UPPSC has released Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 (Also called UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024) Notification for 268 Vacancies of 12 different posts. Advertisement No. for UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 is A-3/E-1/2024 Dated 10.04.2024. There are 12 different posts in Combined State Agricultural Services, 2024, namely;
- Distt. Horticulture Officer. Group-2, Grade-1,
- Principal State Food Science Training Center/ Food Processing Officer, Group-2,
- U.P. Agriculture Services Group ‘B’ Grade-2 (Chemistry Branch), (Botany Branch), (Agronomy Branch), (Plant Protection Branch) and (Development Branch),
- Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Agronomy Branch), (Botany Branch), (Plant Protection Branch), (Chemistry Branch) and (Development Branch)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Important Dates.
| Beginning of Online Applications | 10-04-2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Submission and Online Applications | 10-05-2024 |
| Last Date for Online Application Form Correction/Modification | 16-05-2024 |
2. Application Fee for UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024.
Details of Application Fee for UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 are as below:-
- UR, EWS and OBC – Rs. 125/- (Exam fee Rs. 100/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-)
- SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen – Rs. 65/- (Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-)
- PH – Rs. 25/- (Exam fee Nil + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-)
- DFF/Women/Skilled Player- According to their original category.
3. Total Vacancies (Posts) in UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024.
Total no. of Vacancies in UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 is 268. Reservation wise details of vacancies are given below:-
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Number of Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | DISTT. HORTICULTURE OFFICER. GROUP-2, GRADE-1 | 03 | – | 01 | 01 | 01 | – |
| 2 | PRINCIPAL STATE FOOD SCIENCE TRAINING CENTER/ FOOD PROCESSING OFFICER, GROUP-2 | 01 | – | – | 01 | – | – |
| 3 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | 22 | 09 | 02 | 06 | 05 | – |
| 4 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (BOTANY BRANCH) | 11 | 05 | 01 | 03 | 02 | – |
| 5 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | 13 | 05 | 01 | 04 | 03 | – |
| 6 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | 36 | 18 | 03 | 09 | 05 | 01 |
| 7 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | 34 | 19 | 02 | 05 | 08 | – |
| 8 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | 06 | 02 | – | 01 | 03 | – |
| 9 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (BOTANY BRANCH) | 03 | – | – | 02 | 01 | – |
| 10 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | 98 | 17 | 14 | 39 | 26 | 02 |
| 11 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | 20 | 07 | 02 | – | 09 | 02 |
| 12 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | 21 | 11 | – | 06 | 04 | – |
| TOTAL | 268 | 93 | 26 | 77 | 67 | 05 | |
4. Age Limit for the posts of UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024.
Age Limit for the posts of UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 is 21 to 40 years (As on July 1, 2024). Upper age relaxation is permissible to reserved categories according to related government rules and regulations.
5. Salary/Pay Scale in UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024.
Salary/Pay Scale in UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 ranges between 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).
6. Educational Qualification for the posts of UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024.
The candidates must possess prescribed qualification up to the last date for receipt of on-Line application. Educational qualification for UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024the different posts as specified in the relevant service rule are as follows:–
GROUP-‘A’
Posts through Written Examination and Interview
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | DISTT. HORTICULTURE OFFICER. GROUP-2, GRADE-1 | Essential B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from a recognised University or Institute. Preferential M.Sc. (Agriculture) degree in Horticulture/Fruits/Vegetable/Floriculture from a recognised university or Institute. (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period or two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 2 | PRINCIPAL STATE FOOD SCIENCE TRAINING CENTER/ FOOD PROCESSING OFFICER, GROUP-2 | Essential B.Sc. (with Chemistry as a subject) from a recognised University or institute or B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognised University or institute followed by two years Post-graduate Associate Course in Fruit and Vegetable Technology from Government Food Processing and Technology Institute, Lucknow or any other recognised institute, or M.Sc. (Food Technology)/M.Sc. (Food preservation)/M.Sc. (Food Science) from a recognised University or institute. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 3 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science or Soil Conservation from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognised by Govt. as equivalent thereto. Preferential Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science or Soil Conservation from a University estiblished 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. |
| 4 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (BOTANY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Botany or Post–graduate degree in Plant Breeding with Genetics; or Postgraduate degree in Botany with specialisation in Plant Breeding or Genetics; or Postgraduate degree in Forestry from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential Ph.D. degree in any of the above mentioned disciplines 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. |
| 5 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from a University established by Law in India or a qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential Ph.D. degree in Agronomy 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. |
| 6 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Botany) with specialisation in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Zoology) with specialisation in Entomology from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential Ph.D. degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology 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. |
| 7 | U.P. AGRICULTURE SERVICES GROUP ‘B’ GRADE-2 (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | Essential Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by Government as equivalent thereto. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
GROUP-‘B’
Posts only through Written Examination
| 1 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP–A (AGRONOMY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agronomy from recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 2 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (BOTANY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with Science of origin or Postgraduate degree in Botany with speciality in genetics or plant reproduction must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 3 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (PLANT PROTECTION BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant pathology from a recognized university or institution or M.Sc. (Plant Science) with specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 4 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (CHEMISTRY BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Chemistry, Soil Science, Soil Conservation from a recognized university or institution must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
| 5 | SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GROUP-A (DEVELOPMENT BRANCH) | Essential Postgraduate degree in the field relevant with agriculture from any recognized institution or university must be a graduate in Agriculture. Preferential (I)Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (ii) Obtained a ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet corps. |
7. Stages/Schemes of Examination for UPPSC Agriculture Services 2024 | UPPSC Agriculture Services Exam Pattern.
UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 will be conducted in 3 stages; namely:-
- Stage-1:- Preliminary Examination.
- Stage-2:- Mains (Written) Examination.
- Stage-3:- Interview.
NOTE:- The U.P. Public Service Commission shall hold a Preliminary Examination for selecting suitable candidates for admission to the Combined State Agricultural Services Main (Written) Examination 2024. The Main (Written) Examination shall be conducted separately by the commission. The selection will be made on the basis of total marks obtained by the candidates in Main (Written) Examination and Interview. On some of these posts, recruitment shall be made on the basis of total marks obtained in the written examination, according to the provision of concerned service rules of such posts.
STAGE-I: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
- Name of Question Paper – General Studies and Agriculture.
- Type of Question Paper – Objective Type/Multiple Choices Questions (MCQs).
- No. of Question Paper – 01
- No. of Questions – 120 (40 Questions for General Studies and 80 Questions for Agriculture).
- Assigned Marks per Question – 2.5
- Total Marks – 300.
- Duration – 02 Hours.
STAGE-II: MAINS (WRITTEN) EXAMINATION
| Session | Question Paper | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| I (03:00 Hours) | I | General Studies | 50 | 1:30 Hours |
| II | General Hindi and Essay | 50 | 1:30 Hours | |
| II (03:00 Hours) | III | Optional Subject | 250 | 03:00 Hours |
STAGE-III: INTERVIEW
Total 50 Marks has been assigned for UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024.
8. Important Links for UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024.
| 1. Apply Online | Click Here |
| 2. Download UPPSC Combined State Agricultural Services Examination, 2024 Notification | Hindi | English |
| 3. FOR DEDICATED UPPSC AgriculturE Services SYLLABUS AND Exam PATTERN, 2024 | CLICK HERE |
| 4. Official Website | Click Here |
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