The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened the online application process for Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 134 vacancies under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
Online registration, application submission, and fee payment started on 17 September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until 7 October 2026, while the final date for fee adjustment and correction in the submitted application is 14 October 2026. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and meet the prescribed eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the main examination.
The recruitment notification was originally published on 14 August 2026. Selection will proceed through the PET 2025-based shortlisting, followed by the Junior Engineer Agriculture Main Examination.
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UPSSSC Junior Engineer Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Department | Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Agriculture) |
| Advertisement No. | 19-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 134 |
| Application Start Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 October 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| PET Requirement | PET 2025 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Candidates should note that submitting the application alone does not guarantee admission to the main examination. UPSSSC will shortlist candidates based on their normalized PET 2025 score, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the notification.
Applicants should also complete the fee adjustment process within the prescribed period, as the notification states that the application form cannot be printed until the deposited fee has been successfully adjusted.
Vacancy Details
A total of 134 posts have been advertised under the Directorate of Agriculture.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 54 |
| Scheduled Caste | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| Other Backward Classes | 43 |
| EWS | 13 |
| Total | 134 |
The notification also contains horizontal reservation provisions for eligible categories, including women, ex-servicemen, dependants of freedom fighters, and specified persons with disabilities.
The Commission has clarified that the number of advertised vacancies may be revised in accordance with departmental requirements and applicable government orders.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited only from candidates who participated in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and were issued a valid PET 2025 scorecard.
UPSSSC will use the normalized PET 2025 score for shortlisting candidates for the main examination.
Candidates who obtained zero or less than zero in the actual or normalized PET 2025 score will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
Candidates whose PET 2025 result has been marked under investigation or provisional may be permitted to apply, subject to the conditions specified by the Commission, but further shortlisting and selection will remain dependent on the final decision in their cases.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet both the basic and technical educational requirements prescribed for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post.
The essential qualifications include:
- Passing the High School examination conducted by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or another qualification recognized by the government as equivalent.
- A three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government and approved by AICTE.
Candidates should ensure that their diploma branch and institution satisfy the equivalence requirements mentioned in the official notification.
Preferential Qualification
Preference may be given, other conditions being equal, to candidates who have:
- Served for at least two years in the Territorial Army, or
- Obtained an NCC “B” certificate.
These are preferential qualifications and should not be confused with the essential educational qualifications required to apply.
Age Limit
Candidates must generally be between 18 and 40 years of age to be recruited to the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post.
The notification relaxes the upper age limit for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other eligible categories in accordance with Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess the prescribed supporting documents.
Application Fee
The online application processing fee is Rs 25 for the categories listed in the notification.
| Category | Online Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 25 |
| OBC | Rs 25 |
| SC | Rs 25 |
| ST | Rs 25 |
The Commission has indicated that shortlisted candidates will be required to pay the prescribed main examination fee separately before downloading the main examination admit card.
Therefore, candidates should not treat the Rs 25 processing charge as the complete main examination fee.
Selection Process
The selection process begins with shortlisting based on PET 2025.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination according to their normalized PET score and the category-wise procedure prescribed by UPSSSC.
The notification states that candidates up to approximately 15 times the number of advertised vacancies may be shortlisted category-wise for the main examination.
The final selection will be based on the written main examination in accordance with the recruitment rules and other conditions specified by the Commission.
Exam Pattern
The main examination will consist of one objective-type question paper with 100 questions.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Agriculture Engineering-related subject knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology: Contemporary Developments and Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The total duration of the examination will be two hours.
Each question will carry one mark. A negative marking provision will apply, with 25 percent of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every incorrect answer.
Agriculture Engineering Syllabus
Part 1 accounts for the largest share of the examination, with 65 questions. It covers 13 broad areas, with five questions allotted to each.
The major topics include:
- Farm Power Engineering and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Tractors
- Non-Conventional Energy and Biogas Technology
- Wind Engineering Technology and Solar Energy Technology
- Post-Harvest Technology and Agro-Waste Industries
- Agro-Based Industries
- Farm and Land Development, Machinery, and Farm Mechanization
- Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
- Water Requirement of Plants
- Irrigation Methods and Minor Irrigation
- Soil and Water Conservation and Land Reclamation Engineering
- Land Reclamation and Ravine Reclamation
Candidates should therefore give the highest priority to preparation for the technical portion, as it accounts for 65 percent of the total marks.
Computer and IT Section
Part 2 will contain 15 questions for 15 marks.
Topics covered in the notification include computer fundamentals, hardware and software, input-output devices, the internet and the World Wide Web, email, printers, tablets and mobile devices, word processing, spreadsheets, operating systems, social networking, and e-governance.
The syllabus also covers digital financial tools, cybersecurity, and contemporary technological developments such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things.
Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge
Part 3 will consist of 20 questions related specifically to Uttar Pradesh.
The syllabus covers areas such as the state’s history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk traditions, literature, regional languages, heritage, geography, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, agriculture, economy, industry, business, employment, polity, administration, and important state achievements.
This section carries 20 marks and requires state-focused preparation rather than only general national-level current affairs.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment and Correction | 14 October 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified |
Candidates should not wait until 14 October to submit a fresh application. The actual application and fee-payment deadline is 7 October 2026. The period up to 14 October is reserved for the permitted fee adjustment and correction process.
How to Apply for UPSSSC JE Agriculture Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application through the UPSSSC online system.
- Visit the Official UPSSSC Website.
- Open Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 for Junior Engineer Agriculture.
- Log in through the PET 2025-based authentication facility.
- Complete the required candidate verification process.
- Review the personal and PET-related information displayed in the application.
- Enter the required educational qualification and reservation details.
- Upload or confirm the required photograph and signature information.
- Complete the application and pay the prescribed online processing fee.
- Ensure successful fee adjustment.
- Submit the application and retain a copy of the completed form.
Candidates should review all entries carefully before final submission. Permitted corrections can be made only within the notified correction period.
Salary Details
The notification places the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post at Level 6.
The vacancy table also reproduces the corresponding pay details ranging from Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800, with a Grade Pay of Rs 4,200, under the applicable pay structure.
The relevant Uttar Pradesh government rules will govern other service conditions and admissible benefits.
