen/retired defence personnel, 551 seats for women candidates, and 55 seats for outstanding sportspersons.

A few observations worth noting. The ST vacancy count at just 6 seats out of 2759 is unusually low and reflects the actual ST population distribution within UP's scheduled tribe lists - it is not a clerical error. OBC candidates have 573 seats, making this the second-largest category, but the relative proportion is broadly in line with UP's standard 27% OBC reservation for state services. The women's horizontal quota at 551 seats (roughly 20%) is particularly significant for female agriculture graduates. In this cadre, women candidates placed in their respective vertical categories will be adjusted against the horizontal women's quota seats - understanding this cross-adjustment is important when reading the final merit list.

Application Fee

The fee structure here is remarkably accessible. The application fee for all four standard categories —> Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST is zero. The only charge is an online processing fee of Rs 25/-, which applies uniformly across all categories. Freedom Fighter Dependants, Ex-Servicemen, women candidates, persons with disabilities, and outstanding sportspersons pay the same Rs 25/- processing fee per their base category.

Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. No other payment mode is accepted. One practical note: the Mains examination fee (a separate exam fee, distinct from this application processing fee) is charged only to candidates who are shortlisted for the Mains and must be paid before downloading the admit card. The exact amount of the Mains exam fee is not specified in this notification for the application stage. It will be communicated when admit cards are issued.

After completing payment, candidates must download and print their application form. The application can only be printed once fee reconciliation is confirmed by the bank. If the payment appears successful but the application is not showing as submitted, candidates should use the "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" option under the Applicant Segment on the UPSSSC homepage - this resolves most payment-status discrepancies.

Age Limit

The age range for direct recruitment is 21 to 40 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026 (the year in which the vacancies are notified, as per the UP Subordinate Agriculture Service Rules 1993).

The upper age relaxation for reserved categories follows standard UP Government norms. SC and ST candidates get a relaxation as specified by the state government from time to time. OBC candidates similarly get the applicable UP government relaxation. State government employees (in subordinate services) get an upper age relaxation of 5 years as per government order. Chief Minister's Research Fellows (Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti ke Anusandhanvid) get age limit and preference relaxation as per the UP Lok Seva (Competitive Exam Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti Ke Anusandhanvid Ke Liye Aayusima Evam Adhiman Ka Shithileekarana) Niyamavali, 2026 notified on 30 January 2026.

The minimum age of 21 is somewhat higher than the typical 18-year floor seen in many Group-C recruitments. This is by design - the post requires a four-year graduation-level degree, so applicants below 21 are effectively screened out by the educational qualification itself anyway.

Educational Qualification

The essential qualification is a four-year undergraduate degree in Agriculture or an equivalent discipline from a legally established recognised institution or university in India, as per the UP Subordinate Agriculture Service Rules 1993 (as amended). Equivalent degrees that are explicitly recognised for this post include:

• B.Sc. Agriculture (Honours)
• B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
• B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
• B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
• B.Sc. Home Science / Community Science (four-year degree awarded by an Agriculture and Technology University)

The emphasis on four-year degrees is non-negotiable. A general three-year B.Sc. in Biology or a related science stream does not qualify. Candidates with B.Sc. Agriculture degrees from state agricultural universities such as CSAUAT Kanpur, NDUAT Faizabad, SVPUAT Meerut, or GBPUAT Pantnagar are all eligible, as these are recognised institutions. Candidates with degrees from deemed universities or private universities should verify the recognition status carefully, as the notification specifies "legally established recognised institution."

Desirable (Adhimani) Qualification: Under equal conditions, preference will be given to candidates who have served for a minimum of two years in the Territorial Army (Pradeshik Sena), or who hold the NCC "B" Certificate. This preference applies in cases where merit is otherwise equal and does not create a separate reservation.

A critical point: all qualifications must be possessed as of the application closing date, 11 June 2026. Candidates awaiting final examination results should not apply.

Selection Process

This recruitment follows UPSSSC's standard two-stage framework. The Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) already happened, that was Stage 1. This notification is for Stage 2, the Mains written examination.

Shortlisting for Mains: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains based on their PET-2025 normalised score. The shortlisting ratio is 15 times the number of vacancies per category up to the last cutoff score (ties broken to two decimal places). Candidates who scored zero, below zero, or negative marks in PET-2025 are not eligible and will not be shortlisted. Candidates currently under investigation (UI) or provisionally (Provisional) flagged in PET-2025 results can apply provisionally - their shortlisting and selection will be subject to the final outcome of the Commission's inquiry.

Mains Written Examination:

The Mains is a single paper of 100 objective-type questions (multiple choice), carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). There is negative marking of 1/4 mark (25% of the question's marks) for every wrong answer. The exam pattern is as follows:

The selection bar will be high. Part-1 carries 65 marks and is entirely agriculture-domain content. This is where the sorting will happen in practical terms. Part-3 (UP General Knowledge at 20 marks) is something every serious aspirant must prepare because it is one of the few areas where non-technical preparation can shift your rank meaningfully. If two candidates are equal on agriculture content, the 20 marks of UP GK become the differentiator. Part-2 on computer concepts (15 marks) is relatively straightforward for anyone with a working familiarity with basic IT, but the inclusion of AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, IoT, and e-Governance topics means revision of contemporary tech developments is necessary and not just a formality.

Final merit is based entirely on written Mains marks. There is no interview, no skill test, and no document verification stage beyond what the final selection process requires. The exam is the decision point.

Salary and Service Conditions

The post is at Level-4 in the UP pay matrix, with a pay range of Rs 25,500/- (minimum) to Rs 81,100/- (maximum). The starting basic pay at Level-4 is Rs 25,500/-, to which DA, HRA, and other allowances as applicable to UP State Government employees are added. This places the in-hand salary for a new entrant in Tier-2 or Tier-3 city postings typically in the range associated with Group-C state government positions, with standard periodic DA increments.

The posting is within Uttar Pradesh. Given that this recruitment is under the Agriculture Directorate and the role is field-oriented, postings will predominantly be at the block and district level rather than at state headquarters. Transfers are part of the service reality for this cadre, and candidates from urban backgrounds should factor in the likelihood of rural or semi-rural posting, particularly in the initial years of service. The permanent nature of the appointment - explicitly stated in the notification - provides job security that contractual or ad-hoc arrangements do not.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. On the Homepage, locate the Live Advertisement Segment and click on Advertisement No. 06-Pariksha/2026
3. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number along with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email ID
4. Your personal details from PET-2025 —> name, father's/husband's name, mother's name, UP domicile status, category, EWS details, date of birth, gender, marital status, and contact information - will be pre-filled automatically
5. Fill in the educational qualification details for the post, select Yes/No regarding the essential educational qualification, and enter board/university name, year of passing, certificate number, and marks percentage
6. In the "Other Details" section, indicate your preference for the notified posts and whether you hold a desirable qualification (Adhimani Yogyata)
7. Review the pre-filled photo and signature from PET-2025. These cannot be changed at this stage and click "Continue"
8. Read the Declaration carefully, tick all checkboxes to agree, enter the verification code, and click "Save and Submit" to proceed to fee payment
9. Pay Rs 25/- through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan; no other payment mode is accepted
10. After successful fee reconciliation, your application will be auto-submitted; download and print the application form immediately
11. If fee payment appears successful but the application is not showing as submitted, use the "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" option on the UPSSSC Homepage under the Applicant Segment

Applications close on 11 June 2026. The window for fee reconciliation and permitted application corrections remains open until 18 June 2026 - but do not wait for this extended window to complete your application.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

At the application stage, you are entering details online; physical documents are required at the document verification stage after selection. Keep these ready:

• PET-2025 Score Card and Registration Number (used for login)
• Marksheets and degree certificate of four-year Agriculture or equivalent degree
• High School certificate (for date of birth proof - only the High School/SSLC certificate is valid; no other document is accepted)
• Caste certificate in the format prescribed by UP Government (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
• EWS certificate: must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 11 June 2026, based on income for financial year 2025-26, and valid for financial year 2026-27
• Domicile/residency proof for UP nativity
• Disability certificate in the updated format prescribed by UP Government (for PwD candidates), clearly stating the type and percentage of disability
• No-Objection Certificate from current employer (for candidates already in Central or State Government service)
• NCC "B" Certificate and/or Territorial Army service certificate (for desirable qualification preference)
• Outstanding Sportsperson certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority (for sportsperson quota)
• Freedom Fighter Dependant certificate as per Appendix-5 format (for DFF quota)

Key instructions every applicant must note:

The application process is one-time in terms of core submissions - once the basic form is submitted, only limited fields can be edited during the correction window. Permitted corrections include: postal address, EWS and horizontal reservation category details, educational qualification details entered in the application, and marital status. Category, name, date of birth, and photo/signature cannot be changed after form submission.

Women candidates applying for UP state services must note that caste certificates in their case are accepted only from the paternal side (Pita Paksha). A caste certificate issued on the basis of the husband's caste is not valid.

If you are applying under multiple reserved categories (for example, both OBC and PwD), only the single most beneficial concession will be granted.

Candidates must not submit more than one application; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last one will be considered valid, and all others will be rejected.

Any false information in the application can lead to debarment from this exam and all future UPSSSC examinations. The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates - all information is published on upsssc.gov.in and must be monitored regularly.

The written exam for this post has a structure that rewards breadth as much as depth, and most candidates who study only from their agriculture graduation notes underestimate two specific sections. Here is what the numbers actually mean for preparation.

The Part-3 Trap: Why UP GK Decides Rank in a Crowd of Agriculture Graduates

Among agriculture graduates competing for this post, the gap in Part-1 scores (Crop Science, Soil, Extension, Economics) is typically small, because everyone has studied broadly the same curriculum. What actually separates rank holders from also-rans in a pool of similarly-qualified candidates is performance in Part-3 - the 20 marks allocated to General Information related to Uttar Pradesh. This section covers UP's history, culture, geography, economy, agriculture sector, administration, and current events in various fields. It is the one area where a candidate who has been actively following state-level developments, particularly agriculture schemes, rural development programs, and current government initiatives in UP can build a genuine advantage over someone who treated this section as an afterthought. Twenty marks at the margin can shift rank by hundreds of positions in a pool of 2-3 lakh candidates. Treating this section as secondary is a preparation mistake.

What the Role Actually Looks Like on the Ground

The title "Technical Assistant Group-C" reads like a desk job. The reality in the Agriculture Department of UP is considerably more field-intensive. Incumbents in this cadre are typically involved in crop survey work across blocks assigned to them, supporting Kisan Melas and training camps for farmers, monitoring the ground-level implementation of schemes like PM-KISAN, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), and state-level subsidy schemes for fertiliser and seed distribution. There is also a reporting function, collecting and consolidating data on sowing, crop condition, and pest incidence that feeds into district agricultural statistics. Candidates expecting an office-based posting should go in with clear expectations. Block-level agriculture offices across UP's 75 districts are understaffed relative to the workload, and these posts will directly address that gap.

Who Is Actually Positioned to Score Well in This Exam

The most competitive candidates in this pool will not necessarily be those with the highest CGPA from agricultural universities. The exam's objective MCQ format —> 100 questions in 120 minutes with negative marking rewards speed and accuracy over depth. The Agriculture Economics & Schemes section (5 marks) and the Dairy & Animal Husbandry section (5 marks) are areas where candidates who diversified their preparation beyond pure Crop Science have a structural advantage. Students from colleges where Animal Husbandry and Horticulture were integrated into the B.Sc. Agriculture curriculum as they are in most ICAR-affiliated programs will find Part-1 more tractable than those from narrower programs. The computer section (Part-2, 15 marks) is increasingly important: the syllabus explicitly includes AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, and IoT, which means a candidate who is only familiar with MS-Office basics will lose marks to someone who reads India's digital initiatives and contemporary tech policy regularly.

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❓Frequently asked Questions 

Q1: How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Technical Assistant Agriculture 2026?
2759 posts in total, all under the Agriculture Directorate of Uttar Pradesh. The breakup: UR 1692, OBC 573, EWS 275, SC 213, and ST 06. These are permanent state government posts at Level-4 pay.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
11 June 2026 is the final date to submit the application and pay the fee. There is a grace period until 18 June 2026 for fee reconciliation and permitted corrections, but the application itself must be submitted before 11 June. No extensions are expected after the reconciliation deadline.

Q3: Who is eligible to apply?
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and received a positive score card from UPSSSC. Candidates with a zero, negative, or no score card from PET-2025 cannot apply. Additionally, the essential educational qualification —> a four-year degree in Agriculture or equivalent (must be held as of 11 June 2026).

Q4: What is the age limit and applicable relaxations?
21 to 40 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. SC/ST and OBC candidates get relaxation as per current UP government norms. State government employees in subordinate services get 5 years of additional upper age relaxation. PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Chief Minister Research Fellows get relaxations as per the applicable UP government orders.

Q5: What educational qualification is required?
A four-year B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering, or equivalent degree from a recognised institution in India. A regular three-year B.Sc. in Biology or general science does not qualify. The degree must be held by the closing date.

Q6: What does the selection process involve?
Shortlisting for the Mains is based on PET-2025 normalised scores (15 times vacancies per category). The Mains is a single written paper of 100 marks, 100 questions (MCQ), 120 minutes, with 1/4 negative marking. There is no interview. Final merit is based entirely on Mains marks.

Q7: What is the salary?
Level-4 pay with a minimum of Rs 25,500/- and maximum of Rs 81,100/- per month as basic pay, plus DA, HRA, and other UP state government allowances as applicable.

Q8: What is the application fee?
The application fee itself is zero for all categories. The online processing fee is Rs 25/- for all categories uniformly. The Mains examination fee is separate and will be communicated at the admit card stage only for shortlisted candidates.

Q9: How do I apply online?
Log in to upsssc.gov.in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email. Your basic details will be pre-filled from PET-2025 records. Fill in educational details, pay Rs 25/- online, and download the submitted application form. The process is entirely online. No physical documents need to be submitted at this stage.

Q10: What is the official website?
upsssc.gov.in is the only official platform. All application updates, shortlisting lists, admit cards, exam schedules, and results will be published here. UPSSSC does not communicate individually with candidates.

Q11: Can I change my photo or signature after submitting the application?
No. The photo and signature uploaded during PET-2025 registration are carried over to this Mains application automatically and cannot be modified at any stage.

Q12: What corrections are allowed after application submission?
Only specific fields can be edited within the correction window (up to 18 June 2026): postal address, EWS and horizontal reservation category details, educational qualification details, and marital status. Core details including name, date of birth, category, and photo/signature cannot be changed after final submission.

Check Your Application Status and Watch the Shortlist

The single most important action right now is to complete your application before 11 June 2026. Do not wait for the 18 June correction window to submit. That window is for corrections only, and late fee payment or new submissions after 11 June will not be accepted under any circumstances.

After submitting, verify your application status through the Applicant Dashboard on upsssc.gov.in using your PET-2025 registration number. If fee reconciliation shows as pending, resolve it immediately using the Double Verification option. Do not let it sit until the last day. A pending fee status means your application is not finally submitted, even if you received a payment acknowledgment.

The shortlist for the Mains examination will be published on upsssc.gov.in. Watch that list carefully when it comes. Shortlisting is based on PET normalised scores at 15x the vacancy count per category, and the cutoff normalised scores will be visible. This will also be your first indicator of how competitive your score was relative to the overall applicant pool, which is useful data for calibrating your Mains preparation intensity.

This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.