The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has published Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 for the recruitment of 134 Junior Engineer (Agriculture) positions under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and hold a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering can apply online through the official portal from September 17, 2026, to October 07, 2026.
UPSSSC JE Agriculture Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Notification No. | Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Agriculture) / अवर अभियंता (कृषि) |
| No. of Posts | 134 Posts |
| Job Category | UP State Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | October 07, 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Publication Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Online Submission | October 07, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Correction | October 14, 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified soon |
Vacancy Details
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced 134 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Agriculture) under the Directorate of Agriculture, UP. The recruitment includes both permanent and temporary posts distributed across vertical and horizontal reservation categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 54 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 43 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 23 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 134 |
Horizontal Reservation Summary: Women – 26, Ex-Servicemen – 06, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) – 05 (02 for Hard of Hearing, 03 for OA/OL/LC/Dw/AAV), Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF) – 02, Outstanding Sportspersons – 02.
Education Details
| Post Name | Minimum Required Qualifications |
| Junior Engineer (Agriculture) | • Valid score card in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025). • High School Examination passed from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education UP or an equivalent recognized examination. • 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Board of Technical Education UP (BTEUP) or an AICTE-approved equivalent qualification. • Preferential Qualification: 2 years of service in the Territorial Army or NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
UPSSSC JE Agriculture Jobs 2026 Salary
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale & Grade Pay |
| Junior Engineer (Agriculture) | Pay Level-6 | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800/- with Grade Pay ₹4,200/- |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years (as of July 1, 2026).
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as of July 1, 2026).
- Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxations apply to SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and UP State Government employees according to official Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Selection Process
| Stage | Mode & Criteria |
| PET-2025 Shortlisting | Shortlisting of candidates based on normalized score in UPSSSC PET-2025 (15 times the number of category-wise advertised vacancies). |
| Main Written Examination | Single objective test with 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks (120 minutes duration). A negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) is applicable for each wrong answer. • Part-1: Agricultural Engineering Subject Knowledge (65 Questions / 65 Marks) • Part-2: Computer & Information Technology Innovations (15 Questions / 15 Marks) • Part-3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 Questions / 20 Marks) |
| Document Verification | Scrutiny of original educational, technical, caste, and domicile certificates for qualified candidates. |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Payable Fee |
| Unreserved (General) | Nil | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Nil | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| EWS / DFF / ESM / Women / PwD | Fee payable as per candidate’s parent category | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
(Note: Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination must pay the separate Main Exam examination fee before downloading their admit cards.)
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Live Advertisements” segment and select Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026.
- Log in by entering your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
- Review your auto-filled personal details and input the educational details regarding your High School and 3-Year Agricultural Engineering Diploma.
- Preview all sections, verify photograph and signature, read the declaration, and proceed to the payment gateway.
- Pay the online application processing fee of ₹25 via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
- Submit the application form, double-verify the transaction ID if needed, download the final confirmation page, and print a copy for your records.
Official Links
| UPSSSC JE Agriculture Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSSSC JE Agriculture Apply Online Link | Click Here |
