Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag) or equivalent degrees like Horticulture, Forestry, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, or Home Science/Community Science (4-year degree) from a recognized university.

• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid PET 2025 Scorecard.

• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of 1 July 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The written examination is a single objective-type paper consisting of 100 questions to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).

Section | Subject | Questions/Marks

Part 1 Agriculture (Crop Science, Soil/Water, Extension, etc.) | 65

Part 2 Computer & Information Technology | 15

Part 3 Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge | 20

Total | 100

• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

• Negative Marking: 1/4 (0.25 marks) is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Based on PET 2025 scores (up to 15 times the number of vacancies).

2. Main Written Exam: The core competitive test.

3. Document Verification: For those who clear the written exam cutoff.

• Exam Name: UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) 2026

• Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission

• Post Type: Group C (Technical Assistant – Agriculture)

• Total Vacancies: 2,759 posts

Application Process

• Mode: Online application via official UPSSSC website

• Requirement: Must have qualified PET 2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test)

• Selection Entry: Candidates shortlisted based on PET score

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in

  • Agriculture

  • Horticulture

  • Forestry

  • Agricultural Engineering

• Mandatory Condition: PET 2025 qualification required

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 1 July 2026)

• Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per rules

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Shortlisting through PET 2025 score

• Stage 2: Main written examination

• Final Selection: Based on main exam performance

Exam Pattern

• Type: Objective (MCQ-based)

• Total Questions: 100 questions

• Duration: 2 hours

• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer

Salary and Pay Level

• Pay Level: Level 4

• Salary Range: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100

• Additional Benefits: Allowances as per state government rules

More details: https://agrimly.com/upagta

Official website: https://upsssc.gov.in/Default.aspx