The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the detailed recruitment advertisement for 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment has been issued through Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026.
Online applications opened on September 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications and pay the prescribed fee until September 29, 2026. The last date for fee adjustments and corrections to the submitted application is October 6, 2026.
The recruitment is linked to UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination based on their PET-2025 score, subject to the conditions prescribed by the Commission.
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post | Livestock Extension Officer |
| Advertisement No. | 17-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,251 |
| Application Start Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 29, 2026 |
| Correction/Fee Adjustment Deadline | October 6, 2026 |
| Qualification | Intermediate with Biology and prescribed Livestock Extension Diploma |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Pay Level | Level 5 |
| Pay Scale | Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 |
| Selection Basis | PET-2025 shortlisting followed by the Main Examination |
Candidates should verify that they satisfy the educational qualification, age, and PET-related requirements before submitting the application.
Vacancy Details
UPSSSC has advertised 1,251 vacancies in total. Of these, 1,248 posts are included under the regular recruitment, and three posts are listed under special selection.
The category-wise distribution for the regular 1,248 vacancies is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 500 |
| Scheduled Caste | 254 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 25 |
| Other Backward Classes | 345 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 124 |
| Total | 1,248 |
Another three posts have been notified under special selection, taking the overall recruitment strength to 1,251 vacancies.
The notification also contains provisions on horizontal reservation, including applicable categories such as persons with disabilities and other groups covered under the Uttar Pradesh government’s reservation rules.
Important Dates
The online application schedule has already started, making September 29 the key deadline for candidates planning to participate in the recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | September 9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 29, 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment and Application Correction | October 6, 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced |
Applications will not be accepted after the prescribed deadline. Candidates should therefore avoid waiting until the final day to complete the process.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must satisfy the educational conditions specified for direct recruitment to the post of Livestock Extension Officer.
A candidate should have passed the Intermediate examination with Biology from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or another examination recognized by the government as equivalent.
Candidates are also required to possess the prescribed Livestock Extension Diploma from a recognized veterinary university or veterinary college.
Knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script is also required.
The recruitment rules additionally specify certain preferential qualifications. These may provide preference where applicable under the relevant service rules, but do not replace the mandatory educational qualifications.
Age Limit
The prescribed age range is 21 to 40 years.
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on July 1, 2026.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, and other eligible categories in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Candidates seeking age relaxation should ensure that they possess the required supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Application Fee
UPSSSC has kept the online application fee at Rs 25 for all listed categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 25 |
| OBC | Rs 25 |
| SC | Rs 25 |
| ST | Rs 25 |
Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination may be required to pay the applicable examination-related fee separately before downloading the Main Examination admit card, as specified by the Commission.
Selection Process
The recruitment follows UPSSSC’s two-stage framework involving PET-based shortlisting and a Main Examination.
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and meet the Commission’s shortlisting criteria will be considered for the Main Examination.
The final selection will be based primarily on performance in the written Main Examination, subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions, verification of documents, and other requirements prescribed in the recruitment rules.
The date of the Main Examination has not been announced in the detailed advertisement and will be communicated separately.
Exam Pattern
The Main Examination will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. Candidates will have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper.
There will also be negative marking. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
The paper is divided into three broad parts.
| Part | Subject Area | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject-related Livestock Knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer, IT, and Contemporary Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
Part 1 covers subjects such as introduction to animal husbandry, anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, breeding and artificial insemination, dairy management, poultry farming, animal health, livestock extension education, cattle and small-ruminant rearing, dairy and animal-product technology, entrepreneurship, field training, and practical work.
Part 2 covers computer fundamentals, internet and web technologies, hardware and software, input-output devices, IP addresses, email, printers and mobile devices, MS Word, MS Excel, operating systems, social networking, e-governance, digital financial tools, cyber security, and contemporary technological developments.
Part 3 focuses on Uttar Pradesh-related general knowledge, including history, culture, geography, economy, agriculture, polity, administration, environment, and current affairs.
Salary and Pay Level
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 5.
The notified pay scale ranges from Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300. Other allowances and benefits will be governed by the applicable Uttar Pradesh government service rules.
The notification includes both permanent and temporary vacancy components within the advertised recruitment.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC online application portal.
- Log in using the PET-2025 registration number and the available authentication method.
- Verify the personal details fetched from the PET-2025 registration record.
- Enter or confirm the required educational qualification, reservation category, and other application details.
- Check the photograph and signature details as required under the Commission’s application process.
- Review all the information entered in the application form carefully before final submission.
- Accept the declaration and submit the application form.
- Pay the prescribed online application fee of Rs 25 through the available payment mode.
- After successful payment, verify that the application has been finally submitted.
- Download and print the completed application form for future reference.
What Candidates Should Check Before Applying
Applicants should ensure that their PET-2025 details are valid and that their educational qualifications match the prescribed recruitment rules.
Candidates claiming reservation, age relaxation, or other benefits should have the relevant certificates available in the prescribed format. Details entered in the online application should also match those in supporting documents, as discrepancies may affect candidature during document verification.
Applicants should complete the form by September 29, 2026. Corrections permitted under the Commission’s system may be made only by October 6, 2026.
