UPSSSC JE Agriculture Syllabus 2026: 134 Posts
UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 — 134 posts, PET-2025.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has notified recruitment for Junior Engineer (Agriculture) in the Directorate of Agriculture under Advertisement 19-Exam/2026 (also cited as 19/2026). The drive lists 134 JE (Agriculture) vacancies. Shortlisting is tied to PET-2025: only candidates already in the PET-2025 zone printed by the Commission should treat this as their apply path. The official host is upsssc.gov.in. An apply window is commonly reported as 17 September 2026 to 7 October 2026 for PET-2025 shortlisted candidates — treat those dates as subject to the printed Advt 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in if the live PDF differs. This page covers the 100-mark written plan: Agriculture engineering clusters (65), Computer & IT (15) and Uttar Pradesh GK (20).
UPSSSC JE Agriculture Syllabus 2026 / Notification Out @upsssc.gov.in
The written exam, as widely matching the Commission’s exam plan for this post, is a single paper: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, with −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part 1 is the subject paper (65 marks) built as thirteen agriculture-engineering units of 5 marks each. Part 2 is Computer and Information Technology (15). Part 3 is Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge (20). Download Advt 19-Exam/2026 from the Commission site for the binding unit wording, PET cut, and apply dates.
Open upsssc.gov.in — Advt 19-Exam/2026 / JE Agriculture notice.
Official links
Highlights
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Commission | UPSSSC |
| Advertisement | 19-Exam/2026 (also 19/2026) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Agriculture) |
| Department | Directorate of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh |
| Vacancies | 134 |
| Shortlisting | PET 2025 (as required in the notice) |
| Apply dates | As printed in Advt 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in (commonly reported 17 Sep–7 Oct 2026 for PET-2025 shortlisted candidates) |
| Written paper | 100 Q, 100 marks, 2 hours, −0.25 |
Eligibility / who can apply
This is not an open walk-in for every diploma holder. The notice uses PET-2025 scores to shortlist. Age, diploma / degree in the agriculture-engineering stream, and any experience line are only valid as printed in 19-Exam/2026. Category and horizontal reservation follow the same PDF.
Exam pattern
| Part | Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Agriculture / farm engineering subject (13 units × 5) | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and IT | 15 |
| Part 3 | Uttar Pradesh GK | 20 |
| Total | Objective paper | 100 |
Duration 2 hours. Negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer. Medium and OMR/CBT mode: follow the live advertisement.
Part 1 — subject units (5 marks each)
| Unit | Topic cluster (exam-plan headings) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Farm Power |
| 2 | IC Engine |
| 3 | Tractor |
| 4 | Biogas |
| 5 | Wind and Solar energy for farm use |
| 6 | Post-harvest technology and agro-waste |
| 7 | Agro-based industries |
| 8 | Farm mechanization |
| 9 | Introduction to irrigation and drainage |
| 10 | Water requirement of plants |
| 11 | Irrigation methods and minor irrigation |
| 12 | Soil and water conservation |
| 13 | Land / ravine reclamation |
Prepare diploma-level farm machinery, power units, renewable energy on the farm, post-harvest handling, and soil-water engineering. Do not add GATE-only depth unless the official unit text asks for it.
Part 2 and Part 3 — outline
Computer & IT (15) — computer fundamentals, OS, MS Office, internet, email, basic networking and cyber hygiene as in other UPSSSC technical papers; match the advertisement annexure.
Uttar Pradesh GK (20) — state history, culture, geography, economy, agriculture schemes, administrative structure and current affairs of Uttar Pradesh.
How to download the official file
Open upsssc.gov.in.
Find Advertisement 19-Exam/2026 (JE Agriculture / Directorate of Agriculture).
Download the PDF the Commission has posted — use that file’s unit list if any heading differs from the table above.
Confirm PET-2025 shortlist instructions and the apply last date on the same notice.
Note
Apply only if you are in the PET-2025 shortlist the Commission publishes for this exam. Dates that circulate on unofficial sites are not a substitute for Advt 19-Exam/2026.
FAQ
Where is the UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 syllabus? Advertisement 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in. Subject units (65), Computer (15) and UP GK (20) follow the Commission exam plan; verify wording in the PDF.
What is the exam pattern? 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, −0.25. Part 1: 13 agriculture units × 5 marks. Part 2: Computer & IT 15. Part 3: UP GK 20.
How many vacancies and is PET needed? 134 JE (Agriculture) posts. PET 2025 is required for shortlisting as stated in the notice.
What is the apply window? Follow dates printed in Advt 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in. A commonly reported window for PET-2025 shortlisted candidates is 17 September–7 October 2026 — confirm on the official PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 syllabus?
Advertisement 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in. 65 subject + 15 computer + 20 UP GK.
What is the exam pattern?
100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, minus 0.25.
How many vacancies and is PET needed?
134 JE Agriculture posts. PET 2025 required for shortlisting.
What is the apply window?
Confirm dates in Advt 19-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in.