The UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2026 for the Agriculture Technical Assistant (Pravidhik Sahayak) Group-C Main Written Examination is 9 August 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has already released the exam city details for this recruitment on 31 July 2026, and the admit card is expected shortly before the exam. This article covers the confirmed exam date, exam city and admit card status, exam pattern, and selection process for the 2,759 AGTA vacancies advertised under Advt. No. 06-Exam/2026.
UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) / Pravidhik Sahayak, Group-C |
| Advertisement No. | 06-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,759 |
| Selection Process | PET 2025 Score-based Shortlisting, Main Written Exam, Document Verification |
| UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2026 | 9 August 2026 |
| Exam City Details Released | 31 July 2026 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC AGTA Important Dates 2026
Candidates should track the full application-to-exam timeline below. All dates come from the official notification, except the written exam date, which is based on the exam city details released by UPSSSC after the notification was issued.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 24 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 22 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment / Correction | 18 June 2026 |
| Exam City Details Released | 31 July 2026 |
| UPSSSC AGTA Written Exam Date | 9 August 2026 |
How to Check UPSSSC AGTA Exam City Details 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the latest notifications or "Live Advertisement" section on the homepage.
- Click on the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant Group-C Exam City Details link.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth as prompted.
- Submit to view your allotted exam city.
- Download and keep a printed copy of the exam city slip for reference.
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UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 2,759 vacancies have been announced for Agriculture Technical Assistant posts under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 1,692 |
| OBC | 573 |
| EWS | 275 |
| SC | 213 |
| ST | 6 |
| Total | 2,759 |
UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in Agriculture from a recognized institution or university established by law in India, OR
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), or a four-year B.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) degree from a recognized Agriculture and Technology University.
Candidates who have served at least two years in the Pradeshik Sena, or who hold an NCC 'B' certificate, are given preference as per the official notification.
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UPSSSC AGTA Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting based on normalized PET 2025 scores up to 15 times the number of advertised posts per category, subject to the cut-off score.
- Main Written Examination.
- Document Verification of shortlisted candidates.
There is no interview stage for this Group-C post.
UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern 2026
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer |
Subject-wise Question Distribution
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Crop Science | 25 | 25 |
| Part 1 | Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | Soil and Water Conservation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 1 | Agriculture Extension | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Agriculture Economics & Schemes | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Dairy & Animal Husbandry | 5 | 5 |
| Part 2 | Computer & IT Concepts, Contemporary Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPSSSC AGTA Syllabus 2026
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | Cropping systems, irrigation management, weed management, soil fertility |
| Soil Science | Soil classification, physical & chemical properties, soil conservation |
| Horticulture | Fruit & vegetable production, floriculture, plantation crops |
| Plant Pathology | Plant diseases, disease control, fungicides & pesticides |
| Entomology | Insect pests, pest control methods, integrated pest management (IPM) |
| Agricultural Economics | Farm management, agricultural marketing, rural development |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | Hybridization, selection methods, seed technology |
Documents to Carry for the UPSSSC AGTA Exam
- Printed admit card (once released by UPSSSC)
- Valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or driving license)
- Passport-size photograph, if specified on the admit card
Exact document requirements will be confirmed on the admit card; candidates should follow the instructions printed on it.
Important Instructions for UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2026
- The exam city slip and admit card are two separate documents the city slip confirms only the allotted city, while the admit card carries the exact centre address and reporting time.
- Report to the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Carry a valid printed admit card and original photo ID; digital copies on a phone are generally not accepted at exam centres, though the exact rule will be specified on the admit card.
- Report any discrepancy in exam city allotment to UPSSSC immediately through the official channels listed in the notification do not wait until exam day.
- Keep checking upsssc.gov.in regularly for the admit card release date, as it has not been announced yet.
UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
