UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 134 Vacancies | UPSSSC

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Pre‑Eligibility Test (PET‑2025): Only candidates who appeared in PET‑2025 and have a valid PET‑2025 score card are eligible. Shortlisting is based on the normalized PET‑2025 score (up to 15 × the number of posts).
• Educational Qualification:
  • High School certificate (UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or equivalent).
  • Three‑year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (AICTE‑approved) or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Limit: Must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, government servants (additional 5 years), etc., as per prevailing rules.
• Preference: Preference is given to candidates with a minimum of two years of Territorial Army service or NCC ‘B’ certificate, if all other criteria are equal.

Pay Scale & Salary

• Pay Level: Level‑6
• Pay Band: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 per month
• Grade Pay: ₹4,200
• Positions are a mix of permanent and temporary appointments.

Application Fee

Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e‑Challan. No other payment mode is accepted.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET‑2025) – already conducted; used only for shortlisting.
2. Shortlisting for the Main Exam based on category‑wise normalized PET‑2025 scores (up to 15 × vacancies).
3. Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (Main Exam) – 100 objective‑type questions, 100 marks, 2 hours.
4. Final selection based on merit in the Main Exam as approved by the Uttar Pradesh Government.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Live Advertisement” segment on the homepage and locate Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026.
3. Click “Apply Online”. Log in using your PET‑2025 registration number.
4. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email to verify your identity.
5. Personal details (name, parentage, category, DOB, etc.) will be auto‑filled from PET‑2025 data. Verify and edit if necessary.
6. Enter educational details (High School certificate and Diploma in Agricultural Engineering) and upload the required scanned documents.
7. Pay the applicable application fee of ₹25 through the available online modes.
8. After successful payment, review the complete application and submit.
9. Print the confirmation page for your records. The admit card for the Main Exam will be downloadable after you pay the separate Main Exam fee (amount not specified in the notification).

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the online application?
   The last date for online application submission is 7 October 2026.
2. How many vacancies are there for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post?
   There are 134 vacancies (UR‑54, SC‑23, ST‑1, OBC‑43, EWS‑13).
3. Who is eligible to apply for the Main Exam?
   Only candidates who appeared in PET‑2025 and have a valid PET‑2025 score card, and who meet the educational and age criteria, are eligible.
4. What educational qualification is required?
   A three‑year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (AICTE‑approved) plus a High School certificate.
5. What is the application fee?
   The total fee is ₹25 for all categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST).
6. What is the age limit for this post?
   Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations as per government rules.
7. What is the exam pattern for the Main Exam?
   The Main Exam consists of 100 objective‑type questions (65 Subject Knowledge, 15 Computer & IT, 20 General Uttar Pradesh) carrying a total of 100 marks with a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer.