The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) Mukhya Pariksha (PA0P0-2025)/17 notification vide Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026. The recruitment drive has 1,254 vacancies under the Animal Husbandry Directorate (Pashupalan Nideshalaya). The UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Exam 2026 detailed notification was released on 10th August 2026 on the official website. Eligible candidates who appeared in PET-2025 can apply online from 9th September 2026 to 29th September 2026.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Notification 2026 Out
UPSSSC has announced the official notification for the main examination of Livestock Extension Officer under the Animal Husbandry Directorate. Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and were issued a valid PET score card are eligible to apply. Shortlisting for the main exam will be done based on the candidates’ normalized PET-2025 score, and candidates with a zero or negative PET score will not be shortlisted.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Organisation | UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) |
| Advertisement No. | 17-Pariksha/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,254 (1,248 regular + 3 special selection) |
| Controlling Department | Animal Husbandry Directorate (Pashupalan Nideshalaya), UP |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility for Applying | Must have appeared in PET-2025 with a valid score |
| Registration/Application Start Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply/Pay Fee | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Correction | 06 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written (Main) Examination |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Registration/Online Application/Fee Deposit Starts | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration/Fee Deposit/Submission of Application | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Correction | 06 October 2026 |
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Regular) | 500 | 254 | 25 | 345 | 124 | 1248 | Permanent & Temporary |
| Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Special Selection) | — | 00 | 00 | 03 | — | 3 | Permanent & Temporary |
| Total | 1254 |
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (10+2 equivalent) with Biology group from UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad or a recognized equivalent, plus a 2-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a recognized Veterinary University/College |
| Language | Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Preferential Qualification | Territorial Army service (min. 2 years), NCC ‘B’ Certificate, or 15 years of active service as Veterinary Dresser in Remount Veterinary Corps with Science/Agriculture at High School level |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 1st July of the calendar year of vacancy advertisement |
| Age Relaxation | As applicable to SC/ST/OBC and other notified categories as per UP Government rules |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
- Only the online mode is available; applications through any other medium will not be accepted.
- Visit upsssc.gov.in, go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage and download/view the relevant advertisement.
- Login/Authentication must be done using the PET-2025 Registration Number, verified via OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.
- Personal details, category, EWS status, horizontal reservation details, date of birth, and contact information (as recorded in PET-2025) will auto-populate.
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for — selection of post is mandatory to be considered.
- Confirm educational qualification (Yes/No) and fill in board/university, year of passing, roll number, and marks details.
- Photo and signature uploaded during PET-2025 will auto-display and cannot be edited.
- Fill in preferential qualification details (if any) under “Other Details.”
- Read and agree to the declaration, enter the verification code, and click Save and Submit.
- Complete fee payment via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan.
- Download and print the final submitted application form.
Note: Once fee payment/reconciliation is successful, the application is auto-submitted. If payment fails or shows pending, candidates must use “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification” on the Applicant Segment to reconcile the fee before the deadline.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹00 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-servicemen, Women, PwD, and Outstanding Sportspersons will pay fee as per their original category. Fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam. Fee payment for the Main Exam will be made separately only by shortlisted candidates, before downloading the admit card.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The written (Main) exam will have one question paper of 100 objective/multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). There is negative marking of 25% (¼ mark) for every wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject Knowledge (Animal Husbandry — 13 topics) | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Concepts / Contemporary Tech Developments | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh State | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Part-1 covers 13 sub-topics (5 marks each): Introduction to Animal Husbandry, Animal Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding & Artificial Insemination, Dairy Management, Poultry Farming, Animal Health & Disease Management, Livestock Extension Education, Rearing of Cattle/Buffalo/Sheep/Goat/Pig, Dairy & Animal Product Technology, Livestock Economics & Entrepreneurship, Field Training & Practical Work, and Practical Section.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Selection Process 2026
- Selection is based purely on the written Main Examination — there is no interview.
- Shortlisting for the main exam is done using the normalized PET-2025 score, with candidates shortlisted up to 15 times the number of advertised vacancies, category-wise (including all candidates at the cutoff score).
- If the exam is held in multiple shifts/days, score normalization will follow the UPSSSC norms notified on 22 May 2019.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are out for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,254 vacancies (1,248 regular + 3 special selection) have been announced under the Animal Husbandry Directorate.
Q2. Who can apply for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Exam 2026?
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and received a valid (non-zero, non-negative) normalized score are eligible to apply.
Q3. How to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through upsssc.gov.in from 9th September 2026 to 29th September 2026, logging in with their PET-2025 registration number.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Selection is based solely on a written Main Examination of 100 questions/100 marks with negative marking; there is no interview.