Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is conducting the Agriculture Technical Assistant Group C recruitment examination for 3,446 vacancies. Candidates shortlisted through the preliminary eligibility process will be called for the written examination, with the detailed 2026 exam date, city slip and admit card schedule to be published on the commission's official portal. Applicants should rely only on official notices for confirmation of the examination centre and reporting time.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Technical Assistant Group C (AGTA) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,446 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | May 1, 2024 |
| Last Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Exam Date | 2026 ā exact date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination city information slip is generally issued before the admit card. It only informs candidates about the allotted examination city and must not be treated as an entry pass. The admit card will contain the final centre address, shift, reporting time and examination-day instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from a university or institution recognised under the applicable recruitment rules.
- Applicants must have appeared in the relevant UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) and possess a valid score for shortlisting.
- The qualification must have been completed by the eligibility cut-off date prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
- Candidates should retain their degree certificate, semester or year-wise marksheets, PET scorecard and category documents for verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 40 years, calculated with reference to the date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Proof supporting an age-relaxation claim must be valid on the prescribed cut-off date.
Fees
- Application processing fee: ā¹25 for all notified categories.
- Payment was accepted through the online facilities provided on the recruitment portal.
- Candidates should preserve the payment receipt and completed application form until the recruitment process is concluded.
Selection Process
- PET-based shortlisting: Applicants are shortlisted for the main examination using the valid Preliminary Eligibility Test score and criteria fixed by UPSSSC.
- Written examination: Shortlisted candidates must take the AGTA main written examination. Marks obtained in this stage will be considered under the notified merit rules.
- Document verification and final selection: Candidates called on merit must produce original educational, identity, category and eligibility documents. Final appointment remains subject to verification and other prescribed formalities.
How to Apply
The online application period has ended. The following steps explain the application process and how registered candidates can access future exam updates:
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in and open the relevant Agriculture Technical Assistant Group C recruitment section.
- During the application period, candidates were required to authenticate their details using their PET registration credentials or the alternative login method provided by the commission.
- Complete the application form by verifying personal information, educational qualifications, category, address and contact details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format, pay the applicable fee and submit the form.
- Existing applicants should now use their registration number, date of birth and other requested details to download the exam city slip and admit card once activated.
- Print the admit card clearly and check the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, centre address and shift. On the exam day, carry the printed admit card and an original valid photo identity document.
Candidates should also monitor the notice board on the official portal. The city slip and admit card may be released through separate login links, and no change of examination centre is normally permitted after allotment.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the UPSSSC AGTA written examination be held?
The examination is expected to be conducted in 2026, but the exact date and shift-wise schedule remain TBA until an official notice is issued.
2. Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip provides advance information about the allotted examination city. Candidates must separately download the admit card to obtain the complete centre address and entry instructions.
3. How can candidates download the UPSSSC AGTA admit card?
Candidates must open the admit card link on the official portal and log in with the required registration details. They should download and print the document after checking all particulars carefully.
