The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has recently released its official hiring notification for 268 various posts in Agriculture Services. UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 has various technical and non technical posts including Principal at the Government Food Science Training Centre, Food Processing Officer Group 2, UPPSC District Horticulture Officer Group 1 Grade 1, offering a handsome salary of almost 1,40,000 Indian Rupees. Interested candidates are hereby asked to read this complete blog post and check all the eligibility requirements carefully before applying for this post.
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UPPSC Agriculture Vacancy 2024 Notification
The official notification for this vacancy has been released on 6th April, 2024. According to the detailed notification there are 268 vacancies in different agricultural departments all over the state.
| Recruitment Authority | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Post Names | Various Agricultural Posts |
| Total Posts | 268 (Reserved For Special Categories) |
| Online Apply Start Date | 10th April, 2023 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 10th May, 2023 |
| Salary | Different for Different Posts |
| Selection Process | 1) Written Exam, 2) Document Verification, 4) Medical Exam |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
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UPPSC Agriculture Service Vacancy 2024
Category-wise total 268 vacancies have been listed below.
| SL No. | Post Names | Total Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | DISTT. HORTICULTURE OFFICER. GROUP-2, GRADE-1 | 03 | – | 01 | 01 | 01 | – |
| 2 | PRINCIPAL STATE FOOD SCIENCE TRAINING CENTER/ FOOD PROCESSING OFFICER, GROUP-2 | 01 | – | – | 01 | – | – |
| 3 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | 22 | 09 | 02 | 06 | 05 | – |
| 4 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (BOTANY BRANCH) | 11 | 05 | 01 | 03 | 02 | – |
| 5 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | 13 | 05 | 01 | 04 | 03 | – |
| 6 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | 36 | 18 | 03 | 09 | 05 | 01 |
| 7 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | 34 | 19 | 02 | 05 | 08 | – |
| 8 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | 06 | 02 | – | 01 | 03 | – |
| 9 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (BOTANY BRANCH) | 03 | – | – | 02 | 01 | – |
| 10 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | 98 | 17 | 14 | 39 | 26 | 02 |
| 11 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | 20 | 07 | 02 | – | 09 | 02 |
| 12 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | 21 | 11 | – | 06 | 04 | – |
| Total | — | 268 | 93 | 26 | 77 | 67 | 05 |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Category-Wise application and online processing fee have been stated below:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
| UR/EWS/OBC | Rs.100/- | Rs.25/- | Rs.125/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen | Rs.40/- | Rs.25/- | Rs.65/- |
| PwBD | Rs.0/- | Rs.25/- | Rs.25/- |
UPPSC Agriculture Vacancy 2024 Educational Qualification
| SL No. | Post Names | Required Educational Qualification |
| 1 | DISTT. HORTICULTURE OFFICER. GROUP-2, GRADE-1 | Essential:– B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from a recognized University or Institute. Preferential:– 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. |
| 2 | PRINCIPAL STATE FOOD SCIENCE TRAINING CENTER/ FOOD PROCESSING OFFICER, GROUP-2 | Essential:– B.Sc. (with Chemistry as a subject) from a recognized University or institute or B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized University or institute followed by two years Post-graduate Associate Course in Fruit and Vegetable Technology from Government Food Processing and Technology Institute, Lucknow or any other recognised institute, or M.Sc. (Food Technology)/M.Sc. (Food preservation)/M.Sc. (Food Science) from a recognised University or institute. Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps |
| 3 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | Essential:– Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science or Soil Conservation from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by Govt. as equivalent thereto. Preferential:– Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science or Soil Conservation from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized 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. |
| 4 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (BOTANY BRANCH) | Essential:– Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Botany or Post–graduate degree in Plant Breeding with Genetics; or Postgraduate degree in Botany with specialization in Plant Breeding or Genetics; or Postgraduate degree in Forestry from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential:– Ph.D. degree in any of the above mentioned disciplines from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized 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. |
| 5 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | Essential:– Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential:– Ph.D. degree in Agronomy from a university established by Law in India or a qualification recognized 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. |
| 6 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | Essential:– Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Botany) with specialization in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Zoology) with specialization in Entomology from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential:– Ph.D. degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized 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. |
| 7 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | Essential:– Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized 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. |
| 8 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | Essential :– Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 9 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (BOTANY BRANCH) | Essential :– Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with Science of origin or Postgraduate degree in Botany with specialty in genetics or plant reproduction must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps |
| 10 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | Essential :– 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. Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 11 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | Essential– Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Chemistry, Soil Science, Soil Conservation from a recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps |
| 12 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | Essential– Postgraduate degree in the field relevant with agriculture from any recognized institution or university must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential:– (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024 Age Limit (As on July 1, 2024)
The minimum and the maximum age limit to apply for this recruitment is 21 to 40 Years, i.e. they must have not been born earlier than 2nd July, 1984 and not later than July 01, 2003. But there are also some upper age relaxation to some special caste categories as per the govt rules. Category-wise age limit has been listed below:
| Category | Age Limit | Upper Age Relaxation |
| UR/EWS | 21-40 | Null |
| SC/ST/OBC/Skilled Person/UP Govt Employee | 21-45 | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 21-55 | 15 Years |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Selection Process 2024
The selection process of this recruitment consists of mainly three stages, viz – 1) Written Exam, 2) Document Verification, 3) Medical Examination.
UPPSC Agriculture Services Written Exam Pattern 2024
The written test of this recruitment is divided into two parts – I) Preliminary and II) Mains
| UPPSC Agriculture Service Preliminary Exam Pattern |
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Agriculture | 80 | 200 | – |
| General Studies | 40 | 100 | – |
| Total | 120 | 300 | 2 Hours |
| UPPSC Agriculture Service Mains Exam Pattern |
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Agriculture | — | 50 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| General Studies | — | 50 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Optional Subject | — | 250 | 3 Hours |
UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024 Salary and Pay Scale
According to the detailed notification released on the official website, the pay scale and salary are different for different posts, but not properly mentioned. As mentioned in the notification –
Pay Scale :– The posts having the pay Scale of Rs. 9300–34800/- Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- (Revised Pay Scale Level–7 Pay matrix Rs. 44900–142400/-) to Rs. 15600–39100/- Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- (Revised Pay Scale Rs. 56100–177500/- Pay Matrix Level–10) are included in aforesaid Examination.
UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 Important Links & Dates
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
FAQs on UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024
What is the last date to apply for UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024?
The last date to submit online application for this vacancy is 10th May, 2024.
What is the age limit to apply for UPPSC Agriculture Services vacancy 2024?
The minimum and the maximum age limit to apply for this recruitment is 21 to 40 years. But category-wise upper age relaxation is also available as per the govt rules.
How To Apply For UPPSC Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024?
Interested candidates need to visit the official online application link given above in this post, and then they need to complete a one time registration or OTR on that portal using their Phone numbers and email addresses. And after that they need to fill the application for and they can submit the application after paying the application and online processing fees.
