UPSSSC Junior Engineer Agriculture Main Examination 2026: Apply Online for 134 Vacancies
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially commenced online applications for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 (19-Pariksha/2026). This recruitment drive aims to fill 134 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer (Agriculture) / अवर अभियंता (कृषि) within the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
Online registration opened on September 17, 2026, and candidates can complete their submissions up to October 7, 2026. Candidates holding a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecard and a 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering can apply online through the official portal at upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026: Key Highlights & Overview
| Parameter | Official Specification |
| Recruitment Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Notification Number | Advt. No. 19-Exam/2026 (19-Pariksha/2026) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination 2026 |
| Post Title | Junior Engineer (Agriculture) / कनिष्ठ अभियंता (कृषि) |
| Department | Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 134 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only (via upsssc.gov.in) |
| Job Location | Across Uttar Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
Important Dates & Application Schedule
Mark these official cut-off dates to avoid registration and payment delays:
| Milestone / Event | Scheduled Date |
| Official Notification Release | August 14, 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | October 7, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 7, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | October 14, 2026 |
| Mains Examination Date | To be notified later |
Post Distribution & Category-Wise Vacancy Details
A total of 134 posts are available in the Directorate of Agriculture, UP. The recruitment comprises both vertical community quotas and horizontal reservations under UP state government norms:
Vertical Reservation Breakup
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (General / UR) | 54 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 43 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 01 |
| Total Posts | 134 |
Horizontal Reservation Breakup
- Women Candidates: 26 seats
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 06 seats
- Locomotor Disability / Acid Attack Victims / Dwarfism: 03 seats
- Hard of Hearing / Hearing Impaired (HH): 02 seats
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill three specific conditions: valid PET score, prescribed education, and age parameters.
1. Mandatory UPSSSC PET 2025 Requirement
- Applicants must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and possess a valid scorecard with a non-zero, positive normalized score.
- Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores are disqualified from appearing in the Main Examination.
2. Educational Qualification
- Class 10 (High School): Must have passed the High School Examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government.
- Technical Qualification: Must hold a 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP) or an equivalent diploma recognized by the state government and approved by AICTE.
- Script Proficiency: Working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script.
3. Age Limit & Relaxations (As on July 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Calculation Date: July 1, 2026
Applicable Age Relaxations (UP Domicile Only):
- OBC / SC / ST candidates: Upper age relaxation of 5 years (up to 45 years).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Upper age relaxation of 15 years (up to 55 years).
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years deduction from actual age after military service rendered.
- Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh will be treated under the Unreserved (General) category and will not receive age or caste benefits.
Pay Scale and Salary Structure
The Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post is a Group ‘C’ non-gazetted post under the Uttar Pradesh State Government.
- Pay Matrix Level: Level-6 (7th Central Pay Commission)
- Pay Band: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,200
- Basic Pay Range: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹50,000 to ₹56,000 per month during initial joining, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other state allowances.
UPSSSC JE Agriculture Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process involves shortlisting followed by an objective written test:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the Mains Written Exam based on their normalized PET 2025 scores, approximately 15 times the total vacancies category-wise (including all tied scorers at the cut-off rank).
- Mains Written Examination: 100-mark single paper objective test.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of diploma certificates, caste/domicile, and PET credentials.
- Medical Fitness Test & Final Allocation.
Structure of the Main Written Examination
The written test consists of one composite paper featuring 100 multiple-choice questions.
| Paper Section | Subject / Domain | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part 1 | Technical Domain Knowledge (Agricultural Engineering) | 65 | 65 | – |
| Part 2 | Computer, IT & Contemporary Digital Developments | 15 | 15 | – |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh (UP GK) | 20 | 20 | – |
| Total | Comprehensive Test Paper | 100 | 100 | 120 Mins (2 Hours) |
- Question Type: Objective Type (MCQ).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every incorrect response.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
- Part 1: Subject-Specific Agricultural Engineering (65 Marks)
- Farm Power & Non-Conventional Energy: Sources of power, animal power, fossil fuels, bio-energy, solar and wind power applications.
- Internal Combustion (I.C.) Engines: 2-stroke and 4-stroke cycle engines, diesel and petrol operation, cooling, lubricating, and fuel transmission systems.
- Tractor Technology: Tractor mechanics, systems, selection factors, chassis, hydraulics, and power take-off (PTO) mechanisms.
- Farm Machinery & Land Development: Tillage machinery, seed drills, planters, harvesting and threshing equipment, land levelers.
- Irrigation & Drainage Engineering: Surface, sprinkler, and drip irrigation systems; soil-water-plant relationships; drainage techniques and waterlogging prevention.
- Soil & Water Conservation: Watershed management, contour bunding, terracing, gully control, soil erosion calculations.
- Post-Harvest Technology & Agro-Processing: Grain cleaning, drying, milling, cold storage systems, and agricultural waste recycling.
- Land Reclamation: Techniques for managing usar soils, ravine management, and saline land recovery.
- Part 2: Computer & Information Technology (15 Marks)
- Fundamentals of computer architecture, operating systems, MS Office tools.
- Internet architecture, network protocols, World Wide Web, and email communication.
- Cyber security, IT Act fundamentals, and digital financial systems.
- AI advancements, big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and deep learning basics.
- Part 3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)
- History, culture, art, architecture, and festivals of UP.
- Geography, natural resources, climate, soils, forest reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries of UP.
- UP agriculture, irrigation projects, canal networks, and crop distribution.
- Administrative structure, Panchayati Raj, state schemes, and current affairs in Uttar Pradesh.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online on upsssc.gov.in
Follow these steps to submit your form without data mismatches:
- Visit the Commission Portal: Open your browser and navigate to the official portal:
upsssc.gov.in. - Access Applicant Segment: Click on the Live Advertisements section on the homepage and locate Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 (Junior Engineer Agriculture Main Examination).
- Candidate Authentication: Log in using your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number. You can authenticate either:
- Through Personal Details: Enter Date of Birth, Gender, Domicile, and Category.
- Through OTP: Enter the verification code sent to your registered mobile number/email.
- Auto-Populated Profile Review: Your basic personal data, photo, and signature will load automatically from your PET 2025 record.
- Enter Mandatory Educational Credentials: Enter details of your Class 10th High School marksheet and your 3-Year Agricultural Engineering Diploma (roll number, passing year, institute name, and obtained marks).
- Preview & Confirm: Verify that all names, dates, and certificate numbers match your original records.
- Pay Processing Fee: Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the ₹25 application fee using UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
- Print Application Form: Download the final submission confirmation slip and the fee acknowledgment receipt for documentation.
Application Processing Fee & Payment Mode
At the initial application stage, all applicants pay a standard processing fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Charge | Total Fee Payable |
| General / Unreserved (UR) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Note: Only candidates shortlisted for the Main Written Examination will be required to pay the separate Mains Examination Fee prior to downloading their exam admit card.
Essential Documents Checklist for Online Registration
Keep these credentials ready before filling out the online form:
- PET 2025 Registration Number and registered mobile number for OTP access.
- Class 10th (High School) Marksheet & Certificate (for date of birth verification).
- 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Certificate (final semester marksheets/provisional certificate).
- Valid Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS) issued on or before the prescribed cut-off date by a competent UP revenue authority.
- Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh (to claim reservation or age concessions).
- Valid government photo identity card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
Can candidates with a Mechanical or Civil Engineering diploma apply for UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026?
No. The official notification specifically prescribes a 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from BTEUP or an AICTE-approved equivalent. Diplomas in other engineering disciplines are not eligible for this post.
Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for applying?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold an active scorecard with positive normalized marks. Applications without a valid PET 2025 registration number cannot be processed.
What is the application deadline for UPSSSC JE Agriculture Recruitment 2026?
The last date to register online and pay the application fee is October 7, 2026 (11:59 PM). The online application modification/correction facility remains open until October 14, 2026.
Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC JE Agriculture Main Examination?
Yes. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks (1/4th of the question mark) for each incorrect answer in the 100-mark written test.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for a 5-year upper age relaxation.
What is the in-hand salary for a Junior Engineer (Agriculture) in UP?
The post carries Pay Matrix Level-6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). With regular Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and state benefits, the starting gross salary is approximately ₹50,000 to ₹56,000 per month.
