UPSSSC AGTA Syllabus 2026 — Complete Topic-wise Syllabus with Weightage
Detailed topic-wise syllabus of UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant exam 2026 — Part 1 (Agriculture Science), Part 2 (Computer & IT), Part 3 (UP GK) with subject-wise weightage and preparation priority.
UPSSSC AGTA Syllabus 2026 — Overview
The AGTA exam covers three parts. Understanding the exact topics under each part helps you allocate study time smartly — spend 80% effort on Part 1 (80 marks), and strategic effort on Part 2 & 3 (20 marks of easy scoring).
Part 1 — Agriculture Science & Technology (80 Marks)
1. Crop Science (25 Questions — Highest Weightage)
This is the most important section. One in every four questions comes from here.
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Classification of Crops | Kharif (June-Oct), Rabi (Nov-Mar), Zaid (Mar-Jun) crops | High |
| Cereals | Wheat, Rice, Maize, Bajra, Jowar — varieties, sowing, harvesting | High |
| Pulses | Arhar, Moong, Urad, Chana, Masoor — nitrogen fixation, Rhizobium | High |
| Oilseeds | Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower — oil content, cultivation | Medium |
| Millets | Bajra, Jowar, Ragi — drought resistant, nutritional value | Medium |
| Fibre Crops | Cotton, Jute — growing regions, varieties | Medium |
| Cash Crops | Sugarcane, Tobacco — UP is #1 in sugarcane | High |
| Spices | Turmeric, Ginger, Chilli, Coriander — production areas | Low |
| Fodder Crops | Berseem, Lucerne, Napier grass — livestock feed | Low |
| Fruits of UP | Mango (Dasheri, Langra), Guava, Litchi, Banana | Medium |
| Vegetables of UP | Potato (#1 in India), Tomato, Onion, Brinjal | Medium |
| Flower Crops | Marigold, Rose, Jasmine — commercial floriculture | Low |
| Crop Production Techniques | Seed rate, spacing, irrigation, manuring, harvesting | High |
| Agronomic Practices | Crop rotation, mixed cropping, intercropping, relay cropping | High |
2. Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology (10 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology Basics | Definition, applications in agriculture, GM crops, Bt cotton | High |
| Tissue Culture | Micropropagation, somatic hybridization, meristem culture | Medium |
| Genetics Principles | Mendel's laws, dominance, segregation, independent assortment | High |
| Plant Breeding Methods | Selection, hybridization, mutation breeding, heterosis | High |
| Improved Varieties | High yielding varieties (HYV) of wheat, rice, pulses for UP | Medium |
| Photosynthesis | Light & dark reactions, C3/C4/CAM plants, chlorophyll | High |
| Respiration | Aerobic/anaerobic, glycolysis, Krebs cycle (basics only) | Medium |
| Transpiration | Types, factors affecting, significance | Medium |
| Plant Anatomy | Cell structure, tissues (xylem, phloem), meristems | Medium |
| Plant Hormones | Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Ethylene, ABA — functions | Medium |
3. Soil & Water Management (10 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Components | Mineral matter, organic matter, water, air — proportions | High |
| Soil Formation | Weathering, factors (climate, organisms, topography, time) | Medium |
| Soil Types of UP | Alluvial (Bangar/Khadar), Red, Laterite, Sandy | High |
| Soil Erosion | Types (water, wind, sheet, rill, gully) — causes and effects | High |
| Soil Conservation | Contour farming, terracing, strip cropping, mulching, bunding | High |
| Essential Nutrients | 17 nutrients — Macro (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S) + Micro (Fe, Zn, Mn, B, Cu, Mo, Cl) | High |
| Nutrient Deficiency | Visual symptoms — N (yellowing), P (purple), K (scorching), Fe (interveinal chlorosis) | High |
| Fertilizers | Classification, NPK content — Urea (46% N), DAP (18-46-0), MOP (60% K) | High |
| Organic Fertilizers | FYM, compost, vermicompost, green manure — advantages | Medium |
| Bio-fertilizers | Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, PSB, Mycorrhiza | High |
| Integrated Nutrient Management | Combining organic + inorganic + bio-fertilizers | Medium |
| Irrigation Methods | Surface, sprinkler, drip — advantages and suitability | Medium |
4. Agriculture Extension (10 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Extension Principles | Definition, philosophy, objectives of agriculture extension | Medium |
| Extension Methods | Individual (farm visit), Group (demonstration, field day), Mass (radio, TV, print) | High |
| Audio-Visual Aids | Classification — projected (slides, films) vs non-projected (charts, models) | Medium |
| Training | Objectives, importance, types (on-job, off-job, KVK training) | Medium |
| Government Schemes | PM-KISAN, PMFBY, KCC, Soil Health Card, e-NAM, PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi | High |
| Rural Development | MGNREGA, NRLM, Swachh Bharat, Gram Panchayat role | Medium |
| Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) | Role, functions, front-line demonstrations | High |
| ATMA | Agricultural Technology Management Agency — district-level extension | Medium |
5. Agriculture Economics (10 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Management | Types of farming, farm planning, farm budgeting, cost concepts (A1, A2, B, C) | High |
| Agricultural Finance | Crop loans, KCC, NABARD, cooperative banks, RRBs | High |
| Agricultural Marketing | Market structure, regulated markets, APMC, e-NAM, MSP | High |
| Price Policy | MSP (Minimum Support Price), FRP, procurement mechanism | High |
| Land Reforms | Zamindari abolition, land ceiling, tenancy reforms in UP | Medium |
| Agricultural Insurance | PMFBY — premium, coverage, claim process | Medium |
| Cooperative System | PACS, District cooperatives, state cooperatives — structure | Medium |
| Agricultural Credit | Short-term, medium-term, long-term — sources and interest rates | Medium |
| WTO & Agriculture | Green box, blue box, amber box — basics only | Low |
6. Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science (5 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Breeds | Indigenous (Sahiwal, Gir, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar) vs Exotic (Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss) | High |
| Buffalo Breeds | Murrah, Mehsana, Surti, Jaffarabadi — milk yield | High |
| Feed Management | Dry fodder, green fodder, concentrates, balanced ration | Medium |
| Animal Breeding | Natural service, AI (Artificial Insemination), crossbreeding | Medium |
| Milk Production | Composition, pasteurization, chilling, processing | Medium |
| Poultry Farming | Broiler vs layer, breeds (White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red) | Medium |
| Fish Farming | Composite fish culture, carp species, pond management | Low |
| Apiculture | Honey bee species (Apis mellifera, A. indica), products | Low |
| Sericulture | Mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori), silk production | Low |
| Major Diseases | FMD, Rinderpest, Anthrax, Mastitis — symptoms, treatment | High |
7. Horticulture (5 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Crops | Mango, Guava, Banana, Litchi, Papaya — varieties, cultivation in UP | High |
| Vegetable Crops | Potato, Tomato, Onion, Cauliflower, Pea — seasons, varieties | High |
| Flower Crops | Rose, Marigold, Jasmine, Gladiolus — commercial production | Medium |
| Nursery Management | Seed bed, potting, hardening, nursery layout | Medium |
| Propagation | Sexual (seed) vs Vegetative (cutting, grafting, budding, layering) | High |
| Post-Harvest | Cold storage, grading, packaging, value addition | Medium |
8. Plant Protection (5 Questions)
| Topic | What to Study | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Major Pests | Stem borer, BPH, whitefly, aphid, bollworm — crops and damage | High |
| Major Diseases | Blast, blight, rust, wilt, smut — causal organisms, symptoms | High |
| IPM | Integrated Pest Management — cultural, biological, chemical, mechanical | High |
| Pesticide Safety | Classification, toxicity labels (red/yellow/blue/green), PHI | Medium |
| Biological Control | Trichogramma, Trichoderma, Pseudomonas, Neem-based products | Medium |
| Weed Management | Major weeds, herbicides, manual weeding, integrated approach | Medium |
Part 2 — Computer & Information Technology (10 Marks)
| Topic | Priority | Covered In |
|---|---|---|
| Computer History, Generations, Types | Medium | Foundations section |
| Hardware (I/O, Memory, CPU) | Medium | Hardware section |
| Software, OS, Languages | Medium | Software section |
| MS Word & MS Excel | High | Office Applications section |
| Internet, Email, WWW, IP | High | Networking section |
| e-Governance, Digital Finance (UPI, NEFT) | High | Internet & e-Governance lesson |
| Cyber Security, Viruses | Medium | Security section |
| AI, IoT, Big Data, ML | Medium | Modern Tech lesson |
Part 3 — UP General Knowledge (10 Marks)
| Topic | Priority | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|
| UP Geography | High | 75 districts, 18 divisions, Gangetic Plain, rivers |
| UP Agriculture | High | #1 in wheat, sugarcane, potato, milk; alluvial soil |
| UP Irrigation | High | Tube wells (~70%), Upper Ganga Canal, Sharda Canal |
| UP Govt Schemes | High | PM-KISAN, KCC, PMFBY, UP Krishi Yantra Subsidy |
| UP Demographics | Medium | Most populous state, capital Lucknow |
| UP Current Affairs | Medium | Recent agriculture policies, budget announcements |
Syllabus Priority Matrix — Where to Spend Your Time
| Priority | Subjects | Marks | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority 1 (Must Master) | Crop Science | 25 | Deep study — every subtopic |
| Priority 2 (High ROI) | Soil & Water, Extension, Economics | 30 | Cover all topics, focus on schemes and fertilizers |
| Priority 3 (Smart Scoring) | Computer & IT, UP GK | 20 | Factual — memorize, easiest marks in the exam |
| Priority 4 (Focused) | Biotech, Breeding, Physiology | 10 | Fundamentals only — don't go deep into genetics |
| Priority 5 (Quick Coverage) | Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Plant Protection | 15 | Key breeds, diseases, fruits — limited but important |