- UPSSSC JE Agriculture — live updates
- Application not open yet — what the status is today
- Who can apply — the PET-2025 condition
- 134 posts — category and horizontal breakup
- Qualification and age for Junior Engineer Agriculture
- UPSSSC JE Agriculture application fee
- The fee reconciliation trap
- How to apply for UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 online
- Important Links
The UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 Notification was published on 14.08.2026 as Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 for 134 Junior Engineer posts under the Directorate of Agriculture. The online form does not open until 17.09.2026 and closes on 07.10.2026. Only candidates who sat PET-2025 and hold a PET-2025 score card can apply, so freshers without it are out.
UPSSSC JE Agriculture — live updates
Application not open yet — what the status is today
The notification and the form are two different things, and the gap here is four weeks. This is the position as printed in the advertisement.
| Status question | Official position |
|---|---|
| Is the UPSSSC JE Agriculture form open | Not yet. The advertisement was published on 14.08.2026 but registration and fee payment begin only on 17.09.2026. |
| When does the form open | 17-09-2026 is the start date for registration, online application and fee deposit. |
| UPSSSC JE Agriculture last date | 07-10-2026 for registration, fee deposit and submission of the online application. |
| Fee adjustment and correction last date | 14-10-2026, a week after the form closes, for bank reconciliation of the fee and permitted corrections. |
| Advertisement number | 19-Exam/2026, Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination based on PET-2025, published 14.08.2026. |
Who can apply — the PET-2025 condition
This single rule decides eligibility for the whole recruitment, and it is stricter than simply holding the diploma.
| Eligibility question | What the advertisement states |
|---|---|
| PET-2025 score card | Only candidates who took the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and were issued a PET-2025 score card by the Commission may apply. |
| How shortlisting works | Candidates are shortlisted for the main examination on merit of their normalised PET-2025 score, and only the shortlisted sit the main exam. |
| Zero or negative PET score | Candidates who scored zero or below, whether absolute or normalised, will not be shortlisted for the main examination at all. |
| Under Investigation or Provisional cases | Candidates flagged UI or Provisional in the PET-2025 result may apply provisionally, but shortlisting and selection remain subject to the outcome of the Commission’s enquiry. |
| How you log in | Through your PET-2025 registration number with an OTP sent to the mobile number and email registered against it. |
134 posts — category and horizontal breakup
The advertisement prints the vertical and horizontal reservation in two separate tables, and warns the totals can still change.
| Category or quota | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 54 posts of the 134 advertised under the Directorate of Agriculture. |
| Other Backward Classes | 43 posts reserved for OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Scheduled Caste | 23 posts reserved for SC candidates. |
| Scheduled Tribe | 01 post reserved for ST candidates. |
| EWS | 13 posts under the economically weaker section quota. |
| Women (horizontal) | 26 posts, counted within the category totals rather than added to them. |
| Ex-servicemen and discharged military (horizontal) | 06 posts across the advertised total. |
| Divyangjan (horizontal) | 02 for hard of hearing, and 03 covering one arm affected, one leg affected, leprosy cured, dwarfism and acid attack victims. |
| Freedom fighter dependants and sportspersons | 02 posts for dependants of freedom fighters and 02 for outstanding sportspersons. |
| Pay level | Level-6, pay scale ₹9,300 to ₹34,800 with grade pay ₹4,200, and posts are both permanent and temporary. |
Qualification and age for Junior Engineer Agriculture
The qualification comes from the UP Agriculture Department Junior Engineer Service Rules, 2015, and the age is fixed to 1 July of the advertisement year rather than the application date.
| Requirement | Official condition |
|---|---|
| Essential qualification | Pass in the High School examination of the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad Uttar Pradesh or a recognised equivalent. |
| Diploma required | A three-year diploma in Agricultural Engineering from the Technical Education Council, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification approved by AICTE. |
| UPSSSC JE Agriculture age limit | 18 years completed and not more than 40 years as on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised, which is 1 July 2026 here. |
| Age relaxation | The upper limit is higher by the number of years notified for SC, ST and other categories notified by the government. |
| Preferential qualification | Preference goes to a candidate who has served at least two years in the Territorial Army or holds a National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate. |
| Deadline to hold the qualification | All essential qualifications and their certificates must be acquired by 07-10-2026, the last date of application. |
UPSSSC JE Agriculture application fee
The fee at this stage is the same for everyone and unusually small, but it is not the only fee in the process.
| Fee question | Amount and rule |
|---|---|
| Fee for all categories | ₹25 in total for unreserved, OBC, SC and ST candidates alike. The application fee itself is nil and only the online process fee of ₹25 is charged. |
| Women, Divyangjan, ex-servicemen and sportspersons | Pay according to their original category from the four above, so the amount remains ₹25. |
| Main examination fee is separate | Only candidates shortlisted for the main examination pay it, and it must be paid before downloading the main exam admit card. |
| Payment modes | Credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or an SBI e-challan paid at any SBI branch. No other mode is permitted. |
| EWS income condition | Family income from all sources in the preceding financial year must be below ₹8 lakh, with the certificate issued between 01-04-2026 and 07-10-2026 on FY 2025-26 income and valid for FY 2026-27. |
The fee reconciliation trap
This costs candidates their application every cycle. Paying is not the same as the form being submitted, and the advertisement spells out the fix.
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Paid but the form does not appear | The fee has not been reconciled by the bank. Use Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification in the Applicant Segment, verify the transaction ID, then download and print. |
| Payment failed and a PAR appeared | A Payment Acknowledgment Receipt shows instead of the form. Verify the transaction ID first, then pay again through Application Fee Deposition. |
| No printout without reconciliation | The application cannot be printed until the deposited fee is reconciled by the bank, and the form is finally submitted only after successful payment and reconciliation. |
| Hard deadline for reconciliation | Reconcile by 07-10-2026 or within seven days of it, that is by 14-10-2026. After that neither reconciliation nor a printout is possible. |
| Checking your status | Log in to the Applicant’s Dashboard with the PET-2025 registration number to see application and fee status. |
How to apply for UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 online
The form opens on 17.09.2026 on the Commission’s own website. Every link is in the Important Links table at the end.
- Wait for 17-09-2026, when registration, online application and fee payment open. Nothing can be submitted before that date.
- Open the Commission’s website and find this advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to the mobile number and email registered with it.
- Check the personal details carried over from PET-2025, then fill the educational qualification section with board, year, certificate number and marks.
- Review the photograph and signature, which are pulled from PET-2025 and cannot be changed here.
- Complete the declaration, save and submit, then pay ₹25 by card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-challan.
- Confirm the fee is reconciled, then download and print the application before 14-10-2026.
Last checked on 21.08.2026 against Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 published by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission on 14.08.2026. The direct application link will be added to this page once the window opens on 17.09.2026.
Important Links
| Resource | Direct official link |
|---|---|
| Download official notification PDF | Advertisement No. 19-Exam/2026 |
| All UPSSSC notifications and advertisements | Official notifications page |
| Apply online from 17.09.2026 | UPSSSC official website |
| Applicant dashboard and fee status | Applicant segment on the homepage |
| Check diploma equivalence | Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh |
| AICTE approved programmes | All India Council for Technical Education |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest government job notifications |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 form open now?
No. The notification was published on 14.08.2026 but registration, online application and fee payment start only on 17.09.2026 and close on 07.10.2026.
Can I apply without a PET-2025 score card?
No. Only candidates who took the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and were issued a PET-2025 score card by the Commission may apply for this main examination.
How many posts are advertised?
134 Junior Engineer posts under the Directorate of Agriculture - 54 unreserved, 43 OBC, 23 SC, 01 ST and 13 EWS, with 26 reserved horizontally for women.
What is the UPSSSC JE Agriculture application fee?
Rs 25 in total for every category. The application fee itself is nil and only the online process fee of Rs 25 is charged at this stage.
Is there any other fee later?
Yes. The main examination fee is separate and is paid only by candidates shortlisted for the main exam, before they download the main exam admit card.
What is the age limit?
18 years completed and not more than 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation in the upper limit for SC, ST and other notified categories.
What qualification is required?
A pass in the High School examination of the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad Uttar Pradesh or equivalent, plus a three-year diploma in Agricultural Engineering or an AICTE-approved equivalent.
What happens if my PET-2025 score was zero or negative?
You will not be shortlisted for the main examination. The advertisement states that candidates with zero or below, absolute or normalised, are excluded from shortlisting.
I paid the fee but my application form is not showing. Why?
The fee has not been reconciled by the bank. Use Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification in the Applicant Segment, verify the transaction ID, then download and print the form.
What is the last date for correction?
14-10-2026, one week after the form closes. Fee reconciliation and permitted corrections must both be completed by then, after which no printout is possible.
What is the pay scale for this post?
Level-6 with pay scale Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 and grade pay Rs 4,200. The posts are both permanent and temporary.
Is there any preference in selection?
Yes. Preference is given to a candidate who has served at least two years in the Territorial Army or holds a National Cadet Corps 'B' certificate.