Campus Times | Lucknow

In a significant hiring announcement, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited applications for 2,759 Technical Assistant (Group-C) positions in the state’s Agriculture Department. The recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of candidates from agriculture and allied streams.

Key Dates, Eligibility & Exam Snapshot

The application window will open on May 22 and remain active until June 11. Applicants will have an additional window until June 18 to make corrections in their forms and complete fee-related adjustments.

Candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 to be eligible for this recruitment. The shortlisting process will be carried out based on the normalized scores obtained in PET 2025.

The selection test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions to be attempted within two hours. Each correct answer will carry one mark, while incorrect responses will attract negative marking, making accuracy crucial.

Syllabus Overview

The exam will assess candidates on a broad range of subjects including : Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Protection, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science, Computer Awareness, along with Uttar Pradesh-specific general knowledge.

Educational Qualification

• Intermediate (12th) with Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Horticulture
• B.Sc. in Forestry
• B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering
• Degree must be from a recognized institution

Selection Process

The recruitment process will be merit-driven, with candidates shortlisted based on their PET 2025 normalized scores. Those selected will be invited to appear for the main written examination.

For more details visit to official website https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/