UPCAR Recruitment 2026: Apply for DDG, ADG, and Scientific Officer Posts in Agricultural Research
December 13, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 02/2025 inviting applications for four high-level Scientific and Technical posts under Deputation and Direct Recruitment modes. The posts include two Deputy Director Generals (DDG), one Assistant Director General (ADG), and one Scientific Officer across various disciplines such as Animal Husbandry, Crops & Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, and Post-Harvest Technology. The recruitment is open to highly qualified Ph.D. holders with significant experience in agricultural research, teaching, or extension. The deadline for submission of applications by Registered or Speed Post is 31st December 2025.
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), Lucknow
Post Names
Deputy Director General, Assistant Director General, Scientific Officer
Education
Master’s + Ph.D in relevant discipline; significant research/teaching/extension experience required
Total Vacancies
04
Apply Mode
Offline (Speed/Registered Post)
Job Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Last Date To Apply
31 December 2025 (6:00 PM)
UPCAR 2026 Vacancy List
Post Name
Vacancy
Education / Experience
Deputy Director General (Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries)
01
Master’s + Ph.D with 15 years experience incl. 3 years as Professor/Head
Deputy Director General (Crops & Horticulture)
01
Same as above
Assistant Director General (Natural Resource Management)
01
Master’s + Ph.D with 5 years experience in equivalent post
Scientific Officer (Agricultural Engineering – Post Harvest Tech)
01 (OBC)
Master’s with ≥55% marks in Agri. Engg. + relevant experience
Salary
Deputy Director General: Pay Level-14
Assistant Director General: Pay Level-12
Scientific Officer: Pay Level-10
Age Limit (as on 30.12.2025)
Deputy Director General: Minimum 45 years
Assistant Director General: Minimum 40 years
Scientific Officer: 18–40 years (OBC candidates eligible for 5 years relaxation)
Application Fee
Post
Category
Fee
DDG & ADG
General
₹1500/-
Scientific Officer
All
₹500/-
Payment Mode: Demand Draft in favour of “Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research, Lucknow”, payable at Lucknow
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience
Interview/Exam (as notified later)
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application format from the official UPCAR website.
Fill in the application form and attach self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and caste certificates.
Attach the Demand Draft of applicable fee.
Superscribe the envelope with: “Name of Post Applied For ________ Category ________ Discipline ________”
Send the application via Registered/Speed Post to the following address: The Secretary Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research Near Rajkiya Udyan, Cariappa Marg, Alambagh Lucknow – 226 005 (U.P.)
The application must reach on or before 31st December 2025 by 6:00 PM
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