UPSSSC JE Agriculture Mains 2026
Junior Engineer (Agriculture), Advt. 19-Exam/2026 · UPSSSC, Lucknow
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited Mains-stage applications for 134 Junior Engineer (Agriculture) posts under the Agriculture Directorate, vide Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026. This recruitment fills technical field-engineer roles responsible for on-ground implementation of agricultural mechanization, irrigation, and farm-technology schemes across the state. The window is open only to candidates who already appeared in PET-2025, and shortlisting for the Mains written exam is done category-wise from normalized PET scores, up to 15 times the advertised vacancies. Selection is decided entirely by this Mains paper — there is no separate interview stage. The sections below walk through vacancy details, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and everything else you’ll need to decide whether and how to apply.
At a Glance
| Posts | Qualification | Age | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Diploma, Agri. Engg. | 18–40 | PET → Mains |
Application: 17 Sep 2026 → 7 Oct 2026 | Fee: ₹25 | Exam: Mains date to be announced
Can I Apply?
Yes, if you have:- A valid PET-2025 score card
- High School + 3-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (or AICTE-equivalent)
- Age 18–40 as on 1 July of the advertisement year
UP domicile is required only to claim reservation — non-UP candidates apply, but as Unreserved.
134 Vacancies
| UR | OBC | SC | EWS | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 1 |
Total: 134 — cross-checked against the notification’s stated total (54+43+23+13+1=134). ✓
View horizontal reservation (within the total above)
PwD: 2 | Women: 26 | Ex-Servicemen/Military: 6 | Outstanding Sportsperson: 2
Important Dates
| Advertisement Published | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Application Window | 17 Sep – 7 Oct 2026 |
| Fee/Correction Window | Till 14 Oct 2026 |
| Mains Exam | Not yet announced |
How Selection Works
Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 65 | 65 |
| Computer & IT | 15 | 15 |
| UP GK | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
⏱ 2 Hours | ❌ ¼ Negative Marking
Syllabus
Agricultural Engineering — 65 Marks Computer & IT — 15 Marks UP GK — 20 MarksView complete topic-by-topic syllabus
Agricultural Engineering: Farm Power Engineering & Non-Conventional Energy Sources; I.C. Engines; Tractors; Biogas Technology; Wind & Solar Energy Technology; Post-Harvest Technology & Agro-Waste Industries; Agro-Based Industries (sugarcane, khandsari, jaggery); Farm & Land Development Machinery/Farm Mechanization; Irrigation & Drainage Engineering; Water Requirement of Plants; Irrigation Methods & Minor Irrigation; Soil & Water Conservation and Land Reclamation Engineering; Land Reclamation & Ravine Reclamation.
Computer & IT: History/introduction of Computers, Internet, WWW; hardware-software; input-output; IP addressing; IT gadgets; email; MS-Word and MS-Excel essentials; operating systems, social networking, e-governance; digital financial tools; future skills and cyber security; AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT and India’s achievements in these fields.
UP GK: UP’s history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism, geography and environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity and administration, and current affairs.
Salary
Pay Level 6₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 (as stated in the notification)
Allowances such as DA/HRA are applicable as per rules; not included in the figure above.
📊 Previous Cutoff vs Vacancy
| Cycle | Vacancies | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 134 | — | — | — | — | — |
⚪ Not independently verified No prior-cycle cutoff was found for this specific post across the sources checked — this line will be updated the moment UPSSSC publishes one.
Expected Cutoff: — (not estimated — we don’t guess numbers here)
How we verified this →
We checked for a historical, category-wise Mains cutoff for Junior Engineer (Agriculture) under UPSSSC and did not find a reliable figure — this appears to be a new or infrequently-repeated recruitment cycle. Badge key: 🟢 Official = published by UPSSSC directly. 🟡 Cross-verified = confirmed by 2+ independent, non-mirrored sources. ⚪ Not independently verified = no reliable figure found, shown honestly rather than estimated.
How to Apply
- Log in with your PET-2025 registration number (OTP-based).
- Confirm auto-filled details; add qualification info.
- Photo/signature carry over from PET — cannot be edited here.
- Pay the ₹25 fee online and reconcile before 14 Oct 2026.
- Download & print your final submitted form.
Common mistake: reconciling fee at the last minute — no application is accepted after 7 Oct, no correction after 14 Oct, no exceptions.
Quick Preparation Strategy
- Master Agricultural Engineering first — 65% of the paper is here.
- Don’t ignore UP GK + Computer — 35 marks from comparatively compact sections.
- Respect the negative marking — ¼ mark deduction means blind guessing can hurt.
- Treat Mains as the final battle — there’s no interview stage to fall back on.
Admit Card & Result
Not yet announced. Check the Applicant’s Dashboard on upsssc.gov.in with your PET-2025 registration number closer to the exam.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Is PET-2025 mandatory?
What is the fee?
What is the exam pattern?
Is there negative marking?
Is there an interview?
Important Links
upsssc.gov.in — official notification, application, and Applicant’s Dashboard all live here under the current advertisement.
Sources
Primary source, evidence & editorial disclosures
Primary source: UPSSSC Official Notification, Advt. 19-Exam/2026, published 14 Aug 2026 (pages 1, 7–10, 14–19 used). 🟢 All dates, vacancy figures, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus above are drawn directly from this document.
Editorial content: the flow diagram, tag-pill grouping, and “Quick Preparation Strategy” wording are our own presentation of the same notification facts — not additional claims.
Genuinely unconfirmed: previous-cycle cutoff, Mains-stage exam fee amount, Mains exam date — none of these are stated in the notification; shown honestly as unavailable rather than estimated.
Page checked 15 August 2026 — verify all details directly on upsssc.gov.in before applying.