UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: 1251 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Posts in Animal Husbandry Directorate

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Online Registration: 9 September to 29 September 2026 — Processing Fee Rs. 25 Only

The online application process for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 opens on 9 September 2026 and closes on 29 September 2026. The fee reconciliation and application correction window is available until 6 October 2026. Candidates must note that only those who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid score card are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted before the last date through the UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.

Important Dates

Online Application Starts: 09 September 2026 — Last Date to Apply Online: 29 September 2026 — Fee Reconciliation / Application Correction Last Date: 06 October 2026 — Admit Card: Available on upsssc.gov.in before the exam.

Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal. Since your photograph and signature are carried over from PET-2025 and cannot be edited, ensure your PET-2025 profile is up to date. Keep your PET-2025 registration number and OTP handy before starting the application.

Application Fee

The application processing fee is Rs. 25 for all categories at the time of application. This is a non-refundable online processing fee. A separate main examination fee will be applicable for candidates shortlisted for the written exam, as per UPSSSC norms.

Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-challan. The processing fee of Rs. 25 applies uniformly to all candidates regardless of category at the application stage.

Note: Candidates are advised to keep the payment confirmation receipt safely. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The main exam fee, applicable for shortlisted candidates, will be notified separately by UPSSSC.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility

1251 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Posts — Intermediate Biology + Diploma Required — PET-2025 Score Card Mandatory

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 covers 1251 vacancies in total. The recruitment is divided into two categories: 1248 posts under General Recruitment and 3 posts under Special Selection (all OBC-3). The category-wise distribution for General Recruitment includes UR 500, SC 254, ST 25, OBC 345, and EWS 124 posts. Horizontal reservation applies across categories for women, ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependents, sportspersons, and persons with benchmark disabilities.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern and Selection Process

Written Exam 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 2 Hours — Negative Marking 25%

The selection for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is a two-stage process. First, candidates are shortlisted based on their normalised PET-2025 score (up to 15 times the number of vacancies). Shortlisted candidates then appear for a written examination consisting of 100 MCQ questions worth 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.

Written Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 100 (Objective MCQ type, four options each)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 hours
• Part 1 — Subject Knowledge (Animal Husbandry): 65 questions / 65 marks
• Part 2 — Computer & IT Concepts: 15 questions / 15 marks
• Part 3 — UP General Knowledge: 20 questions / 20 marks
• Negative Marking: 25% (1/4 mark) deducted for each wrong answer

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. Questions are expected in both Hindi and English medium. The exam focuses primarily on Animal Husbandry subject knowledge, which carries the highest weightage at 65%. Computer and IT concepts along with UP General Knowledge together make up the remaining 35%.

Selection Process Overview

• Stage I: PET-2025 Score Shortlisting — Up to 15 times vacancies called for written exam
• Stage II: Written Exam — 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
• Stage III: Document Verification
• Stage IV: Final Merit List & Appointment

The final merit list will be prepared based on the written exam score. Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for document verification. The commission will prepare the final selection list based on overall performance and document verification results.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Job Profile and Salary

Pay Level-5 — Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 — Livestock Extension Work Across Uttar Pradesh

Selected candidates will be appointed as Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) under the Pashupalan Nideshalaya (Animal Husbandry Directorate), Government of Uttar Pradesh. The role involves livestock extension and advisory services across the state, working directly with rural communities to improve animal husbandry practices.

Job Profile & Responsibilities

Livestock Extension Officers serve as the crucial link between the government and farming communities for animal husbandry matters. Key duties include disseminating information about modern livestock rearing techniques, organising farmer training programmes on animal health and nutrition, implementing government animal husbandry schemes at block and district level, assisting farmers with veterinary services and disease prevention, maintaining records of livestock activities, and coordinating with district-level animal husbandry officers.

Salary / Pay Scale

Monthly salary of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 as per Level-5 in the Pay Matrix. The salary includes basic pay along with admissible allowances (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance) as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. After successful completion of the probation period (if applicable), the full pay scale with all allowances is applicable.

• Pay Level: Level-5 in Pay Matrix
• Minimum Pay: Rs. 29,200 per month
• Maximum Pay: Rs. 92,300 per month
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per UP Government rules
• Job Location: Across Uttar Pradesh (Pashupalan Nideshalaya)

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply

Apply Online at upsssc.gov.in — 9 September to 29 September 2026 — PET-2025 Login Required

The application process for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is entirely online through the UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in. Since candidates are shortlisted based on their PET-2025 score, you must have appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card to apply. The application window opens on 9 September 2026 and closes on 29 September 2026.

How to Apply — Step by Step

• Step 1: Visit the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in
• Step 2: Go to the "Live Advertisement" segment and locate Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026
• Step 3: Login using your PET-2025 registration number and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email
• Step 4: Your personal details from PET-2025 will be displayed — review them carefully
• Step 5: Select the post(s) you wish to apply for (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari)
• Step 6: Enter your educational qualification details (Intermediate and Diploma details)
• Step 7: Note that your photo and signature are carried from PET-2025 and cannot be edited
• Step 8: Fill in preferential qualification details, if applicable
• Step 9: Read the declaration carefully, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit
• Step 10: Pay the processing fee of Rs. 25 via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-challan
• Step 11: Download and print the submitted application for your records

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Selection Mode and Documents

PET-2025 Shortlisting + Written Exam (100 Marks) + Document Verification

Selection for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is a multi-stage process beginning with shortlisting based on normalised PET-2025 scores. Shortlisted candidates (up to 15 times the vacancies) then appear for a written examination. Final selection is based on the written exam score followed by document verification.

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