Join JobFastUpdate for Fast Govt Job Alerts: UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially invited online applications for the recruitment of 1,251 posts of Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh against Advertisement Number 17-Exam/2026. Candidates seeking the latest updates on government vacancies can also check our Latest Jobs section.
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Eligible candidates who possess a valid Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Score Card and meet the mandatory educational criteria can apply online for this UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 from 09 September 2026 to 29 September 2026. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of PET scores will appear in the Mains Written Examination. All key details regarding eligibility, vacancy breakdown, syllabus, salary, and application steps are outlined below.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Quick Overview
| Recruitment Board | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Controlling Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry (Pashupalan Nideshalaya), UP |
| Advertisement Number | 17-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Livestock Extension Officer / Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (LEO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,251 Posts (1,248 General Selection + 03 Special Selection) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300/-) |
| Application Mode | Online Only via official portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of the official dates for the UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 registration, correction window, and upcoming examination schedule.
| Event / Activity | Date |
|---|
| Official Notification Published Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Last Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment & Application Correction Last Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date & Admit Card | To Be Notified Soon (Check Admit Card Portal) |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown
| Post Name | UR (Gen) | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Slots |
|---|
| Livestock Extension Officer (General Selection) | 500 | 254 | 25 | 345 | 124 | 1,248 |
| Livestock Extension Officer (Special Selection) | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Total Posts | 500 | 254 | 25 | 348 | 124 | 1,251 |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
1. Mandatory PET Requirement
- Candidates applying for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) and possess a valid Score Card.
- Candidates scoring zero or negative absolute/normalized marks in PET will not be shortlisted for the Mains Examination.
2. Educational Qualification
- Intermediate (10+2): Passed 10+2 Intermediate examination with Biology Group from UP Board (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad) or any recognized equivalent board.
- Technical Diploma: Must hold a 02-year Livestock Extension Diploma Course (Pashudhan Prasar Diploma) from a recognized Veterinary University / Veterinary College established by law.
- Language Requirement: Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
3. Preferential Qualifications (Adhimani Aharta)
- Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, OR
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate holder, OR
- 15 years of continuous active service as a Veterinary Dresser (Grade I/II) in the Remount Veterinary Corps along with High School (Science or Agriculture).
4. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD categories will receive upper age relaxations as per Uttar Pradesh Government guidelines.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of two primary stages: Shortlisting through PET Score followed by the Mains Written Examination and Document Verification.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam at 15 times the category-wise vacancies based on PET normalized scores.
- Exam Mode: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (OMR Based).
- Exam Duration: 02 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (100 Questions).
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
| Subject / Topic | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Subject-Related Knowledge (Animal Husbandry, Anatomy, Nutrition, Breeding, Dairy, Poultry, Health etc.) | 65 | 65 | 120 Minutes
(2 Hours) |
| Knowledge of Computer & Information Technology (IT) | 15 | 15 |
| General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (UP GK) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|
| General / UR / EWS | ₹0/- | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | ₹0/- | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | ₹0/- | ₹25/- | ₹25/- |
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal or use the direct link provided in the Important Links section below.
- Click on the Apply Online link for UPSSSC LEO 2026.
- Log in using your PET Registration Number via OTP or Personal Details verification.
- Fill in your 10+2 (Biology Group) and 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma educational credentials.
- Verify your auto-fetched photograph and signature from your PET profile.
- Pay the online processing fee of ₹25/- via online payment modes.
- Submit the final application form and download the confirmation printout for future reference.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links