The latest Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Assistant Agriculture Officer and Fodder Assistant posts. Published on 25 May 2026 at sssc.uk.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 90 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 21 to 42 years age group and possessing B.Sc./M.Sc. Agriculture qualification can apply online from 01 June 2026 to 21 June 2026. Find all details about the UKSSSC Agriculture new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Uttarakhand UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), Raypur–Thano Road, Near Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun–248008 has officially released Advertisement No. 77/U.A.S.S.C./2026 dated 25/05/2026 for engagement of 90 candidates under Group ‘C’ Direct Recruitment for Agriculture (Graduate/Post-Graduate) posts. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, category-wise distribution, eligibility, examination pattern, reservation, fee structure, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official UKSSSC website.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Overview
UKSSSC is recruiting 90 posts under Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments with B.Sc./M.Sc. Agriculture qualification, last date 21 June 2026.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 90 vacant posts are distributed across three designations under Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments of Uttarakhand. The number of posts is provisional and may vary as per actual departmental requirement. Posts are filled category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) with horizontal reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD (Divyang), Skilled Players, Orphans, and Uttarakhand Movement Activists.
Post 1 – Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–1 (Category-wise):
Post 2 – Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–3 (Category-wise):
Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved, LV – Low Vision, PB – Partially Blind, HH – Hard of Hearing, PD – Partially Deaf, OA – One Arm, OL – One Leg, LC – Leprosy Cured, DW – Dwarfism, AAV – Acid Attack Victim, AV – Affected Vision, Th – Thassidemia, HP – Haemophilia. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal within overall vacancies.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01 July 2026. Only candidates who are domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand are eligible. Candidates must be registered at an Employment Exchange in Uttarakhand before the last date of application.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 July, 2026. Candidates must have been born not later than 01 July 2005 and not earlier than 02 July 1984 (both days inclusive) for General/UR category. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Uttarakhand Government orders for reserved categories.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable examination fee through online mode only (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection for engagement will be based on an Objective Type Multiple Choice Written Examination (Offline or Online mode, 100 marks, 02 hours). The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise in descending order of marks obtained. In case of a tie in marks, seniority is determined by age (older candidate ranked higher), then by alphabetical order in English if age is also equal. A document verification and medical examination will follow for shortlisted candidates.
Stage 1 – Written Examination (Objective Type)
Horizontal Reservation Percentages (Uttarakhand):
Stage 2 – Document Verification
After qualifying the written examination, candidates will be called for document verification. All reservation/educational/preferential eligibility certificates will be verified as per the service rules. Candidature will be cancelled if any document is found to be forged, fake, or not as per prescribed format.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Engagement of selected candidates is subject to being declared medically fit – mentally and physically sound with no disability likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties.
Competition Level Analysis for UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026
The competition level for UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 is expected to be moderate to high. With only 90 posts – of which 82 are for Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–3 – and the recruitment being restricted exclusively to Uttarakhand domicile candidates, the competitive pool is smaller compared to all-India level recruitments. However, the limited number of seats against the number of Agriculture graduates/post-graduates in the state will push cut-offs upward, especially in the UR and OBC categories. The written examination is technical in nature (agriculture subject-based), so candidates with strong subject knowledge along with sound exam strategy – particularly avoiding negative marking – will have a clear advantage. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST) benefit from a lower qualifying threshold of 35%.
Who should NOT apply for UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who are NOT domicile / permanent residents of Uttarakhand and are not registered at an Uttarakhand Employment Exchange.
- For Post 1: Candidates who do not hold a Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) in Agriculture from a recognized University/Institute.
- For Posts 2 & 3: Candidates who do not hold a Graduate degree (B.Sc.) in Agriculture from a recognized University/Institute.
- Candidates whose age as on 01.07.2026 is below 21 years or above 42 years (except those eligible for age relaxation under reserved categories).
- OBC candidates from the Creamy Layer – only Non-Creamy Layer OBC candidates are eligible for OBC reservation benefits.
- Candidates who have defaulted on loan or credit card repayments and have not regularised outstanding dues.
- Male candidates with more than one living wife, and female candidates who have married such a person.
- Candidates for Post 3 who do not have a good working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Candidates who cannot or are unwilling to register on the Uttarakhand Employment Exchange portal before the last date of application.
- EWS candidates who do not hold a valid EWS Income and Asset Certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 21.06.2026, based on FY 2025–26 income and valid for FY 2026–27.
Common Mistakes / What to Check Before Applying UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026?
- Not claiming the correct vertical and horizontal reservation category/sub-category in the online application – reservation benefit will not be given if not claimed at the time of application.
- Failing to upload the High School Certificate and both sides of the Aadhaar Card – these are mandatory uploads.
- OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates applying under OBC instead of UR – only Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for OBC reservation.
- EWS candidates submitting an outdated certificate – EWS certificate must be issued between 01.04.2026 and 21.06.2026, based on FY 2025–26 income and valid for FY 2026–27.
- Submitting more than one application for the same post – only the last complete application will be retained and fee paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
- Ignoring negative marking and over-attempting questions in the exam, which can significantly reduce the total score.
- Entering wrong Roll Number or Booklet Series on the OMR Sheet – this results in zero evaluation and automatic cancellation of candidature.
- Using Whitener/scratching on the OMR Sheet – this is strictly prohibited and attracts negative marking.
- Carrying mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, scanners or any electronic devices to the examination centre – this is completely banned and can lead to disqualification and FIR.
- Not entering name, parents’ name, and date of birth exactly as per High School certificate – any mismatch may lead to issuance of a defective admit card and denial of entry to the examination.
- Waiting until the last day to apply – high web traffic on the last date may cause the website to slow down, resulting in missed applications.
How to Apply for UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only at www.sssc.uk.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. No hard copy of the application or any document is to be sent to the Commission’s office. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait until the last date.
Steps to Apply Online:
- Step 1: Registration & Personal Details (Use your own mobile number and email ID; one Aadhaar can be used only once)
- Step 2: Educational & Other Details
- Step 3: Upload Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression (Photo: 150w×200H px JPEG; Signature: 150w×100H px JPEG; Thumb: 150w×100H px JPEG)
- Step 4: Make Payment (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI only)
- Step 5: Print Application (Application is considered complete only when “Completed” appears in the Status column)
Documents to be Uploaded (Scanned):
- Latest passport-size colour photograph (150w×200H px; JPEG/JPG)
- Signature with black ink on white paper (150w×100H px; JPEG/JPG)
- Left thumb impression on white paper (150w×100H px; JPEG/JPG)
- High School Certificate (for name and date of birth verification)
- Aadhaar Card (both sides)
- Category / Sub-category reservation certificate (vertical/horizontal – whichever applicable)
- Experience certificate (where mandatory for the post)
Documents to be Produced at Examination / Document Verification / Engagement:
- Admit Card (downloaded from Commission’s website) along with a valid photo identity proof in original and self-attested photocopy
- Caste Certificate for SC/ST candidates – as per Annexure-2(Ka) format
- OBC (Other Backward Class) Certificate (Non-Creamy Layer) – as per Annexure-2(Kha) format
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate – as per Annexure-2(Ga) format, issued between 01.04.2026 and 21.06.2026
- Freedom Fighter’s Dependent Certificate – as per Annexure-2(Gha) format
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) – as per Annexure-2(Cha) format
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (from High School onwards)
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate (Uttarakhand)
- Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate of Uttarakhand
Printout of Application Form is NOT to be sent to the Commission. Admit Card for Written Examination will NOT be dispatched by post. Candidates must appear for the test at their own cost; Commission will not pay or reimburse any travel expenses.
Apply Online at: https://www.sssc.uk.gov.in
For technical queries: E-mail at [email protected]
Important Instructions for UKSSSC Agriculture Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Each Aadhaar number can be used only once for registration. Candidates must use their own mobile number and email ID in the online application.
- Note down your Registration Number after successful registration – it is required for all future login and processes.
- Information filled in the online application will be treated as final. No changes/modifications to name, mother’s/father’s name, age, or examination centre will be permitted after submission.
- If a candidate fills in partial name changes or multiple online applications, legal action will be initiated against them.
- Do not apply on the last date – excessive web traffic on closing days may prevent submission of applications.
- The application is considered complete only when “Completed” is printed in the Status column of the online application form, and the fee has been received in the Commission’s account before the last date.
- Candidates must ensure they hold all mandatory educational and other qualifications as on the last date of online application.
- After the written examination, document verification is a mandatory stage where all reservation/educational/preferential eligibility certificates are verified. Candidature will be cancelled if found ineligible at any stage.
- Candidates who misrepresent facts, use unfair means, copy from others, or assist others in copying during the examination will be debarred from all future UKSSSC examinations and an FIR will be registered.
- Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, pagers, scanners, earphones, or any electronic/communication device are NOT allowed inside the examination premises. Candidates are advised not to bring such items to the exam centre as security cannot be guaranteed.
- All instructions given during security check at the examination centre must be followed mandatorily.
- OBC candidates from the Creamy Layer must apply under UR (Unreserved) category; they are not entitled to OBC reservation or relaxation.
- If a candidate claims reservation in more than one sub-category, they will be eligible for the benefit of only one sub-category – the most beneficial one – provided they submit valid proof for that category.
- All revisions/corrigenda (if any) will be hosted on the Commission’s website only – candidates should visit www.sssc.uk.gov.in regularly.
- Action under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Measures for Prevention and Prohibition of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 will be taken against candidates using unfair means.
- No request for change of examination centre shall be entertained. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- The Commission does not advise candidates regarding their eligibility. Candidates must read the advertisement carefully and apply only when fully satisfied that they meet all conditions.
