| Board | Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Salary | 7 October 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 14 Oct 2026 |
The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released a notification for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 134 posts of Junior Engineer (Agriculture) under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates interested in these posts must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025). Only those shortlisted by UPSSSC based on their normalized PET-2025 score are eligible to apply for this Main Exam. The application process is entirely online and will be open from 17 September 2026 to 7 October 2026.
Applicants should note the following key dates for the UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 14 August |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 September |
| Last Date for Registration, Fee Payment, and Online Application Submission | 7 October |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction | 14 October |
Applications or fees submitted after 7 October 2026 will not be accepted. Candidates must ensure their fee is reconciled by the bank by 7 October 2026, or at the latest, by 14 October 2026, to print their application form.
UPSSSC has announced a total of 134 vacancies for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) post. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) - Directorate of Agriculture | 134 |
Within the 134 posts, horizontal reservation applies as follows:
No vacancies are notified for Dependants of Freedom Fighters or Blindness/Low Vision categories for this post.
Eligibility for the UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 involves two main aspects: eligibility for the Main Exam and the required educational qualification for the post.
Who Can Apply for the Main Exam:Only candidates who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply for this Main Exam:
As per the official rules, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
Candidates must possess all required certificates by the last date of application, which is 7 October 2026.
Preferential Qualification:If other qualifications are equal, preference in direct recruitment will be given to candidates who have either:
Candidates applying for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) post must meet the following age criteria as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised:
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and other government-notified categories as per prevailing rules. Government servants in UP state service are eligible for a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate will be used for age verification.
The application fee for the Main Exam registration is uniform across all categories:
| S. No. | Category | Application Fee (₹) | Online Processing Fee (₹) | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 0 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 2 | Other Backward Class (OBC) | 0 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 4 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 5 | Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Outstanding Sportspersons | 0 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Candidates selected for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) post will receive salary as per Pay Level-6. The pay structure includes:
The vacancies include both permanent and temporary positions.
The selection process for the UPSSSC Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts involves the following stages:
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official UPSSSC website. Follow these steps to complete your application:
Ensure that the application fee is reconciled by the bank by the last date to avoid issues with printing the final application form.
Q1: Who is eligible to apply for the UPSSSC Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts?
A1: Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and have been shortlisted based on their normalized PET-2025 score are eligible to apply for this Main Exam. Additionally, they must hold a High School certificate and a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering.
Q2: What is the application fee for the UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) recruitment?
A2: The application fee for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and reserved categories) is ₹25, which is an online processing fee.
Q3: What is the age limit for these Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts?
A3: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 July of the advertisement year. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q4: What is the last date to apply for the UPSSSC JE Agriculture recruitment?
A4: The last date for online registration, fee payment, and application submission is 7 October 2026. The last date for fee reconciliation and application correction is 14 October 2026.