UPSSSC Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination 2026: Answer Key

For direct recruitment to the post of Technical Assistant Group-C, the candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or an equivalent qualification from an institution established by law in India or a recognised University.

The notification accepts qualifications including B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering, B.Sc. Agriculture & Technology, and B.Sc. Home Science / Community Science (four-year degree) as specified in the notification.

• Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026):
• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation as per UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Recruitment Rules.

Candidates were required to apply online through the official UPSSSC website – upsssc.gov.in.

The application process uses the candidate's PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP-based authentication. Candidates have to verify their personal details, educational qualification, category, EWS and reservation details, select the advertised post, complete the declaration and pay the applicable online processing fee.

Candidates claiming EWS reservation must possess the prescribed EWS certificate based on the relevant financial year and valid for the specified period mentioned in the notification.

The notification also provides preference provisions for candidates possessing NCC 'B' Certificate or having completed the prescribed period of service in the Territorial Army.

Candidates employed in Government service are required to obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) where applicable. The Commission's decision regarding eligibility or ineligibility of a candidate will be final.

Syllabus:

The syllabus is divided into three major parts.

Part-1 – Agriculture:

Crop Science, classification of crops, major crops of Uttar Pradesh, production technology, crop rotation, cropping systems, multi-cropping, intercropping, natural and organic farming, seed production and processing, seed testing, crop protection, insects and diseases, post-harvest management, fruit and vegetable preservation and processing.

Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology: Importance and application of biotechnology in agriculture, genetics, plant breeding, mutation breeding, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, plant anatomy and metabolism.

Soil & Water Conservation: Soil properties, soil formation, erosion and conservation, nutrients and deficiencies, fertilizers, integrated nutrient management, bio-fertilizers, soil microorganisms, soil survey, irrigation, drainage, watershed management and environmental protection.

Agriculture Extension: Principles of agricultural extension, rural development, extension methodologies, adult education, training, Government schemes and programmes for farmers and rural development.

Agriculture Economics & Schemes: Role of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh's economy, economic reforms, import/export of agricultural products, agricultural planning, agricultural statistics, agricultural economics, MSP and agricultural marketing.

Dairy & Animal Husbandry: Breeds of domestic animals, feed management, animal breeding, milk production and distribution, poultry farming, fish farming, aquaculture, sericulture and major diseases of domestic animals.

Part-2 – Computer & Information Technology: Computer history and applications, Internet and WWW, hardware and software, input/output, IP address, IT gadgets, e-mail, printer/tablet/mobile, MS Word, MS Excel, operating systems, social networking, e-Governance, digital financial tools, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and Internet of Things.

Part-3 – Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge: History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity, administration and current events/achievements of Uttar Pradesh.

Reservation / Horizontal Reservation:

Vertical reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Horizontal reservation provisions are applicable for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF) and Outstanding Sports Persons, as specified in the notification.

Candidates who are not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh will not be entitled to the benefit of UP reservation and will be treated under the Unreserved category. 

Selection Process:

PET-2025 → Shortlisting on normalized PET score → Technical Assistant Group-C Main Written Examination → Final Selection

The selection for the advertised posts is based on the written examination as prescribed under the applicable UP Government recruitment rules.

Exam Pattern:

The Main Examination will consist of one objective-type question paper containing 100 questions for 100 marks.

Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.

The question paper will consist of three parts.

Part-1: Agriculture-related subjects – 65 questions/65 marks

• Crop Science – 25
• Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology – 10
• Soil & Water Conservation – 15
• Agriculture Extension – 05
• Agriculture Economics & Schemes – 05
• Dairy & Animal Husbandry – 05

Part-2: Computer & Information Technology – 15 questions/15 marks

Part-3: General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions/20 marks

Total: 100 Questions / 100 Marks / 120 Minutes.

Important Note:

यह जानकारी UPSSSC Advertisement No. 06-Exam/2026, Technical Assistant Group-C Main Examination (प्रा0अ0प0-2025)/07 की उपलब्ध आधिकारिक अधिसूचना के आधार पर तैयार की गई है। अभ्यर्थी आवेदन, परीक्षा, आरक्षण, पात्रता एवं अन्य शर्तों के लिए UPSSSC की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट और नवीनतम संशोधन/सूचना अवश्य देखें।