UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C Recruitment 2026. UPSSSC released the notification on the official website for the recruitment of Agriculture Technical Assistant AGTA Group C Posts. This recruitment is for 2759 posts. UPSSSC Application Form will start on 22 May 2026 & the candidates can apply until 11 June 2026. The Minimum age required is 21 Years & The Maximum Age Is 40 Years as on 01 July 2026. Details are provided below.
📊 UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Post Name: Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA)
- Group: C
- Total Posts: ~2759 (expected/announced)
- Salary: ₹29,200 – ₹81,100 (Level-6)
- Job Role: Farmers ko modern farming techniques, seeds, fertilizers aur agricultural guidance dena
🧑🌾 UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C Recruitment 2026 Job Role & Description
The Agriculture Technical Assistant works as a bridge between government agricultural schemes and farmers.
🔧 Main Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to farmers on:
- Modern farming techniques
- Use of fertilizers & pesticides
- Improved seeds and irrigation methods
- Assist in implementing government agriculture schemes
- Conduct field visits to villages and farms
- Monitor crop conditions and report to higher officers
- Help farmers increase crop productivity and income
🌱 Nature of Work
- Mix of field work + office work
- Regular interaction with farmers in rural areas
- Practical, ground-level agricultural work (not just desk job)
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry / Agricultural Engineering (sometimes accepted)
🎯 Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of:
- Soil science
- Crop production
- Plant protection
- Communication skills (explaining to farmers)
- Problem-solving in real farming situations
💼 Salary & Pay Level
- Pay Level: Level-6
- Salary Range: ₹29,200 – ₹81,100
- Additional benefits:
- DA (Dearness Allowance)
- HRA (House Rent Allowance)
- TA (Travel Allowance)
📊 Selection Process
- Shortlisting through PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test)
- Main Written Examination
- Document Verification
📝 Exam Description
Paper Pattern
- Objective-type questions
- Total: 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 0.25
Subjects Covered
- Agriculture (major focus)
- Soil Science
- Plant Breeding
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry
- Basic Computer Knowledge
📅 Career Growth
Promotion path generally goes like:
- Agriculture Technical Assistant
⬇ - Senior Technical Assistant
⬇ - Agriculture Officer (with experience & departmental exams)
🎯 Quick Links
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
🧠 Summary
👉 This job is ideal if you:
- Have an Agriculture degree
- Want a practical field-based government job
- Are interested in helping farmers and improving agriculture
