Q1. What is the educational eligibility for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?

You need a 10+2 Intermediate pass with Biology as a subject from a recognized board. A two year Diploma in Livestock Extension (Pashudhan Prasar Diploma) from a recognized institute is also compulsory. The diploma must come from an approved technical or veterinary education authority. Final year diploma students can apply only if their result is declared before the closing date. Always confirm the exact subject requirements from the official notification before applying.

Q2. Is the UPSSSC PET 2025 score compulsory for this LEO Main recruitment?

Yes. A valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score is a mandatory pre requisite for this advertisement. The commission uses that score to shortlist candidates for the main examination. Without a PET 2025 score card your application will not be considered. Keep your PET registration number and roll number handy while filling the form. Candidates who skipped PET 2025 are not eligible for this drive.

Q3. What is the age limit and cutoff date for UPSSSC LEO Main 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. The cutoff date for age calculation is 1 July 2026. OBC applicants of Uttar Pradesh get 3 years of upper age relaxation. SC and ST applicants get 5 years of relaxation. PwD candidates receive 10 to 15 years of relaxation as per rules. Ex-servicemen get relaxation under standard government norms.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for the UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Main written test?

The main written exam has 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper. Questions are multiple choice and answered on an OMR sheet. The syllabus covers animal husbandry, livestock extension, general awareness, and basic reasoning. There is no interview stage in this recruitment. Check the official notification for negative marking and qualifying marks.

Q5. What is the application fee and is any category exempt?

Every category pays a flat fee of Rs 25 for this advertisement. General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and Divyang candidates all pay the same amount. No category enjoys a fee waiver here. Payment is accepted through UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. Applications with pending fee are rejected automatically. Fee adjustment stays open until 6 October 2026.

Q6. When does the application start and close, and is there a correction window?

Online registration begins on 9 September 2026 and closes on 29 September 2026. The fee payment deadline is also 29 September 2026. A correction and fee adjustment window remains open until 6 October 2026. Use that window to fix spelling errors or wrong details in your form. No changes are allowed after the correction window ends.

Q7. How are the 1,251 vacancies split between the two posts?

A total of 1,251 posts are notified under Advt. No. 17-Exam/2026. The Livestock Extension Officer post carries 1,248 seats. The Livestock Extension Officer Special or Backlog post carries the remaining 3 seats. Inside the main post, UR has 500 seats, EWS 124, OBC 345, SC 254, and ST 25. All 3 backlog seats are under the OBC category.

Q8. Which documents are needed at the time of document verification?

Carry your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets along with passing certificates. Bring the Livestock Extension diploma marksheet and final certificate. Your UPSSSC PET 2025 score card is also required. Add caste, EWS, PwD, and domicile certificates if you claimed reservation. Keep a valid photo identity proof and recent photographs ready. Original documents plus one photocopy set should be carried to the venue.

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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) Main Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1251 Posts

UPSSSC has 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer seats open under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. The advertisement number for this drive is 17-Exam/2026. You need a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score to apply. A 12th pass with Biology is mandatory. A two year Livestock Extension diploma is also required. Applicants must be 21 to 40 years old as on 1 July 2026. Reserved categories get the usual upper age relaxations. Online registration opens on 9 September 2026. The closing date is 29 September 2026. Fee payment closes the same day. Form correction runs until 6 October 2026. Every category pays just Rs 25. General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and Divyang candidates pay the same amount. The main written exam has 100 questions for 100 marks. It runs for two hours. The exam date is not announced yet.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 09 September 2026 | 03:32 PM

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Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari)	1248	Must have appeared and passed the UPSSSC PET 2025 examination with a valid score card. 10+2 Intermediate pass from a recognized board with Biology as one of the subjects. 2 Year Diploma in Livestock Extension (Pashudhan Prasar Diploma) from a recognized institute. Diploma must be approved by the competent technical or veterinary education authority. Final year diploma candidates can apply only if the result is declared before the last date. Working knowledge of Hindi and basic computer operation is expected for field duties. Read the official notification for complete post wise eligibility details.
Livestock Extension Officer (Special / Backlog)	03	Same educational criteria apply as the main Livestock Extension Officer post. Candidate must hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 score card. 12th Intermediate with Biology plus a 2 year Livestock Extension diploma is required. These three seats are reserved under the backlog category as notified. Candidates applying here should carefully check the reservation certificate format.

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