UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 120 Posts

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has officially announced the recruitment of 120 Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari (Livestock Extension Officer) posts under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand. This is a Group-C, Non-Gazetted position offering a secure government career to candidates with a background in Biology, Agriculture, or Animal Husbandry. This UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduates in life sciences and agriculture streams who wish to serve the state of Uttarakhand in the field of animal welfare and rural livestock development. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 76/U0A0S0C0A0/2026, and applications will be accepted strictly in online mode through the official UKSSSC portal at www.sssc.uk.gov.in. Out of the 120 total vacancies, 108 posts are earmarked for direct recruitment from open market candidates, while the remaining 12 posts are reserved exclusively for existing departmental employees of the Animal Husbandry Department who meet the prescribed conditions. The vacancies are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Unreserved categories, with horizontal reservations for Uttarakhand women (30%), ex-servicemen (5%), persons with disabilities (4%), skilled sportspersons (4%), orphan children (5%), freedom fighter dependants (2%), and Uttarakhand State Agitation activists (10%). Candidates applying for this Livestock Extension Officer Government Job must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Agriculture, or Animal Husbandry from a recognized Indian university. The age limit is 21 to 42 years as of 01 July 2026, with standard relaxations available for reserved category applicants. Uttarakhand domicile or employment office registration in Uttarakhand is mandatory for all applicants. The selection process for this Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari Vacancy 2026 involves a single objective-type written examination of 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours. The paper is divided into a compulsory Part A covering core biology topics (30 marks), followed by a choice between Part B (Botany and Zoology, 70 marks) or Part C (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, 70 marks). There is a negative marking of one-fourth mark for every wrong answer. Candidates must secure at least 45% (UR/OBC/EWS) or 35% (SC/ST) to qualify. It is important to note that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo one year of mandatory training — six months at a departmental training centre and six months at departmental veterinary hospitals — before being formally appointed. No salary or allowances are paid during this training period. The online application window opens on 13 May 2026 and closes on 02 June 2026. A correction window is available from 05 June to 07 June 2026. The tentative written exam date is 12 July 2026, though the final date will be confirmed separately. Candidates are advised to regularly check the UKSSSC website for all updates related to admit cards, exam schedules, and result announcements. This Apply Online opportunity is ideal for Uttarakhand residents with relevant educational backgrounds who wish to contribute to livestock development and rural welfare in the state. Interested candidates should carefully read the full official notification PDF before submitting their application.