UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer (पशुधन प्रसार अधिकारी) Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee Note: Candidates should check the official notification for the exact fee-adjustment and main-examination payment instructions. [web:85]

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Limit as on 01/07/2026.
• Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved and special categories as per UPSSSC rules.

Age Relaxation

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the UPSSSC PET-2025 and must possess a valid PET-2025 scorecard.
• Candidates must have passed Intermediate / Class 12 with Biology from the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or an equivalent examination recognised by the Government.
• Candidates must also possess a two-year Diploma in Livestock Extension from a Veterinary University or Veterinary College established or recognised under applicable law.
• Candidates must have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
• The Intermediate Biology qualification and the two-year Livestock Extension Diploma are both mandatory.
• Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before 29/09/2026, the last date of application.
• Candidates awaiting the final result of the required qualification on the closing date should not apply unless specifically permitted in the official notification.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Note: The recruitment includes 1,248 regular/direct-recruitment posts and 3 Special Selection / Backlog posts. Therefore, the total number of vacancies is 1,251. All three additional Special Selection posts are in the OBC category.

Pay Scale / Salary

Selection Process

• Shortlisting through UPSSSC PET-2025 score
• Livestock Extension Officer Main Examination
• Document Verification
• Final selection according to UPSSSC merit and applicable rules

Main Examination

• The main examination date will be announced separately by UPSSSC.
• Shortlisting for the main examination will be based on PET-2025 performance and the conditions of the notification.
• Details of the question paper, syllabus, duration, marks and negative marking should be checked in the official notification.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to deposit the main-examination fee separately.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website.
2. Open the recruitment section.
3. Select Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026.
4. Read the complete Livestock Extension Officer notification.
5. Log in using your UPSSSC PET-2025 registration details.
6. Enter your personal, educational and category details.
7. Upload the required certificates and documents.
8. Pay the applicable online processing fee.
9. Preview the complete application before final submission.
10. Submit the form and download the application receipt.
11. Keep the registration number, password and payment details safely.

Documents Required

• UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard
• Matriculation / Class 10 certificate
• Intermediate / Class 12 Biology certificate
• Two-year Livestock Extension Diploma certificate
• All relevant marksheets
• Valid government photo identity proof
• Recent photograph and signature
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate, wherever applicable
• PwD certificate, wherever applicable
• Active mobile number and email ID

Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official UPSSSC website.
• Ensure that your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
• Do not apply if you do not have a valid PET-2025 scorecard.
• Both Intermediate Biology and the two-year Livestock Extension Diploma are required.
• Verify the Hindi language requirement before submitting the form.
• Check all uploaded documents before final submission.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active.
• Regularly check the official website for the main-examination date, admit card and result.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1. What is UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
  It is recruitment for Livestock Extension Officer / Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari posts under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026.
• Q2. How many vacancies are available?
  A total of 1,251 vacancies have been notified.
• Q3. When will applications begin?
  Online applications begin on 09 September 2026.
• Q4. What is the last date to apply?
  The last date is 29 September 2026.
• Q5. What is the correction deadline?
  The last date for fee reconciliation and application correction is 06 October 2026.
• Q6. Is UPSSSC PET required?
  Yes. Candidates must have appeared in and qualified UPSSSC PET-2025.
• Q7. What is the required educational qualification?
  Candidates need Intermediate with Biology, a two-year Livestock Extension Diploma and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
• Q8. Is the Livestock Extension Diploma compulsory?
  Yes. The two-year Livestock Extension Diploma is required along with Intermediate Biology.
• Q9. What is the age limit?
  The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
• Q10. What is the application fee?
  The online processing fee is ₹25/-. The main-examination fee may be payable later by shortlisted candidates.
• Q11. What is the salary?
  The post carries Pay Level-5 with a pay scale of ₹29,200/- to ₹92,300/-.
• Q12. What is the selection process?
  Selection includes PET-based shortlisting, the main examination and document verification. <