UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2024 Released For 3446 Posts

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UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2024 Released For 3446 Posts

UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2024 has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) on 4 March 2024. The UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) application window will be open from 1 May to 31 May 2024 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Technical Assistant Group C under the Agriculture Director, Agriculture Department Uttar Pradesh. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the UPSSSC in the stipulated time frame.

UPSSSC AGTA Notification 2024 is issued with all the recruitment-related information such as application dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, exam syllabus, application process, vacancy etc. In this article, we are detailing UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2024, which will be beneficial for those who are going to appear in the UP AGTA Exam 2024. Scroll down this before you are going to apply for the UPSSSC AGTA 2024.

UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2024

A total of 3446 vacancies have been announced by the UPSSSC for the UP AGTA 2024 Recruitment. Those who have successfully qualified in the UP PET 2023 are eligible to apply for the UPSSSC AGTA position. To get shortlisted for the UPSSSC AGTA Position, candidates will go through the written examination and document verification round. Candidates are advised to apply for the UP AGTA Exam 2024 well in advance of the last date which is 31 May 2024 to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

UPSSSC AGTA Exam 2024: Overview

UPSSSC AGTA Exam Date 2024 will soon be announced by the UPSSSC. Candidates can check this table for a concise summary of the UP AGTA 2024 Recruitment:-

UP AGTA Exam - Important Updates
Exam Conducting Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name	Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA)
Vacancies/Posts	3446
Application Dates	1 May to 31 May 2024
Application Mode	Online
Examination Mode	Written
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Selection Process	UP PET Scorecard Mains Written Examination Document Verification

UPSSSC AGTA Important Dates 2024

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Exam Notification has been issued and candidates can apply by 31 May 2024. We are providing a table with all the important dates related to the UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Exam below:-

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	4 March 2024
Application Start Date	1 May 2024
Last Date to Apply	31 May 2024
Last Date to Submit Application Fee	7 June 2024
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Answer Key	To Be Announced
Result/Final Selection	To Be Announced

UP AGTA 2024 Recruitment: Important Links

The UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants Notification PDF, released on March 4, 2024, encompasses information on registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and more. Interested candidates can access the notification and locate the application link in the provided table:-

Official Website

UPSSSC AGTA Notification PDF 2024

UPSSSC AGTA Apply Link (To be activated on 1 May 2024)

UP AGTA Admit Card 2024 (Inactive)

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Answer Key (Inactive)

UP AGTA Result 2024 (Inactive)

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Vacancy

A total of 3446 vacancies have been announced by the UPSSSC for the position of UPSSSC AGTA this year. We are providing a table with a category-wise vacancy distribution of the UP AGTA 2024 below:-

UPSSSC AGTA Vacancy 2024
Category	Vacancy
Unreserved	1813
SC	509
ST	151
OBC	629
EWS	344
Total	3446

UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before candidates apply for the UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Recruitment, candidates should check the UPSSSC AGTA Eligibility Criteria. Candidates applying for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2024 must be Indian citizens. Additional eligibility criteria related to educational qualifications and age limits are provided below:-

Nationality

Candidates who want to apply for the UPSSSC AGTA should be an Indian citizen.

Age Limit & Relaxation

To apply for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants Recruitment 2024, candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old. Age relaxation for the reserved category will be granted following government rules.

Educational Qualification

For the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistants (AGTA) position, candidates are required to have a graduation in agriculture from a recognized institution or any university established by law in India. Alternatively, candidates should possess a degree or its equivalent in Agriculture, such as B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), or B.Sc (Hons Science) from the University of Agriculture and Technology.

UPSSSC AGTA Application Process

UPSSSC AGTA Application window will be open in May and those who have qualified in the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) can apply for the UP AGTA 2024 Recruitment. Below you can check the steps to apply for the UPSSSC AGTA Exam 2024:-

Visit the official UPSSSC website.
Navigate to the Live advertisement section on the homepage and select the "Apply Online for UP AGTA Recruitment 2024" link.
A new login screen will be displayed, where you need to enter your PET Registration number and provide the required information.
Fill in your educational details and any other information as per the instructions.
Once the registration process is complete, enter the verification code and click the submit button.
After making the payment for the Application Fee, click on the Submit button.
Download and print the UPSSSC AGTA Application Form 2024 for your records and future reference.

Application Fees

Candidates must submit the online application fee along with the UPSSSC AGTA application form by 7 June 2024. The application fee can be paid through online mode using methods such as net banking, debit card, credit card, etc. It's important to note that application forms lacking the requisite fee will not be considered. Please refer to the table below for category-wise application fees:-

UPSSSC AGTA Application Fee
Category	Application Fee	Application Processing Fee	Total Fee
Unreserved/ General	0/-	25/-	25/-
Other Backward Class	0/-	25/-	25/-
Schedule Caste	0/-	25/-	25/-
Schedule Tribe	0/-	25/-	25/-

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Selection Process

Eligibility for applying and appearing in UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2024 is limited to candidates who participated in UP PET (UP Preliminary Eligibility Test) - 2023. The selection process for UPSSSC AGTA Recruitment 2024 is based on candidates' performance in the written exam. Successful candidates in the written exam will be subsequently invited to participate in the document verification process.

UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern

Before you start your preparation for the UPSSSC AGTA Exam 2024, you should check the exam pattern and make yourself familiar with the UPSSSC AGTA Exam Pattern 2024. The UPSSSC AGTA written examination comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions, totaling 100 in number. Each correct response will be awarded a 01 mark. However, it is important to note that there is a penalty for incorrect answers, with a deduction of 1/4 mark for each wrong response. The examination duration is set at 02 hours. For a clear understanding check the table below:-

UPSSSC AGTA Exam 2024 Pattern
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1			Duration
Crop Science	25	25	120 Minutes
Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Crop Physiology	10	10
Soil and Water Conservation	15	15
Agriculture Extension	05	05
Agriculture Economics and Schemes	05	05
Dairy & Animal Husbandry	05	05
Part 2
Knowledge of concepts of computer and information technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field	15	15
Part 3
General information about the state of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total	100	100	2 Hours

UPSSSC AGTA Exam Syllabus 2024

UPSSSC AGTA Syllabus 2024 has been published along with the UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Notification. Candidates who are going to appear in the examination this year, should check this UP AGTA Exam Syllabus carefully and gather study material accordingly. In this section, we are detailing the UP AGTA Exam 2024 Syllabus for all three parts of the examination. Check the table below:-

UPSSSC AGTA Exam 2024 Syllabus
Subject	Syllabus
Part 1
Crop Science	Classification of crops, major cereals, pulses, oilseeds, millets, fibber, cash crops, spices and fodder, fruits, flowers and vegetable crops grown in the State and major crops production techniques and agro practices. Post-harvest management of produce. Fruits and vegetables preservation and processing. Fundamental principles of crop rotation, cropping patterns, and various farming methods such as dry farming, integrated farming, natural farming, mono-cropping, multiple cropping, and intercropping. Additionally, an exploration of the types and significance of organic farming, emphasizing its socio-economic importance and applications. Significance of seeds, various types, and methodologies employed in seed production. Method of Seed treatment and its importance. Fundamental principles, extent, and significance of crop protection; identification of key tools and chemicals employed in pest management; adoption of integrated pest management approaches. Identification and control of insects, pests, and diseases affecting significant crops through effective management strategies. Principles and Systems of produce storage, and factors affecting the quality of produce and storage & its management.
Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Crop Physiology	Importance and utility of Biotechnology in agriculture. Principles, use and importance of Genetics & Plant Breeding. Photosynthesis, Respiration, Evaporation, Plant Anatomy and Metabolism.
Soil and Water Conservation	Properties and components of soil, process of soil formation, types of soil erosion and its conservation techniques. Soil essential nutrients, role and associated deficiency symptoms. Classification of Fertilizers, Nutrient Content, and Application Methods Integrated nutrient management, types, importance and role of organic fertilizers/bio-fertilizers. Soil microbiology and its major role in crop production. Soil survey and its conservation techniques along with methods of soil sampling. Source, method and its importance of Irrigation. Basic concepts & methods of Drainage. Watershed Management. Types of pollution and environmental protection.
Agriculture Extension	Principles of agriculture extension and rural development Extension methodologies, classification, audio-visual aids and their importance. O Training: objectives, importance and it's types Different programs and schemes of the Govt. of India and State Govt. run for the well-being of farmers and fostering rural development.
Agriculture Economics and Schemes	Role of agriculture in One trillion economy of the U.P. Economic reforms in the Agriculture sector. Concept of import and export of agricultural produce. Formulation of plans for Agriculture. Principles of Agricultural statistics.- Principles and importance of agricultural economics. MSP of different crops Agricultural Marketing.
Dairy & Animal Husbandry	Different Breeds of domestic animals & feed management. Objectives and methods of animal breeding. Milk production and its distribution. Basic knowledge of Poultry farming, Apiculture Fish farming and Sericulture. Major diseases, diagnosis and treatment of domestic animals
Part 2
Knowledge of concepts of computer and information technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field	History, Information Technology, Introduction and Application of Computer, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). General Knowledge related to: I. Hardware and Software II. Input and Output III. Internet Protocol/IP Address IV. IT gadgets and their application V. The process of establishing an email address and the utilization and management of email accounts. VI. Operation of Printer, Tablet and Mobile VII. Important elements of Word Processing (MS-word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel) VIII. Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance Digital Financial Tools and Applications Future Skills and Cyber Security Technological Development and Innovation in the field of Computer and Information Technology including Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Big Data Processing, Internet of Things, Machine Learning and India's achievements in this field.
Part 3
General information about the state of Uttar Pradesh	History Culture Art Architecture Festivals Folk Dance Literature Regional Languages Heritage Social Customs and Tourism Geographical Landscape and Environment Natural Resources Climate Soil Forest Wildlife Mines and Minerals Economy Agriculture Industry Business and Employment Polity Administration of Uttar Pradesh Current Events and Achievements of Uttar Pradesh State in various fields

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Admit Card

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Admit card can be downloaded by the candidate one week before the exam date. The admit card is one of the crucial documents to appear in the exam which includes all important details about the candidate and the exam. Once the UPSSSC issues the admit card, candidates can download the admit card by following the below link:-

UPSSSC AGTA Admit Card 2024 Link (Inactive)

UPSSSC AGTA Answer Key 2024

UP AGTA Answer Key 2024 will be uploaded by the UPSSS after the completion of the examination. UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Answer key will helo you to evaluate your performance in the examination. Once the answer key is uploaded, we will provide the direct link below for your reference:-

UP AGCTA Exam 2024 Answer Key Link (Inactive)

UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024

Upon successful completion of the written exam, candidates qualifying for the document verification stage will have their UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024 published in a PDF document. This document will contain the roll numbers of all qualified applicants, and candidates can access their results on the official website. To obtain the UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Open a web browser and visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).

Step 2: Locate and click on the "UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024 PDF" link available on the webpage.

Step 3: The UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024 will be presented on the screen, displaying the Roll Numbers of the Selected Candidates.

Step 4: Utilize the Ctrl+F keyboard shortcut to search for your specific Roll Number.

Step 5: Save the UPSSSC AGTA Result 2024 for future reference.

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Exam Cut-off

The UPSSSC AGTA Cut-off will be officially released on the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) website. Candidates surpassing the UPSSSC AGTA Cut-off will proceed to the subsequent stage of the recruitment process. The cut-off is determined by factors such as the total number of exam participants, their performance, and the overall difficulty level of the examination. Once the cut-off marks are declared by the Commission, we will provide you with the direct link to download the PDF:-

UPSSSC AGTA Cut-off Marks 2024 Link (Inactive)

UPSSSC AGTA 2024 Salary

Selected candidates for the position of Agriculture Technical Assistants will be remunerated with a monthly salary of Rs. 25500-81100/- following Pay Matrix level 4, or Rs. 5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of 2400/-. In addition to the monthly salary, candidates will also be entitled to receive perks and allowances.

FAQ

The application window for UPSSSC AGTA 2024 is open from 1 May to 31 May 2024.

There are a total of 3446 vacancies for the UPSSSC AGTA 2024 recruitment.

Candidates must have qualified in the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2023. The age limit is between 21 and 40 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website during the application period. Comprehensive instructions for the application process are outlined in the article.

The selection process involves considering the UP PET Scorecard, a Mains Written Examination, and Document Verification.