UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Admit Card 2026: Written Exam on 11 October — Latest Update
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released the admit cards on 05 October 2026 for Advertisement No. 77/UKSSSC/2026 — Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-1, Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-3 and Fodder Assistant Group-3. The written examination will be held on 11 October 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Admit cards can be downloaded only through the link on the Commission’s website, sssc.uk.gov.in — they will not be sent by post or e-mail. After downloading, make sure your admit card carries a bar code, and reach your allotted exam centre on the date and time printed on it, carrying a photo identity card.
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UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026: 90 Group-C Posts in Uttarakhand, Exam on 11 October
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 77/UKSSSC/2026 for direct recruitment to 90 Group-C posts under the Uttarakhand Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry. The vacancies are split into Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayak Krishi Adhikari) Varg-1 — 7 posts (Pay Level-07), Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-3 — 82 posts (Pay Level-04), and Fodder Assistant (Chara Sahayak) Group-3 — 1 post (Pay Level-04).
Online applications were accepted from 01 June 2026 to 21 June 2026, and that window has now closed. Candidates who applied can download their admit card from 05 October 2026 for the written examination on 11 October 2026. In this GovtJobsAlert.in guide we cover post-wise eligibility, pay, fee, exam pattern, dates and the full step-by-step apply procedure.
Key Highlights — UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Admit Card 2026 and Recruitment
UKSSSC is the autonomous Group-C / non-gazetted recruitment body of the Government of Uttarakhand. This 2026 drive is conducted under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 and uses online registration on the Commission’s official portal. If you are tracking government jobs in Uttarakhand, this notification is the biggest agriculture-stream opening of the year.
- Post Names: Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-1, Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-3, Fodder Assistant Group-3
- Total Vacancies: 90 (Varg-1: 7 + Varg-3: 82 + Fodder Assistant: 1)
- Pay Level: Level-07 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) for Varg-1; Level-04 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) for Varg-3 and Fodder Assistant
- Job Location: Across Uttarakhand (Department of Agriculture / Animal Husbandry postings)
- Last Date to Apply: 21 June 2026 (closed)
- Written Exam: 11 October 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM — admit cards available from 05 October 2026
How Many Vacancies are in UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026? Post-wise Breakdown
The 90 vacancies are distributed across three posts. Varg-3 AAO is the largest pool with 82 posts. Reservation includes vertical SC (19%), ST (4%), OBC (14%), EWS (10%) and horizontal categories for Uttarakhand women (30%), Ex-Servicemen (5%), Freedom Fighter dependents (2%), PwBD (4%), Orphans (5%), Skilled Sportspersons (4%) and Identified State Agitators (10%).
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-1 | Level-07 | 7 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-3 | Level-04 | 82 |
| Fodder Assistant Group-3 | Level-04 | 1 |
| Total | 90 |
For the larger Varg-3 pool (82 posts) the category-wise split is: SC-14, ST-2, OBC-10, EWS-8, UR-48, with horizontal allocations of 24 for Uttarakhand Women, 4 Ex-Servicemen, 3 Orphans, 7 State Agitator dependents, 3 PwBD, 2 Skilled Sportspersons, and 1 Freedom Fighter dependent.
What is the Eligibility for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility differs by post. All three posts are open to candidates who satisfy Uttarakhand’s domicile / Employment Exchange registration / state-board qualification rule.
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-1: Postgraduate degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent) from a university or institution established by law in India.
- Assistant Agriculture Officer Varg-3: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent) from a university or institution established by law in India. See more graduate-level government job notifications on GovtJobsAlert.in.
- Fodder Assistant Group-3: B.Sc. (Agriculture) along with good knowledge of written Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Preferential Qualification (all posts): minimum 2 years’ service in Territorial Army OR NCC ‘B’ / ‘C’ certificate.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
- Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC of Uttarakhand — 5 years; PwBD of Uttarakhand — up to 10 years (within Group-C posts); Dependent of Freedom Fighter (Uttarakhand) — 5 years; Ex-Servicemen of Uttarakhand — service period in armed forces deductible, with relaxed maximum age not exceeding the prescribed maximum by more than 3 years.
Domicile / Eligibility
Candidate must be (a) registered with an Uttarakhand Employment Exchange till the last date, OR (b) hold a permanent residence/domicile certificate of Uttarakhand, OR (c) have passed High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) from institutions recognised in Uttarakhand.
What is the Salary for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Pay is fixed under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Pay Level-07 for Varg-1 AAO and Pay Level-04 for Varg-3 AAO and Fodder Assistant.
- AAO Varg-1: Pay Level-07 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) per month + DA + HRA + admissible allowances
- AAO Varg-3 & Fodder Assistant: Pay Level-04 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) per month + DA + HRA + admissible allowances
The in-hand monthly pay at entry level is roughly Rs. 55,000 – Rs. 62,000 for AAO Varg-1 and around Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 36,000 for AAO Varg-3 / Fodder Assistant, depending on the HRA city class.
All posts are permanent / pensionable (Contributory Pension Scheme) and carry standard Uttarakhand state government benefits including medical reimbursement, leave entitlement, and promotion ladder within the Agriculture / Animal Husbandry cadres.
What is the Selection Process for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a single objective written examination followed by document scrutiny. The Commission may conduct the exam in offline (OMR) or online mode at its discretion.
- Written Competitive Examination — Objective Type with Multiple Choice; 100 marks; 2 hours duration; 4 options per question; 1/4th negative marking for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC and 35% for SC/ST.
- Document Verification / Record Scrutiny — mandatory verification of educational, preferential and experience certificates for shortlisted candidates as per service rules.
- Final Merit List — prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written exam. Tie-breaker: the older candidate ranks higher; further ties resolved alphabetically by English name order.
The detailed syllabus is published separately on the UKSSSC website. Candidates can refer to general syllabus and exam pattern resources for preparation guidance. Use of whitener, cutting, scratching on the OMR sheet attracts negative marks.
How to Apply Online for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Applications were accepted online only through the UKSSSC official portal, and the window closed on 21 June 2026. The steps are kept here for reference.
- Visit the official UKSSSC portal (link in Essential Links below) and start a new registration.
- Register using Aadhaar number, own mobile number and email ID.
- Fill personal, educational, vertical/horizontal reservation and category/sub-category details.
- Upload a scanned passport-size colour photograph (150 × 200 px), signature (150 × 100 px) and biometric thumb impression (150 × 100 px) — all in JPEG / JPG format.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI before the closing date.
- Submit the application and take a printout once the status shows “Completed”. Retain the printout for future reference.
- The application correction window ran from 24 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 and is now closed.
What are the Important Dates for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Exam 2026? Admit Card and Exam Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 25 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01 June 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 24 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 05 October 2026 |
| Written Examination |
What is the Application Fee for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The examination fee is non-refundable. Orphan children of Uttarakhand are fully exempt.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 300 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 150 |
| Orphan (Uttarakhand) | No Fee |
Payment is online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI. 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.
Essential Links — UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Admit Card 2026 Download
- Download Admit Card for UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Admit Card 2026 Out
- UKSSSC Admit Card Notice (05 Oct 2026) — AAO & Fodder Assistant Exam PDF
- Download Official Notification PDF
- UKSSSC Application Portal (closed on 21 June 2026)
- Visit UKSSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Uttarakhand Govt Jobs
UKSSSC AAO & Fodder Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for B.Sc. / M.Sc. Agriculture graduates seeking a permanent Uttarakhand state government career in the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry departments. Applications closed on 21 June 2026; if you applied, download your admit card and reach your allotted centre for the written exam on 11 October 2026. For more Uttarakhand government job notifications and exam alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.