UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: 1251 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh (through UPSSSC)
• Advertisement Number: 17-Pareeksha/2026
• Post Name: Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari)
• Total Vacancies: 1251 (1248 general plus 3 special selection)
• Mode of Application: Online, through PET-2025 registration number
• Last Date to Apply: 29 September 2026

Important Dates

Candidates should note that no application or fee will be accepted after the last date. The printout of the application can only be taken once the deposited fee is reconciled by the bank, so it is advisable to complete the fee reconciliation well within the deadline.

Vacancy Details

The 1251 posts are distributed under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry as follows.

Within the 1248 general posts, horizontal reservation is also provided, comprising 24 posts for dependents of freedom fighters, 249 posts for women, 62 posts for ex-servicemen and military-relieved candidates, 24 posts for outstanding sportspersons, and reservation for persons with disabilities across categories such as low vision, hard of hearing, dwarfism, and acid attack victims. No horizontal reservation posts have been identified within the 3 special selection posts.

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must fulfil the following mandatory educational qualification to be eligible for the post of Livestock Extension Officer, as per the Uttar Pradesh Pashupalan Vibhag, Pashudhan Prasar evam Kukkut Vikas Seva Niyamawali, 2002.

• Intermediate examination with the Biology group from the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, or an examination recognised by the government as equivalent to 10+2.
• A two year Pashudhan Prasar (Livestock Extension) Diploma course from a veterinary university or veterinary college established by law.
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.

In addition, only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and were issued a normalized score card by the Commission are eligible to apply. Candidates whose actual or normalized PET-2025 score is zero or negative will not be shortlisted for this Main Examination.

Preferential Qualification

Where other qualifications are equal, preference in the mains selection may be given to a candidate who fulfils any one of the following.

• Minimum two years of service in the Territorial Army, or
• Possession of a National Cadet Corps 'B' certificate, or
• Fifteen years of continuous active service as a Veterinary Dresser Grade-1 or Grade-2 in the Remount Veterinary Corps, along with a High School pass with Science or Agriculture as a subject, or an equivalent recognised examination.

Age Limit

A candidate must have attained 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years of age as on the first of July of the calendar year in which the vacancies were advertised, that is, 1 July 2026. Age relaxation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, and other categories notified by the Uttar Pradesh government from time to time will apply as per prevailing rules.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-5, with a pay band of Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 per month, in addition to other allowances admissible under Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Application Fee

Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, persons with disabilities, and outstanding sportspersons will pay the fee applicable to their original category as listed above. This Rs 25 fee covers registration and online processing for the Main Examination application only. The separate written examination fee for the Main Examination will be charged only to those candidates who are shortlisted, and must be paid before downloading the Main Examination admit card.

Selection Process

Selection to the post of Livestock Extension Officer will be made on the basis of a written examination, in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Group 'C' Posts Direct Recruitment (Procedure and Process) Rules, 2015, and the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Level Posts Direct Recruitment (Discontinuation of Interview) Rules, 2017, following the two-tier examination system adopted by the Commission. Under this system, only candidates who appeared in the Commission's Preliminary Eligibility Test can apply for the corresponding Main Examination. Shortlisting for this Main Examination is based on the normalized PET-2025 score, and category-wise, candidates up to 15 times the number of advertised posts are shortlisted, subject to the final cutoff score.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of a single paper with 100 objective type, multiple choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed within a time of two hours (120 minutes). Each question carries one mark, and one fourth (25 percent) of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website and open the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage to locate Advertisement No. 17-Pareeksha/2026 for Livestock Extension Officer.
2. Log in using your Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) registration number through the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
3. Check the personal details, category, EWS status, and horizontal reservation details that appear automatically from your PET-2025 application.
4. Select the Livestock Extension Officer post displayed under this advertisement, since a post not selected will not be considered valid for your candidature.
5. Fill in your educational qualification details, including board or university name, year of passing, certificate or roll number, and marks obtained, with a Yes or No option for holding the required qualification.
6. Review your photograph and signature, which are carried forward automatically from your PET-2025 application and cannot be changed at this stage.
7. Fill in preference and other details, including preferential qualification if applicable, then read the declaration carefully and tick the checkbox to confirm agreement.
8. Enter the verification code and click Save and Submit, then complete the fee payment through credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI, or the SBI e-challan as instructed on the website.
9. Once the fee payment is successfully reconciled, download and print your final application form and keep a copy safe for future reference.

Documents Required

• PET-2025 registration number and registered mobile number or email ID for OTP login
• Intermediate and Pashudhan Prasar Diploma certificates and mark sheets
• Category certificate (SC, ST, or OBC), issued in the prescribed format, where applicable
• EWS certificate based on financial year 2025-26 income, issued between 1 April 2026 and 29 September 2026, where applicable
• Disability certificate clearly stating the category and percentage of disability, for candidates claiming this reservation
• Freedom fighter dependent certificate or ex-serviceman discharge document, where applicable

General Rules

• Only candidates who meet the eligibility conditions and hold the required certificates by the last date of application should proceed to apply.
• A reserved category candidate must clearly mention their category in the application, and only one, more beneficial, reservation will be given if a candidate is eligible for more than one.
• Candidates who are not original domicile residents of Uttar Pradesh will not get the benefit of reservation and will be treated as unreserved.
• Women candidates must produce a caste certificate issued in the name of their father, where applicable.
• Correction in the submitted application, other than the details permitted by the Commission, will not be allowed after the last date of 06 October 2026.
• The Commission does not correspond with candidates individually, so applicants should regularly check the official website for updates related to this advertisement.

FAQs

Q1. What is the UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 about?

It is the notification for the Main Examination for 1251 posts of Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, issued by UPSSSC through Advertisement No. 17-Pareeksha/2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there for Livestock Extension Officer?

There are a total of 1251 vacancies, which includes 1248 posts through the general recruitment process and 3 posts through special selection.

Q3. Who can apply for the Livestock Extension Officer Main Examination 2026?

Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025), hold a valid PET-2025 score card, and possess the mandatory educational qualification for this post can apply for the Main Examination.

Q4. What is the last date to submit the online application?

The last date to complete registration, deposit the fee, and submit the online application form is 29 September 2026. Fee reconciliation and correction in the application can be done till 06 October 2026.

Q5. What is the age limit for the Livestock Extension Officer post?

A candidate must have attained 21 years of age and must not have crossed 40 years of age as on the first of July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised. Age relaxation is available to SC, ST, OBC, and other categories as notified by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Q6. What educational qualification is required for this post?

A candidate must have passed the Intermediate examination with the Biology group from the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or an equivalent 10+2 examination recognised by the government, along with a two year Pashudhan Prasar (Livestock Extension) Diploma course from a veterinary university or college established by law, and must know Hindi in Devanagari script.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for the Main Examination?

The written exam has 100 objective type questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in two hours. It covers Animal Husbandry subject knowledge, computer and information technology concepts, and general knowledge of Uttar Pradesh, with negative marking of one fourth mark for every wrong answer.

Q8. Is there any application fee for the Main Examination?

At the registration stage, candidates of all categories pay a total of Rupees 25, which is the online processing fee. The separate examination fee for the Main Examination will be charged only to shortlisted candidates, before they download their Main Examination admit card.

Official Links

• UPSSSC Official Website

Source

This article is based on Advertisement No. 17-Pareeksha/2026 issued by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow, for the Livestock Extension Officer Main Examination, as published on the official UPSSSC website.

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only, based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, fees, and eligibility, from the official UPSSSC website before proceeding with their application.