UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer). A total of 1,251 vacancies are available under the Animal Husbandry Directorate of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is categorized under Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026 and is open to candidates who have successfully cleared the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination with Biology from the Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent recognized board.
- Technical: A two-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a veterinary university or college established by law is required.
- Language: Proficiency in Hindi written in the Devanagari script is mandatory.
- PET Score: Only candidates with a valid PET-2025 scorecard (with non-zero/non-negative marks) are eligible to apply for the Main examination.
Age Limit (as of July 1 of the recruitment year)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and other reserved categories as per the state government regulations.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General Recruitment | 1248 |
| Special Selection | 3 |
| Total Vacancies | 1251 |
Important Dates
- Notification Release: August 10, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: September 09, 2026
- Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment: September 29, 2026
- Last Date for Form Correction: October 06, 2026
Application Fee
At the initial application stage, all candidates are required to pay an online processing fee only.
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹25 |
| PH (Divyangjan) | ₹25 |
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to pay an additional main examination fee before downloading their admit cards.
Salary Details
Selected candidates for the post of Livestock Extension Officer will be placed in Pay Level-5, with a pay matrix ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month, plus other admissible allowances.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in.
- Click on the "Live Advertisements" segment and select the Livestock Extension Officer link.
- Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and authenticate via OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
- Fill in the required academic and diploma details.
- Pay the processing fee of ₹25 through the provided online payment gateway.
- Review your application carefully and submit.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Official Notification Link
- Official UPSSSC Website
- Please refer to the official notification for details regarding the detailed syllabus and specific category-wise relaxation rules - Click Here For Notification Page