Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Recruitment 2024
Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
- Application Begin : 01/05/2024
- Last Date for Apply Online: 31/05/2024 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 07/06/2024
- Correction Date : To be announced
- Written Exam Date : 13/07/2025
- Admit Card Available : 09/07/2025
- Result Announced : To be announced
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Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹25/-
- SC / ST / PH : ₹0/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan Fee Mode Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years as on 01 July 2024
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD as per government norms
- Selection Process: Written Examination (Objective Type) followed by Document Verification
- Special Requirement: Must have qualified UP PET 2023 (Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test)
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Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 3446
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Post Name
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Total Vacancies
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Eligibility
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Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) – General
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1833 Posts
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/B.Sc Agriculture from recognized university
- Must have qualified UP PET 2023
- Age: 21-40 years as on 01.07.2024
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Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) – OBC
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629 Posts
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/B.Sc Agriculture from recognized university
- Must have qualified UP PET 2023
- Age: 21-43 years (3 years relaxation for OBC)
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Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) – EWS
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344 Posts
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/B.Sc Agriculture from recognized university
- Must have qualified UP PET 2023
- Age: 21-40 years as on 01.07.2024
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Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) – SC
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509 Posts
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/B.Sc Agriculture from recognized university
- Must have qualified UP PET 2023
- Age: 21-45 years (5 years relaxation for SC)
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Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) – ST
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131 Posts
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/B.Sc Agriculture from recognized university
- Must have qualified UP PET 2023
- Age: 21-45 years (5 years relaxation for ST)
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Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Pay Scale: Level 4 – ₹25,500 – 81,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Pay Band: ₹5,200 – 20,200/- with Grade Pay ₹2,400/-
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹22,000 – 25,000 per month
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, GPF
- Job Security: State Government Employee Benefits with 2 years probation period
- Career Growth: Promotion to Senior Agriculture Technical Assistant and Agricultural Officer
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Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to High – Specialized agricultural knowledge required
- Expected Applications: 8,00,000-10,00,000 candidates for 3446 posts
- Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:250 to 1:300 (Very High Competition)
- Previous Cut-off Range: 60-75% marks for general category (estimated)
- Preparation Time: 4-6 months recommended for thorough preparation
- Success Rate: Less than 0.4% selection rate – Requires systematic preparation in agriculture subjects
- Exam Pattern: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours duration, 1/4 negative marking
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Exam Center Details
- Uttar Pradesh: Written examination conducted at various centers across UP
- Major Cities: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Allahabad, Bareilly, Moradabad
- Regional Centers: Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Mathura
- Preference: Candidates can choose exam center preference during application
- Final Allocation: Exam center details mentioned in admit card released on 09/07/2025
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