The UPPSC CSASE 2024 notification issued by the UPPSC commission states that the vacant 268 positions in the Department of Agriculture will be filled through the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Service Examination (UPPSC CSASE 2024). Interested candidates can apply on the Official website of UPSSC through One Time Registration (OTR) From 10 April 2024 to 10 May 2024.
UPPSC CSASE Notification 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released a brief notification for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State Agricultural Services Examination (CSASE) 2024. The short notification issued by the Commission states that a total of 268 vacancies in the Department of Agriculture will be filled through the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Services Examination (UPPSC CSASE 2024). Currently, the Commission has announced recruitment for these vacancies, but the notification also mentions that there may be a decrease or increase in the number of positions in this recruitment. A detailed notification will be released on 10th April 2024. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for complete details.
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UPPSC CSASE 2024
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued a notification for the agricultural services of the state government to be filled by Combined State Agricultural Services Examination (CSASE) 2024 which would be conducted in several phases for the selection of 268 candidates. All the necessary details mentioned below.
Overview
| Recruitment Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | A-3/E-1/2024 |
| Date of Application | 10th April 2024 – 10th May2024 |
| Number of Vacancy | 268 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.uppsc.up.in |
Vacancy :
Presently the number of vacancies is 268 which may increase or decrease depending upon the circumstances/requirements:
Eligibility Criteria :
To apply for the UPPSC CSASE Recruitment 2024 Uttar Pradesh Combined State Agricultural Services Examination(UPPSC) has set a certain eligibility criteria. Every candidate have to meet all the essential eligibility conditions. If in any case any candidate is found to be not eligible as per the given conditions then the commissions decision would be final. Also in some cases if commission finds fit it can allow some relaxation in the eligibility conditions.
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Age Criteria
The age of candidates applying for this examination should not be less than 21 years as of July 1, 2024, and should not exceed 40 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories in Uttar Pradesh will be given relaxation in the maximum age limit as per the rules of the state government.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | Minimum: 21 years |
| Maximum: 40 years | |
| PH Candidates | Maximum: 55 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/Skilled Players/State Govt. Employees/Teachers | Maximum: 45 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PH) of U.P. | Maximum: 55 years |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers/Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. | Upper age limit increased by 3 years + Period of service rendered in Army |
Please note: The upper age limit for some categories may vary based on specific conditions and criteria as mentioned in the notification.
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Qualification Criteria
The candidates must have Prescribed qualification up to the last date for receipt of on-Line application. This should be mentioned by the candidates in the relevant column of their on-Line application form.
Educational qualification for the different posts as specified as follow :-
| GROUP A | POSTS THROUGH WRITTEN EXAM & INTERVIEW |
| POSTS | QUALIFICATIONS |
| District Horticulture Officer Group-2, Grade-1 | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture |
| Principal Govt, Food Science Training Center | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Chemistry OR M.Sc. Food Technology/ Food Preservation |
| Food Processing Officer Group-2 | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Chemistry OR M.Sc. Food Technology/ Food Preservation |
| UP Agriculture Services Group-B, Grade 2 (Chemistry, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Development) | Post graduate degree in required relevant field |
| GROUP B | POSTS ONLY THROUGH WRITTEN EXAM |
| POSTS | QUALIFICATIONS |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A : (Chemistry, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Development) | M.Sc in the related field |
How to Apply :
- Visit the official website of UPPSC www.uppsc.up.in
- Click on UPPSC CSASE Exam 2024 Link
- Complete the One Time Registration(OTR) process
- Fill all the required details
- Upload all the Documents
- Pay the fees.
- Print the form and keep it safe for future purpose.
Application Fees :
After completing first and second stage of application candidate have to pay the exam application fees to submit the application. Application Fees varies for different categories which are as follows :
| Category | Exam Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/Economically Weaker Sections/Other Backward Classes | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 125/- |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes | Rs. 40/- | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 65/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) | NIL | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 25/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 40/- | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 65/- |
| Dependents of the Freedom Fighters/Women/Skilled Player | According to their original category | – | – |
Important Dates for UPPSC CSASE 2024
| Notification Out | 10 April 2024 |
| Registration Start | 10 April 2024 |
| Registration End | 10 May 2024 |
| Exam Fees Last Date | 10 May 2024 ( Till 05:00 PM ) |
| Correction Window | 16 May 2024 |
| Admit Card | Will be available 7-10 days before examination |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Result | Will be available after examination |
UPPSC CSASE Salary :
Selected candidates in the UP Agriculture Service Examination will receive a salary ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,77,500. The UPPSC CSASE Salary may vary depending on the position. As per commissions issued notification the salary structure is as follow :
| Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Revised Pay Scale (Level) |
|---|---|---|
| Rs. 9300–34800/- | Rs. 4600/- | Level–7 Pay matrix Rs. 44900–142400/- |
| Rs. 15600–39100/- | Rs. 5400/- | Rs. 56100–177500/- |
Selection Process :
268 Candidates will be selected for the UPPSC Agricultural Services by the following process :
- Prelims Written Examination (Objective type Questions with negative marking of 0.33 marks)
- Mains Written Examination ( Only the candidates who qualified the prelims written exam will be eligible for this phase of examination )
- Interview (The candidates who qualified the mains written examination and have opted for Group A recruitment would have to appear for the Interview )
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Syllabus :
Prelims Written Examination :
It consists of one paper with Two Blocks of Objective type questions with a penalty of negative marking of 0.33 marks for choosing wrong answers and 2.5 marks for every right answer. There will total 120 questions for 300 marks and the exam duration will be Two Hours.
Block 1 – General Studies : 40 Qsn
- General Science (High School Standard)
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy & Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce & Trade
- Indian & Uttar Pradesh Geography & Natural Resources
- Current National and International Important events
- Logic & Reasoning based on General Intelligence
- Specific knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry Trade,
Living & Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh. - Elementary Mathematics up to 8th level:- Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry
- Ecology and Environment
Block 2 – Agriculture : 80 Qsn
- India and Agriculture
- UP and Agriculture
- Environmental and climatic factors impacting crop growth and distribution in U.P.
- Importance of diverse cropping techniques for sustainable agriculture.
- Cultivation methods for major crops in U.P. during Kharif and Rabi seasons.
- Significance of forestry plants for agro-forestry, weed control, soil conservation, and farm mechanization in U.P.
This is the concise form of agriculture paper syllabus you could refer to the official notification for the detailed syllabus.
Mains Written Examination :
It consists of Three papers of Subjective type questions.
Paper 1 :- Total Marks 50 and Duration 90 mins
Paper 2 :- Total Marks 50 and Duration 90 mins
Paper 3 :- Total Marks 250 and Duration 180 mins
Paper 1 : General Studies :
- Indian Agriculture : General understanding of Agriculture of India. Role of
Agriculture in Indian economy. Conventional Agriculture, Modern Agriculture and
commercialization of agriculture. Role of Green revolution, Blue revolution, Yellow
revolution and White revolution in India. Problems of agriculture and their solution.
Agricultural produces its processing and marketing.
Agro climatic zones of U.P. and India. Organic farming, Natural farming and
Integrated farming system. Role of integrated nutrients management and
Integrated pest management. Effect of pesticides residues on human and animal
health. Recent innovations in Indian Agriculture. - General Science and Technology :
Basic knowledge of general science, computer and technology. This will cover
general understanding of science, computer and technology including matters of
everyday observations and study of any scientific discipline in the development of
India. - Current Affairs : Current affairs of national and international importance including
games. - Indian History and Polity : General understanding of political, social and economy
of modern Indian history including National Freedom Movement.
The General knowledge of Indian constitution, political system including
Panchayatiraj and public policy. - Geography and Economy of India : Physical, social and economic geography of
India (General understanding of the subject is expected).
General economic problems of India and their solutions, Basic features of
economic policies including budget of India.
Paper 2 : Hindi Language :
Paper 3 : Optional Subject :
There is a list of Optional Subjects from which candidate has to select as per his/her qualification and the post he/she is applying for:-
(1) District Horticulture Officer–Class-2 (Grade-1)– Agriculture and Horticulture
(2) Principal– Government Food Science Training Centre/ Food Preservation Officer-Class-2- Food Science
- For U.P. Agriculture Services Group ‘B’ and various branches of Senior
Technical Assistant:–
(i) Agronomy Branch: Agronomy (ii) Botany Branch:– Agriculture Botany/Genetics and Plant Breeding (iii) Plant Protection Branch : Plant Protection (iv) Chemistry Branch:– Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (v)Agriculture Development Branch:– Agriculture Development
