UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group-C Recruitment 2026: Complete Notification Details
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the official notification (Advertisement No. 06-Exam/2026) for the Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination (PET-2025)/07
Below is a detailed breakdown of the important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and the examination pattern to help you apply for these posts.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Publication Date: 24-03-2026
Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date: 22-05-2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees: 11-06-2026
Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Application Modification: 18-06-2026
Note: No application or fee will be accepted after 11-06-2026
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📊 Vacancy Details
There are a total of 2759 permanent vacancies for the post of Technical Assistant Group-C under the Directorate of Agriculture
Category-wise Breakdown:
Unreserved (UR): 1692
Scheduled Caste (SC): 213
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 06
Other Backward Class (OBC): 573
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 275
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. PET-2025 Requirement
Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and hold a valid scorecard issued by the commission can apply
. Candidates who scored zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the main exam
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2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any of the following degrees from a recognized university or institution
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture
B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry
B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)
B.Sc. (Home Science) / Community Science (4-year degree from an Agriculture and Technology University)
3. Age Limit
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years of age as of July 1st of the calendar year
. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and other categories as per government rules
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💰 Application Fees
At the initial application stage, candidates only need to pay an online processing fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Amount |
| Unreserved (General) | 00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| OBC | 00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| SC | 00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| ST | 00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Note: The main examination fee will be collected separately at a later date, and only from candidates who are successfully shortlisted for the main exam
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be based strictly on a written examination
Exam Structure:
Type: Objective and multiple-choice type questions
. Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
. Total Questions: 100 questions
. Total Marks: 100 marks (1 mark per question)
. Negative Marking: Yes, 25% (1/4 mark) will be deducted for each wrong answer
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Syllabus Breakdown:
Part-1 (Agriculture Subjects - 65 Marks):
Crop Science: 25 marks
Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: 10 marks
Soil and Water Conservation: 15 marks
Agriculture Extension: 5 marks
Agriculture Economics & Schemes: 5 marks
Dairy & Animal Husbandry: 5 marks
Part-2 (Computer Knowledge - 15 Marks): Concepts of Computer and Information Technology, contemporary technological development, and innovation
. Part-3 (UP State General Knowledge - 20 Marks): General information related to the state of Uttar Pradesh
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💻 How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted online through the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
. Candidates must authenticate and log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to their registered mobile number/email
. After submitting the form and paying the fees, applicants must print a copy of the application form for future reference
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