UPPSC Recruitment 2024, The Board has recently announced a new vacancy in the UPPSC Agriculture Services Department.
This recruitment is open specifically for positions such as UPPSC District Horticulture Officer Group-2, Grade-1, Principal Govt. Food Science Training Center/Food Processing Officer Group-2, Senior Technical Assistant Group-A in Agronomy, Botany, Plant Protection, Chemistry, and Development branches.
This recruitment initiative aims to provide opportunities for both male and female candidates to contribute to the safety and security of the community. This announcement, released on 06 April 2024, presents a significant chance for individuals to pursue an impressive career in law enforcement.
The recruitment board has announced the opening of applications to fill 268 vacancies at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The online application process for UPPSC Combined State Agriculture Services Recruitment 2024 has now begun, offering a user-friendly and convenient platform for all qualified candidates.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website from 10 April 2024 to 10 May 2024.
Recruitment Details
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Posts Name | UPPSC District Horticulture Officer, Group-2, Grade-1
Principal Govt. Food Science Training Center/ Food Processing Officer Group-2 Senior Technical Assistant Group-A Agronomy Branch, Botany Branch, Plant Protection, Chemistry Branch, Development Branch Vacancy 2024 |
| Vacancies | 268 |
| Online Registration Date | 10th April to 10th May 2024 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Salary | Post Wise |
| Category | Recruitment 2024 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important Dates
The online application process for the State Agricultural Service Examination 2024 commenced on April 10, 2024. Applicants are required to submit their online fees to be eligible for the examination. The deadline for submitting the online application and payment of the application fee is May 10, 2024.
Candidates will have a 6-day window to make corrections to their forms or address any payment variance. Any modifications to the dates will be communicated through the official website.
| Notification Release Date | 06 April 2024. |
| Registration Start Date | 10 April 2024. |
| Registration Last Date | 10 May 2024. |
| Exam Fee Last Date | 10 May 2024. |
| Correction Last Date | 16 May 2024. |
Application Fees
Applicants are required to submit a modest fee to participate in the UPPSC Agricultural Service Examination 2024.
- General – ₹125/-
- OBC/ EWS – ₹125/-
- SC/ ST – ₹65/-
- Handicapped – ₹25/-
- Payment Mode – Online: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Etc.
Age Limit
Applicants must have been born between July 2, 1984, and July 1, 2003, to qualify for the UPPSC Agriculture Services Examination 2024. The age requirement for eligibility is between 21 and 40 years old.
| Categories | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Castes | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| Scheduled Tribes | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| Other Background Classes | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| PWd | 21 Years | 55 Years |
Education Qualification
Applicants are kindly reminded to familiarize themselves with the educational requirements for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State Agriculture Services Examination 2024. A minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree is necessary, depending on the specific position being sought.
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Dist. Horticulture Officer Group- 2, Grade- 1 | Candidates must have complete B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from a recognized University or Institute |
| Principle State Food Science Training Center/ Food Processing Officer Group- 2 | Candidates have a complete B.Sc. (with Chemistry as a subject) (OR)
B.Sc. (Agriculture) followed by two years Post-graduate Associate Course in Fruit and Vegetable Technology (OR) M.Sc. (Food Technology)/M.Sc. (Food preservation)/M.Sc. (Food Science) |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Chemistry Branch) |
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 |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Botany Branch) |
Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Botany/ Plant Breeding with Genetics/Botany with specialization in Plant Breeding or Genetics/Forestry. |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Agronomy Branch) |
Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto. |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Plant Protection Branch) |
Candidates must have a process Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Botany) with a specialization in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Zoology) with a specialization in Entomology. |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Development Branch) | Candidates must have a complete Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Agronomy Branch) |
Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from a recognized university or institution and must be a graduate in Agriculture. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Botany Branch) |
Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with a Science of origin or a Postgraduate degree in Botany with a specialty in genetics or plant reproduction and must be a graduate in Agriculture. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Plant Protection Branch) |
Candidates must have completed a Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant pathology from a recognized university or institution or M.Sc. (Plant Science) with a specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology and must be a graduate in Agriculture. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Chemistry Branch) |
Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Chemistry, Soil Science, or Soil Conservation from a recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Development Branch) | Postgraduate degree in the field relevant to agriculture from any recognized institution or university must be a graduate in Agriculture. |
How to Apply
Applicants must follow the following steps to apply online for the UPPSC Agriculture Services.
- Kindly access the official UPPSC website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in to commence the application process.
- Navigate to the recruitment dashboard on the homepage and select “Apply Now.”
- To begin, please register by clicking on the registration button and provide your email ID, phone number, captcha code, OTP, and password.
- Upon completion of registration, you will receive a user ID and password.
- If you have previously registered, kindly use the existing registration ID.
- Fill in all mandatory fields with accurate information, including personal, educational, and professional details.
- Ensure all necessary documents are scanned and uploaded.
- Payment of the application fees is required.
- Once the form is completed, review it thoroughly before submitting it.
- You may preview and download the form for future reference.
Selection Process
Candidates interested in the UPPSC Agricultural Service Recruitment 2024 must undergo a selection process to demonstrate their eligibility for the desired position. This process includes a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview.
Preliminary Examination- Candidates first need to take the prelims exam for 300 marks. The paper will be based on objective-type MCQs.
Mains Examination- Prelims-qualified candidates will appear for the main examination. The main paper will consist of broad written-type questions for a total of 300 marks.
Interview – The interview process will only be held for Group A
Exam Pattern
The UPPSC Agriculture Service Exam Pattern varies between the preliminary and main examinations.
For Preliminary Exam
The UPPSC Agriculture Service Prelims Exam paper will be structured with objective-type MCQs.
Covering two subjects: General Studies and Agriculture. A total of 120 questions will be presented, worth a total of 300 marks.
Candidates will be allocated 2 hours to complete the paper.
| Subject | No of Questions | No of Marks |
| General Study | 40 | 100 |
| Agriculture | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 120 | 300 |
For Mains Exam
The UPPSC Agriculture Service Mains Exam will feature a question pattern that encompasses a wide range of topics.
All applicants are required to take the General Hindi and Essay paper, while the second paper will offer a selection of optional subjects for candidates to choose from.
| Subject | No of Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi & Essay | 100 | 2 hours |
| Optional Subjects | 200 | 3 hours |
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