Overview
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), Dehradun has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–1 (Development Branch, Non-Gazetted) / Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–3 / Fodder Assistant Group–3 (90 (Group 'C' Direct Recruitment) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (www.sssc.uk.gov.in) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), Dehradun
- Qualification
- 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. Criteria: Details Nationality: Indian Citizen; OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with intent of permanent settlement; OR person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania etc. Educational Qualification – Post 1 (Mandatory): Post-Graduate degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. Agriculture) from a University/Institute legally established in India Educational Qualification – Post 2 (Mandatory): Graduate degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) from a University/Institute legally established in India Educational Qualification – Post 3 (Mandatory): B.Sc. (Agriculture) Preferential Qualifications (All Posts): 1. Service in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years; OR 2. NCC "B" or "C" Certificate. For Post 3: Good knowledge of written Hindi in Devanagari script is also mandatory. Employment Exchange Registration: Registration at any Employment Exchange in Uttarakhand State on or before the last date of application is mandatory Domicile: Must hold Uttarakhand Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate High School Certificate: Mandatory to upload High School Certificate (for name and date of birth verification) along with both sides of Aadhaar Card at the time of online applicati…
- Vacancies
- 90 (Group 'C' Direct Recruitment)
- Advertisement No
- 77/U.A.S.S.C./2026, dated 25/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 21 June, 2026
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 25 May, 2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration | 01 June, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 21 June, 2026 |
| Online Application Correction Window | 24 June to 26 June, 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01 July, 2026 |
| Written Examination Date (Tentative) | 26 July, 2026 |
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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. Sl. No.: Post Name / Department | Post Code | Total Posts 1: Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–1, Development Branch, Non-Gazetted (Agriculture Dept., Uttarakhand) | 434/489/77/2026 | 07 2: Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–3 (Agriculture Dept., Uttarakhand) | 434/490/77/2026 | 82 3: Fodder Assistant Group–3 (Animal Husbandry Dept., Uttarakhand) | 646/121/77/2026 | 01 Total: 90 Post 1 – Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–1 (Category-wise): Category: Vacancies | Uttarakhand Women (Horizontal) Unreserved (UR): 06 | 02 EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 01 | – Total: 07 | 02 Post 2 – Assistant Agriculture Officer Class–3 (Category-wise): Category: Vacancies | Women | Ex-Servicemen | Orphan | Skilled Player | Movement Activist | PwBD (Divyang) SC: 14 | 04 | – | 01 | 01 | – | 01 (LV/PB-01) ST: 02 | 01 | – | – | – | – | – OBC: 10 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – | 01 (HH/PD-01) EWS: 08 | 02 | – | – | – | – | 01 (OA,OL,LC,DW,AAV) UR: 48 | 14 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 04 (AV,Th,HP-01) Total: 82 | 24 | 01 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 07 (03 types) Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OB…
Eligibility
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. Criteria: Details Nationality: Indian Citizen; OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with intent of permanent settlement; OR person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania etc. Educational Qualification – Post 1 (Mandatory): Post-Graduate degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. Agriculture) from a University/Institute legally established in India Educational Qualification – Post 2 (Mandatory): Graduate degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) from a University/Institute legally established in India Educational Qualification – Post 3 (Mandatory): B.Sc. (Agriculture) Preferential Qualifications (All Posts): 1. Service in Territorial Army for minimum 2 years; OR 2. NCC "B" or "C" Certificate. For Post 3: Good knowledge of written Hindi in Devanagari script is also mandatory. Employment Exchange Registration: Registration at any Employment Exchange in Uttarakhand State on or before the last date of application is mandatory Domicile: Must hold Uttarakhand Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate High School Certificate: Mandatory to upload High School Certificate (for name and date of birth verification) along with both sides of Aadhaar Card at the time of online applicati…
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. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (UR) / EWS: 21 to 42 years (as on 01.07.2026) SC / ST / OBC (Uttarakhand): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit PwBD / Divyang (Uttarakhand) – Group 'C': 10 years relaxation in upper age limit Dependants of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand): 5 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand): Actual military service period deducted from age; resultant age must not exceed the prescribed upper limit by more than 3 years
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. Sl. No.: Category | Fee (Rs.) 01: Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC | 300.00 02: Uttarakhand SC / Uttarakhand ST / EWS | 150.00 03: Uttarakhand PwBD (DIVYANG) | 150.00 04: Orphan (ORPHAN) | 00.00 (NIL)
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) Detail: Description Total Questions: 100 Maximum Marks: 100 Duration: 02 Hours Type of Questions: Questions related to educational qualification of the post (Syllabus will be published separately on the Commission's website) Negative Marking: Yes – 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one answer to a question is treated as wrong. No deduction for unattempted questions. Minimum Qualifying Marks: General / OBC: 45% | SC / ST: 35% OMR Sheet (Offline): In triplicate; candidate must mandatorily submit original and second copy to invigilator at exam end. Third copy can be taken home. Whitener / scratching on OMR Sheet is prohibited. Online Exam: Questions and answer options will be available on monitor/computer/tablet only Horizontal Reservation Percentages (Uttarakhand): Category: Horizontal Reservation Uttarakhand Women: 30% Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand): 05% Dependants of Freedom Fighters: 02% PwBD / Divyang: 04% Orphan Children: 05% Skil…
How to Apply
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 C…
Important Instructions
• 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, sma…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UKSSSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 90 Assistant Agriculture Officer, Fodder Assistant Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 25 May, 2026; Opening of Online Registration: 01 June, 2026; Last Date for Online Registration: 21 June, 2026; Online Application Correction Window: 24 June to 26 June, 2026; Age Calculated As On: 01 July, 2026; Written Examination Date (Tentative): 26 July, 2026
What is the 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. Sl. No.: Category | Fee (Rs.) 01: Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC | 300.00 02: Uttarakhand SC / Uttarakhand ST / EWS | 150.00 03: Uttarakhand PwBD (DIVYANG) | 150.00 04: Orphan (ORPHAN) | 00.00 (NIL)
What is the 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. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (UR) / EWS: 21 to 42 years (as on 01.07.2026) SC / ST / OBC (Uttarakhand): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit PwBD / Divyang (Uttarakhand) – Group 'C': 10 years relaxation in upper age limit Dependants of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand): 5 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand): Actual military service period deducted from age; resultant age must not exceed the prescribed upper limit by more than 3 years
What is the 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) Detail: Description Total Questions: 100 Maximum Marks: 100 Duration: 02 Hours Type of Questions: Questions related to educational qualification of the post (Syllabus will be published separately on the Commission's website) Negative Marking: Yes – 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one answer to a question is treated as wrong. No deduction…