UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Exam 2026 – Apply Online for 1251 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released the notification for the Main Examination of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer), against Advertisement No. 17-Pariksha/2026 (PRA0P0-2025/17). This Main Examination will fill a total of 1,251 posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, and is open only to candidates who appeared in and were shortlisted through the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.

The advertisement was published on 10 August 2026. Online registration and application submission for the Main Examination will begin on 9 September 2026 and close on 29 September 2026, with fee reconciliation and correction of application permitted till 6 October 2026.

Overview of UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Exam 2026

Who Can Apply – Eligibility for This Main Exam

This is important: this notification is a Main Examination, not a fresh, open recruitment. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 score card by the Commission are eligible to apply. Shortlisting of candidates for the Main Examination will be done based on their normalised PET-2025 score, according to merit; candidates who scored zero or negative marks (Absolute or Normalised) in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Candidates whose PET-2025 result is under investigation (Under Investigation – UI) or provisionally marked will be permitted to apply for the Main Examination provisionally, subject to the final outcome of the Commission-level enquiry into their case.

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Vacancy Details – Category-wise

Horizontal reservation within the General category posts is also applicable: Dependants of Freedom Fighters – 24, PwBD (Low Vision – 17, Hard of Hearing – 16, One Arm Affected/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims combined – 16), Ex-Servicemen – 62, Women – 249, and Outstanding Sportspersons – 24. These horizontal reservations are drawn from within the total vacancies of each parent category, not in addition to them.

Educational Qualification

As per Part-4, Rule-8 of the UP Animal Husbandry Department’s Livestock Extension & Poultry Development Service Rules, 2002 (as amended), a candidate must possess:

• Intermediate examination with a Biology group from the UP Board of Secondary Education, or an equivalent recognised 10+2 examination; AND
• A 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma course from a recognised Veterinary University/Veterinary College.
• Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is also required.

Preferential Qualification: Candidates who have served a minimum of 2 years in the Territorial Army, or hold a National Cadet Corps (NCC) “B” Certificate, or have completed 15 years of continuous active service as a Veterinary Dresser Grade-I/II in the Remount Veterinary Corps along with a High School examination with Science or Agriculture as one subject, will be given preference among otherwise equally-placed candidates.

Age Limit

As on 1 July of the calendar year in which the vacancies for direct recruitment are advertised, a candidate must have completed 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC and other categories notified by the Government from time to time, as per prevailing UP Government norms.

Selection Basis

Selection to the post of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari is based entirely on the written (Main) examination, following the new two-tier application process adopted under Government Order No. 1103/47-Ka-3-2020-13/17/2020 dated 20 November 2020, wherein only candidates who appeared in the Commission’s Preliminary Eligibility Test are permitted to apply for the corresponding Main Examination.

Main Examination Pattern

There will be a single question paper of 100 questions (100 marks), objective, multiple-choice type, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking provision of 25% (1/4th) of the marks prescribed for each wrong answer.

Part-3 (UP State General Knowledge) covers questions on Uttar Pradesh’s history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, governance and administration, and contemporary events and achievements of the state in various fields.

Application Fee

Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwBD and Outstanding Sportsperson candidates will pay the fee applicable to their own base category (UR/OBC/SC/ST), i.e., a total of Rs.25. The fee for the Main Examination will be payable only by candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination, and must be paid before downloading the Main Examination admit card.

How to Apply

1. Log in to the UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in, using your PET-2025 registration number and registered mobile number/email OTP authentication.
2. Under the Applicant Segment, select the relevant advertisement (17-Pariksha/2026) and review your auto-populated personal details carried over from your PET-2025 application.
3. Select the post(s) you wish to apply for and confirm that you meet the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria.
4. Review your photo and signature (auto-populated from PET-2025) and complete the declaration.
5. Pay the requisite fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan.
6. Download and print your submitted application form for your records.

Applications and fee payment will not be accepted after 29 September 2026; fee reconciliation and any correction to the submitted application must be completed by 6 October 2026.

Important Instructions

• Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score can apply for this Main Examination.
• Candidates cannot modify their permanent correspondence address, personal details such as gender/EWS/horizontal reservation category, essential/preferential qualification details, or marital status after submitting their application – only limited fields can be updated via OTP-based login before the correction deadline.
• Vacancy numbers and category-wise/reservation-wise distribution are provisional and subject to revision as per the latest applicable Uttar Pradesh Government reservation policies.
• Candidates seeking benefit of reservation/age relaxation must possess a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format, as per the parent recruiting department’s requirements.

What the Role of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Involves

A Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari, or Livestock Extension Officer, works at the grassroots level of Uttar Pradesh’s animal husbandry administration, bridging the gap between the state’s veterinary/livestock development programmes and the farmers who depend on livestock for their livelihood. Typical responsibilities include promoting scientific animal rearing practices, assisting with artificial insemination and breed improvement programmes, guiding farmers on dairy management, poultry farming and animal nutrition, supporting disease surveillance and vaccination drives, and helping farmers access government livestock welfare schemes. This is reflected directly in the Main Examination’s Part-1 subject list, which mirrors the day-to-day technical knowledge – from animal anatomy and nutrition to livestock economics and field extension work – that the role demands on the ground.

Why the Exam Includes UP State General Knowledge

The inclusion of a dedicated 20-mark section on Uttar Pradesh State General Knowledge, alongside the core animal husbandry subject matter and a Computer/IT section, reflects UPSSSC’s standard examination pattern across many of its subordinate service posts, not something unique to this particular recruitment. Since a Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari works directly within local communities across the state, testing candidates on the state’s geography, economy, culture and current affairs is intended to ensure officers joining the department have a working familiarity with the regional context they will operate in, alongside their core technical competence in animal husbandry and extension work.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is UPSSSC Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Main Exam 2026?

It is the Main Examination notification issued by UPSSSC for 1,251 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) posts under the UP Animal Husbandry Directorate, open only to PET-2025 qualified candidates.

2. Who is eligible to apply for this Main Examination?

Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and have a valid, non-zero, non-negative PET-2025 score card.

3. What are the online application dates?

Online registration and application submission is open from 9 September 2026 to 29 September 2026, with fee reconciliation/correction permitted till 6 October 2026.

4. What is the educational qualification required?

Intermediate with Biology group (or equivalent 10+2), plus a 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma from a recognised Veterinary University/College, along with knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

21 to 40 years as on 1 July of the calendar year the vacancies are advertised, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other notified categories.

6. What is the exam pattern for the Main Examination?

A single paper of 100 objective questions/100 marks, in 2 hours, covering subject knowledge (65 marks), Computer & IT concepts (15 marks), and UP State General Knowledge (20 marks), with 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers.

7. What is the application fee?

Rs.25 (online processing fee) for all categories – UR, OBC, SC and ST – with no separate base application fee.

8. What is the pay scale for Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari?

Level-5, Rs.29,200 to Rs.92,300.

9. How many total vacancies are there?

1,251 posts in total – 1,248 under the General selection and 3 under Special Selection.

10. Can a candidate who did not appear in PET-2025 apply for this Main Exam?

No. Only candidates who appeared in and were issued a PET-2025 score card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply for this Main Examination.