General category expected cut-off: 62–68 marks (out of 100). Exam is single-paper, MCQ, 100 marks, 2 hours, ¼ negative marking. Agriculture Part 1 (80 marks) is the most critical differentiator.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Cut-offs shown are estimated from analysis of available trends. Official cut-offs published by UPSSSC — always verify there.
Agriculture Part 1 = 80 marks. If you score 55+ in Part 1, you're competitive for General category.
| Section | Max Marks | Safe Target | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 — Agriculture Science & Technology | 80 | 55+ | Crop Science (25Q), Extension & Economics (20Q) |
| Part 2 — Computer & IT | 10 | 7+ | MS Office, Internet basics, Computer fundamentals |
| Part 3 — UP General Knowledge | 10 | 6+ | UP crops, irrigation, government schemes, current affairs |
| Total Safe Score | 100 | 68+ / 100 | General category safe buffer |
Out of 100 marks. Based on 2759 total vacancies across all categories.
| Category | Cut-off (Out of 100) | Vacancies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 62–68 | 1,107 | Highest competition |
| OBC | 58–64 | 745 | Non-creamy layer |
| SC | 52–58 | 579 | 21% reservation UP |
| ST | 45–52 | 55 | Limited UP ST quota |
| EWS | 60–66 | 273 | 10% reservation |
| PwD (UR) | 40–48 | Horizontal | Across all categories |
General category cut-offs have risen ~4 marks since 2019 as competition intensifies.
| Year | General | OBC | SC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 58–63 | 54–59 | 48–53 | First cycle under UPSSSC; moderate competition |
| 2020 | 59–64 | 55–60 | 50–55 | Delayed due to COVID; competition steady |
| 2021 | 60–66 | 56–61 | 51–56 | Slight rise due to fewer vacancies |
| 2022 | 62–67 | 57–63 | 52–57 | Competition increased; agriculture grads growing |
| 2023 | 63–68 | 58–64 | 52–58 | Highest cut-off year to date |
| 2024 | 61–67 | 57–62 | 52–57 | More vacancies released; slight easing |
| 2025 ⭐ | 62–68 | 58–64 | 52–58 | Results under evaluation (2026) |
Most marks in single section. Cover crop classification, Kharif/Rabi/Zaid, major UP crops (sugarcane, wheat, rice, potato), cropping systems.
Easy marks. Extension methods (FLD, Kisan Mela, Krishi Vigyan Kendra), communication media, ATMA scheme.
Farm management, agri marketing, MSP, APMC, cooperative societies, agricultural credit institutions (NABARD, SFAC).
Soil types, INM, conservation, irrigation methods (drip, sprinkler, furrow), water harvesting.
UP major crops, major irrigation canals (Sharda, Ganga, Yamuna), government schemes (Kisan Sathi portal, PMFBY in UP), UP Krishi Vibhag.
MS Office basics, internet, cyber security, e-governance, Common Service Centres. Simple 7+ marks expected.
This is one of the most repeated search questions. During active recruitment cycles, many published ranges are expected estimates, so candidates should treat them as planning guidance and verify final numbers from official UPSSSC results or notices.
Search intent around AGTA cut-off is usually about safe-score planning, not just the minimum line. A safer strategy is to prepare above the likely category range so small shifts in paper difficulty or competition do not hurt you.
Yes, that is the strongest pattern across preparation guidance. Because Part 1 carries the largest weight, it usually becomes the main score differentiator even when Computer and UP GK still matter.
The cut-off changes because of vacancies, paper toughness, candidate volume, and score clustering. More vacancies can help, but they do not automatically guarantee an easier cut-off if competition also rises.
No. They help you understand trend direction and define a target band, but they are not exact predictors of the next cycle. Use them for strategy, not certainty.
Build a strong score cushion in Agriculture Part 1, avoid unnecessary negative marking, and secure easy marks in Computer and UP GK. Most candidates gain more from disciplined accuracy than from over-attempting.