UPSSSC Junior Engineer Agriculture Recruitment 2026: 134 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced 134 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer (Agriculture) through the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination 2026. This is a Level-6 technical post in the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Directorate.

Key Highlights

• Post Name: Junior Engineer / Avar Abhiyanta (Agriculture Directorate)
• Total Vacancies: 134 posts
• Salary / Pay Level: Level-6, pay scale ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200
• Minimum Qualification: High School plus a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
• Job Location: Across Uttar Pradesh
• Last Date to Apply: 7 October 2026

Application Fee

1. Online processing fee: ₹25 for all categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST).

2. Note: The Main Examination fee is separate and is to be paid by shortlisted candidates.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 134 vacancies are distributed as follows:

Horizontal reservations for Women (26), Ex-Servicemen (6), Dependants of Freedom Fighters (2), and Outstanding Sportspersons (2) are adjusted within these totals.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Passed High School examination or equivalent.
• A three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification approved by AICTE.
• Candidates must have appeared in PET 2025 and hold a valid score card.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years as on 1st July 2026.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC categories as per State Government rules.

Salary

The Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post is placed at Level-6, with a pay scale of ₹9,300 to ₹34,800 and a Grade Pay of ₹4,200. This includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance, and other admissible benefits.

Selection Process

The selection process involves:

1. Appearing in PET 2025 and obtaining a valid score card.
2. Shortlisting for the main examination based on the normalized PET 2025 score.
3. Appearing in the Main Written Examination.
4. Document verification and final merit preparation.

Exam Pattern

The Main Written Examination consists of one paper with 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. The duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is a negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website. The application process involves registration, filling in details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.