UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: 1,251 Posts
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the notification for the Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Main Examination, under Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026, covering 1,251 posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid score card are eligible to apply, between 9 and 29 September 2026.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 17-Pariksha/2026 |
| Post | Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,251 (1,248 general + 3 special selection) |
| Pay Scale | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Age Limit | 21–40 years |
| Application Window | 9–29 September 2026 |
Who Can Apply
Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative score card are eligible. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done post-wise, based on normalized PET-2025 score. Candidates with a zero or negative PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed Intermediate/Class 12 with the Biology group from the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education, or an equivalent 10+2 examination recognized by the Government, along with any further specific qualification prescribed in the official notification for this post.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹25
- SC/ST: ₹25
- PH (PwBD): ₹25
Selection Process
Shortlisting through the normalized PET-2025 score, followed by the Livestock Extension Officer Main Written Examination. Candidates can make permissible corrections and complete fee adjustment up to 6 October 2026.
How to Apply
- Visit upsssc.gov.in and locate the advertisement in the Live Advertisement Segment.
- Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and OTP.
- Confirm your auto-populated PET-2025 details and complete the qualification fields specific to this post.
- Submit to generate your application registration number.
- Pay the ₹25 fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking and download your final application.
Official Links
Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
29 September 2026; corrections and fee adjustment allowed until 6 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
1,251, under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid, shortlisted score.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years.
Since this is one of UPSSSC’s largest Animal Husbandry drives this cycle, and eligibility depends entirely on your PET-2025 shortlisting rather than a fresh entrance test, check your normalized score status on the portal well before the 9 September window opens.