UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 – 1251 Posts
UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow vide Advertisement Number 17-Exam/2026. A total of 1,251 vacancies of Livestock Extension Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) are open under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh. The salary is at Pay Level-5 with basic pay ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month. Online applications start from 9th September 2026 and the last date to apply is 29th September 2026. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) and received a score card from the commission are eligible. This is one of the biggest sarkari naukri opportunities in UP agriculture sector — read on for complete eligibility, syllabus, and how to apply at agrijob.in.
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UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
Here is the complete at-a-glance summary of the UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 notification published on 10 August 2026:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 17-Exam/2026 (Vigyapan Sankhya-17-Pariksha/2026) |
| Exam Name | Pashu Prasar Adhikari Mukhya Pariksha (Pra0A0Pa0-2025)/17 |
| Post Name | Livestock Extension Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) |
| Department | Animal Husbandry Department (Pashupalan Nideshalayal), Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 1,251 Posts (1,248 General + 03 Special Selection) |
| Pay Level | Level-5 | Basic Pay: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month |
| Application Fee | ₹25 (All Categories: Online Process Fee Only) |
| Application Start Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 September 2026 |
| Fee Amendment Last Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online Only — upsssc.gov.in |
| Eligibility (PET) | PET-2025 Qualified Candidates only (with score card issued by UPSSSC) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Who Should Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
The UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is ideal for the following candidates. Check your eligibility before applying for this govt job:
- Candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025) and received a normalised score card from the commission
- Candidates who have passed Intermediate (10+2) with Biology/Life Sciences group from UP Board or a recognised equivalent board
- Candidates who have completed a 2-year Diploma in Livestock Extension from a recognised Veterinary College or University
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is mandatory
- Candidates aged between 21 and 40 years in the calendar year when vacancies are advertised
- SC/ST/OBC candidates eligible for age relaxation as per UP Government norms
- Domicile of Uttar Pradesh (UP domicile mandatory for reservation benefits; non-UP candidates counted in Unreserved category)
- Candidates seeking a stable Level-5 pay scale permanent government job in the animal husbandry sector
- Both male and female candidates can apply; females are placed in their respective horizontal reservation category
Salary & Pay Details for UPSSSC Livestock Officer 2026
The salary package for the UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 post is extremely attractive for a state government job. Here are the complete pay details:
- Pay Level: Level-5 (7th Pay Commission)
- Minimum Basic Pay: ₹29,200 per month
- Maximum Basic Pay: ₹92,300 per month
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As per UP Government norms (revised periodically)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per city classification under UP Government rules
- Other Allowances: Medical, TA, and other benefits as per UP Government service rules
- Job Type: Permanent (Sthayi) and Temporary (Asthayi) posts
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month (including allowances) for entry-level posting
At Pay Level-5 with a starting basic pay of ₹29,200, the UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer post offers a better salary than most private agriculture-sector jobs. The position also comes with job security, pension benefits, and regular pay revisions under the 7th CPC framework — making it one of the most sought-after sarkari naukri positions for animal husbandry diploma holders in Uttar Pradesh.
Application Fee for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Online Process Fee | Total Fee Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹00 | ₹25.00 | ₹25.00 |
The application fee is only ₹25 (online process fee) for all categories — there is no separate application fee. Freedom fighters’ dependants, ex-servicemen, women, divyaang (PwD), and outstanding sportspersons pay as per their original category (rows 1–4 above). Fee must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. The fee for the Main Examination (Mukhya Pariksha) is separate and payable only by shortlisted candidates before downloading their admit card.
Age Limit for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years (as of July 2026 calendar year) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Relaxation as per UP Government norms |
| SC / ST (Uttar Pradesh) | Relaxation as per UP Government norms (upper limit extended by specified years) |
| PH / Divyaang | As per UP Government Divyaangjan Sashaktikaran guidelines |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per UP Lok Seva (Reservation) Adhiniyam 1993 (amended) |
| Govt. Employees (UP State Services) | 5 years additional relaxation in upper age limit |
| CM Fellowship Candidates (Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti) | As per Niyamavali 2026 dated 30 January 2026 |
The age limit for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is computed as on the first day of July in the calendar year when the vacancies are advertised. The candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on this date. For SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen, relaxation is available as per the latest UP Government shasknadesh (orders) and adhiniyam (acts).
UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
The UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 1,251 vacancies under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh. Here is the complete category-wise vacancy breakup:
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level / Scale | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock Extension Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) — General | Animal Husbandry Dept., UP | Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) | 500 | 345 | 254 | 25 | 124 | 1,248 | Permanent & Temporary |
| Livestock Extension Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) — Special Selection | Animal Husbandry Dept., UP | Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) | — | 00 | 00 | 03 | — | 03 | Permanent & Temporary |
| Grand Total | 1,251 |
Horizontal Reservation (Category-wise breakdown for 1,248 posts):
| Horizontal Category | Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Freedom Fighter Dependants (DFF) | 24 |
| Divyaang — Low Vision (L.V.) | 17 |
| Divyaang — Hard of Hearing (H.H.) | 16 |
| Divyaang — O.A., Dw., A.A.V. | 16 |
| Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Military | 62 |
| Women | 249 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 24 |
Eligibility & Qualification for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
Before applying for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria as per the official advertisement:
- PET Requirement (Mandatory): Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a score card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply. Candidates with zero/nil or negative normalised score in PET-2025 are NOT eligible
- Essential Educational Qualification: Intermediate (Class 10+2) examination from UP Board (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad) with Biology/Life Sciences group, OR equivalent 10+2 examination recognised by the Government; AND a 2-Year Diploma in Livestock Extension from a recognised Veterinary College or Veterinary University legally established by statute
- Hindi Knowledge: Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script is mandatory
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Domicile: UP domicile is mandatory for reservation benefits. Non-UP residents are treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates
- Desirable (Additional Preference): Candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years, or hold NCC ‘B’ certificate, or have served as Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Veterinary Dresser Class-I and II for 15 continuous years and passed High School biology/agriculture from UP Board or equivalent
- EWS Certificate: EWS candidates must hold an EWS income/property certificate issued between 01-04-2026 and 29-09-2026 (based on FY 2025-26 income), valid for FY 2026-27
Selection Process & Exam Pattern for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
The updated selection process for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is a two-tier system. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is based on PET-2025 normalised scores, followed by a Main Written Examination. The complete process is as follows:
- Shortlisting (PET-2025 Based): Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET-2025 normalised score. Category-wise, 15 times the advertised vacancies are shortlisted (including all candidates with the same normalised score up to 2 decimal places at the cut-off mark)
- Main Written Examination (Mukhya Pariksha): Single question paper, 100 objective MCQ questions, 2 hours duration (120 minutes), 1 mark per question, negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer
- Merit List Preparation: Final merit list based on Main Exam performance
- Document Verification: Original certificates verified for shortlisted candidates
Main Examination Paper Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject Knowledge (Animal Husbandry — 13 sub-topics) | 65 | 65 | 2 Hours (120 Min.) |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Knowledge and Contemporary Technological Development | 15 | 15 | |
| Part-3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Part-1 Subject-wise Breakdown (Animal Husbandry — 65 Questions): Introduction to Animal Husbandry (5), Animal Anatomy & Physiology (5), Animal Nutrition (5), Animal Breeding & Artificial Insemination (5), Dairy Management (5), Poultry Farming (5), Animal Health & Disease Management (5), Livestock Extension Education (5), Rearing of Cattle/Buffalo/Sheep/Goat/Pig (5), Dairy & Animal Product Technology (5), Livestock Economics & Entrepreneurship (5), Field Training & Practical Work (5), Practical Section (5).
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 online application before 29 September 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in and click the Live Advertisement Segment for Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026
- Download/View the advertisement PDF to read all instructions carefully before applying
- Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email (Login through PET Registration Number is mandatory)
- After login, your personal details, photo, and signature from PET-2025 registration will be auto-displayed. These cannot be edited
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for from the displayed advertised posts
- Enter your educational qualification details: board/university name, year of passing, roll number/certificate number, and marks obtained
- Provide details regarding additional/desirable qualifications (if any) by selecting Yes/No option
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan
- After successful fee payment/reconciliation, your application will be auto-submitted and displayed on screen
- Download and print the Application Form. Keep it safe — it must be presented at the time of document verification
Modifications to the application are permitted until 6 October 2026 (fee amendment and application correction deadline). After the final submission deadline, no changes will be allowed. Check Latest Agriculture Jobs at agrijob.in and Govt Jobs 2026 for more such opportunities.
Important Dates for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application & Fee | 29 September 2026 |
| Fee Amendment & Application Correction Deadline | 06 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Download (Tentative) | To Be Notified on upsssc.gov.in |
| Main Examination Date | To Be Notified on upsssc.gov.in |
| Result Date | To Be Notified on upsssc.gov.in |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Download | Download Notification – agrijob.in Telegram |
| Apply Online | Apply at upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Website (UPSSSC) | upsssc.gov.in – UPSSSC Official Site |
| India.gov.in (Authority Link) | India Government Portal |
| More Agriculture Jobs | Latest Agriculture Jobs |
| Latest Govt Jobs 2026 | Govt Jobs 2026 |
| Join Telegram for Job Alerts | Join @agrijob_in |
Frequently Asked Questions about UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026
What is UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is the official government recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026) released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow for 1,251 vacancies of Livestock Extension Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh. Applications are invited from PET-2025 qualified candidates between 9 September and 29 September 2026 at upsssc.gov.in.
What is the salary for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
The salary for UPSSSC Livestock Officer (Pashu Prasar Adhikari) Recruitment 2026 is at Pay Level-5 with a basic pay range of ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. In addition to basic pay, government employees at this level receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other UP Government employee benefits. Gross monthly salary is approximately ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 for entry-level posting.
What is the eligibility for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and received a score card from UPSSSC. Essential qualification is Intermediate (10+2) with Biology from UP Board or equivalent AND a 2-Year Diploma in Livestock Extension from a recognised Veterinary College. Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is mandatory. Age must be between 21 and 40 years. UP domicile is required for reservation benefits.
What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is 29 September 2026. The fee amendment and application correction deadline is 06 October 2026. After the final deadline, no changes will be accepted and the application form printout will not be available. Apply well before the deadline at upsssc.gov.in to avoid last-minute rush.
How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 1,251 vacancies in UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026. This includes 1,248 posts in the General selection (UR: 500, OBC: 345, SC: 254, ST: 25, EWS: 124) and 03 posts under Special Selection (for ST category candidates). The posts are under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh and include both permanent and temporary positions.
What is the application fee for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 is only ₹25 (Online Process Fee) for all categories — General, OBC, SC, ST. There is no separate application fee. The fee is paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. Note that the Main Examination fee is separate and payable only by shortlisted candidates.
Can I apply for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 without PET-2025?
No. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025) and were issued a score card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026. Candidates who scored zero, nil, or negative normalised marks in PET-2025 are NOT eligible. Login is done using the PET-2025 Registration Number only — no separate registration is required.
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