UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1251 Posts, Apply Online by 29 Sep (Uttar Pradesh)

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 is out — the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026 for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Mukhya Pariksha (Main Examination), under the control of the Animal Husbandry Directorate, announcing 1,251 government job vacancies for Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer). Candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025), hold a valid PET-2025 score card, and possess an Intermediate qualification with Biology plus a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma are eligible to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 across Uttar Pradesh. Selected candidates will work as Livestock Extension Officers under the Animal Husbandry Directorate, supporting veterinary extension services across the state. Of the 1,251 posts, 1,248 fall under general recruitment (UR-500, SC-254, ST-25, OBC-345, EWS-124) and 3 under special selection (OBC). Shortlisting for the main exam is based on the normalized PET-2025 score, category-wise, up to 15 times the number of notified vacancies. The main written exam itself is a 100-mark, 100-question objective test covering Animal Husbandry subject knowledge, Computer & IT concepts, and General Information about Uttar Pradesh, to be completed in 2 hours, with negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer. The post carries Pay Level-5, ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month — a large-scale opportunity for veterinary diploma holders across the state. The UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 online application window opens on 09 September 2026 and closes on 29 September 2026, with fee reconciliation and form correction permitted until 06 October 2026. The application-stage fee is a uniform ₹25 across all categories. Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 registration number and OTP, and should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since only PET-2025 qualifiers with a non-zero, non-negative score are eligible.

Candidates applying for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) Recruitment 2026 must hold an Intermediate examination with the Biology group from the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent recognised 10+2 examination, along with a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma course from a Veterinary University or Veterinary College established by law. Candidates must also have knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script. Preference (Adhimani) is given, other things being equal, to candidates who served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, hold an NCC 'B' certificate, or served 15 years of continuous active duty in the Remount Veterinary Corps as a Veterinary Dresser and passed UP High School with Science or Agriculture as a subject.

• Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 40 years, as on 01 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised
• Age relaxation admissible for SC/ST and other notified categories, to the extent specified by the Government (exact years not stated in this notification)
• Serving State Government employees: 5 years relaxation in the maximum age limit

• Intermediate examination with Biology group (or equivalent 10+2), plus a two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a Veterinary University/College established by law
• Knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script
• Must have appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card, with a non-zero, non-negative normalized PET-2025 score
• Age: 21 to 40 years, as on 01 July of the advertisement year, with relaxation for SC/ST and notified categories, and 5 years for serving State Government employees
• Preference given to Territorial Army veterans (2+ years service), NCC 'B' certificate holders, or Remount Veterinary Corps Veterinary Dressers with 15 years of service
• Women candidates are considered under the category applicable through their father's side; only father-side caste certificates are valid
• Application fee: ₹25 for all categories at the application stage; a separate main exam fee applies later to shortlisted candidates

• Unreserved/OBC/SC/ST: ₹25/- (Application fee ₹0 + Online processing fee ₹25)
• Dependent of Freedom Fighter, Ex-Serviceman, Women, Divyangjan, Outstanding Sportsperson: as per original base category
• A separate examination fee applies later, payable only by candidates shortlisted for the main exam, before downloading the admit card; the exact amount is not specified in this notification

• Pay Level-5 (Pay Matrix): ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month
• Applicable to both the general recruitment and special selection categories of the post
• Exact gross monthly salary, allowances, or in-hand pay not specified in the notification

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Go to the "Live Advertisement" section on the homepage and locate Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026
3. Login/authenticate using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email
4. Review the personal details, category, and other information carried forward automatically from your PET-2025 application
5. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for — posts not selected will not be considered
6. Enter your educational qualification and preferential eligibility details, along with board/university name, year of passing, certificate/roll number, and marks
7. Verify your photo and signature, carried forward automatically from PET-2025 (these cannot be edited)
8. Fill in other details, including preferential qualification status and your address as recorded in PET-2025
9. Read the declaration carefully, tick all points if you agree, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit
10. Pay the prescribed fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or an SBI e-challan, and download the printed application form for future reference