UPSSSC Recruitment for 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer Positions
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment Announcement
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the recruitment of 1,251 Livestock Extension Officers (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) within the Animal Husbandry Department. The application process is set to commence on September 9 and will remain open until September 29.
This recruitment initiative is aimed at young individuals aspiring for government roles in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on September 9, allowing eligible candidates to submit their applications through the Commission's official portal until September 29. Candidates will also have until October 6 to pay the required fees and make any necessary adjustments to their applications. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026 for the Livestock Extension Officer Main Examination.
Key Dates and Application Process
As per the schedule released by UPSSSC, the recruitment advertisement was published on August 10, 2026. The online registration will start on September 9, with the application deadline set for September 29, 2026. Candidates can also make corrections to their applications until October 6. Applications must be submitted via the Commission's official website.
Details of the Recruitment Drive
This recruitment drive will fill a total of 1,251 positions. Out of these, 1,248 are for general recruitment of Livestock Extension Officers, while 3 are designated for special selection. The distribution of general recruitment posts is as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 500 |
| SC | 254 |
| ST | 25 |
| OBC | 345 |
| EWS | 144 |
These positions are classified under Level 5 pay scale, with salaries ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have appeared for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 to qualify for this recruitment. A valid PET scorecard issued by the Commission is mandatory for application. Shortlisting for the main examination will be based on this score.
To be eligible for the Livestock Extension Officer role, candidates should have completed their Class 12 education with a focus on Biology. Additionally, they must possess a 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma from a recognized veterinary institution. Proficiency in Hindi (Devanagari script) is also required. The age limit for applicants is between 21 and 40 years as of July 1st, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Application Fee and Examination Details
The application fee for this recruitment is set at a nominal rate. All candidates, regardless of category (General, OBC, SC, and ST), are required to pay an online fee of ₹25 during the application process. Notably, there will be no additional examination fee for candidates who qualify for the main examination. Those shortlisted based on their PET scores will need to take the main examination, which will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The exam duration is two hours, with each question carrying one mark. A penalty of one-fourth of a mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.