The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the official notification (Advt No. 17-Exam/2026) for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) Main Examination. Online applications are invited to fill a massive 1251 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. It is strictly mandatory for candidates to hold a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 Scorecard to apply for this mains examination. Interested candidates who possess an Intermediate degree with Biology/Agriculture and a 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma are highly advised to read the complete notification on the ‘rojgar khabar’ portal to understand the specific educational qualifications, exam pattern, and syllabus before submitting their online application form by September 29, 2026.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 Details
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 17-Exam/2026 |
| Notification Published Date | August 10, 2026 |
| Application & Fee Payment Begin | September 09, 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online & Fee Payment | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Form Modification | October 06, 2026 |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSSSC official website. No applications or fees will be accepted after September 29, 2026.
Application Fee (Online Processing Fee)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹ 25.00/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 25.00/- |
| PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / DFF | ₹ 25.00/- (As per their original category) |
| Payment Mode | ONLINE payment through Credit card/Debit card/ Internet Banking/ UPI or SBI e-Challan. |
Note: The fee mentioned above is only the online application processing fee. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET 2025 score will be required to pay the Main Examination Fee separately before downloading their admit cards.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari 2026: Age Limit as on 01.07.2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: 40 Years.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSSSC and Uttar Pradesh Government Recruitment Rules. (Ex-Servicemen get 3 years + length of military service. Outstanding Sportspersons get 5 years. PwD candidates get 15 years).
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Vacancy Details & Eligibility 2026 : Total 1251 Posts
The recruitment is being conducted to fill 1251 posts (1248 General Selection + 03 Special Selection) under the Animal Husbandry Directorate, UP. Candidates MUST have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid normalized score card. Candidates with zero or negative marks in PET-2025 are not eligible.
| Post Name & Pay Scale | Total Vacancy & Category Breakdown | Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (General Selection) (Level-5, Pay Scale: ₹29200 – ₹92300) | 1248 Posts (UR: 500, SC: 254, ST: 25, OBC: 345, EWS: 124) | 1. PET Score: Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. 2. Educational Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) examination with Biology group or recognized equivalent (10+2 Science/Agriculture). 3. Technical Qualification: Must possess a Two-Year Livestock Extension Diploma course from any law-established Veterinary University/Veterinary College. 4. Language Proficiency: Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script. |
| Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Special Selection) (Level-5, Pay Scale: ₹29200 – ₹92300) | 03 Posts (ST: 03) | Same as above. |
| Total Vacancies | 1251 Posts |
Preferential Qualification: Candidate who has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, OR has obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), OR has 15 years of continuous active service as a Veterinary Dresser Grade-I/II in the Remount Veterinary Corps and passed High School with Science or Agriculture.
Mode of Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari consists of the following stages:
- PET 2025 Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination based on their normalized score in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. UPSSSC will call candidates up to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies (including all candidates tied at the cut-off score).
- Written Examination (Main Exam): Shortlisted candidates will appear for a single objective-type written examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational degrees, livestock diploma certificates, category certificates, and identity.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
The Main Written Examination will consist of a single objective-type paper with 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is a negative marking of 25% (1/4th mark) for every wrong answer.
Exam Scheme:
| Part | Subject Module | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject-Related Knowledge (Animal Husbandry, Anatomy, Nutrition, Breeding, Dairy, Poultry, Livestock Economics, Practical aspects) | 65 | 65 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology (Hardware/Software, MS Office, Internet, AI, Big Data, Cyber Security) | 15 | 15 | |
| Part-3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (UP History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Agriculture, Current Affairs) | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
How To Apply Online for UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari post can submit their application online before September 29, 2026.
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official UPSSSC portal at
upsssc.gov.in. - Navigate to Live Advertisements: Click on the “Live Advertisement Segment” and select Advt No. 17-Exam/2026.
- Applicant Authentication: Login using your UPSSSC PET-2025 Registration Number. You will be authenticated via an OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email ID.
- Fill the Application Form: Your personal details from PET-2025 will be auto-populated. Fill in the details regarding your Intermediate (Biology/Agriculture) qualification and the 2-Year Livestock Extension Diploma.
- Review Photo & Signature: Your photo and signature from PET-2025 will be displayed automatically. Verify and click “Continue”.
- Submit Declaration: Read the declaration carefully, tick the checkbox, enter the verification code, and click “Save and Submit”.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the processing fee of ₹ 25/- via SBI e-Pay using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Print Application Form: After successful payment and reconciliation, the final application form will be generated. Download and print this form for Document Verification.
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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)
Q1: Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari recruitment? Ans: Yes, it is strictly mandatory. Only candidates who have appeared in the UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid normalized scorecard can apply for this Main Examination.
Q2: What is the last date to apply? Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the processing fee is September 29, 2026. Modifications to the application can be made until October 06, 2026.
Q3: How many vacancies are there for Livestock Extension Officer? Ans: There are a massive 1251 vacancies in total (1248 under General Selection and 03 under Special Selection).
Q4: What is the educational qualification required? Ans: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) with Biology/Science/Agriculture AND possess a 2-Year Livestock Extension Diploma from a recognized veterinary institute.
Q5: What is the exam pattern for the main examination? Ans: The written exam will consist of 100 objective questions for 100 marks to be solved in 2 hours. It includes sections on Subject Knowledge (65 marks), Computer/IT (15 marks), and UP General Knowledge (20 marks). There is a 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.
