Advt. 06-Exam/2026
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Last Date: 11 June 2026
UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow has invited online applications for Technical Assistant Group C / Pravidhik Sahayak Group C Main Examination under PET 2025 for vacancies in the Agriculture Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
Recruitment Snapshot
UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C 2026 Details
- Recruitment is for 2759 Technical Assistant Group C posts under Agriculture Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
- Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have been issued a PET 2025 score card can apply for this main examination.
- Shortlisting for the main examination will be done on the basis of PET 2025 normalized score as per merit.
- Candidates with zero, negative or less than zero marks in PET 2025 will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 24-03-2026 |
| Online Application / Fee Deposit Start | 22-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application / Fee Deposit / Submit Form | 11-06-2026 |
| Fee Adjustment and Application Correction Last Date | 18-06-2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified by UPSSSC |
Note: The advertisement states that after 11-06-2026 no application / fee will be accepted. Fee adjustment can be completed up to 18-06-2026 within the prescribed period.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Class | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Main examination fee will be paid separately only by shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card for the main examination, as per UPSSSC instructions.
Vacancy Details
Technical Assistant Group C posts.
₹25,500 - ₹81,100 as mentioned in the notification.
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant Group C / Pravidhik Sahayak Group C | 1692 | 213 | 06 | 573 | 275 | 2759 | Permanent |
Horizontal Reservation: The notification also mentions horizontal reservation such as women, ex-servicemen, outstanding sportsperson and other applicable categories as per rules.
Eligibility Criteria
PET 2025 Requirement
Candidate must have appeared in Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and must have been issued a valid PET 2025 score card by UPSSSC.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related recognised agriculture stream such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science / Community Science or equivalent as mentioned in the official rules.
Preferential Qualification
Preference may be given to candidates who have served in Territorial Army for at least two years or have obtained NCC “B” certificate, subject to rules.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Years | 40 Years | Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. |
Age will be calculated according to the rule mentioned in the official advertisement for the recruitment year.
Selection Process
- 1
Online application will be accepted only from PET 2025 candidates through the UPSSSC online application system.
- 2
Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination on the basis of PET 2025 normalized score as per merit and applicable rules.
- 3
The main written examination will be objective type with 100 questions and total 100 marks.
- 4
There will be negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
- 5
Final selection will be completed as per UPSSSC rules, reservation provisions, document verification and other official instructions.
Main Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Crop Science | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours / 120 Minutes |
| Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology | 10 | 10 | ||
| Soil and Water Conservation | 15 | 15 | ||
| Agriculture Extension | 05 | 05 | ||
| Agriculture Economics & Schemes | 05 | 05 | ||
| Dairy & Animal Husbandry | 05 | 05 | ||
| Part 2 | Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation | 15 | 15 | |
| Part 3 | General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 120 Minutes | |
The question paper will be objective multiple-choice type. Negative marking will be one-fourth of the prescribed marks for that question.
Syllabus Highlights
- Crop Science: Crop production principles, protection, major crop pests and diseases, seed technology, integrated pest management and related topics.
- Biotechnology & Plant Breeding: Importance and utility of biotechnology, genetics, plant breeding, photosynthesis, respiration, evaporation and plant anatomy.
- Soil & Water Conservation: Soil formation, soil erosion, fertilizers, nutrient management, soil survey, irrigation, drainage, watershed management and pollution control.
- Agriculture Extension: Rural development, extension methodologies, audio-visual aids, training objectives and government welfare programmes.
- Computer & IT: Computer basics, internet, WWW, hardware/software, email, Word, Excel, e-governance, cyber security, AI, big data, IoT and related innovations.
- Uttar Pradesh GK: History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, literature, tourism, geography, minerals, climate, environment, economy, social welfare and current events of Uttar Pradesh.
How to Apply Online
- 1
Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in and open the advertisement / application link for Advt. 06-Exam/2026.
- 2
Login through applicant authentication using the PET 2025 registration number and required details / OTP.
- 3
Verify personal details imported from PET 2025 and select the advertised post according to your eligibility.
- 4
Fill qualification and other required details, complete declaration and preview the application carefully.
- 5
Pay the prescribed online processing fee using the available payment method and submit the application.
- 6
Download and print the submitted application form only after fee reconciliation / adjustment is completed successfully.
Important Instructions
- Online application will be accepted only through the UPSSSC online application system; applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Candidate should possess all required essential qualifications and certificates by the last date of application.
- Photo and signature uploaded in PET 2025 will be displayed in the application and cannot be changed by the candidate.
- Multiple or wrong details, invalid certificates, unreadable information or ineligibility at any stage may lead to rejection.
- Reserved category candidates should ensure that caste / EWS / disability / other relevant certificates are valid as per rules and dates mentioned in the official advertisement.