UPSSSC Cane Supervisor Previous Year Papers 2026: Section-wise Analysis & Practice Questions
- Exam pattern: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, -0.25 negative marking
- Unique section: Agriculture (20 marks) — sugarcane-specific, ignored by most aspirants
- Posts: 1,182 Cane Supervisor (Ganna Paryavekshak) vacancies
By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: May 2026
UPSSSC Cane Supervisor is one of the most niche UPSSSC exams — and that's exactly why your preparation matters. Most generic study material for UPSSSC doesn't cover the Agriculture section properly. That 20-question agriculture block is where serious aspirants separate from casual ones.
This article gives you: the full exam pattern breakdown, topic weightage from previous exam cycles, and practice questions modeled on what UPSSSC Cane Supervisor examination actually tests.
Exam Pattern — At a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 30 | 30 | Grammar, idioms, antonyms, unseen passage |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | UP GK, India GK, current affairs, sugarcane industry |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Series, analogy, blood relations, direction, coding |
| Agriculture | 20 | 20 | Sugarcane varieties, diseases, SAP/FRP, soil science |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours, -0.25 NM |
Hindi + Reasoning = 55 marks if you've done any UPSSSC before. GK = 20+ possible with UP current affairs focus. Agriculture = your 15/20 opportunity if you prepare the 8 core topics below. Target: 78+ to be safe in the merit.
Agriculture Section — The 8 Core Topics You Must Know
This is the section that makes UPSSSC Cane Supervisor different from every other UPSSSC exam. No coaching center covers it well. Here's what actually appears:
1. Sugarcane Varieties
| Variety | Type | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Co 0238 | High Sucrose | Most popular in UP; high sugar recovery ~11% |
| CoSe 98231 | Early Maturing | Matures in 10 months; suitable for October crushing start |
| CoS 8272 | Mid-Late | High yield in Meerut/Muzaffarnagar belt |
| CoSe 95422 | Disease Resistant | Red Rot resistant; recommended for disease-prone areas |
| Co 86032 | Commercial | Older variety but still grown in eastern UP |
Exam tip: Questions on varieties typically ask: (a) which variety is resistant to which disease, (b) which state developed it, or (c) sucrose content range. Co 0238 is the most frequently questioned.
2. SAP vs FRP — The Price Mechanism
| Term | Full Form | Set By | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRP | Fair and Remunerative Price | Central Government (CCEA) | National minimum — mills cannot pay below this |
| SAP | State Advised Price | State Government (UP) | Usually higher than FRP — UP farmers get SAP |
UP announces SAP every year before the crushing season (November). SAP is always higher than FRP in UP — this is a political and farmer welfare mechanism. Questions often ask: "Which body sets SAP?" (Answer: State government) or "Full form of FRP."
3. Sugarcane Diseases — Critical 4
| Disease | Causal Organism | Type | Symptoms / Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rot | Colletotrichum falcatum | Fungal | Red discoloration of internal tissue; use disease-free setts |
| Wilt | Fusarium sacchari | Fungal | Yellowing, drying; grow resistant varieties |
| Smut | Ustilago scitaminea | Fungal | Black whip-like growth from shoot; destroy affected plants |
| Grassy Shoot | Phytoplasma | Phytoplasma | Thin grass-like shoots; use certified setts, insect control |
4. Sett Treatment Methods
- Hot Water Treatment (HWT): 50°C for 2 hours — controls Ratoon Stunting Disease (RSD)
- Dry Heat Treatment: 54°C for 8 hours — controls RSD
- Chemical treatment: Carbendazim (0.1%) or Mancozeb solution soak before planting
5. Crushing Season and Sugar Recovery
UP crushing season: November to April/May (approximately 6 months). Sugar recovery rate: 9.5–11.5%. The recovery rate determines how much sugar one tonne of cane produces — higher = more revenue for mill and farmer.
6. Soil Requirements
- Best soil: Clay loam to sandy loam
- Optimal pH: 6.5 – 7.5
- Waterlogging is fatal to sugarcane — drainage is critical
- Deep tillage (30–35 cm) before planting improves yield
7. UP Sugarcane Belt Districts
Western UP is the sugarcane heartland. Key districts: Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur, Shamli, Bijnor, Hapur, Baghpat. Eastern UP belt: Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Deoria.
8. Key Organizations
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC (Cane Supervisor as employer) | Recruitment for Ganna Paryavekshak posts |
| Cane Commissioner, UP | Regulates sugarcane purchase, SAP, mill relations |
| Sugar Corporation of India (SCI) | Manages Government sugar mills |
| NFCSF | National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories |
Practice Questions — Agriculture Section
Q1. Which disease of sugarcane is caused by Colletotrichum falcatum?
(a) Wilt (b) Red Rot (c) Smut (d) Grassy Shoot
Answer: (b) Red Rot
Q2. The State Advised Price (SAP) for sugarcane in UP is set by:
(a) Central Government (b) Sugar Mill owners (c) State Government (d) Cane Commissioner
Answer: (c) State Government
Q3. Sugarcane variety Co 0238 is primarily known for:
(a) High fiber content (b) Disease resistance to Wilt (c) High sucrose recovery (~11%) (d) Early maturity
Answer: (c) High sucrose recovery
Q4. Hot Water Treatment (HWT) for sugarcane setts is done at:
(a) 40°C for 4 hours (b) 50°C for 2 hours (c) 60°C for 1 hour (d) 54°C for 8 hours
Answer: (b) 50°C for 2 hours — controls Ratoon Stunting Disease
Q5. The ideal soil pH for sugarcane cultivation is:
(a) 5.0–6.0 (b) 6.5–7.5 (c) 7.5–8.5 (d) 4.5–5.5
Answer: (b) 6.5–7.5
Q6. Which sugarcane disease produces a black whip-like growth from the shoot?
(a) Red Rot (b) Wilt (c) Smut (d) Grassy Shoot
Answer: (c) Smut — caused by Ustilago scitaminea
GK Section — UP Sugarcane Industry Focus
The GK section for Cane Supervisor has a distinct flavor — UP's agricultural economy, sugarcane sector schemes, and rural UP administration appear regularly: