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UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Online
upsssc leo 17-Exam/2026
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
Livestock Extension Officer is a government post under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. The officer works in livestock development, animal-care awareness, breeding, animal management and extension activities at the field level.
Job Details
| Category | Government |
|---|---|
| Type | JOB VACANCY |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Department | Animal Husbandry Department |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Employment Type | Permanent / Regular |
| Total Posts | 1251 |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 10-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 09-09-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 29-09-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29-09-2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 06-10-2026 |
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Application Fee
| GENERAL | ₹25 |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
| EWS | ₹25 |
| PWD | ₹25 |
Educational Qualification
Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent
Biology group
A 2-year Livestock Extension Diploma from the prescribed veterinary university/veterinary college
Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Preferential Qualification
Preference is given for qualifications such as:
* Territorial Army service
* NCC 'B' Certificate
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Notification |
Selection Process
PET-2025 → Shortlisting → Main Written Examination → Further selection/document verification as applicable
The PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination; this recruitment is therefore different from a normal fresh application process.
Exam Pattern
| Total Questions | 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. |
Syllabus
Syllabus — Part 1
Animal Husbandry / Subject Knowledge — 65 Questions
The 65 questions are distributed across the major livestock subjects.
1. Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Importance of animal husbandry in India
Livestock development programmes
Basic concepts of animal husbandry
2. Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Blood circulation
Reproductive system
3. Animal Nutrition
Classification of nutrients
Balanced diet
Fodder and feed production
4. Animal Breeding & Artificial Insemination
Basic breeding concepts
Artificial insemination
Breed improvement programmes
5. Dairy Management
Selection of dairy animals
Housing and management
Milk production
Milk hygiene
6. Poultry Farming
Poultry breeds
Housing
Management
Disease control
7. Animal Health & Disease Management
Common animal diseases
Vaccination
First aid
8. Livestock Extension Education
Extension education principles
Communication skills
Rural development programmes
9. Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat & Pig Farming
Breeds
Housing
Management
Production
Disease control
10. Dairy & Animal Product Technology
Milk processing
Milk products
Quality control
11. Livestock Economics & Entrepreneurship
Project formulation
Cost-benefit analysis
Self-employment schemes
12. Field Training & Practical Work
Veterinary hospital training
Artificial insemination training
Rural extension programmes
Field survey
Project work
13. Practical Section
Animal identification
Animal management
Vaccination and medicine use
Milk testing
Fodder production
Record keeping
Part 2 — Computer & IT
15 Questions / 15 Marks
Topics include:
Computer fundamentals
Information Technology
Internet
WWW
Hardware and software
Input/output devices
Internet protocols
IP address
IT gadgets
Email
Printer, tablet and mobile
MS Word
MS Excel
Operating systems
Social networking
E-Governance
Digital financial tools
Cyber security
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Internet of Things (IoT)
Recent technological developments and innovations.
Part 3 — Uttar Pradesh GK
20 Questions / 20 Marks
Important areas:
History of Uttar Pradesh
Culture
Art
Architecture
Festivals
Folk dances
Literature
Regional languages
Heritage
Social customs
Tourism
Geography
Environment
Natural resources
Climate
Soil
Forests
Wildlife
Minerals
Economy
Agriculture
Industries
Business and employment
Polity and administration
Current affairs
Achievements of Uttar Pradesh.
Required Documents
UPSSSC PET-2025 Scorecard
1. 10th Mark Sheet / Certificate — for date of birth
2. 12th (Intermediate) Mark Sheet / Certificate
3. Livestock Extension Diploma Certificate — required educational qualification
4. Diploma Mark Sheets
5. Aadhaar Card / valid ID proof
6. Recent Passport-size Photograph
7. Signature
8. Caste Certificate — SC/ST/OBC, if applicable
9. EWS Certificate, if applicable
10. PwD/Disability Certificate, if applicable
11. Domicile/Residence Certificate, if required
12. NCC 'B' Certificate, if claiming preference
13. Territorial Army Certificate, if claiming preference
14. Other documents mentioned in the UPSSSC application/verification instructions
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Important Notes
1,251 Posts | Age 21–40 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 2 Hours | 0.25 Negative Marking | PET-2025 Required