UPSSSC Announces Recruitment for Technical Assistant Positions in 2026
UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Exciting Opportunity for Job Seekers in Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has unveiled a recruitment initiative for over 2,000 positions for the role of *Pravidhik Sahayak* (Technical Assistant), Group C. The official advertisement for this recruitment has been published on the Commission's website, upsssc.gov.in. Applications are being accepted under Advertisement Number 06 Exam/2026, aiming to fill a total of 2,759 vacancies within the Directorate of Agriculture.
In this recruitment drive, the allocation of posts is as follows: 1,692 for the Unreserved category, 275 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 573 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 213 for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 6 for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Candidates will be able to apply for a nominal fee of ₹25 once the application link is activated.
Key Details of UP Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
**Recruiting Body:** Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow (UPSSSC)
**Position:** Technical Assistant
**Official Website:** upsssc.gov.in
**Total Vacancies:** 2,759
**Department:** Directorate of Agriculture
**Advertisement Release Date:** March 24, 2026
**Application Start Date:** May 22, 2026
**Application Deadline:** June 11, 2026
**Age Requirement:** 21–40 years
**Salary Range:** Level-04; ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
**Selection Method:** Based on PET scores followed by a Main Written Examination.
Eligibility Criteria for UP Technical Assistant
**Educational Requirement:** Candidates must hold a graduation degree in Agriculture or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Acceptable degrees include B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering), or a four-year degree in B.Sc. (Home Science)/Community Science from an Agricultural and Technological University. Additionally, candidates must have taken the PET-2025 examination, and selection for the Main Examination will be based on their normalized scores.
**Age Limit:** As of July 1, 2026, candidates should be at least 21 years old and not older than 40 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates from reserved categories as per applicable regulations.
Main Written Examination Pattern for Technical Assistant
The Main Examination will consist of 100 questions with a duration of 2 hours. All questions will be objective multiple-choice, with a negative marking of 25 percent (1/4th) applicable.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks
Part 1 | (i) Crop Science | 25 | 25
| (ii) Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, & Crop Physiology | 10 | 10
| (iii) Soil & Water Management | 15 | 15
| (iv) Agricultural Extension | 05 | 05
| (v) Agricultural Economics & Schemes | 05 | 05
| (vi) Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science | 05 | 05
Part 2 | Knowledge of Computer & Information Technology Concepts, and Contemporary Technological Developments & Innovations in this Field | 15 | 15
Part 3 | General Knowledge Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20
Total | | 100 | 100
A merit list will be published by the Commission, featuring candidates who achieve the highest scores in the Main Examination. Those listed will be eligible for government employment.