UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply for 2759 Group C Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 06-Exam/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2759 vacancies in the Agriculture Department.

Candidates who have appeared in PET 2025 and meet the required eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 24 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment & Form Submission: 11 June 2026
• Last Date for Correction/Modification: 18 June 2026

Note: Fee reconciliation must be completed within 7 days after the last date, i.e., by 18 June 2026.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Technical Assistant Group-C
• Department: Agriculture Directorate, Uttar Pradesh
• Total Vacancies: 2759 Posts

Category-wise Distribution:

• General (UR): 1692
• OBC: 573
• SC: 213
• ST: 09
• EWS: 275

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have any of the following degrees from a recognized university:

• B.Sc. (Agriculture)
• B.Sc. (Horticulture / Forestry)
• B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
• B.Sc. (Home Science / Community Science – 4-year course)

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025
• Must possess a valid PET Scorecard
• Candidates with zero or negative marks in PET will not be shortlisted

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per UP Government rules.

Application Fee

• All Categories: ?25 (Online Processing Fee Only)

Payment Mode:

• Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Shortlisting through PET 2025 Score
2. Main Written Examination

Candidates will be shortlisted 15 times the number of vacancies based on PET normalized scores.

Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject-wise Distribution:

Part 1 – Agriculture (80 Marks)

• Crop Science
• Biotechnology & Plant Breeding
• Soil & Water Conservation
• Agriculture Extension
• Agriculture Economics
• Animal Husbandry

Part 2 – Computer & IT (15 Marks)

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Internet, MS Office, Cyber Security
• Latest Technologies (AI, IoT, etc.)

Part 3 – Uttar Pradesh GK (20 Marks)

• History, Culture, Geography
• Economy, Polity, Current Affairs

Key Highlights

• No interview (selection purely based on written exam)
• Negative marking applicable
• Application only through online mode
• PET 2025 score is mandatory
• Reservation applicable as per UP Govt rules

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website
2. Click on “Live Advertisement”
3. Select Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
4. Login using PET Registration Number & OTP
5. Fill in required details
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit and download the application form

Important Instructions

• Ensure eligibility before applying
• Keep documents ready (caste, EWS, certificates)
• Upload correct details as per PET data
• Form correction allowed till 18 June 2026 only
• Final submission is valid only after fee reconciliation

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Conclusion

The UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for agriculture graduates looking for a government job in Uttar Pradesh. With 2759 vacancies, candidates should not miss this chance and must apply within the deadline.

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