The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, is set to shut down the online application window today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for the recruitment of 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer (Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari) positions. Operating under the administrative oversight of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, this major recruitment initiative encompasses 1,248 openings under general recruitment and 3 specialized positions under the special recruitment quota. Having initiated the registration drive on September 9, 2026, the commission has advised prospective applicants to complete their online forms immediately on the official portal, upsssc.gov.in, before midnight to avoid last-minute server congestion, while noting that an application modification window will remain active through October 6, 2026, for registered candidates needing corrections.

Essential Qualifications, Age Criteria, and Universal ₹25 Application Fee

To qualify for this recruitment drive, candidates must hold a valid scorecard from the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2025) conducted by the commission, which serves as the primary screening threshold for shortlisting. In terms of educational background, applicants must have successfully passed the Intermediate (Class 12) examination from a recognized board with either Biology or Agriculture Science as a core subject, or alternatively hold a recognized Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Dairying or an equivalent approved credential. Candidates must fall within the age bracket of 18 to 40 years, with upper age limit relaxations applicable to candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Persons with Disabilities in accordance with Uttar Pradesh government guidelines. In a major relief to applicants, the commission has maintained a uniform nominal application processing fee of just ₹25 across all categories, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST, payable entirely through digital banking channels.

Step-by-Step Online Submission Guide and Two-Tier Selection Framework

The induction framework will follow a two-tier screening process: initial applicants will first be filtered and shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their percentile marks secured in PET 2025, after which shortlisted contenders will sit for a subject-specific written examination administered by UPSSSC, followed by document verification to finalize the merit roster. To submit the application before the window closes, candidates should visit upsssc.gov.in, access the live notification link on the homepage, authenticate using their PET-2025 registration number and OTP or personal details, fill in the requisite academic and personal entries, upload recent scanned photographs and digital signatures, pay the ₹25 online transaction fee, and secure a physical printout of the final confirmation receipt for future reference.