Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. 06-Exam/2026) for 2759 vacancies of Technical Assistant Group C / Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) across the state agriculture department.
This UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 is a mains exam for candidates who hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines such as Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering or 4‑year Home Science/Community Science from a recognised agricultural university.
Eligible candidates can submit the UPSSSC AGTA Online Form 2026 through upsssc.gov.in within the specified dates as per the official notification, and the selection will be based on PET score, written examination and document verification.
UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Notification PDF for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C Recruitment 2026 is available on the UPSSSC website under Advertisement No. 06-Exam/2026 for “Technical Assistant Group-C (AGTA) Main Examination” for candidates qualified in UPSSSC PET 2025.
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 2759 vacancies will be filled for Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C posts under the UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 in various departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Check UPSSSC Technical Assistant category wise vacancy details in the table below.
Note: The above category-wise UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C vacancy 2026 breakup is as per the official AGTA notification; horizontal reservations (for women, PwD, ex-servicemen, etc.) apply within these categories as per UP government rules.
UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 must ensure that they fulfil the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant eligibility criteria in terms of PET qualification, age limit and educational qualification as on the specified cut‑off date.
UPSSSC AGTA Age Limit 2026
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as per the date mentioned in the official notification)
- Upper age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex‑Servicemen and other reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
UPSSSC AGTA Educational Qualification 2026
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture) from a recognised university, or an equivalent degree in relevant agricultural disciplines as specified by UPSSSC.
- Equivalent qualifications generally accepted include degrees in Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering or a 4‑year degree in Home Science / Community Science from recognised agricultural universities/institutes (exact list as per official notification).
- The degree must be completed and the candidate should have the final mark sheet/degree certificate by the prescribed cut‑off date; candidates awaiting results are usually not eligible.
UPSSSC PET Requirement for AGTA 2026
- Only those candidates who have appeared in and obtained a valid score in the UPSSSC PET 2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) can apply for the UPSSSC AGTA Main Examination 2026.
- UPSSSC will use the PET 2025 score to shortlist candidates for the Agriculture Technical Assistant mains exam as per the shortlisting criteria given in the notification.
Applicants must satisfy all the above UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant eligibility criteria 2026 before filling the online form, otherwise their candidature for the Technical Assistant Group C mains examination may be rejected at any stage.
UPSSSC AGTA Selection Process 2026
The UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 selection process comprises shortlisting on the basis of UPSSSC PET 2025 scores, a mains written examination and document verification. Only PET 2025 qualified candidates will be allowed to appear in the UPSSSC AGTA mains exam.
Stage 1 – Shortlisting through UPSSSC PET 2025
- Candidates must have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard to apply for the UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C mains examination.
- UPSSSC will prepare a list of eligible candidates for AGTA mains based on PET 2025 scores, reservation rules and post‑wise vacancy distribution.
- Only shortlisted candidates, as per the criteria given in the official notification, will be permitted to fill the UPSSSC AGTA mains online form and appear for the written exam.
Stage 2 – UPSSSC AGTA Mains Written Examination 2026
- The mains written exam for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Group C will be an objective type paper covering agriculture and related subjects as per the prescribed syllabus.
- The question paper will carry a fixed number of questions and marks (details like total marks, duration and negative marking will be as per the official AGTA notification).
- Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks and rank high in the merit list to be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
Stage 3 – Document Verification
- Candidates shortlisted on the basis of performance in the AGTA mains written exam will be called for document verification (DV).
- During DV, candidates must produce original documents and certificates related to age, educational qualification, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), domicile, PET 2025 score, and other eligibility criteria.
- Failure to produce valid documents or any discrepancy in information can lead to cancellation of candidature for UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026.
The final selection list for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 will be prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in the mains written examination, subject to successful document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
UPSSSC AGTA Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 must pay a nominal application fee while submitting the online form. The UPSSSC AGTA application fee 2026 is the same for all categories.
Note: The UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C exam fee of ₹25 (including online processing charges) can be paid through SBI I‑Collect, net banking, debit card, credit card or e‑challan as per instructions on upsssc.gov.in. Application forms submitted without payment of fee will not be accepted.
Application Form
The online application process for UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 will start on the notified start date (as per official schedule) and the last date to submit the UPSSSC AGTA application form online will be mentioned in the notification. Candidates must visit the official website upsssc.gov.in and complete their UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Online Form 2026 using their PET 2025 registration details before the last date.
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How to Apply for UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026
The application process for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 is completely online. Only candidates who have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 registration and score can fill the UPSSSC AGTA online form 2026 on the official website upsssc.gov.in.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission at upsssc.gov.in.
- Step 2: On the home page, click on the “Notifications/Advertisements” section and open the link for Advt. No. 06-Exam/2026 – Technical Assistant Group C (AGTA) Recruitment 2026.
- Step 3: Read the UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2026 carefully, then click on the “Apply” or “Candidate Registration” link given against the advertisement.
- Step 4: Log in using your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number, date of birth and other required details; the system will fetch your basic data from the PET database.
- Step 5: Fill the UPSSSC AGTA online application form 2026 with category, educational qualification, agriculture degree details, reservation information and other required fields.
- Step 6: Upload your recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size as mentioned in the UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C notification.
- Step 7: Pay the UPSSSC AGTA application fee of ₹25 (for all categories) using the available online payment options such as net banking, debit/credit card, SBI I‑Collect or e‑challan.
- Step 8: Review all the details entered in the UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C application form carefully, then submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Candidates should complete the UPSSSC AGTA Online Form 2026 well before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues and ensure successful submission.