UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,251 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has published the official notification for Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026: Livestock Extension Officer Main Examination (PET-2025)/17. Applications are invited from eligible citizens of India to fill 1,251 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid scorecard with positive (non-zero and non-negative) normalized marks are eligible to apply. The application process began on 09/09/2026 and will conclude on 29/09/2026; interested candidates should apply within this period and must read the official notification before applying.

Parameter Details
Recruiting Body Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Advertisement Number 17-Exam/2026
Post Name Livestock Extension Officer
Department Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh
Total Vacancies 1251 Posts
Mandatory Requirement Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard
Mode of Application Online Only
Official Website upsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Notification Publication Date 10/08/2026
Starting Date for Online Application & Fee Payment 09/09/2026
Last Date for Registration, Fee Payment & Form Submission 29/09/2026
Last Date for Fee & Application Correction 10/06/2026
Main Examination Date To be notified later on the official website

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

Age Limit Age Relaxations
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Calculated as on : 01/07/2026
  • SC / ST / OBC Candidates: 5 Years.
  • Please read the official notification to learn more about age relaxation.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026: Application Fee & Salary

Application Fee Salary
  • All Candidates: Rs. 25.00
  • Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
  • Pay Scale: Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300/-).

Qualification

Post Name Vacancy Qualification
Livestock Extension Officer 1251 Passed the Intermediate (Class 12th) Examination with Biology group, 2-Year Livestock Extension Diploma And UPSSSC PET 2025 Passed.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 :Category-wise Vacancy

Post Name UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Livestock Extension Officer (General Selection) 500 254 25 345 124 1248
Livestock Extension Officer (Special Selection – ST) 00 00 03 00 00 03
Total 500 254 28 345 124 1251

Exam Pattern

Part Subject Questions Marks Duration
Part-1 Subject-Related Technical Knowledge (Animal Husbandry, Anatomy, Nutrition, Breeding & AI, Dairy Management, Poultry, Health & Disease, Extension Education, Rearing of Livestock, Animal Products Technology, Economics & Field/Practical Training) 65 65 2 Hours
Part-2 Computer & Information Technology Concepts, Digital Innovations, AI, Cyber Security, and India’s achievements 15 15
Part-3 General Knowledge Related to Uttar Pradesh (History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity, Agriculture, and Current Affairs) 20 20
Total 100 100 2 Hours

How to Apply For UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the UPSSSC official website: upsssc.gov.in. Or, important links to our website are provided.
  • Click on the Live Advertisement Segment and select Advt. No. 17-Exam/2026.
  • Authenticate and log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
  • Verify your personal details, correspondence address, and photograph/signature populated from your PET profile.
  • Fill in details of your 12th-grade Biology education and Two-Year Livestock Extension Diploma (board/university name, roll number, year of passing, marks).
  • Review the self-declaration, enter the verification captcha, and click Save and Submit.
  • Proceed to the payment portal and pay the Rs. 25/- online processing fee via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Challan.
  • Check the double-verification status if fee reconciliation is pending, then download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

Online Application Direct Link

Click Here

Notification Link

Click Here

UPSSSC Official Website

Click Here

Home Page

Click Here

Documents Required During Online Application & Verification

  • PET 2025 Registration Details for OTP-based authentication.
  • Photograph & Signature: Auto-fetched from the PET-2025 database
  • Class 10th (High School) Marksheet / Certificate for Date of Birth verification.
  • Class 12th (Intermediate) Marksheet & Certificate (Biology Stream).
  • 2-Year Livestock Extension Diploma Certificate & Marksheets.
  • Caste / Domicile Certificate (SC/ST/OBC).
  • EWS Certificate: Valid for financial year 2026-27 (based on 2025-26 family income) issued between 01.04.2026 and 29.09.2026.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates serving in Central or State Government departments.

FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

The deadline to submit the online application form and pay the processing fee is September 29, 2026, with fee reconciliation and corrections permitted until October 6, 2026.

Q2. Is an ordinary degree in Biology acceptable for this post?

No. Candidates must possess an Intermediate (10+2) pass with Biology AND a mandatory Two-Year Livestock Extension Diploma

Q3. Is PET 2025 mandatory to apply for this vacancy?

Yes. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a positive normalized score are eligible to register for this Main Examination.

UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,251 Posts