Post Name : UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Notification 2024
Post Date : 13 April, 2024
Post Description : UPPSC Agriculture Services Notification 2024 presents a gateway to lucrative employment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural sector. With a total of 268 vacancies across different roles such as Distt. Horticulture Officer Group-2, Grade-1, Principle State Food Science Training Center/Food Processing Officer Group-2, and more, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is calling upon eligible candidates to apply. The application process commenced recently and will culminate on 10th May 2024.
UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Notification 2024 – Overview
| Latest UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Notification 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Post Name | Distt. Horticulture Officer Group- 2, Grade- 1, Principle State Food Science Traning Center/ Food Processing Officer Group- 2, and various |
| No.of Posts | 268 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, Interview |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Notification 2024 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 10th April 2024 |
| Apply online | 10th April 2024(Started) |
| Last day to pay the application fee | 10th May 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 10th May 2024 |
| Last date for correction | 16th May 2024 |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Vacancy 2024
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distt. Horticulture Officer Group- 2, Grade- 1 | — | 01 | 01 | 01 | — | 03 | |
| Principle State Food Science Traning Center/ Food Processing Officer Group- 2 | — | — | 01 | — | — | 01 | |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Chemistry Branch) | 09 | 02 | 06 | 05 | — | 22 | |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Botany Branch) | 05 | 01 | 03 | 02 | — | 11 | |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Agronomy Branch) | 05 | 01 | 04 | 03 | — | 13 | |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Plant Protection Branch) | 18 | 03 | 09 | 05 | 01 | 36 | |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Development Branch) | 19 | 02 | 05 | 08 | — | 34 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Agronomy Branch) | 02 | — | 01 | 03 | — | 06 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Botany Branch) | — | — | 02 | 01 | — | 03 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Plant Protection Branch) | 17 | 14 | 39 | 26 | 02 | 98 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Chemistry Branch) | 07 | 02 | — | 09 | 02 | 20 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Development Branch) | 11 | — | 06 | 04 | — | 21 | |
| Total | 93 | 26 | 77 | 67 | 05 | 268 |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Pattern 2024 – Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Preferential |
|---|---|---|
| Distt. Horticulture Officer Group- 2, Grade- 1 | Candidates must have complete B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from a recognized University or Institute. | Candidates possess an 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 of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps. |
| Principle State Food Science Traning Center/ Food Processing Officer Group- 2 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | Ph.D. degree in any of the Agricultural Botany/ Plant Breeding with Genetics/Botany with specialization in Plant Breeding or Genetics/Forestry (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps. |
| 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 | Ph.D. degree in Agronomy from a university established by Law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto. (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
| U.P. Agriculture Service Group ‘B’ Grade- 2 (Plant Protection Branch) | Candidates must have processed 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 | Ph.D. degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
| 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 recognised 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. |
| 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 | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps. |
| 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 | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group- A (Plant Protection Branch) | Candidates must have a complete Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant pathology from a recognized university or institution or an M.Sc. (Plant Science) with a specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology and must be a graduate of Agriculture | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
| 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. | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
| 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 | (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Notification 2024 – Age Limit
As per the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), the candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years on 1st July 2024
Note: For detailed information on age relaxation check the official notification.
UPPSC Agriculture Services Salary
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 Selection Process
Preliminary Examination: Candidates must first clear the prelims exam, which is conducted for 300 marks. This paper consists of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Mains Examination: Those who qualify for the prelims will proceed to the mains examination. The main paper comprises broad written-type questions and is also conducted for a total of 300 marks.
Interview: The interview stage is exclusively conducted for candidates in Group A.
UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Pattern 2024 – Application Fee
- For UR/ EWS/ OBC candidates: Rs. 125/-
- For SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman candidates: Rs. 65/-
- For PWD candidates: Rs. 25/-
UPPSC Agriculture Services Notification 2024 – Online Form
| UPPSC Agriculture Services Notification 2024 – Important Links | |
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| To Download the UPPSC Agriculture Services Notification 2024 PDF | Check Notification |
| To Apply for UPPSC Agriculture Services Notification 2024 | Apply Link |
