UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Notification
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Mains Exam (PET-2025)/17
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UPSSSC advertisement 17-Exam/2026 has 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer posts in the Animal Husbandry Directorate of Uttar Pradesh, at Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300). Only candidates who took PET-2025 could apply. The online application ran from 9 to 29 September 2026 and fee reconciliation and corrections closed on 6 October 2026, so the form is now closed. The mains exam date will be announced later.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 at a glance
- UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 status
- Form closed
- UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 last date
- 29 Sept 2026
- Total vacancies
- 1,251 (Livestock Extension Officer (General) / Livestock Extension Officer (Special Selection))
- Age limit
- 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026, as on 1 Jul 2026
- Application fee
- General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25; Mains exam fee (shortlisted candidates only): Paid separately before the admit card
- Qualification
- 12th pass / Diploma
- Pay
- Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement published
- Online application starts
- Last date to apply and pay fee
- Last date for fee reconciliation and corrections
- Mains exam dateTo be announced
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee) | ₹25 |
|---|---|
| Mains exam fee (shortlisted candidates only) | Paid separately before the admit card |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2026
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC, ST and other notified categories | As notified by the UP government |
| Relaxation: UP government employees | 5 years |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Eligibility
- Intermediate from the UP Board of Secondary Education with the Biology group, or an equivalent 10+2 recognised by the government.
- A two-year Livestock Extension (Pashudhan Prasar) diploma from a veterinary university or veterinary college established by law.
- Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari.
- You must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and received its score card. Candidates with a zero or negative PET score are not shortlisted.
- Age 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other notified categories get the upper-age relaxation set by the government, and UP government employees get 5 years.
- Preference goes to candidates who served at least two years in the Territorial Army, hold an NCC 'B' certificate, or served 15 years in the Remount Veterinary Corps as a Veterinary Dresser and passed High School with science or agriculture.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the PET-2025 normalised score: 15 times the posts in each category.
- Mains written exam: 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, with 1/4 mark negative marking.
- Selection on the basis of the written exam, as per the UP Animal Husbandry service rules; no interview.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mains written exam | Part 1: Animal husbandry (13 topics, 5 each) | 65 | 65 | 2 hours for the whole paper |
| Mains written exam | Part 2: Computer and information technology | 15 | 15 | – |
| Mains written exam | Part 3: General knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | – |
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock Extension Officer (General) | Intermediate (Biology) + 2-year Livestock Extension diploma | 1,248 |
| Livestock Extension Officer (Special Selection) | Intermediate (Biology) + 2-year Livestock Extension diploma | 3 |
| Total | 1,251 | |
Which one is for you?
UPSSSC notified other recruitments at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 (this page) | UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 | UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 17-परीक्षा/2026 | 19-Exam/2026 | 18-परीक्षा/2026 |
| Posts | 1,251 | 134 | 1,308 |
| Qualification | 12th pass / Diploma | 10th pass / Diploma | 12th pass / Diploma |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 | 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 | 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300 | Level-6, Pay Band ₹9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,200 | Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Fee | General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25 | All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST): online processing fee: ₹25 | General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25 |
| Last date | Closed 29 Sept 2026 | Closed 7 Oct 2026 | Closed 5 Oct 2026 |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026
- The form is closed: applications were accepted from 9 to 29 September 2026, and fee reconciliation and corrections ended on 6 October 2026.
- Candidates logged in on upsssc.gov.in with their PET-2025 registration number and an OTP sent to their registered mobile or email; personal details, photo and signature came from the PET-2025 form.
- They selected the post, entered qualification details, and paid the ₹25 online processing fee by card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-challan.
- Keep the printout of your submitted form; the commission can ask for it when documents are checked.
- If you are shortlisted for the mains, pay the separate mains exam fee before downloading the mains admit card.
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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Complete Details
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 vacancies
Advertisement 17-Exam/2026 of the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission covers 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) posts in the Animal Husbandry Directorate. General selection has 1,248 posts: 500 unreserved, 254 SC, 25 ST, 345 OBC and 124 EWS. Special selection adds 3 OBC posts. Within these, 249 posts are for women, 62 for ex-servicemen, 24 for dependants of freedom fighters, 24 for outstanding sportspersons, and 49 for candidates with disabilities. The commission says the numbers can go up or down.
Who can apply: qualification and PET-2025
You need Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board, or an equivalent 10+2, and a two-year Livestock Extension diploma from a veterinary university or veterinary college established by law, along with knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari. This is a mains exam under the PET system, so only those who appeared in PET-2025 and received a score card could apply. A zero or negative PET score rules a candidate out of shortlisting.
Age limit, salary and reservation
Candidates must be 21 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other categories notified by the government get the upper-age relaxation the government sets, and UP government employees get 5 years. The post is in Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. Reservation is only for residents of Uttar Pradesh; others are treated as unreserved. For EWS, the certificate had to be issued between 1 April and 29 September 2026 on 2025-26 income.
Mains exam pattern and syllabus
There is one objective paper of 100 one-mark questions in two hours, with a quarter mark cut for every wrong answer. Part 1 has 65 questions, 5 each on 13 animal husbandry topics such as animal nutrition, breeding and artificial insemination, dairy management, poultry, animal health, and livestock economics. Part 2 has 15 questions on computers and information technology, and Part 3 has 20 questions on Uttar Pradesh: history, culture, geography, economy and current events.
Dates, fee and what happens next
The advertisement is dated 10 August 2026. Applications ran from 9 to 29 September 2026, and fee reconciliation and corrections closed on 6 October 2026. The fee was ₹25 for every category. The commission will shortlist 15 times the posts in each category on the PET-2025 normalised score and announce the mains date later; shortlisted candidates pay a separate exam fee before downloading the admit card.
UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026?
1,251 posts: 1,248 under general selection (General 500, SC 254, ST 25, OBC 345, EWS 124) and 3 OBC posts under special selection.
What was the last date to apply?
The last date to apply and pay the fee was 29 September 2026. Fee reconciliation and corrections were allowed until 6 October 2026. The form is now closed.
What qualification is needed for Livestock Extension Officer?
Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board or an equivalent 10+2, plus a two-year Livestock Extension diploma from a veterinary university or college established by law, and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other notified categories get relaxation as set by the government, and UP government employees get 5 years.
What is the salary of a UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer?
Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
Is PET-2025 required?
Yes. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 could apply, and shortlisting for the mains is on the PET-2025 normalised score.
How many candidates will be called for the mains?
15 times the posts in each category, including everyone tied at the cut-off normalised score (to two decimal places).
What is the exam pattern and is there negative marking?
One objective paper of 100 questions and 100 marks in 2 hours: 65 on animal husbandry subjects, 15 on computers and IT, and 20 on Uttar Pradesh general knowledge. A quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
What was the application fee?
₹25 for every category (application fee nil plus ₹25 online processing). Shortlisted candidates pay a separate mains exam fee.
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