Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026) for 1251 vacancies of Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. Eligible candidates can apply online from 09 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 through the official website upsssc.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Publication of Advertisement | 10 August 2026 |
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| Start Date to Apply Online / Fee Deposit | 09 September 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online / Fee Deposit | 29 September 2026 |
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| Fee Reconciliation & Application Correction Last Date | 06 October 2026 |
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| Main Examination Date | To Be Announced |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST | ₹25/- (Online Processing Fee Only) |
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| Application Fee | ₹0/- (Nil) for All Categories |
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| Payment Mode | Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan) |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
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| Age Relaxation Extra as per UP Government Rules. |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Essential: Intermediate (10+2) with Biology from UP Board or recognized equivalent examination.
- 2-year Diploma in Livestock Extension from a recognized Veterinary University/College.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
- Preferential: Minimum 2 years’ service in Territorial Army, OR NCC ‘B’ Certificate, OR 15 years’ active service as Veterinary Dresser Grade-I/II in Remount Veterinary Corps with High School pass in Science/Agriculture.
Pay Scale
| Pay Matrix | Level-5 |
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| Pay Range | ₹29,200 - ₹92,300/- plus allowances as per UP Government rules. |
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Livestock Extension Officer (General) | UR-500, SC-254, ST-25, OBC-345, EWS-124 = 1248 |
| Livestock Extension Officer (Special Selection) | SC-00, ST-00, OBC-03 = 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 1251 |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Horizontal Reservation Details
| Low Vision (L.V.) | 17 |
| Hard of Hearing (H.H.) | 16 |
| One Arm Affected / Dwarfism / Acid Attack Victims (O.A./Dw./A.A.V.) | 16 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 62 |
| Women | 249 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 24 |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Exam Pattern
| Part-1: Subject-related Knowledge (13 Topics × 5 Questions) | 65 Marks |
| Part-2: Computer & Information Technology / Contemporary Tech | 15 Marks |
| Part-3: General Knowledge Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 Marks |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 Questions / 100 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark per Wrong Answer |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website - upsssc.gov.in and locate the advertisement under the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
- Login / Authenticate using PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to your registered mobile number / email.
- Verify the personal details, category, and other information auto-populated from the PET-2025 application.
- Select the post(s) applied for and enter educational qualification and mark-related details.
- Verify the photograph and signature (auto-populated from PET-2025; these cannot be modified).
- Fill in other details including preferential qualification (if any) and correspondence address.
- Read and accept the declaration, enter the verification code, and click “Save and Submit”.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI or SBI e-Challan.
- Once fee payment / reconciliation is successful, the application will be auto-submitted. Download and print the form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
