- Recruitment drive for 1251 Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) positions under the Animal Husbandry Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
- Posts include both permanent and temporary roles under general recruitment and special selection categories.
- Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid scorecard to apply.
- Online applications open from 09 September 2026 to 29 September 2026.
- Selection based on normalized PET-2025 scores followed by a written main examination.
- Pay scale ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 under Level-5 of the pay matrix.
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Active Listing
🎓 12th + Diploma
🎓 Diploma
🎓 Veterinary Degree
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
Total Vacancies
1,251
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh
Apply Start
09 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
29 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th + Diploma (12th-diploma), Diploma (diploma), Veterinary Degree (veterinary-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,251 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 21 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience required for general candidates. - Preferential eligibility for candidates with 2+ years in Territorial Army, NCC 'B' certificate, or 15 years in Remount Veterinary Corps as Veterinary Dresser (Grade 1/2). |
| Application Fee | - Application fee: ₹0 for all categories. - Online processing fee: ₹25 for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST). - Fee for reserved categories (Freedom Fighter, Ex-Serviceman, Women, Divyangjan, Outstanding Sportsperson) is payable as per their original base category. - Separate main examination fee applicable only for shortlisted candidates (amount not specified in notification). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid PET-2025 scorecard.
- Must not have scored zero or a negative absolute/normalized score in PET-2025.
- Educational qualification: Intermediate (10+2) with Biology group from UP Board or equivalent, plus a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a recognized veterinary university/college.
- Must possess knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script.
- Age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01 July 2026.
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and other notified categories as per government norms.
- Serving state government employees receive a 5-year age relaxation.
- Must not have scored zero or a negative absolute/normalized score in PET-2025.
- Educational qualification: Intermediate (10+2) with Biology group from UP Board or equivalent, plus a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a recognized veterinary university/college.
- Must possess knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script.
- Age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01 July 2026.
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and other notified categories as per government norms.
- Serving state government employees receive a 5-year age relaxation.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting for the main examination based on normalized PET-2025 scores (category-wise, up to 15 times the number of notified vacancies).
- Main examination consists of a written test with 100 objective-type questions divided into three parts:
- Part 1: Subject Knowledge (Animal Husbandry) – 65 questions, 65 marks.
- Part 2: Computer & IT Concepts – 15 questions, 15 marks.
- Part 3: General Information about Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions, 20 marks.
- Total duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative marking: 25% (¼ mark) deduction for each incorrect answer.
- Final selection based on written examination performance.
- Main examination consists of a written test with 100 objective-type questions divided into three parts:
- Part 1: Subject Knowledge (Animal Husbandry) – 65 questions, 65 marks.
- Part 2: Computer & IT Concepts – 15 questions, 15 marks.
- Part 3: General Information about Uttar Pradesh – 20 questions, 20 marks.
- Total duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative marking: 25% (¼ mark) deduction for each incorrect answer.
- Final selection based on written examination performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
📂 Required Documents
- Valid PET-2025 scorecard.
- Intermediate (10+2) certificate with Biology group.
- Pashudhan Prasar Diploma certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued between 01 April 2026 and 29 September 2026.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
- Freedom Fighter/Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs and signature as per PET-2025 records.
- Intermediate (10+2) certificate with Biology group.
- Pashudhan Prasar Diploma certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued between 01 April 2026 and 29 September 2026.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
- Freedom Fighter/Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs and signature as per PET-2025 records.
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee: ₹0 for all categories.
- Online processing fee: ₹25 for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST).
- Fee for reserved categories (Freedom Fighter, Ex-Serviceman, Women, Divyangjan, Outstanding Sportsperson) is payable as per their original base category.
- Separate main examination fee applicable only for shortlisted candidates (amount not specified in notification).
- Online processing fee: ₹25 for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST).
- Fee for reserved categories (Freedom Fighter, Ex-Serviceman, Women, Divyangjan, Outstanding Sportsperson) is payable as per their original base category.
- Separate main examination fee applicable only for shortlisted candidates (amount not specified in notification).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026) released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission for online applications to the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Examination, offering 1251 posts under the Animal Husbandry Directorate.
Q.
How many vacancies are available in the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1251 vacancies are notified, including 1248 posts under general recruitment and 3 posts under special selection.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
The last date to complete registration, pay the fee, and submit the online application is September 29, 2026. Fee reconciliation and form correction can be done until October 6, 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari post?
Candidates need an Intermediate (10+2) qualification with the Biology group, along with a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a veterinary university/college established by law, and knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script.
Q.
What is the age limit for the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 40 years old as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST and other notified categories, though the exact relaxation period is not specified.