Agriculture Technical Assistant — कृषि प्राविधिक सहायक (Group C)
2759 vacancies for UP Agriculture Technical Assistant 2026. Free preparation covering all 3 parts — Agriculture Science, Computer & IT, and UP General Knowledge. Salary: ₹25,500–81,100/month.
Crop classification, production techniques, post-harvest management
Soil types, conservation, fertilizers, integrated nutrient management
Genetics, crop improvement, seed science, molecular markers
Insect pests, diseases, IPM, pesticide management
Fruit crops, vegetables, spices, post-harvest technology
Livestock breeds, nutrition, dairy technology
Extension methods, communication, rural development schemes
Farm management, marketing, price policy, government schemes
The agriculture portion of UPSSSC AGTA (Part 1) is 80–90% identical to IBPS AFO Professional Knowledge. Preparing for one means you're preparing for both. AgriDots notes cover both exams with the same content.
Everything for UPSSSC AGTA 2026 — 2759 vacancies, Group C agriculture exam.
UPSSSC AGTA (Agriculture Technical Assistant / कृषि प्राविधिक सहायक) is a Group C recruitment by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission. 2759 vacancies have been announced for 2026. It tests agriculture science, computer basics, and UP GK.
UPSSSC AGTA has 3 parts: Part 1 — Agriculture Science & Technology (80 marks): Crop Science (25Q), Soil & Water (10Q), Plant Breeding (10Q), Extension (10Q), Economics (10Q), Horticulture (5Q), Animal Husbandry (5Q), Plant Protection (5Q). Part 2 — Computer & IT (10 marks). Part 3 — UP General Knowledge (10 marks). Total: 100 marks, 2 hours, 1/4 negative marking.
Under the 7th CPC pay matrix, the old “grade pay” terminology is not used. UPSSSC AGTA is typically Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) as per the notification/advertisement.
UPSSSC AGTA salary is Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100/month). Total emoluments with DA, HRA, and other allowances are approximately ₹35,000–45,000/month.
UPSSSC AGTA covers a smaller syllabus (80 marks agriculture vs 60 questions for IBPS AFO Mains) and is a state-level exam. It also tests Computer IT and UP GK. Agriculture preparation is almost identical — both require the same core subjects.
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Yes, the 2026 cycle requires a valid UPSSSC PET score from the notified PET cycle before you can move ahead in AGTA recruitment. Students often miss this filter, so PET eligibility should be the first thing you verify before planning preparation.
The exact eligibility must always be checked in the current notification, but AGTA is primarily targeted at agriculture and related eligible degree holders under the notified state rules. Before investing time, verify your degree title, PET status, age criteria, and reservation-category conditions against the active UPSSSC notice.
Yes, especially for students who want a state-government agriculture role with a practical field-facing profile and a clearer eligibility route than banking exams. It is one of the most directly relevant Uttar Pradesh exam targets for agriculture graduates.
Yes. The agriculture core overlaps strongly, so one agriculture study plan can support both. Then you separately add UP GK and computer basics for AGTA, while adding English, reasoning, and quant for IBPS AFO prelims.
The biggest mistake is studying only agriculture and leaving UP GK, PET eligibility, or computer basics for the end. Because AGTA is a filtered state-level exam, missing one of those smaller pieces can waste an otherwise strong agriculture attempt.
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