UPSSSC AGTA Exam
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कृषि प्राविधिक सहायक — Agriculture Technical Assistant
Everything you need to crack the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant exam. 5 modules, 45 courses, 729 lessons, AI-powered quizzes, and spaced repetition — all in one place.
What is UPSSSC AGTA?
UPSSSC AGTA (Agriculture Technical Assistant) is a Group-C government exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for recruitment of कृषि प्राविधिक सहायक in the UP Agriculture Department. With 2759 vacancies and a salary of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/month (Level-4 Pay Matrix), this is one of the biggest agriculture recruitment drives in UP for 2026.
The role involves providing technical assistance and guidance to farmers at the block and district level in Uttar Pradesh. Selection is based on a single-stage Main Written Exam (100 MCQs, 2 hours) followed by document verification. Candidates must have already qualified UP PET 2025 to be eligible.
UPSSSC AGTA 2026 — Vacancy Highlights
2759
Agriculture Technical Assistant (Group-C)
₹25,500 – 81,100
Per month + DA, HRA, Benefits
₹25
Same for all categories (processing fee only)
Subject Modules
Complete coverage of all 3 parts — Agriculture (80 marks), Computer & IT (10 marks), UP GK (10 marks).
Agriculture Science
Part 1 — Agriculture Science & Technology for UPSSSC AGTA 2026. Covers Crop Science (25Q), Biotechnology & Plant Breeding (10Q), Soil & Water (10Q), Extension (10Q), Economics (10Q), Animal Husbandry (5Q), Horticulture (5Q), Plant Protection (5Q). Total 80 marks.
Computer & IT
Part 2 — Computer & Information Technology for UPSSSC AGTA 2026. Covers Computer Basics, MS Office, Internet, e-Governance, Digital Finance, Cyber Security, AI & IoT. 10 marks.
UP General Knowledge
Part 3 — General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh for UPSSSC AGTA 2026. Geography, demographics, agriculture, government schemes, current affairs. 10 marks.
Test Series & PYQs
Previous Year Questions (2019, 2025) and practice tests for UPSSSC AGTA exam. Section-wise quizzes in Hindi & English.
About UPSSSC AGTA Exam
Everything about the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant exam — eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, cutoff analysis, preparation strategy, and smart study tips.
UPSSSC AGTA Selection Process 2026
4-step selection. No interview — final merit based on Main Exam score only.
UP PET 2025 Qualification
Must have qualified the Preliminary Eligibility Test conducted by UPSSSC and received score card.
Shortlisting (PET Score)
Candidates shortlisted based on PET 2025 normalized score — merit-based selection for main exam.
Main Written Exam
100 objective MCQs in 2 hours — Agriculture (80), Computer & IT (10), UP GK (10). 0.25 negative marking.
Document Verification
Merit list based on main exam score → document verification → final appointment. No interview.
UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern 2026
Main Written Exam — 100 MCQs, 2 Hours
| Part | Subject | Qs | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Agriculture Science & Technology | 80 | 80 | 80% |
| Part 2 | Computer & Information Technology | 10 | 10 | 10% |
| Part 3 | UP General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | 10% |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100% | |
⚠ Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unanswered. Bilingual paper (Hindi & English).
Part 1 — Agriculture Science Breakdown (80 Marks)
Agriculture Syllabus — Part 1
80 MARKS12 agriculture subjects organized by question weightage. Focus on Crop Science first (25 marks).
Core Agriculture (25 Questions)
Agronomy
Classification of crops (Kharif, Rabi, Zaid), cereals, pulses, oilseeds, millets, fibre & cash crops of UP
Horticulture
Fruits, flowers, vegetables & spices of UP, nursery management, post-harvest technology
Current Agriculture
UP agriculture schemes, production statistics, current affairs, government policies
Plant Sciences (10 Questions)
Soil & Water Management (10 Questions)
Extension & Economics (20 Questions)
Allied Sciences (15 Questions)
Animal Husbandry
Domestic animal breeds, feed, breeding, milk production, poultry, fisheries, sericulture
Entomology
Major insect pests, plant diseases, IPM, safe use of pesticides
Plant Pathology
Plant diseases — symptoms, causal organisms, management of field & horticultural crops
Agricultural Engineering
Farm machinery, irrigation engineering, post-harvest equipment
Part 2 & Part 3 — Scoring Sections
Computer & IT
Part 2 — 10 Marks
Computer basics, MS Word & Excel, Internet, e-Governance, Digital Finance (UPI, NEFT), Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, IoT.
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Part 3 — 10 Marks
Geography & demographics of UP, major crops, irrigation, rivers, soil types, government schemes, current affairs.
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How to Prepare for UPSSSC AGTA 2026
Master Crop Science First (25 marks — highest weightage)
Complete crop classification, major cereals, pulses, oilseeds, millets, fibre & cash crops of UP. Also cover fruits, vegetables, and spices grown in UP. This section alone is 25% of the paper.
Cover Core Subjects (40 marks — Soil, Breeding, Extension, Economics)
Each of these 4 subjects carries 10 questions. Focus on factual recall — soil types, nutrient deficiencies, government schemes, farm management terms.
Don't Neglect Computer & UP GK (20 easy marks)
Computer & IT and UP General Knowledge are the easiest 20 marks. Learn basics, memorize UP facts — geography, crops, rivers, schemes. These sections need minimal time for maximum return.
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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSSSC AGTA
UPSSSC AGTA का पूरा नाम क्या है? (What is the full form of UPSSSC AGTA?) ▼
UPSSSC AGTA stands for Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission — Agriculture Technical Assistant (कृषि प्राविधिक सहायक). It is a Group-C post under the UP Agriculture Department.
UPSSSC AGTA 2026 में कितनी vacancies हैं? ▼
There are 2759 vacancies for Agriculture Technical Assistant posts as per the official notification dated 24 March 2026.
UPSSSC AGTA की salary कितनी है? ▼
The pay scale is ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month under Level-4 Pay Matrix, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other government benefits.
UPSSSC AGTA के लिए eligibility क्या है? ▼
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, or Dairy Science from a recognized university. They must also have qualified UP PET 2025 and be a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Age limit is 21-40 years.
UPSSSC AGTA exam pattern क्या है? ▼
The exam has 100 objective MCQs across 3 parts: Agriculture Science (80 marks), Computer & IT (10 marks), and UP General Knowledge (10 marks). Duration is 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
क्या UPSSSC AGTA में negative marking है? ▼
Yes, 0.25 marks (1/4th) are deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
क्या UP PET 2025 अनिवार्य है? ▼
Yes, candidates must have qualified the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 conducted by UPSSSC. Shortlisting for the main exam is based on PET 2025 normalized scores.
What makes AgriDots the best platform for UPSSSC AGTA preparation? ▼
AgriDots is India's first AI-driven agriculture education platform. Our AI-powered quizzes use the FSRS spaced repetition algorithm — questions adapt to your weak areas so you revise what matters most. 3000+ lessons by JRF-qualified experts cover Agriculture Science, Computer & IT, and UP GK comprehensively. Faster, smarter exam prep than any traditional coaching.
UPSSSC AGTA 2026 apply करने की last date क्या है? ▼
Online applications open on 22 May 2026 and the last date to apply and pay fee is 11 June 2026. Fee adjustment/correction window extends to 18 June 2026.
किस subject का weightage सबसे ज्यादा है? ▼
Crop Science has the highest weightage with 25 questions (25 marks), followed by Biotechnology/Plant Breeding, Soil & Water, Agriculture Extension, and Agriculture Economics with 10 questions each.
क्या UPSSSC AGTA permanent government job है? ▼
Yes, it is a permanent Group-C government post under the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department with all government benefits including pension, medical, and leave.
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