The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026 for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (PRO/PO-2025)/19 – the Main Examination for 134 Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts under the Directorate of Agriculture (Krishi Nideshalaya), Uttar Pradesh. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative PET score are eligible to apply. The required qualification is a 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, UP or an equivalent AICTE-approved institution. The application window opens on 17 September 2026 and closes on 7 October 2026. Application fee is Rs. 25 (online processing fee only) for all categories. The Main Examination is a 100-question objective paper for 100 marks in 2 hours with 1/4 negative marking per wrong answer, covering Agricultural Engineering subject knowledge (65 marks), Computer and IT (15 marks) and General Knowledge of UP (20 marks).
Important Note: Three things every eligible candidate must verify before the portal opens on 17 September 2026. First, this post requires a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering specifically – not a civil, electrical or mechanical engineering diploma. Candidates holding Diploma in other branches of engineering are not eligible for this recruitment even if they appeared in PET-2025. The qualification must be from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, UP or an AICTE-approved equivalent, and must be in hand by 7 October 2026. Second, the application portal opens on 17 September 2026 and is not yet live – the notification is published today (14 August 2026) but the application window is over a month away. There is enough time to prepare, but the EWS certificate if applicable must be dated between 1 April 2026 and 7 October 2026 (FY 2025-26 income basis, valid for FY 2026-27) – candidates who need an EWS certificate should obtain it before the portal opens. Third, the correction window is limited in scope – only the correspondence address, EWS or horizontal reservation category, educational qualification details and marital status can be modified during the correction window (up to 14 October 2026). No other fields can be changed after submission. Verify every detail before clicking Submit.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 19-Pariksha/2026 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Examination | Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (PRO/PO-2025)/19 |
| Post | Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) – Junior Engineer (Agriculture) |
| Department | Directorate of Agriculture (Krishi Nideshalaya), Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 134 |
| Eligibility Prerequisite | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative PET score |
| Educational Qualification | High School plus 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad UP or AICTE-approved equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 1 July of the vacancy notification year |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-6, Pay Band Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Application Mode | Online only at upsssc.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 (online processing fee, all categories) |
| Application Opens | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation and Correction Window | 14 October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 7 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced on upsssc.gov.in |
The notification is published today (14 August 2026) but the application portal opens on 17 September 2026 – over a month away. The correction window closes on 14 October 2026 and no modification is possible after that.
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) – Directorate of Agriculture | 54 | 23 | 1 | 43 | 13 | 134 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. Posts are a mix of permanent and temporary positions.
Horizontal Reservation (within the 134 posts)
| Category | Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Women | 26 |
| Ex-Servicemen or Dependents of Military Personnel | 6 |
| Persons with Hearing Disability | 2 |
| Persons with Locomotor Disability or Dwarfism or Acid Attack Victims (OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV) | 3 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 2 |
No vacancies are notified under Dependants of Freedom Fighters or Blindness or Low Vision categories for this post.
Eligibility Criteria
PET-2025 Prerequisite
Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid PET score card are eligible. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done post-wise based on the normalised PET-2025 score, at up to 15 times the number of advertised posts (all candidates tied at the cutoff score included, calculated to two decimal places). Candidates whose absolute or normalised PET-2025 score is zero or negative are not shortlisted.
Educational Qualification (as per UP Agriculture Department Avar Abhiyanta Seva Niyamawali, 2015, Part-4, Rule-8)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic | High School certificate from UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or an equivalent recognised by the Government |
| Technical | 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an AICTE-approved equivalent recognised by the Government |
| Mode | Full-time only |
| Cut-off Date | Must hold the required qualification on or before 7 October 2026 |
Candidates holding Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other disciplines are not eligible for this specific post.
Preferential Qualification (as per Rule-9, all else equal)
- Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, or
- Possession of NCC ‘B’ Certificate
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 40 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July of the year in which vacancies are advertised |
| UP Government Employees | 5 years relaxation |
| SC, ST and other notified categories | As per prevailing UP Government orders |
| Valid Age Proof | High School or equivalent certificate only |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| All categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
Payment through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan. A separate Main Examination fee is payable only by candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam before downloading the admit card. The amount for the Main Exam fee is not specified in this notification. No fee is refunded.
Pay Scale
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Band | Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 4,200 |
| In-Hand Salary | Not specified in the notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. PET-2025 (completed) | Used only for shortlisting. Not counted in final merit |
| 2. Shortlisting for Main Exam | Based on normalised PET-2025 score, up to 15 times the vacancy count per category |
| 3. Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, 1/4 negative marking per wrong answer |
| 4. Final Merit and Selection | Based on Main Exam marks only, as per the UP Government exam scheme dated 30 June 2026 |
Main Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject Knowledge – Agricultural Engineering (13 topics, 5 questions each) | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes). Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer. All questions are objective MCQ type.
Part 1 – Agricultural Engineering Subject Topics (13 topics)
| S. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Farm Power Engineering |
| 2 | I.C. Engines (Internal Combustion Engines) |
| 3 | Tractor |
| 4 | Biogas Technology |
| 5 | Wind and Solar Energy |
| 6 | Post-Harvest Technology |
| 7 | Agro-Based Industries |
| 8 | Farm Mechanisation |
| 9 | Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
| 10 | Water Requirement of Plants |
| 11 | Irrigation Methods and Minor Irrigation |
| 12 | Soil and Water Conservation |
| 13 | Land Reclamation |
5 questions from each topic, totalling 65 marks for Part 1.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website from 17 September 2026 – Click Here
- Find Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026 in the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
- Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
- Personal details from PET-2025 auto-populate (name, parentage, category, EWS, horizontal reservation, date of birth, gender, marital status, contact details). Verify them.
- Fill in educational qualification details – institution name, year of passing, certificate number, marks.
- Enter the verification code and submit to generate your 11-digit registration number. Note it down.
- The photo and signature from PET-2025 auto-display and cannot be changed.
- Fill in preferential qualification details if applicable, and confirm address details.
- Read and accept the Declaration, enter verification code and click Save and Submit.
- Pay Rs. 25 through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan.
- Download and print the final submitted application form.
Applications are accepted online only. The portal opens on 17 September 2026.
Important Instructions
- PET-2025 score is mandatory. Candidates without a valid PET-2025 score card cannot apply.
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering specifically is required. Other engineering diplomas do not qualify.
- Application portal opens on 17 September 2026 – not yet live.
- All eligibility conditions must be met by 7 October 2026 (last date of application).
- EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 7 October 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
- Correction window (up to 14 October 2026) allows modification only of: correspondence address, EWS or horizontal reservation category, educational qualification details and marital status. No other fields can be changed.
- Women candidates’ category is determined based on the father’s caste certificate only.
- Government employees in Central or State service must obtain an NOC from their employer.
- Only the last submitted application is accepted if a candidate submits more than once.
- UPSSSC does not correspond individually with candidates. Check upsssc.gov.in regularly.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 17 September 2026) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026 from UPSSSC, Lucknow for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (PRO/PO-2025)/19, the Main Examination for 134 Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, at Pay Level-6 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,200).
Q2. Is PET-2025 mandatory and who can apply?
✅ Yes, absolutely. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative PET score card are eligible. Candidates not in PET-2025 or with zero or negative PET scores cannot apply.
Q3. When does the application open and what is the last date?
✅ The portal opens on 17 September 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. The last date is 7 October 2026. The correction and fee reconciliation window closes on 14 October 2026. The notification is published today but the portal is not yet live.
Q4. What qualification is required?
✅ A High School certificate plus a 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an AICTE-approved equivalent. Other engineering disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) are not eligible. Qualification must be in hand by 7 October 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 25 (online processing fee only) for all categories. A separate Main Examination fee is payable by shortlisted candidates before the admit card is issued. That fee amount is not specified in this notification.
Q6. What is the Main Examination pattern?
✅ 100 objective MCQ questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Part 1: Agricultural Engineering subject knowledge across 13 topics (65 questions, 65 marks). Part 2: Computer and IT (15 questions, 15 marks). Part 3: General Knowledge of UP (20 questions, 20 marks). Negative marking of 1/4 per wrong answer applies.
Q7. What are the 13 topics in the Agricultural Engineering paper?
✅ Farm Power Engineering, I.C. Engines, Tractor, Biogas Technology, Wind and Solar Energy, Post-Harvest Technology, Agro-Based Industries, Farm Mechanisation, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Water Requirement of Plants, Irrigation Methods and Minor Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation, and Land Reclamation. Five questions from each topic.
Q8. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 40 years as on 1 July of the year in which vacancies are advertised. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST and other notified UP categories, and 5 years for UP Government employees. Age proof is the High School certificate only.
Q9. What can I correct after submitting the application?
✅ The correction window (up to 14 October 2026) allows changes to: correspondence address, EWS or horizontal reservation category, educational qualification details and marital status only. All other details cannot be changed after submission. Verify everything carefully before clicking Submit.
Q10. What is the pay scale?
✅ Pay Level-6, Pay Band Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 under the UP state pay matrix. Exact in-hand monthly salary is not specified in the notification.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026 issued by the Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (PRO/PO-2025)/19 covering 134 Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh. UPSSSC PET-2025 qualification is mandatory. A Diploma in Agricultural Engineering specifically is required. The application portal opens on 17 September 2026 and is not yet live. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease. EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 7 October 2026. The correction window allows changes only to specified fields. UPSSSC does not correspond individually with candidates. All updates are published only on upsssc.gov.in. All links above lead only to the official UPSSSC website.
