The UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission) has announced recruitment for the position of Technical Assistant Group C Agriculture & Other Posts within the UP Agriculture Department for the year 2024. Here are the key details regarding this recruitment drive:
- Total Vacancies: 3446 posts are available for Technical Assistant Agriculture Group C along with additional positions like Senior Technical Assistant Group A, Junior Engineer, Junior Assistant, Stenographer, and Driver among others.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 to 40 years old. Age relaxation applies as per government rules.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Graduation in Agriculture from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates with a background in Gardening, Forestry, and Home Science can also apply for the Technical Assistant Posts.
- Application Fee: General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs. 185, whereas SC/ST candidates must pay Rs. 95. PWD candidates are exempted from the application fee.
- How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website (http://upsssc.gov.in/). The application process involves filling the online form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee.
The recruitment exercise includes various roles, not limited to Technical Assistants, but also Senior Technical Assistants, Junior Engineers, Cartographers, Junior Assistants, Stenographers, and Vehicle Drivers among others. Specific educational qualifications vary by role, covering a range from M.Sc. in Agriculture for senior technical assistant roles to diplomas in agriculture engineering or mapping, BSc in Agriculture, and CCC certificates for junior assistant positions.
The selection process for the UPSSSC AGTA roles comprises a written exam followed by an interview, aimed at assessing candidates’ knowledge and skills relevant to agriculture and related fields. The written exam will cover subjects such as Hindi Knowledge, General Intelligence Test, General Knowledge, and General Science & Arithmetic, with a total of 200 questions for 400 marks.
Salaries for positions vary, with the pay band for Agriculture Technical Assistant roles ranging from Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200, plus grade pay of Rs. 1900-2800. The basic salary spans between Rs. 19900 and Rs. 92300, alongside allowances such as Dearness Allowance (D.A.), House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.), and Traveling Allowance (T.A.) as per UP Government norms.
For more detailed information on the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines, please refer to the official UPSSSC notifications and guidelines available on their official website.
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