Age
21-40 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released a highly anticipated notification for the recruitment of Technical Assistant Group-C (Pravidhik Sahayak) under the Directorate of Agriculture. With a massive count of 2759 permanent vacancies, this is one of the premier opportunities for agriculture graduates in North India to secure a stable government career.
As a Technical Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in implementing agricultural schemes and supporting the farming community in Uttar Pradesh. This role not only offers a competitive Level-4 pay scale (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) but also provides the prestige of working under the UP State Government. If you appeared for the PET 2025 and have a background in agriculture, this is your chance to turn your expertise into a lifelong career.
Candidates must possess any of the following degrees from a recognized university/institution by June 11, 2026:
B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture.
B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture.
B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry.
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering).
B.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) - 4-year degree from an Agriculture & Tech University.
All candidates must pay a basic online processing fee at the time of application.
General / Unreserved: ₹25
Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹25
Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹25
Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹25
PH / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Skilled Players: As per their original category.
Note: Only candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam will need to pay an additional "Main Examination Fee" later.
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Can I apply if I didn't take PET 2025?
Ans: No. Only candidates who have a valid score card from PET 2025 are eligible to apply.
Is there a negative marking in the Main Exam?
Ans: Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks (25%) for every incorrect response.
What is the EWS certificate validity?
Ans: It must be issued between April 01, 2026, and June 11, 2026, based on the income of the financial year 2025-26.
Are candidates from other states eligible?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as Unreserved (General) candidates and cannot claim reservation benefits.
Can I change my photo during the application?
Ans: No, the photo and signature are fetched from your PET 2025 registration and cannot be modified.
I have a zero score in PET. Can I apply?
Ans: No. Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores in PET 2025 will not be shortlisted for the main exam.
What is the salary for this post?
Ans: It follows Pay Level-4, with a base pay range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 plus allowances.
What can I correct in my application after submission?
Ans: You can modify your address, EWS/Horizontal reservation status, educational details, and marital status until June 18, 2026.
What is the preference criteria (Adhimani Arhata)?
Ans: Preference is given to candidates with 2 years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' Certificate.
How many candidates will be called for the Main Exam?
Ans: Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies (around 41,000+ candidates) based on category-wise cutoff.