UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Application 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026) for direct recruitment to the post of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer / Livestock Development Officer) under the Animal Husbandry Directorate (पशुपालन निदेशालय), Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Online applications are invited from eligible citizens of India who have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid scorecard with positive (non-zero) marks.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Recruiting Board | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Department Name | Animal Husbandry Directorate, Uttar Pradesh (पशुपालन निदेशालय, उ०प्र०) |
| Advertisement Number | 17-Exam/2026 (17-परीक्षा/2026) |
| Post Name | Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (पशुधन प्रसार अधिकारी) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,251 Posts (General Selection: 1,248 + Special Selection: 03) |
| Eligibility Exam | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (10+2 with Science / Agriculture) + Diploma in Livestock Extension |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online Only (PET Registration Based) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari
- Official Notification Release Date: 10 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 09 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Processing Fee: 29 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Application Correction: 06 October 2026
- Mains Written Examination Date: To be announced separately on the official portal
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Application Fee Details
At the preliminary application stage, only the online processing fee is charged across all categories. Main examination fees will be collected separately from candidates shortlisted for the written exam:
- Unreserved / General (UR): ₹25/- (Application Fee: ₹0 + Processing Fee: ₹25)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹25/- (Application Fee: ₹0 + Processing Fee: ₹25)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹25/- (Application Fee: ₹0 + Processing Fee: ₹25)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹25/- (Application Fee: ₹0 + Processing Fee: ₹25)
- Physically Handicapped (Divyangjan): ₹25/- (Processing Fee Only)
- Female / Ex-Servicemen / DFF Candidates: As per their original vertical category.
- Payment Mode: Online Mode Only via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI E-Challan.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 July 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 40 Years
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- SC / ST / OBC Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: Up to 5 years upper age relaxation as per UP government rules.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan of UP): Up to 15 years upper age relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen / Outstanding Sportspersons: Upper age relaxation admissible as per prevailing state service rules.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 1,251 posts are advertised under the Animal Husbandry Department:
1. Vertical Category-Wise Vacancy Table
| Category | General Selection | Special Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 500 | 00 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 345 | 03 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 254 | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 124 | 00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 25 | 00 |
| Total General Posts | 1,248 | 03 |
2. Horizontal Reservation Breakdown
- Women Candidates (UP Domicile): 249 Posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 62 Posts
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF): 24 Posts
- Outstanding Sportspersons: 24 Posts
- Divyangjan / PwD (BL, OL, Dw, AAV, LV, HH): 49 Posts distributed across sub-categories
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Educational Qualification Criteria
Candidates must possess the mandatory qualifications on or before the closing date (29 September 2026):
- Mandatory Qualifying Score: Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and possess a valid scorecard with non-zero positive marks.
- Essential Academic Qualification:
- Passed Intermediate (10+2) examination with Biology group or Agriculture from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government.
- Must possess a Diploma in Livestock Extension (पशुधन प्रसार डिप्लोमा) from any recognized Veterinary University or Veterinary College established by law.
- Good working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
- Preferential Qualifications (Adhimani Aharta):
- Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army.
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘B’ Certificate.
- Passed High School with Dairy/Agriculture or related vocational subjects.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Pay Scale and Salary Structure
Selected candidates for the post of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari will receive monthly remuneration under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
- Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level-5 (Grade Pay ₹2,800/-)
- Pay Band Range: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- per month
- Allowances: Standard Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible state government allowances.
UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection will be based strictly on merit obtained in the Main Written Examination:
- Shortlisting through PET-2025: Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done at a ratio of 15 times the category-wise advertised vacancies based on normalized PET 2025 scores.
- Main Written Examination Scheme:
- Total Questions: 100 Objective Type MCQs
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for every wrong answer
Exam Paper Structure
| Part | Subject / Section | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Part-1 | Subject-Related Knowledge (पशुपालन / Livestock Domain): Introduction to Animal Husbandry, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Breeding & Artificial Insemination, Dairy Management, Poultry Farming, Animal Health & Disease Management, Livestock Extension, Cattle/Sheep/Goat/Pig Management, Dairy Product Tech, Economics, Field Training | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology Concepts: Hardware, Software, MS Word, MS Excel, Networking, Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, Cloud, IoT | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge Related to Uttar Pradesh: History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Agriculture, Tourism, Current Affairs, Administration | 20 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks |
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original academic certificates, Livestock Extension diploma, PET scorecard, domicile, and category certificates.
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
- Under the Live Advertisement segment, select Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026.
- Authenticate and log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number via Personal Details or OTP.
- Fill in the required educational details, diploma qualifications, and category details.
- Verify the auto-fetched photograph and signature from your PET-2025 registration.
- Pay the processing fee of ₹25/- online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or SBI Challan.
- Submit the application on or before 29 September 2026 and print a copy of the final application form for future records.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official UPSSSC Portal | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).
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