UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 — 25 Posts, Apply Online by 14 Sep (Uttarakhand)

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026 for 25 Veterinary Officer posts under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand. This state government job invites candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) or an equivalent qualification recognised under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, registered with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council. Selected Veterinary Officers under UKPSC Recruitment 2026 will serve in Group 'B', Gazetted, Temporary posts across Uttarakhand's Animal Husbandry Department, with a Contributory Pension. The selection process for UKPSC Veterinary Officer 2026 consists of an Objective Type written examination across three papers — General Studies & General Hindi, Veterinary Science, and Animal Science — totaling 800 marks with negative marking of one-fourth per wrong answer. The salary for UKPSC Veterinary Officer 2026 is Pay Level-10, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month, plus admissible allowances as per Uttarakhand Government norms. The UKPSC Veterinary Officer 2026 online application is open from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (11:59:59 PM), submitted through psc.uk.gov.in or ukpsc.net.in. Application fee is ₹166.36 for UR/OBC/EWS, ₹76.36 for Uttarakhand SC/ST, ₹16.36 for PwD candidates, and nil for Uttarakhand Orphan Children. Candidates must read the complete official UKPSC notification PDF before applying, since the correction window (22 September to 1 October 2026) allows only one edit, and reservation claims must be marked in the application itself to be considered.

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) from a university established by law and recognised by the Veterinary Council of India, OR an equivalent degree from a government-recognised institution, OR any other veterinary qualification defined under Section 2(f) of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (as amended) Candidate must be duly registered with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council Date for determining essential educational qualification is based solely on the Marksheet Issuing Date or Result Declaration Date Preferential qualification (if applicable): a postgraduate degree/diploma/higher qualification in Veterinary Science (e.g. M.V.Sc in Surgery, Gynecology, Medicine, Pathology, Public Health), OR minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army, OR 'B'/'C' certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Minimum Age: 21 years; Maximum Age: 42 years, reckoned as on 1 July 2026 (candidates must be born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005) Age Relaxation:

• Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC — 5 years
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand) — 5 years
• Divyang/PwD of Uttarakhand (Group 'B' posts) — 5 years
• Ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand — up to 5 years, based on service period rendered
• EWS category — no age relaxation applicable

• B.V.Sc & A.H. or equivalent, registered with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council
• Age: 21-42 years as on 1 July 2026, with category-wise relaxation up to 5 years
• Fee: ₹166.36 (UR/OBC/EWS), ₹76.36 (SC/ST), ₹16.36 (PwD), Nil (Orphan Children)
• Nationality: Citizen of India, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan/Burma/Sri Lanka/certain East African countries (subject to eligibility certificate)
• Horizontal reservation: Uttarakhand Women 30%, Ex-servicemen 5%, Skilled Sportspersons 4%, Dependents of Freedom Fighters 2%, Uttarakhand Orphan Children 5%, State Movement Affected/Agitators 10%, Divyang/PwD 4% — available only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand who claim the category in the online application
• Minimum qualifying marks in written exam: UR 45%, OBC/EWS 40%, SC/Ex-servicemen 35%, PwD 30%

Unreserved (UR): ₹166.36 (₹150 + ₹16.36 processing fee incl. tax) Uttarakhand OBC: ₹166.36 Uttarakhand EWS: ₹166.36 Uttarakhand SC/ST: ₹76.36 (₹60 + ₹16.36 processing fee) Physically Divyang (PwD): ₹16.36 (processing fee only) Uttarakhand Orphan Children: No Fee Fee is non-refundable once paid; fee submitted after 14 September 2026 will not be accepted

Veterinary Officer: Pay Level-10, ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 per month, plus admissible allowances as per Uttarakhand Government norms Post nature: Group 'B', Gazetted, Temporary, with Contributory Pension

1. Visit the official UKPSC website, psc.uk.gov.in or ukpsc.net.in
2. Go to the "How to Apply" link, review the Advertisement Details, Important Dates, and Instructions, then click "Apply Now"
3. Complete the Registration Form with accurate details and create a password, then submit to generate your login credentials
4. Log in and fill in Educational Details (High School, Intermediate, Graduate, and other qualifications)
5. Upload photograph and signature as per the specified format and size
6. Review all entered details carefully, tick the declaration, and click "Proceed"
7. Pay the applicable application fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI using the "Pay Now" button
8. Click "Print Application" to download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference

Corrections to the submitted application can be made only once, during the specified Edit/Correction window (22 September 2026 to 1 October 2026), except mobile number and email ID, which cannot be edited after registration.