UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment 2022: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is accepting applications for positions in the agriculture department of the state. Exam dates are tentatively set for the last week of May 2022.

For the UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment, eligible candidates should apply online. A prelims exam, a mains exam, and an interview are the three stages for Group A posts, whereas Group B posts do not have an interview stage. Candidates who meet the qualifications can apply online.

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UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment 2022: An Overview

The following are the exam’s most important points:

Specifics	Important Details
Exam Name	UPPSC Agriculture Service
Conducting Authority	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Level of Exam	State
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Level of Exam	Paper 1Paper 2
Examination Mode	Offline
Duration of Exam	Paper 1-2 HoursPaper 2-3 Hours
Post Name	District Horticulture Officer, Food Processing Officer, Senior Technical Assistant
Official Website	www.uppsc.up.nic.in

UPPSC Agriculture Service Application Process

Step 1: Log in to the site if you have already registered.
Step 2: By clicking on the Apply/for Instruction/to View an Advertisement link, you can read the announcement in Hindi or English.
Step 3: Apply for the Agriculture Service Examination by clicking on the Registration button.
Fill in the participant’s essential information.
Step 6: Review the form, make sure the declaration is correct, and click Submit.
Step 7: Select a payment method after completing the registration form. Fees can be paid using a variety of methods, including net banking, credit cards, and others.

Application Fee

The fee for applying will be determined by the applicant’s category.

Category Name	Application Fee
UR/EWS & OBC	Rs. 125/-
SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman	Rs. 65/-
Handicapped	Rs. 25/-

Relevant Links
UPSC Sub Divisional Engineer	TNPSC Agricultural Officer	WBPSC Instructor
NHPC JE	APSC CCE	KPSC Assistant Conservator

UPPSC Agriculture Service Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates must satisfy the UPPSC Agriculture Services Eligibility Criteria in order to apply for this exam. Minimum and maximum age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, number of attempts, and other criteria are all used to determine who is eligible for Agriculture services.

Age Limit

The age range for the UPPSC Agriculture Service job is 21 to 40 years old; however, candidates from the reserved categories are exempted from the age range:

Category Name	Age Relaxations
SC/ST/Skill players of classified sport/State Govt Employees	By 5 years
Physically Handicaps	15 years

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Education Qualification
District Horticulture Officer (Group A)	B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture)
Principal Govt Food Science Training Centre/ Food Processing Officer (Group A)	B.Sc. (with Chemistry as a subject) or B.Sc. in Agriculture followed by 2 years Post-graduate Associate Course in Fruit and Vegetable Technology OR M.Sc. (Food Technology)/ M.Sc. (Food Preservation)/M.Sc. (Food Science)
Senior Technical Assistant (Agronomy Branch) (Group B)	Postgraduate degree in Agronomy + Graduate
Senior Technical Assistant (Botany Branch) (Group B)	Must be a graduate in Agriculture Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with Science of the origin or Postgraduate degree in Botany with a specialty in genetics or Plant reproduction. Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Plant Science) with specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology.
Senior Technical Assistant (Plant Protection) (Group B)	Postgraduate degree in Entomology or Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Plant Science) with specialization in Entomology or Plant Pathology. Must be a graduate in Agriculture. Postgraduate degree in Agro Botany or Plant reproduction with Science of the origin or Postgraduate degree in Botany with a specialty in genetics or Plant reproduction.
Senior Technical Assistant (Chemistry Branch) (Group B)	Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Chemistry, Soil Science, Soil Conservation university or institution. Must be a graduate in Agriculture.
Senior Technical Assistant (Development Branch) (Group B)	Postgraduate degree in the field relevant with agriculture + graduate in agriculture.

Nationality

A citizen of India is required to apply for the UPSSC Agricultural Services position. Candidates from all over the country are eligible to apply for the UPSSC Agricultural Services position, but they must fulfil qualifications.

Number of Attempts

The number of attempts is unrestricted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. According to the UPPSC Agriculture Service Eligibility Criteria, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 24 to apply for the position.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Syllabus 2022

The following are the topics covered in each section for the UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment 2022:

UPPSC Agriculture Service Syllabus for Prelims

Subject Name	Syllabus Covered
General Studies	Indian and Uttar Pradesh geography, and natural resources Indian agriculture, commerce, and trade History of India Logic and reasoning based on general intelligence Geometry Indian policy, economy and culture Indian national movement Ecology and environment General science Arithmetic Algebra Current national and international events Education, culture, agriculture, industry trade, living and social traditions of Uttar Pradesh.
Agriculture	Agroforestry and social forestry Essential plant nutrients Seed organization Soil conservation Hybridization Physiology and significance of agriculture Farm mechanization Production of important cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibers, and other cash crops Heredity and variation Crop Distribution and production Agricultural economy Irrigation and drainage Cropping patterns in Uttar Pradesh Symbiotic and non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation Agricultural extensions and programs Organic farming Weed and their classification Problems with soil Sustainable crop production Farm management Classification of Indian soil Constituents of soil Photosynthesis Plant growth management Climate requirements Food production and consumption trends in India Diseases management Distribution of crop production

UPPSC Agriculture Service Syllabus for Mains

Subject Name	Syllabus Covered
General Hindi and Essay	Idioms Reading comprehension Agriculture and industry Vocabulary Important national and international events Literature and culture Hindi to English and vice versa translation Science and the environment
District Horticulture Officer	Integrated nutrient management Agro Climatic Zones of UP and India Organic Farming Fruits and Vegetables. Global warming and its reasons Scopes of Agricultural Meteorology Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Human Nutrition Establishment of Kitchen and Nutrition Garden Integrated Farming System, Scopes and Importance Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables, Medical Crops Concepts of Organic Farming
Food Preservation Officer	Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Concepts of Canning Pasteurization Spoilage Agents Preparations of Jam, Jelly, Candy, Pickles, and related items Agricultural Export Zones and Industrial Support Harvest Management of Horticulture Crops Fruit and Vegetable Vitamins Importance of Foods Handling, Grading, Packaging
Senior Technical Assistant (Agronomy Branch)	Dryland agriculture, and rain-fed agriculture Factors responsible for Genetic Deterioration Meaning and Scopes of Agricultural Meteorology, Atmospheric Weather Sustainable farming Variety Development and Maintenance, Variety Testing, DUS Testing, Genetic Purity Concept Quality Seed Production Technology of Wheat, Paddy, Maize, rapeseed, mustard, Soybean, Sunflower, etc.
Senior Technical Assistant (Plant Protector)	General Principle of Plant Protection Plant Protection Organization in UP History and Importance of Plant Protection in India Pest Management in Major Crop Serials Principle of Pest Control Principles of Plant Disease Control Plant Protection Equipment Principle Plant Infection and Methods of Isolation Symptoms, Etiology, Transmission and Control of Important Disease of Cereals, Legumes, Fruits and Vegetable crops in reference to UP Storage Pest of Cereals and Pulses.
Senior Technical Assistant (Chemistry Branch)	Processes and Factors of Soil Formation Soil, Air and Water Pollution related to Agriculture Sources and Forms of Nutrient Availability Agroforestry Micro and macro soil nutrients Gully control structures Principles of soil fertility Dry land agriculture Soil conservation and soil survey Conservation irrigation Soil Microbiology and Ecology Properties of Soil, Physical, Chemical and Biological Sources of Pollution
Senior Technical Assistant (Botany Branch)	Historical Perspectives of Genetics and Plant Breeding Alien addition and substitution line Molecular Mechanisms of Mutation Soil Survey and Soil Conservations Objectives, Activity, Important Achievements of Plant Breeding Dry Land Agriculture Measures for Dry Farming Biotechnology and its Relevance in Agriculture Protein synthesis Pure line theory Nature, Structure, Replication of the Genetic Material Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance
Senior Technical Assistant (Development Branch)	Importance of Agrometeorology, Global Warming, Causes of Climate Change, Impact on Agriculture Roles of Animals Husbandry and Dairy Development in Rural Economy Pulses, Gram, Lentil, Field Pea Integrated Farming System, Scopes and Importance Cereals, Rice, Wheat, Maizee, Jawar, Bajra Sustainable Agriculture Problems Packages and Practices Cash Crops -Sugarcane, Potato Fruits-Mango, Guava, Amla etc.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Exam Pattern 2022

The following is the examination format:

Pattern of the Preliminary Exam

Subject Name	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration
Part 1: General Studies	40	100	2 hours
Part 2: Agricultural Subject	80	200	2 hours
Total	120	300	–

Pattern of the Mains Exam

Paper	Subject Name	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration
Paper 1	General Hindi & Essay(Traditional)	100	2 hours
Paper 2	Optional Subject (Traditional)	200	3 hours

UPPSC Agriculture Service Preparation Plan

The strategy for passing the exam is straightforward: you’ll need to put in a lot of effort and practice.

Collect appropriate study materials and continue to take notes; develop the habit of writing on a regular basis.
Additionally, review previous year papers, sample papers, and question banks to gain a better understanding of the exam scheme and question patterns.
Take weekly mock tests to help you assess your speed and level of preparation.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Exam Important Books

We’ve noted down the names of the best books to help you prepare for this exam in the table below.

Name of the Book	Name of the Author	Name of the Publisher
A TextBook of Agricultural Statistics	R Rangaswamy	New International Publishers
Agroforestry: Principles and Practices	A P Dwivedi	Oxford and IBH Publishing House
The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming	Masanobu Fukoka

UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment Admit Card 2022

The Admit Card will be available on the official website prior to the exam. The steps for downloading the UPPSC Agriculture Service Admit Card are listed below-

Step 1: Visit the UPPSC’s official website to download the admit card.
Step 2: Go to the Activity Dashboard and look for the link to the admit card.
Step 3: A new web page will appear, prompting you to enter your login information, including your registration number, date of birth, gender, and a verification code.
Step 4: Fill in all of the required information and your admit card will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Print the admit card and save it to your computer for future use.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment Answer Key 2022

The UPPSC Agriculture Service Answer Key can be used to calculate candidates’ written test scores. The tentative UPPSC Agriculture Service Answer Key will be open to objections; however, once the final answer key is published, it cannot be challenged.

To obtain the answer key, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Go to the website of the UPPSC.
Step 2: Look for a menu in the upper left corner of the webpage. “To view the Key Answer Sheet, click here.”
Step 3: On the following page, you’ll find a link to the UPPSC Agriculture Service Answer Key 2022. When you click on it, you’ll be taken to a PDF document.
Step 4: Download the Answer key for reference purposes.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment 2022: Expected Cut Off

The Commission will publish the UPPSC Agriculture Services cut-off on their official website. In the table below, candidates can see what the expected cut off is.

Category Name	Qualifying Marks	Expected Cut Off
UR	35%	40-45
EX-SERVICEMEN	35%	40-45
EWS	33%	35-40
ST	33%	35-40
SC	33%	35-40
OBC	35%	40-45

UPPSC Agriculture Service Recruitment Results 2022

The Commission will be in charge of the UPPSC Agriculture Services Result. Candidates can look up their results by entering their roll number.

To obtain the Prelims Result, follow the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the Commission’s official website and look for the UPPSC Agriculture Services Result link under the Activity Dashboard.
Step 2: Go to the linked page and click on it.
Step 3: You’ll be taken to a page that displays the results. Click on the result after entering your Roll No. or other information.
Step 4: UPPSC Agriculture Services Results will be displayed on the screen. It’s best to save it for later.

PPSC Agriculture Service Salary

The monthly in-hand salary for UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant is INR 19,900 for the lowest and INR 63,200 for the highest. The pay band ranges from INR 5,200 to INR 20,200, and the grade pay is INR 1,900.

For the UPSSSC Agriculture Technical Assistant position, candidates will be placed on a two-year probationary period.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Vacancy 2022

The official vacancies for the year 2022 are yet to be released by UPPSC. In 2021, the overall number of vacancies available through the Agriculture Service Recruitment is 564, which may change according to the requirements.

UPPSC Agriculture Service Selection Process

Preliminary Exam
Main Exam
Interview (Group A posts only)

UPPSC Agriculture Service FAQs

For the UPPSC Agriculture Service, how many attempts are available?

Applicants for the UPPSC Agriculture Service Exam can apply until they reach the age limit.

Is the UPPSC Agriculture Service exam subject to negative marking?

Yes, the UPPSC exam has a negative marking scheme that deducts 0.33 marks for each incorrect answer.

Is it possible to challenge the UPPSC Agriculture Service’s official answer key?

Yes, the Commission first publishes a provisional answer key for the UPPSC Agriculture Service, which takes into account candidate complaints. After any disagreements have been resolved, a final answer key will be publicly released.