UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1251 Posts, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Short Information

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has invited online applications for direct recruitment on total 1251 vacant posts of Livestock Extension Officer in the Animal Husbandry Department under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026. This Main Exam is for the candidates who appeared in PET-2025. In the selection process, after shortlisting on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score, there will be written main examination. The last date for application is 29th September 2026.

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Important Dates

Application Start Date

09 September 2026

Last Date to Apply

29 September 2026

Last Date Fee Payment

06 October 2026

Exam Date

Admit Card Release

Result Declaration

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	₹25/-
OBC	₹25/-
EWS	₹25/-
SC	₹25/-
ST	₹25/-
PwBD	₹25/-

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	21 Years	40 Years
EWS	21 Years	40 Years
OBC	21 Years	40 Years
SC	21 Years	40 Years
ST	21 Years	40 Years
PwBD	21 Years	40 Years

Age Relaxation:
Age Relaxation
SC, ST and other reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Livestock Extension Officer	1248	500	345	254	25	124

Note:Vacancy details are tentative. Final vacancies will be updated in the official notification.

Education Qualification

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : Educaiton Qualification

Mandatory Qualification:

Intermediate (10+2) passed with Biology group from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh; or
Any equivalent 10+2 examination recognized by the government; and
Two-year Livestock Extension Diploma course from any Veterinary University/Veterinary College established by law is compulsory.
Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is compulsory.

Preferential Qualification: Candidate will be given preference if he/she has:

Served for minimum two years in Territorial Army; or
Obtained ‘B’ certificate of National Cadet Corps; or
Served continuously for fifteen years as Veterinary Dresser Class-One and Class-Two in Remount Veterinary Corps

Selection Process

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : Selecation Process

Selection Process

Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025): Only those candidates can apply who appeared in PET-2025 and obtained the score card issued by the Commission.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of their PET-2025 normalized score as per merit.
Written Main Exam: Only shortlisted candidates will get the opportunity to appear in the Main Examination.
Final Selection: Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Salary / Pay Scale

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : Salary

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level: Level-5
Minimum Salary: ₹29,200/-
Maximum Salary: ₹92,300/-
Other Allowances: DA, HRA, Medical, etc. will be admissible as per government rules.

Exam Pattern

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern

There will be one question paper containing objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).

Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Time Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Marks for Each Question: 1 mark
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark (25%) will be deducted for every wrong answer

Subject-wise Distribution:

Part-1 will have 65 questions (65 marks) from the following topics — 5 questions (5 marks) from each:

Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Nutrition
Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination
Dairy Management
Poultry Farming
Animal Health and Disease Management
Livestock Extension Education
Cow, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat and Pig Farming
Dairy and Animal Product Technology
Livestock Economics and Entrepreneurship
Field Training and Experimental Work
Practical Part

Part-2: Computer and Information Technology — 15 questions, 15 marks

Part-3: General Information related to Uttar Pradesh State — 20 questions, 20 marks

Total: 100 questions, 100 marks

Documents Required

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : Dacuments Required

Documents Required

PET-2025 Registration Number and Score Card
High School (10th) Marksheet / Certificate
Intermediate (12th) Marksheet / Certificate (with Biology group)
Livestock Extension Diploma Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applying under reserved category)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (of Uttar Pradesh)
Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID
Passport Size Photo
Scanned Copy of Signature
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
NCC ‘B’ Certificate (if claiming for preferential qualification)

How to Apply

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 : How To Apply

How to Apply

Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in.
On the homepage, click on the related advertisement in the “Live Advertisement Segment”.
Login with your PET-2025 registration number.
Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number / email.
Fill in all necessary information in the application form and select the post / posts.
Check educational qualification, personal details, address etc.
Accept the declaration and save and submit.
Pay the online fee of ₹25 (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan).
After fee adjustment, definitely take a printout of the application form.

Important Links

Link Name	Action
Apply online	Click Here
official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ 1: Can I apply without PET-2025?

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No. This recruitment is only for those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025) and have been issued the PET-2025 score card by the Commission.
Shortlisting for the main examination will be done on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score as per merit. If a candidate has scored zero or less/negative marks in PET-2025, he/she will not be shortlisted for the main examination.

FAQ 2: What is the educational qualification for this post? Will 12th pass be enough?

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No, only 12th pass is not enough. The following mandatory qualification is required for this post:
Intermediate (10+2) passed with Biology group from Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad; or equivalent examination recognized by the government; and
Two-year Livestock Extension Diploma course from any Veterinary University/College established by law is compulsory.
Also, knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is compulsory.
Preferential Qualification (Extra Preference):
2 years service in Territorial Army
NCC 'B' Certificate
15 years active service in Remount Veterinary Corps

FAQ 3: What is the application fee and what is the last date to apply?

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Application Fee:
For all categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST) the application fee is ₹00. Only ₹25 online processing fee is payable.
Important Dates:
Application Start: 09 September 2026
Last Date to Apply: 29 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Adjustment / Correction: 06 October 2026