UKSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 — 120 Vacancies

UKSSSC is hiring 120 Livestock Extension Officer / Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari posts under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Agriculture, or Animal Husbandry, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 2 June 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 12 July 2026. Salary is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month under Level-6.

UKSSSC Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026 - 120 Posts

Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 76/UKSSSC/2026 dated 8 May 2026 for Group C direct recruitment. The recruitment covers 108 direct recruitment posts and 12 posts for departmental employees. Selection is through a 100-mark objective written exam, so candidates should prepare from the education-related syllabus given in the notification.

Vacancy Breakdown

The notification gives a total of 120 vacancies for Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari posts:

• Direct Recruitment: 108 posts
• Departmental Employees: 12 posts
• Total: 120 posts

Category-wise direct recruitment breakdown:

• Unreserved: 58 posts
• SC: 21 posts
• ST: 4 posts
• OBC: 15 posts
• EWS: 10 posts

Departmental employee breakdown:

• Unreserved: 8 posts
• SC: 3 posts
• OBC: 1 post

The notification also mentions horizontal reservation, including 33 posts for Uttarakhand women, 4 PwD posts, 3 ex-serviceman posts, 5 orphan posts, 2 skilled sportsperson posts, and 9 Uttarakhand movement activist/dependent posts.

Who Can Apply?

For Direct Recruitment

• Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Agriculture, or Animal Husbandry from a university established by law in India.
• Training: After appointment, selected candidates will complete 6 months departmental training and 6 months training under a veterinary officer.

For Departmental Employees

• Service: You must have completed 5 years continuous service in the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand, by the first day of the recruitment year.
• Qualification: You must have passed Intermediate with Biology or Agriculture from Uttarakhand or Uttar Pradesh Board, or an equivalent recognised exam.

Preferential Qualification

• Preference: Extra preference may be given if you have an NCC B certificate, NSS certificate, or 15 years active service in Himalayan Veterinary Corps as Veterinary Dresser Grade 1 or Grade 2.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 42 years as on 1 July 2026.
• Your date of birth should not be after 1 July 2005 and should not be before 2 July 1984.
• SC / ST / OBC of Uttarakhand: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• PwD candidates of Uttarakhand: 10 years relaxation for Group C posts.
• Freedom fighter dependents: 5 years relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen: Military service period is deducted from actual age, and the remaining age should not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• Pay Level: Level-6.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Uttarakhand Government rules after regular appointment.
• No salary or allowance is payable during the training period mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC: Rs. 300.
• Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 150.
• Uttarakhand Divyang candidates: Rs. 150.
• Orphan candidates: No fee.
• Payment mode: Credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI only.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a written competitive exam and merit list:

1. Written Exam: Objective type paper with multiple-choice questions. The exam will be for 100 marks and will run for 2 hours.
2. Minimum Marks: General and OBC candidates need at least 45%. SC and ST candidates need at least 35%.
3. Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks for that question will be deducted.
4. Merit List: Merit will be prepared based on written exam marks. If two candidates get equal marks, the older candidate gets preference. If age is also the same, English alphabetical order is used.
5. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents, reservation certificates, and other required proofs.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UKSSSC official website at sssc.uk.gov.in.
2. Use your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and email ID for registration.
3. Fill in personal details, education details, reservation category, and service details if you are applying as a departmental employee.
4. Upload your photo, signature, and left thumb impression in the required size.
5. Upload high school certificate, Aadhaar copy, reservation certificate, and other required documents.
6. Pay the application fee through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
7. Submit the online form before 2 June 2026 and print the completed application for your records.
8. You can edit the online application from 5 June to 7 June 2026 if correction is needed.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 13 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 2 June 2026
• Application Correction Window: 5 June to 7 June 2026
• Written Exam Date: 12 July 2026
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Work with livestock owners and farmers to support animal husbandry services in assigned areas
• Assist veterinary officers during livestock health camps, vaccination drives, and field visits
• Keep records of livestock extension activities, training, outreach, and department schemes
• Monitor animal health issues and report field-level problems to senior veterinary staff
• Help farmers understand animal care, nutrition, breeding, disease prevention, and government schemes
• Follow Animal Husbandry Department instructions, field reporting formats, and service rules
• Prepare basic reports and coordinate with local offices for livestock development programmes