UPSSSC JE Agriculture Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) / Junior Engineer (Agriculture) |
| Total Vacancies | 134 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Application End Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Check Official Notification |
Application / Registration Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Agriculture) | 134 | 18 - 40 Years | High School & 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (AICTE approved) | Pay Level-6 (₹9,300 - ₹34,800, GP ₹4,200) |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 54 |
| OBC | 43 |
| SC | 23 |
| EWS | 13 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 134 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Women | 26 |
| Ex-Servicemen/Dependents | 6 |
| Locomotor Disability/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims | 3 |
| Hearing Disability (H.H.) | 2 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 2 |
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
The selection process is conducted in the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Based on normalized PET-2025 scores (up to 15 times the number of posts).
- Main Exam (Mukhya Pariksha): A single objective-type written paper.
- Final Merit: Based on the performance in the Main Exam.
Main Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject Knowledge (Agricultural Engineering topics) | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Key Exam Rules:
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Marking: 1 mark per correct answer.
- Negative Marking: 25% (1/4 mark) for every wrong answer.
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and verify via OTP.
- Verify auto-filled personal details and enter mandatory educational qualification data.
- Review the auto-displayed photo and signature from PET-2025.
- Select preferential qualifications (if any) and confirm address details.
- Accept the declaration and submit the application.
- Pay the application fee online via the integrated payment gateway.
- Download and print the final submitted application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for the UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 posts? Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and are shortlisted based on their normalized scores are eligible.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required? Candidates must have a High School certificate and a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized institution or AICTE-approved body.
Q3. What is the application fee for this recruitment? The current application stage requires an online processing fee of ₹25 for all categories.
Q4. What is the age limit for applicants? The age limit is between 18 and 40 years as of July 1, 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q5. How many vacancies are available for the JE Agriculture post? There are a total of 134 provisional vacancies distributed across UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories.
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |