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UPSSSC AGTA / Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026

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.

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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.

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