UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Announced: Applications Open for 1,251 Vacancies

• UPSSSC has announced 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer vacancies.
• Candidates need a valid UP PET 2025 score and prescribed educational qualification.
• Online applications are open from September 9 to 29, 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has opened the online application process for 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) vacancies. Registration began at 12:01 AM on September 9, 2026, giving candidates until 11:59 PM on September 29 to submit their applications.

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026 for appointments in the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh. Of the total vacancies, 1,248 are under regular selection and three are under special selection. Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination using their UP PET 2025 normalized scores, making a valid PET 2025 scorecard an important requirement for the recruitment process.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

UPSSSC originally issued the Livestock Extension Officer recruitment advertisement on August 10, 2026, while the application window opened on September 9. The post carries Pay Level 5, with a pay scale of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.

Important Dates

Candidates should note the distinction between the application deadline and modification deadline. New applications must be submitted by September 29; October 6 is provided for the permitted fee adjustment and application modification process.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Vacancy 2026

The recruitment covers 1,251 positions in total.

Qualification Requirements

Candidates applying for the Livestock Extension Officer post must possess a valid UP PET 2025 scorecard in addition to satisfying the prescribed educational requirements.

Applicants should check the detailed notification carefully to determine which educational route applies to them and whether their exact qualification satisfies the prescribed conditions.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and should not have exceeded 40 years of age as on July 1, 2026.

Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible categories according to the prescribed rules.

Salary and Pay Level

Livestock Extension Officers selected through the recruitment will be appointed in Pay Level 5.

Application Fee

A processing fee of ₹25 applies across the listed candidate categories.

The fee can be paid through the online payment facilities provided during the application process.

Selection Through UP PET 2025 and Mains Exam

The first stage of the recruitment process is shortlisting based on the candidate’s normalized UP PET 2025 score. Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for the main examination, with the number called for the mains stated as 15 times the advertised vacancies in the respective category.

The subsequent selection stages are:

1. Shortlisting based on UP PET 2025 normalized score
2. Mains Written Examination
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Exam Pattern

The main written examination will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will have two hours, or 120 minutes, to complete the paper.

A penalty of one-fourth, or 25%, of the allotted mark will apply for each incorrect answer.

The total examination duration is two hours.

How to Apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Go to the Applicant Segment and select the facility for applicant authentication/login through the PET registration number.
3. Enter the UP PET 2025 registration number and complete authentication using OTP or the available personal-details option.
4. Check the information automatically populated from the PET registration and complete the remaining fields in the Livestock Extension Officer application.
5. Review the entered details and complete the required declaration.
6. Pay the ₹25 processing fee through the available online payment method, such as debit card, credit card, UPI or internet banking.
7. Submit the completed online application by 11:59 PM on September 29, 2026.
8. Download or print the final confirmation page for future use.
9. Candidates requiring permitted corrections should complete them within the modification period ending October 6, 2026.

Important Links

• UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 Online Form Link
• UPSSSC Official Website

The UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Notification 2026, PET-based applicant login and online application facility are available through the official UPSSSC website. Candidates should verify their PET 2025 eligibility and detailed educational requirements before submitting the application.