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- The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the notification for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha 2026 - the Main Exam for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post - under Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026. The exam is being held to fill 134 posts of Avar Abhiyanta (Junior Engineer) under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh.
- This is important: only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and are shortlisted by UPSSSC based on their normalized PET score can apply for this Main Exam. Candidates who did not appear in PET-2025, or who scored zero or negative on the PET-2025 absolute/normalized score, are not eligible to be shortlisted.
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UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Here are the key facts about UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 at a glance: UPSSSC, Lucknow is conducting the Mukhya Pariksha (Main Exam) for 134 Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) / Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts under the Directorate of Agriculture. Only PET-2025 qualified and shortlisted candidates can apply. Online applications open on 17 September 2026 and close on 7 October 2026. The application mode is online only, through upsssc.gov.in, and the posting location is across Uttar Pradesh.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Important Dates
- Candidates searching for the UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta apply online date and last date should note the following schedule from the official notification.
- The notification states that applications submitted or fees paid after 7 October 2026 will not be accepted. Candidates cannot print their application form until the fee is reconciled by the bank, which must be done by 7 October 2026 or, at the latest, within 7 days after - that is, by 14 October 2026.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Vacancy 2026
- UPSSSC has notified a total of 134 vacancies for the Avar Abhiyanta (Junior Engineer) post under the Directorate of Agriculture. The notification clarifies that the number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease.
- The post carries Pay Level-6 with a pay band of ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 and Grade Pay ₹4,200, and the vacancies are a mix of permanent and temporary positions.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 has two parts: eligibility to apply for this Main Exam, and the underlying educational qualification for the post itself.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Qualification
- As per the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department Avar Abhiyanta Seva Niyamawali, 2015 (Part-4, Rule-8), candidates must hold:
- A High School certificate from the UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government; and
- A three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Prāvidhik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government and approved by AICTE.
- Candidates should assess their qualification as on the last date of application, 7 October 2026, and must possess the required certificates by that date.
Preferential Qualification
- As per Rule-9 of the same service rules, other things being equal, preference in direct recruitment is given to candidates who have either served a minimum of two years in the Territorial Army, or obtained the National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' certificate.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Age Limit
- As per Rule-10 of the UP Krishi Vibhag Avar Abhiyanta Seva Niyamawali, 2015 (Part-4), a candidate must have attained 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years of age as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised for direct recruitment.
- Age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST, and other government-notified categories as per prevailing rules.
- Government servants in UP state service get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit as per the applicable government order.
- Age is calculated based on the date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate; no other document is accepted for date of birth verification.
- Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Application Fee
- The application fee for this stage of application (registration for the Main Exam) is category-wise as follows:
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Outstanding Sportspersons pay the fee applicable to their original (parent) category from the table above. Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan; no other payment mode is accepted. Separately, candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam must pay the prescribed Main Exam fee before downloading their Main Exam admit card - the amount for this separate Main Exam fee is not specified in this notification.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Salary
- The Avar Abhiyanta (Junior Engineer) post carries Pay Level-6 in the pay matrix, with a pay band of ₹9,300 (minimum) to ₹34,800 (maximum) and Grade Pay of ₹4,200. The notification does not specify an in-hand or gross monthly salary figure, so exact take-home pay is not specified in this notification.
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UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Selection Process
- Selection for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 follows this process:
- Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) - already conducted; used only as a shortlisting tool for this Main Exam.
- Shortlisting for the Main Exam based on category-wise normalized PET-2025 score, up to 15 times the number of advertised posts.
- Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha (Main Exam) - a single written objective-type paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Final selection is based on merit in the written Main Exam, as approved by the Uttar Pradesh Government (Karmik Anubhag-3) exam scheme dated 30 June 2026.
Exam Pattern
- Each question carries 1 mark, and there is negative marking of 25% (¼ mark) for every wrong answer.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in, and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage to find and view the relevant advertisement.
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and verify via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- Your personal details from PET-2025 (name, parentage, category, EWS status, horizontal reservation, date of birth, gender, marital status, contact details) will be auto-filled.
- Fill in the mandatory educational qualification details, including board/institution name, year of passing, certificate number, and marks.
- Enter the verification code and submit the registration; note your 11-digit registration number from the generated application form.
- Review your auto-displayed PET-2025 photo and signature (these cannot be changed) and continue.
- Select any preferential qualification, if applicable, and confirm your address details.
- Read and accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit.
- Pay the application fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
- Download and print your final submitted application form for your records.
UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess the mandatory educational qualification and satisfy the age limit as on the last date of application, 7 October 2026.
- Applications cannot be submitted or fees paid after 7 October 2026; no representation or claim will be entertained after this date.
- The application form can only be modified up to 14 October 2026, and only for the specific fields UPSSSC permits (correspondence address, EWS/horizontal reservation category, qualification details, marital status). No other fields can be changed after modification.
- Candidates claiming EWS reservation must hold an EWS certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 7 October 2026, based on financial year 2025-26 income, valid for financial year 2026-27.
- Persons with disabilities must hold a disability certificate in the prescribed format from UP Government's Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Anubhag-3, clearly stating the category and percentage of disability.
- Women candidates' category will be determined based on their father's caste certificate only.
- Candidates already employed in Central or State Government service must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their employer for participating in this selection process.
- UPSSSC does not correspond individually with candidates; all information is published on the official website, which candidates should check regularly.
- Furnishing incorrect information, or being found ineligible at any stage even after conditional admission to the exam, will lead to rejection of candidature and can result in debarment from this and future UPSSSC exams.
- Only the last submitted application is accepted if a candidate applies more than once.
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- Candidates who hold a diploma in Agricultural Engineering can also explore more Diploma Government Jobs and Junior Engineer Jobs available across India. Those interested in agriculture-department roles can check the latest Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants looking for openings closer to Lucknow can browse Lucknow Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Candidates preparing through UPSSSC's selection process can also see more UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 notifications matching their qualification.
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Q3. How many vacancies are available in UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 134 vacancies are notified (UR-54, SC-23, ST-1, OBC-43, EWS-13), which the notification states may increase or decrease.
Q5. What is the qualification required for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- A High School certificate plus a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Prāvidhik Shiksha Parishad, UP, or an AICTE-approved equivalent.
Q6. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 July of the year of advertisement, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q7. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- ₹25 (online processing fee only) for all categories at this application stage; a separate Main Exam fee applies later for shortlisted candidates, and its amount is not specified in this notification.
Q9. What is the selection process for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- Shortlisting based on normalized PET-2025 score, followed by a written Main Exam of 100 objective questions in 2 hours, with final selection based on merit.
Q10. What is the salary for UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026?
- The post carries Pay Level-6, pay band ₹9,300–₹34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,200. An exact in-hand salary figure is not specified in this notification.
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