UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1,251 Vacancies, Apply Online
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially released the Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026, dated 10 August 2026, on its official website upsssc.gov.in. A total of 1,251 vacancies (1,248 Regular + 3 Special Selection) have been announced for the post of Livestock Extension Officer under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh.
This recruitment is open only to candidates who appeared in the UP PET 2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 scorecard – there is no separate preliminary exam for this post. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 9 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 through the official UPSSSC portal.
Shortlisting for the Mains Written Examination will be done post-wise based on the normalized PET-2025 score, and candidates who scored zero or a negative score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
UPSSSC LEO 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Main Examination
Conducting Body — Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Official Website — upsssc.gov.in
Advertisement No. — 17-Exam/2026
Notification Release Date — 10 August 2026
Total Vacancies — 1,251 (1,248 Regular + 3 Special Selection)
Department — Animal Husbandry Department, Uttar Pradesh
Post Category — Group C
Pay Scale — Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300)
Application Mode — Online
Application Start Date — 9 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online — 29 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
Eligibility Basis — Valid UP PET-2025 Scorecard (no fresh eligibility test)
Minimum Qualification — 12th Pass (Biology/Agriculture) or 2-Year Livestock Extension Diploma
Age Limit — 21 to 40 years (as on 1 July 2026)
Important Dates — UPSSSC LEO 2026
Detail — Date
- Advertisement Date — 10 August 2026
Online Application Start Date — 9 September 2026 (12:01 AM onwards)
Last Date to Apply Online — 29 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
Fee Adjustment / Application Correction Last Date — 6 October 2026
Mains Written Exam Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The Mains Written Exam date, admit card release date, and result date have not yet been announced. This post will be updated once UPSSSC releases the exam calendar.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- UR / General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman / Female — ₹25
Payment Mode — Online – Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking
Vacancy Details — UPSSSC LEO 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies Announced — 1,251 (1,248 Regular + 3 Special Selection)
Post Name — Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari)
Category-wise Breakdown — Not Yet Announced Officially; will be updated once released on the official notification/portal.
Age Limit — UPSSSC LEO 2026
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- Minimum Age — 21 Years
Maximum Age — 40 Years
Reference Date — 1 July 2026
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government norms for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman). Exact category-wise relaxation figures have not been officially detailed in available sources; candidates should refer to the official notification PDF.
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Livestock Extension Officer (LEO) — 12th Pass with Biology or Agriculture subject, OR a 2-Year Diploma in Livestock Extension, along with a valid UP PET-2025 scorecard
- Only candidates who appeared in UP PET-2025 and hold a valid scorecard are eligible to apply.
- There is no separate preliminary exam for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1 — Shortlisting based on normalized UP PET-2025 score (15 times the advertised vacancies per category)
Stage 2 — Mains Written Examination
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Stage 4 — Medical Examination
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
2) Go to the Applicant Segment and click on Applicant Authentication / Login Through PET Registration Number.
3) Authenticate your login using your UP PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP or personal details.
4) Verify the auto-populated details from your PET-2025 application and fill in the remaining required fields.
5) Check the declaration box confirming the accuracy of your details.
6) Pay the application fee of ₹25 through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
7) Review the filled form carefully before final submission.
8) Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF — Click Here
Apply Online — Click Here
Official UPSSSC Website — Click Here
Admit Card — Not Yet Announced Officially
Result — Not Yet Announced Officially