UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has posted the 268 Agriculture Services notice on its official website at http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. The notification for the recruitment of 268 applicants for the positions of Agriculture Services was published on 10 April 2024. Candidates interested in the job role of Agriculture Services, Senior Technical Assistant, Distt. Horticulture Officer (Group A, B) can apply online from 10 April 2024 to 10 May 2024. Candidates for UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 must be between the ages of 21 - 40 Years.
Candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc, PG Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University are eligible to apply for this job. Candidates can refer to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Job Vacancy Notification for information on the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, salary structure, age restriction, how to apply, important event dates, and application form. The chosen applicants for the aforementioned role would be paid between Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/- per month.
Job Notice Summary for UPPSC
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Job Role | Agriculture Services, Senior Technical Assistant, Distt. Horticulture Officer (Group A, B) |
| Qualification | B.Sc, M.Sc, PG Degree |
| Total Vacancy | 268 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary | >Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/- |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC Job Vacancy
According to the official UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 announcement, there is an opening for the role of Agriculture Services, Senior Technical Assistant, Distt. Horticulture Officer (Group A, B). There are 268 openings for the aforementioned post.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Distt. Horticulture Officer Group-2, Grade -I | 3 |
| Principal State Food Science Training Centre/Food Processing Officer, Group-2 | 1 |
| U.P. Agriculture Services Group B Grade-2 (Chemistry Branch) | 22 |
| U.P. Agriculture Services Group B Grade-2 (Botany Branch) | 11 |
| U.P. Agriculture Services Group B Grade-2 (Agronomy Branch) | 13 |
| U.P. Agriculture Services Group B Grade-2 (Plant Protection Branch) | 36 |
| U.P. Agriculture Services Group B Grade-2 (Development Branch) | 34 |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Agronomy Branch) | 6 |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Botany Branch) | 3 |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Plant Protection Branch) | 98 |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Chemistry Branch) | 20 |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Development Branch) | 21 |
UPPSC Job Eligibility criteria
Educational qualifications
According to the official UPPSC notice, the applicant must have earned their B.Sc, M.Sc, PG Degree from a recognized institution or board.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Preferential |
| Distt. Horticulture Officer Group- 2, Grade- 1 | Cadidates must have complete B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from a recognized University or Institute. | Candidates possess an M.Sc. (Agriculture) degree in Horticulture/ Fruits/ Vegetable/ Floriculture from a recognized university or Institute. (I) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period or two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| Principle State Food Science Traning Center/ Food Processing Officer Group- 2 |
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| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Chemistry Branch) |
Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science or Soil Conservation from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognised by Govt. as equivalent thereto. |
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| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Botany Branch) |
Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Botany/ Plant Breeding with Genetics/Botany with specialization in Plant Breeding or Genetics/Forestry | Ph.D. degree in any of the Agricultural Botany/ Plant Breeding with Genetics/Botany with specialization in Plant Breeding or Genetics/Forestry (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Agronomy Branch) |
Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto | Ph.D. degree in Agronomy from a university established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto. (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Plant Protection Branch) |
Candidates must have process Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Botany) with specialisation in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Zoology) with specialisation in Entomology |
Ph.D. degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Development Branch) | Candidates must have complete Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. |
(I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Agronomy Branch) |
Candidates must have complete Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from recognized university or institution and must be a graduates in Agriculture |
(I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Botany Branch) |
Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with a Science of origin or a Postgraduate degree in Botany with specialty in genetics or plant reproduction must be a graduate in Agriculture | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet corps |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Plant Protection Branch) |
Candidates must have complete Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant pathology from a recognized university or institution or M.Sc. (Plant Science) with specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology must be a graduate in Agriculture | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet corps |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Chemistry Branch) |
Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Chemistry, Soil Science, Soil Conservation from a recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture. | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet corps |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Development Branch) | Postgraduate degree in the field relevant with agriculture from any recognized institution or university must be a graduate in Agriculture | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet corps |
Age Limit
According to the official notice of UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024, the minimum and maximum age restriction for applying for this specific opportunity is 21 - 40 years.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant | The candidate should have a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum of 40 years , as on 01-07-2024. |
| Categories | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General | 21 years | 40 years |
| Scheduled castes | 21 years | 45 years |
| Scheduled Tribes | 21 years | 45 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 21 years | 45 years |
| PWd | 21 years | 55 years |
UPPSC Notification PDF Download
Candidates can download the official UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF, which was issued on 10 April 2024. Also, before filling out the application form, candidates should read this section carefully. A link to vital information regarding UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 is provided below.
Salary for UPPSC Recruitment
According to the official UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 announcement, those chosen for the aforementioned position would receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-.
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/- Per Month |
Selection Process for UPPSC Notice
- Preliminary Examination: Candidates must first complete a 300-mark preliminary test. The paper will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Prelims-qualified applicants will take the mains test. The mains paper will be made up of broad written-type questions worth 300 points.
- The interview will only be conducted for Group A.
- UPPSC Agriculture Service Prelims Exam paper will be based on objective-type MCQs.
- It will consist of two subjects General Studies, and Agriculture.
- A total of 120 questions will be asked for 300 marks.
- Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the paper.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
| General Studies | 40 | 100 |
| Agriculture | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 120 | 300 |
UPPSC Career Application Fees
| Categories | Application Fees |
| UR/EWS & OBC | Rs. 125/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman | Rs. 65/- |
| Handicapped | Rs. 25/- |
How to Apply for UPPSC Job ?
- Visit the official UPPSC website, http://uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Search for the Career/Advertisement menu.
- Search for and click on the Senior Technical Assistant Job Notification.
- Download and View the UPPSC Senior Technical Assistant Job Notification.
- Verify your eligibility and proceed.
- Click on the registration or application form.
- Provide all the details accurately and submit the required papers.
- Pay application costs, if applicable.
- Take a print out of your application.
Apply Online Link for UPPSC Job
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission opened the online application window for UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 on 10 April 2024. Eligible candidates, as described in the UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 Notification, can register until 10 May 2024. You can access the UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 Application Form online through the link provided below.
UPPSC Job Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 10th April 2024 |
| Apply online | 10th April 2024 |
| Last day to pay application fee | 10th May 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 10th May 2024 |
| Last date for correction | 16th May 2024 |
