UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy: Applications Open for 2,759 Posts of Agricultural Technical Assistant in UP—An Opportunity for Graduate Candidates..

UPSSSC AGTA Group C Vacancy: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated the registration process for the Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C recruitment for the year 2026. The objective of this recruitment drive is to fill a total of 2,759 vacant posts within the Department of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.

Eligible candidates may apply online through the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in. The application process commences on May 22, 2026, and will continue until June 11, 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) held in 2025 are eligible to apply for this recruitment.

**An Opportunity for Graduates**
Applicants must possess a valid PET 2025 scorecard. Additionally, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in Agriculture or allied subjects from a recognized university.

Allied subjects include Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, and Home Science. Please note that candidates whose normalized PET score is zero or negative will not be considered eligible for the subsequent stages of the selection process.

**Age Limit Criteria**
For the UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026, the minimum age limit has been set at 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years as of July 1, 2026. In accordance with government regulations, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the applicable rules. Selected candidates will be offered a salary ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level-4.

**Selection Process**
The selection process for this recruitment will comprise shortlisting based on PET 2025 scores (conducted by UPSSSC), a main written examination, and document verification. The written examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions; each question will carry 1 mark, and the duration of the examination will be 2 hours. Negative marking will also be applicable in this examination, wherein 1/4th of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

**How ​​to Apply**
First, visit the official website of UPSSSC. Click on the AGTA Recruitment 2026/Agriculture Technical Assistant recruitment link on the homepage.
Log in by entering your PET 2025 registration number and the required details.
Accurately fill in all the information requested in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
After submitting the form, keep a printout of it safe for future reference.

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