UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group C 2026
Job Description
UPSSSC notification PDF (Advertisement No. 06-Examination/2026). This is the authoritative source for the Technical Assistant (Group C) Recruitment 2026. I have reviewed the document and will now provide you with a complete, accurate summary based only on the information contained within it.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Technical Assistant (Group C) |
| Department | Agriculture Directorate, Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 2,759 |
| Essential Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent (B.Sc. Agri, Horticulture, Forestry, Agri Engg., etc.) |
| Age Limit (01/07/2026) | 21 to 40 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹25 (All categories) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on PET 2025 → Main Written Exam → Document Verification |
| Exam Pattern | 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 2 Hours, Negative Marking (0.25) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Page 10-15)
Exam Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crop Science | 25 | 25 | rowspan="3" | 120 Minutes |
| 1 | Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology | 10 | 10 | ||
| 1 | Soil and Water Conservation | 15 | 15 | ||
| 1 | Agriculture Extension | 05 | 05 | ||
| 1 | Agriculture Economics & Schemes | 05 | 05 | ||
| 1 | Dairy & Animal Husbandry | 05 | 05 | ||
| 2 | Computer & Information Technology | 15 | 15 | ||
| 3 | General Information about Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Question Type: Objective, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Negative Marking: ¼ mark (0.25) deducted for each wrong answer. (Page 10)
Detailed Syllabus Highlights (Page 14-15):
Crop Science: Classification of crops, production techniques, post-harvest management, crop rotation, organic farming, seed production and treatment, pest and disease management.
Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: Importance of biotechnology, genetics and plant breeding principles, photosynthesis, respiration, plant metabolism.
Soil and Water Conservation: Soil properties, erosion and conservation, essential nutrients and deficiency symptoms, fertilizers, irrigation methods, watershed management, pollution.
Computer & IT: Hardware/software, internet, email, MS Word/Excel, operating systems, cyber security, AI, Machine Learning, IoT, etc.
General Information about Uttar Pradesh: History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, literature, geography, economy, agriculture, polity, current affairs of UP.
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification (Essential) – Page 9
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or an equivalent degree from a recognized university/institution in India, such as:
Preferential Qualification (Page 9) – If all else is equal, preference will be given to candidates who:
Have served at least two years in the Territorial Army, OR
Possess a 'B' Certificate from the NCC.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Essential) – Page 9
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or an equivalent degree from a recognized university/institution in India, such as:
Preferential Qualification (Page 9) – If all else is equal, preference will be given to candidates who:
Have served at least two years in the Territorial Army, OR
Possess a 'B' Certificate from the NCC.
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2026) – Page 9
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules (Page 16).
Mandatory PET Requirement (Page 1)
Only those candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and were issued a scorecard are eligible to apply.
Candidates with zero, negative, or normalized score of zero or less will NOT be shortlisted for the Mains exam.
Category-wise Vacancies
Post-wise Vacancies
Application Fee
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | ₹25/- |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹25/- |
| EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | ₹25/- |
| PwD (Divyang) | ₹25/- |
Age Limit
Age Limit Summary
📌 Important Points About Age Limit
Age Calculation: Your age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. This means:
You must have completed 21 years of age on or before July 1, 2026
You must not have completed 40 years of age on or before July 1, 2026
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for reserved categories :
Source Confirmation: Matches the official notification PDF (Page 9) which states: "21 वर्ष की आयु प्राप्त कर ली हो और 40 वर्ष से अधिक की आयु प्राप्त न की हो"
Important Dates
Important Dates (Page 1 & 4)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | June 11, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Correction | June 18, 2026 |
Important Note (Page 1): Fee payment must be successfully reconciled by the bank by June 11, 2026, or within a maximum of 7 days thereafter (i.e., by June 18, 2026). Application form corrections are only allowed until June 18, 2026.