UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1251 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026. A total of 1,251 vacancies are available. Candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and meet the prescribed eligibility can apply online from 9 September to 29 September 2026.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

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Important Dates

Application Fee

Candidates have to pay an online processing fee of Rs 25. The notification shows Rs 0 application fee and a Rs 25 online processing fee for Unreserved, OBC, SC and ST categories.

Age Limit

For the UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must have attained 21 years of age and must not be more than 40 years of age. The age is calculated with reference to 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised, making 1 July 2026 the relevant date for this recruitment.

Age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible groups will be available according to applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

As per the notification, candidates applying directly for the Livestock Extension Officer post must have passed Intermediate with Biology from the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent 10+2 examination recognised by the government. They must also possess a two-year Livestock Extension Diploma from a legally established Veterinary University/Veterinary College. Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is also required.

Selection Process

The selection process begins with UPSSSC PET 2025. Only candidates who appeared in PET 2025, possess the required score card, and fulfil the eligibility conditions can apply for the main examination. The Commission will prepare the shortlist for the main examination on the basis of the normalised PET-2025 score. Candidates with absolute or normalised negative/zero scores will not be shortlisted.

Main Written Exam Pattern

The written examination will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers at 25% of the marks prescribed for the question, i.e., one-fourth mark for a one-mark question.

The syllabus covers:

• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Breeding and Artificial Insemination
• Dairy Management
• Poultry Farming
• Animal Health and Disease Management
• Livestock Extension Education
• Computer and Information Technology
• Digital financial tools
• Cyber security
• General knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh

The detailed syllabus is provided in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Livestock Extension Officer post will receive Level-5 pay of Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300. The notification lists this pay scale for the advertised Livestock Extension Officer posts.

The actual salary received after appointment will depend on applicable allowances and government rules.

How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the application:

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website.
2. Open the Applicant Segment and find the relevant advertisement.
3. Log in using the UPSSSC PET-2025 registration number and OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.
4. Select the Livestock Extension Officer post after confirming the required educational qualification.
5. Enter the required academic and other details carefully.
6. Review the photograph, signature, and other information displayed from the PET registration.
7. Complete the declaration and submit the application.
8. Pay the applicable online processing fee through the available payment options.
9. Verify the transaction and complete the application submission.
10. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference..

Important Links

Candidates should regularly check the official UPSSSC website for application, admit card, examination and result updates. The notification itself directs candidates to the UPSSSC website for recruitment-related information.

FAQs – UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,251 vacancies have been announced, including 1,248 posts in the main vacancy table and 3 posts under special selection.

2. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

The prescribed age is 21 to 40 years, calculated as of 1 July 2026. Applicable relaxation will be provided according to government rules.

3. What is the educational qualification for Livestock Extension Officer?

Candidates must have Intermediate with Biology or an equivalent recognised 10+2 qualification and a two-year Livestock Extension Diploma from a recognised Veterinary University/College.

4. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

The notification specifies Rs 25 as the online processing fee, while the application fee is Rs 0 for the listed categories.

5. What is the selection process for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are shortlisted for the main examination on the basis of their normalised UPSSSC PET-2025 score, followed by the prescribed written main examination.