The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has published the Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) Notification 2026 on 08 May 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 120 Livestock Extension Officer positions. Candidates within the age range of 21–42 years (with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories) and holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Agriculture, or Animal Husbandry are eligible to apply online at www.sssc.uk.gov.in. The application process will be active from 13 May 2026 to 02 June 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 76/U0A0S0C0A0/2026 dated 08 May 2026 for recruitment to 120 posts of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Group-C, Non-Gazetted / Temporary / Contributory Pensionable) under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination syllabus, PH sub-category classification, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification and all annexures before applying online. The notification PDF and syllabus (Annexure/Parishisht-1) are available on the official UKSSSC website.
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Note: The examination date of 12 July 2026 is tentative. The final confirmed date will be announced separately on the UKSSSC website, in daily newspapers (press notice), and via SMS/Email to the mobile number and email ID provided in the online application.
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for the post of Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Group-C) under the Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand. These are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Unreserved categories with horizontal reservations for Uttarakhand women (30%), Ex-Servicemen (05%), Freedom Fighter dependants (02%), Persons with Disabilities (04%), Orphan children (05%), Skilled sportspersons (04%), and Uttarakhand State Agitation activists (10%).
(i) Post: Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari – Total Posts: 120
PwD (Divyang) Sub-Category – 04 Posts (out of 120)
Reservation Abbreviations: SC = Scheduled Caste (अ0जा0) | ST = Scheduled Tribe (अ0ज0जा0) | OBC = Other Backward Class (अ0पि0व0) | EWS = Economically Weaker Section (आ0क0व0) | UR = Unreserved (अना0)
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (02-06-2026). The application is open to candidates outside the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission’s purview. Candidates must be registered at an Employment Office in Uttarakhand or hold a valid Permanent/Original Resident Certificate of Uttarakhand.
Educational Qualification
Pre-Appointment Training Note: Selected candidates for Livestock Extension Officer will undergo 06 months training at the Departmental Training Centre and 06 months training at Departmental Veterinary Hospitals under the supervision of Veterinary Officers before being appointed to vacancies. During training, no salary, honorarium or allowances are payable.
Desirable / Additional Qualifications (Bonus Marks)
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The decisive date (cut-off) for age calculation is 01 July 2026. Candidates must be minimum 21 years and not more than 42 years as on this date — i.e., born not after 01 July 2005 and not before 02 July 1984.
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Payment mode: Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI only. Bank drafts and cheques are not accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Application is considered complete only when fee reaches the Commission’s account within the deadline.
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of an Objective Type (MCQ) Written Examination of 100 marks and 2 hours duration. The questions will be related to the educational qualification prescribed for the post. Document verification is mandatory after the written examination result. The final selection list will be published on the Commission’s website.
Written Examination Structure
Exam Mode: The Commission may conduct the examination in Offline (OMR-based) or Online (Computer Based Test / CBT) mode depending on the number of applicants.
OMR-based Exam Rules: OMR answer sheets are in triplicate. Candidates must mandatorily submit the original and second copy to the invigilator after the exam; the third copy may be retained. Use of whitener or scratching on OMR is strictly prohibited and will attract negative marking. Candidates must not write incorrect roll numbers or booklet series codes on the OMR sheet, else their candidature will be cancelled automatically.
Qualifying Marks
Negative Marking: 1/4th (¼) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions. If a candidate marks more than one answer for a question, it will be treated as wrong and ¼ marks will be deducted.
Tie-Breaking Rules
The seniority list will be prepared based on written exam marks combined with applicable horizontal reservation and vertical reservation norms as per Uttarakhand Govt. service rules.
Document Verification (अभिलेख सन्निरीक्षा): Document verification is a mandatory stage after written exam results. All reservation/educational/experience/desirable qualification claims must be supported by valid certificates as per service rules. Candidates absent during document verification will have their candidature cancelled. All information regarding document verification will be communicated via the UKSSSC website only.
UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus
Written Examination – One Paper: Biology, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 Hours)
Note: Part A is compulsory for all candidates. Part B (Biology – Botany and Zoology) and Part C (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry) are optional; candidates must choose any one of Part B or C.
Part A – Compulsory for All (30 Marks)
Part B – Biology (Botany and Zoology) – 70 Marks [OPTIONAL – any one of B or C]
Part C – Agriculture and Animal Husbandry – 70 Marks [OPTIONAL – any one of B or C]
NOTE: Current General Knowledge and scientific advancement related to the above units are also deemed to be included in the syllabus.
How to Apply for UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the UKSSSC portal www.sssc.uk.gov.in. No manual or postal applications will be accepted. The online portal will be active from 13 May 2026 to 02 June 2026. A correction window will be available from 05 June 2026 to 07 June 2026.
Online Application Process – Step by Step:
At time of uploading the online application, the following must be uploaded along with:
- High School (10th) certificate — for name, father’s name and date of birth proof (only HS marksheet accepted for DOB; no other document valid)
- Intermediate (12th) / Graduation marksheets and certificates related to educational qualification
- Aadhaar Card (both sides) — mandatory for identity
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as applicable — for Uttarakhand residents only
- Permanent/Original Resident Certificate of Uttarakhand
- Employment Office Registration Certificate (from Uttarakhand Employment Office)
- Experience/appointment certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Income and Property Certificate (issued between 01-04-2026 and 02-06-2026 / last date of application; valid for FY 2025-26 and applicable for FY 2026-27)
- OBC certificate — must be issued within 3 years of the last date of application
Documents to be produced in original at Document Verification: All certificates uploaded online must be presented in original along with self-attested copies at the time of document verification when called by the Commission.
Apply Online at: www.sssc.uk.gov.in
Technical support / queries: Email: [email protected]
Important Instructions for UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Online applications only — no manual or postal applications will be accepted.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions (educational qualification, age, domicile, employment registration) before applying. Admission at all stages is provisional and candidature can be cancelled even after final selection if found ineligible.
- Candidates must not fill more than one online application form for the same post. If multiple applications are submitted, all will be cancelled. Candidates can cancel and re-apply before the deadline, but fee paid for a cancelled application will not be refunded or adjusted.
- All information filled in the online application is treated as final and confirmed. Incorrect or false information / fake certificates will result in debarment from all UKSSSC examinations and FIR under applicable laws.
- Signatures on the application, attendance sheet, document verification, and other correspondence must be identical at all places — any discrepancy may result in cancellation of candidature.
- Each candidate must provide their own separate mobile number and email ID — not shared with other family members.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post — they must be downloaded from the UKSSSC website. Candidates must regularly check the website throughout the recruitment process.
- Mobile phones, calculators, pagers, scanners, or any electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Violation will attract debarment from future UKSSSC exams and further action.
- Examination centre preferences are taken into account, but the Commission’s decision on exam centre allotment is final and binding.
- Candidates absent during document verification will have their candidature cancelled without any notice.
- All Uttarakhand State Agitation Activist / dependant certificates must be claimed in the online application form to avail reservation; no benefit is available if not claimed at application stage.
- No TA/DA is payable to any candidate for attending written examination or document verification.
- Any person with more than one living spouse, or a woman who has married a person with a living spouse, is not eligible for appointment.
- All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding. The Commission does not provide individual counselling on eligibility.
