UKSSSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 90 Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts

UKSSSC AAO Recruitment 2026: The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of 90 Assistant Agriculture Officers (AAO) and Fodder Assistants across the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments of Uttarakhand. Interested and eligible B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree holders can submit their online applications starting from June 1, 2026, on the official UKSSSC website. 

UKSSSC Assistant Agriculture Officer AAO Syllabus and Exam Pattern

UKSSSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

UKSSSC has announced a total of 90 vacancies across various posts. These include 82 posts for AAO Class-3, 7 posts for AAO Class-1, and 1 post for Fodder Assistant Group-3 under the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments.

Education Details

• Assistant Agriculture Officer (Class-1): Candidates must possess a Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) in Agriculture from a legally established university or institution in India.

• Assistant Agriculture Officer (Class-3): Candidates must hold a Graduate degree (B.Sc.) in Agriculture from a recognized university.

• Fodder Assistant (Group-3): Candidates must have completed a B.Sc. in Agriculture.

  (Note: A good working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script is mandatory for direct recruitment).

Salary

• Assistant Agriculture Officer Class-1: Pay Matrix Level-07 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)

• Assistant Agriculture Officer Class-3 & Fodder Assistant: Pay Matrix Level-04 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)

Age Limit

The minimum age required to apply for the posts is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 42 years as calculated on July 1, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (e.g., a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Uttarakhand and up to 10 years for PwD candidates) as per Uttarakhand government norms.

Selection Process

The selection process for the UKSSSC AAO Recruitment involves two main stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type, multiple-choice written exam of 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours. This may be conducted in either offline (OMR-based) or online mode. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

2. Document Verification & Medical Exam: Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for document verification and must be declared medically fit for final appointment.

Application Fee

UKSSSC AAO Recruitment 2026: How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official portal of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) at www.sssc.uk.gov.in.

• Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link for the “UKSSSC AAO and Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026” on the homepage.

• Step 3: Complete the registration process by entering your basic details, mobile number, and email ID.

• Step 4: Log in and accurately fill out the online application form with your educational, personal, and category details.

• Step 5: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, High School Certificate, and Aadhaar Card in the specified format.

• Step 6: Proceed to pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

• Step 7: Verify all details and click on submit. Take a printout of the successfully submitted application form for future reference.

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