UPSSSC JE Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 — 134 Posts, Apply Online 17 Sep–7 Oct (UP)

The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the notification for the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha 2026, the Main Exam for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) post, under Advertisement No. 19-Pariksha/2026. Is UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the exam is being held to fill 134 posts of Avar Abhiyanta (Junior Engineer) under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, one of the state's ongoing PET-2025 linked Main Examination cycles. Selected Avar Abhiyantas will work under the Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, supporting agricultural engineering functions including irrigation, land reclamation, farm mechanization, and agro-based infrastructure across the state. The selection process consists of shortlisting via normalized PET-2025 score, up to 15 times the number of advertised posts, followed by the Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) Mukhya Pariksha, a single written objective-type paper of 100 questions and 100 marks in 2 hours, covering Subject Knowledge (65 marks across 13 agricultural engineering topics), Computer & IT concepts (15 marks), and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 marks), with quarter negative marking per wrong answer. The post carries Pay Level-6, pay band ₹9,300 to ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200. The UPSSSC Avar Abhiyanta (Krishi) 2026 online application is available at upsssc.gov.in. Registration and online application run from 17 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, with fee reconciliation and application correction permitted until 14 October 2026. Application fee is just ₹25 for all categories, since candidates are already PET-2025 registered. Candidates must read the complete official UPSSSC Advt. No. 19-Pariksha/2026 notification PDF, available at upsssc.gov.in, before applying, since eligibility is entirely tied to a candidate's PET-2025 score and shortlisting status.

As per the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department Avar Abhiyanta Seva Niyamawali, 2015 (Part-4, Rule-8), candidates must hold a High School certificate from the UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government, along with a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government and approved by AICTE. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and are shortlisted by UPSSSC based on their normalized PET score can apply for this Main Exam.

• 18 to 40 years, as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised for direct recruitment
• Age relaxation admissible to SC, ST, and other government-notified categories
• Government servants in UP state service get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit

• High School certificate from the UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or equivalent, along with a three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, UP, or an AICTE-approved equivalent
• Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative normalized score are eligible — this is a Main Examination for shortlisted candidates only, not a fresh open application
• Age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 1 July of the notified vacancy year, with relaxation for SC/ST and other government-notified categories, and a 5-year relaxation for UP government servants
• Preference in direct recruitment, all else being equal, given to candidates with 2 years of Territorial Army service or NCC 'B' Certificate
• Horizontal reservation within the 134 posts for Hearing Disability (2), Locomotor Disability/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims (3), Ex-Servicemen (6), Women (26), and Outstanding Sportspersons (2)
• Candidates already in Central/State Government service need a No Objection Certificate from their employer
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease

• ₹25 online processing fee for all categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST)
• Separate Main Exam fee payable later by shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card; amount not specified in this notification

• Pay Level-6, pay band ₹9,300 to ₹34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,200
• Exact in-hand or gross monthly salary figure not specified in this notification

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage to locate this advertisement
2. Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and verify via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email
3. Confirm your personal details, which will auto-populate from your PET-2025 record, including category, EWS status, and horizontal reservation
4. Fill in the mandatory educational qualification details, including board/institution name, year of passing, certificate number, and marks
5. Enter the verification code and submit the registration; note your 11-digit registration number from the generated application form
6. Review your auto-displayed PET-2025 photo and signature, which cannot be changed at this stage
7. Select any preferential qualification, if applicable, and confirm your address details
8. Read and accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit
9. Pay the application fee of ₹25 online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan
10. Download and print your final submitted application form for your records