The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026. A total of 1251 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari posts are available under the Animal Husbandry Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
The online application process will start on 09 September 2026 and the last date to apply online is 29 September 2026.
Important: Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET-2025 score card. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be based on the normalized PET-2025 score.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari / Livestock Extension Officer |
| Total Posts | 1251 |
| Advertisement No. | 17-Pariksha/2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 Years |
| Qualification | 12th with Biology + 2-Year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma |
| Application Fee | ₹25 Processing Fee |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level-5) |
| Experience | No separate experience mentioned; prescribed qualification is mandatory |
| Eligibility | PET-2025 qualified/valid score + prescribed educational qualification |
| Selection | PET-2025 Shortlisting + Main Written Examination |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Vacancy 2026
A total of 1251 vacancies have been announced:
- Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari – 1248 Posts
- Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Special Selection) – 3 Posts
The posts carry Pay Level-5 with ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 in the pay matrix.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 September 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Correction Last Date | 06 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have:
- Intermediate/12th with Biology from the UP Board or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government.
- A 2-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a Veterinary University/Veterinary College established by law.
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
PET-2025 Requirement – Important
PET-2025 is mandatory for this recruitment. Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC PET-2025 and have a valid score card can apply.
Candidates with a zero or negative absolute/normalized PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be 21 to 40 years as prescribed in the notification. Applicable relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved and other categories according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Experience
No separate work-experience requirement is mentioned for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari post. However, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and fulfil the PET-2025 eligibility condition.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting through normalized PET-2025 score
- Main Written Examination
Candidates may be shortlisted up to 15 times the number of vacancies, including candidates tied at the cut-off score.
Main Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Animal Husbandry Subject Knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Computer & IT / Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Uttar Pradesh General Information | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The examination will be objective type and will have a duration of 2 hours. A 25% negative marking will apply for incorrect answers.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed ₹25 online processing fee at the application stage. A separate Main Examination fee will be applicable to shortlisted candidates as prescribed by UPSSSC.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website.
- Visit the UPSSSC official website.
- Open the Live Advertisement section.
- Find Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026.
- Login using your PET-2025 registration details and OTP.
- Check the details carried forward from your PET application.
- Enter your educational and other required information.
- Pay the applicable processing fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates should use the official UPSSSC Live Advertisement page to submit the application for Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Examination 2026:
Apply Online – UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Details PDF
Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification before applying. The notification contains the vacancy details, PET-2025 conditions, qualification, reservation, age limit, fee, examination pattern and other important instructions:
Download Official Notification PDF – Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Official UPSSSC Live Advertisement Portal |
| Details PDF | Official Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026 |
| Official Website | UPSSSC Official Website |
About UPSSSC
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts recruitment examinations for various Group C posts under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Commission uses PET scores for shortlisting candidates for several Main Examinations.
For this recruitment, UPSSSC is conducting the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Examination for eligible PET-2025 candidates.
FAQs – UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many vacancies are available?
There are 1251 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari vacancies.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 29 September 2026.
Q.3 Is PET-2025 mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET-2025 score card.
Q.4 What is the qualification?
Candidates need 12th with Biology and a 2-year Pashudhan Prasar Diploma from a recognized veterinary institution.
Q.5 What is the age limit?
The prescribed age limit is 21 to 40 years, with applicable relaxation as per rules.
Q.6 What is the salary?
The post carries Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300.
Q.7 Is experience required?
No separate work-experience requirement is mentioned for this post. However, the prescribed educational qualification and PET-2025 conditions are mandatory.