UKSSSC Assistant Agriculture Officer & Chara Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released a notification for the direct recruitment of Group 'C' vacancies, inviting online applications for 90 posts of Assistant Agriculture Officer (Class-1 & Class-3) and Chara Sahayak Group-3 under the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments of Uttarakhand.
Recruitment Snapshot
UKSSSC Advt 77/2026 Selection Core Points
- Direct recruitment through group 'C' (समूह 'ग') competitive examination for the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry departments.
- An objective type multi-choice question (MCQ) exam will be hosted in either Offline or Online mode.
- Candidates must scan and upload their High School certificate for name/DOB proof, along with both sides of their Aadhaar Card.
- Negative marking is applicable where 1/4th (0.25) marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Important Dates
| Event | Crucial Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement Publication | 25 May, 2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Application Form | 01 June, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 21 June, 2026 |
| Online Application Correction Window | 24 June to 26 June, 2026 |
| Tentative Date of Written Competitive Exam | 26 July, 2026 |
Note: The competitive examination date is completely tentative. Candidates will receive intimations via Press Releases, SMS alerts, and E-mails.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC Candidates | Rs. 300.00 | Non-refundable payment |
| Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 150.00 | Valid category proof required |
| Uttarakhand Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs. 150.00 | Based on FY 2025-26 income thresholds |
| Uttarakhand Divyangjan (PWD) Applicants | Rs. 150.00 | Minimum 40% benchmark disability |
| Uttarakhand State Registered Orphans | Rs. 00.00 (Exempted) | Verified by District Probation Officer |
Payment can only be processed online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI modes.
Vacancy Details
Direct entry under Group 'C' cadres.
With contributory pension benefits.
Across departments' branches.
| Post Name & Department | Post Code | Total Posts | Salary Structure (Pay Matrix) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Grade-1 (Development Branch) Agriculture Department | 434/489/77/2026 | 07 | Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400 (Level-07) |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Grade-3 Agriculture Department | 434/490/77/2026 | 82 | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 (Level-04) |
| Chara Sahayak Group-3 Animal Husbandry Department | 646/121/77/2026 | 01 | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 (Level-04) |
| Grand Aggregated Vacancies | 90 Posts | Direct Entry Recruits | |
Eligibility / Qualification
| Post Title | Mandatory Academic Qualification | Preferential / Adhimani Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Grade-1 | Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. Ag.) from a legally recognized institution/university in India. | 1. Minimum 2-year service tenure in Territorial Army. 2. NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate holders receive weightage in tie-break cases. |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Grade-3 | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) from a legally recognized university or institute in India. | |
| Chara Sahayak Group-3 | B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized university. Must hold working efficiency and proper knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script. | 1. Minimum 2-year service in Territorial Army. 2. NCC 'B' Certificate holders get preference in equal mark conditions. |
General Domicile Rule: Candidates must be registered in an Employment Exchange of Uttarakhand, hold a Permanent Residency/Domicile Certificate, or must have cleared their High School & Intermediate examinations from recognized academic institutions situated within Uttarakhand state.
Age Limit & Relaxations
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Cut-off Reference Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Notified Posts (AAO Grade-1, Grade-3 & Chara Sahayak) | 21 Years | 42 Years | As on 01 July, 2026 |
Age Cut-off Frame: The candidate's birth date must not be later than 01 July, 2005 and not earlier than 02 July, 1984. Max age limit parameters are relaxed for the following specific reserved groups:
- Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC Candidates: 05 Years Relaxation (as per G.O. dated 21 May, 2005).
- Uttarakhand Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan): 10 Years Relaxation (as per G.O. dated 21 May, 2005).
- Dependents of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters (DFF): 05 Years Relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand Domicile): Actual military active service term will be deducted from age, and the resulting figure must not exceed max age by more than 3 years.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- 1
Competitive Exam: 100 Marks objective Type paper featuring multiple-choice options. Exam window spans exactly 2 hours.
- 2
Negative Marking Rule: Deduction of 1/4th (0.25) marks applies on wrong selection. Overlapping or selecting duplicate bubbles also commands negative scoring. No penalty applies on unattempted questions.
- 3
Minimum Qualifying Cut-off: General & OBC candidates require minimum 45% qualifying score, whereas Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants require minimum 35% score to stand eligible for active merit list inclusion.
- 4
OMR Carbon Policy: Triplicate sets are provided for offline exams. Candidates are authorized to preserve the 3rd copy (Candidate copy), while returning original & duplicate copies safely to invigilators.
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Tie-Break Criterion: If multiple candidate marks clash, priority allocation occurs on basis of older age. If age profile matches identically, alphabetic nomenclature sequence sorting is executed.
How to Apply Online
- 1
Browse to the authorized UKSSSC recruitment interface: www.sssc.uk.gov.in.
- 2
Trigger Step-1 (Registration & Personal Details) by establishing identity authentication using a unique Aadhaar Card Number.
- 3
Complete Step-2 to document Educational details along with valid address/reservation inputs accurately.
- 4
Proceed to Step-3 for document upload. Specifications dictate: Colored Photograph (150W x 200H px), Candidate Signature (150W x 100H px), and Left Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) (150W x 100H px) format in JPG/JPEG file formats.
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Clear Step-4 by handling appropriate Application Fees using integrated Net Banking, UPI, or Card systems securely.
- 6
Conclude Step-5 to download and save print out copy of application form holding status signature marked as 'Completed'.
Important Instructions
- Multiple online form entries processed by single candidate under duplicate profiles triggers immediate disqualification.
- The online correction window strictly prevents updates towards Name, Parent details, Date of Birth, and registered choice of Test Centers.
- The recruitment process maintains a strict policy against polygamy conditions—individuals holding multiple surviving spouses stand ineligible.
- EWS Certificate verification mandates matching parameters: issued date frame must fall from 01 April 2026 to 21 June 2026, calculated on financial metrics of financial year 2025-26.
- Misrepresentation, data tampering, or fraudulent uploads will trigger long term debarment from state competitive tests alongside immediate local police F.I.R implementation.