UPSSSC LEO Recruitment 2026 — 1251 Vacancies

UPSSSC is hiring 1251 Livestock Extension Officers (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. If you cleared PET-2025 and have Intermediate with Biology plus a 2-year Diploma in Livestock Extension, you can apply online. The online application window runs from 9 September 2026 to 29 September 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 29,200 per month under Pay Level-5.

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1251 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026 for the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Mukhya Pariksha (Livestock Extension Officer Main Exam) to fill 1251 posts in the Animal Husbandry Department of Uttar Pradesh. Only candidates who already qualified in PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) can apply for this main exam — there is no fresh eligibility round this time, so your PET-2025 score decides whether you can enter the race. This is one of the largest recruitment drives for veterinary and animal husbandry diploma holders in Uttar Pradesh this year, and it gives diploma holders a direct route into a permanent state government job with long-term pay growth.

The Animal Husbandry Department runs livestock welfare, dairy development, and disease-control programs across every district of Uttar Pradesh, and Livestock Extension Officers are the field-level backbone of these programs. With 1251 vacancies spread across the state, this recruitment opens up opportunities in both rural and semi-urban postings, so candidates from any district of Uttar Pradesh with the right diploma can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need Intermediate (12th) with Biology and a 2-year Diploma in Livestock Extension (Pashudhan Prasar) or an equivalent diploma from a recognized institute.
• PET Requirement: You must hold a valid PET-2025 scorecard. Only candidates who qualified in the 2025 Preliminary Eligibility Test can apply for this Main Exam — there is no separate eligibility test this time, so check your PET-2025 result before you start the application process.
• Domicile: You should meet the Uttar Pradesh domicile requirements set by UPSSSC for subordinate service posts.
• Category Certificates: If you are applying under SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD categories, keep your latest valid certificate ready, since it may be needed at the document verification stage.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old to apply.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen) get age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
• Make sure you meet the age criteria before you pay the application fee, since fees are usually non-refundable once submitted.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month under Pay Level-5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh government rules, which can add a meaningful amount to your take-home pay depending on your posting location.
• As a permanent state government employee, you will also be covered under standard government pension and medical benefit rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST: Rs. 25 (online processing fee only, no separate examination fee)
• Payment mode: Online only, through net banking, debit card, credit card, or e-challan.
• Keep your payment receipt safe until your application process is fully complete.

Selection Process

Your selection will be based on these stages:

1. Main Written Examination: 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, so attempt questions carefully instead of guessing randomly.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must verify their PET-2025 scorecard, educational certificates, diploma certificate, and category certificates (if applicable).

Your final merit will depend only on your marks in this Main Examination, so focus your preparation on scoring well here rather than worrying about a separate interview round — there is no interview for this post.

Because 1251 posts are up for grabs across Uttar Pradesh, even a moderate improvement in your written exam score can meaningfully improve your rank in the final merit list. Candidates who prepare well in General Knowledge, Animal Husbandry basics, and Reasoning tend to perform better in similar UPSSSC main exams, so plan your revision schedule around these areas well before the exam date is announced.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Log in with your registered PET-2025 credentials or complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
3. Select the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Exam application link from the recruitment section.
4. Fill in your application form carefully, including your PET-2025 roll number and score.
5. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents in the correct format and size.
6. Pay the Rs. 25 application fee online.
7. Review your form once before final submission, then submit and save a printout for your records.
8. Keep checking the UPSSSC website regularly for admit card and exam date updates after the application window closes.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 9 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 September 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Guide farmers on scientific livestock rearing and animal husbandry practices
• Promote government livestock and dairy development schemes in the field
• Assist veterinary staff during vaccination and animal health camps
• Maintain records of livestock population and disease outbreaks in the assigned area
• Organize farmer training programs and awareness campaigns on animal nutrition
• Coordinate with village-level workers for artificial insemination and breeding programs
• Prepare and submit periodic field reports to the Animal Husbandry Department
• Support distribution of livestock subsidies and welfare schemes to farmers