UKSSSC Livestock Extension Officer Notification 2026 (120 Posts)

UKSSSC Notification 2026: Quick Overview

• Recruiting Body: Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC)
• Post Name: पशुधन प्रसार अधिकारी (Livestock Extension Officer)
• Department: Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand
• Advertisement No.: 76/2026 (dated 08 May 2026)^[1]
• Total Vacancies: 120^[1]
• Pay Level: Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400)^[1]
• Official Website: https://sssc.uk.gov.in
• Download Notification PDF: Download Official UKSSSC Notification^[1]

Important Dates

All dates above are from the official advertisement schedule. ^[1]

Vacancy Details (Official Matrix)

Total Post Split

• Direct Recruitment: 108
• Departmental (for eligible department staff): 12
• Grand Total: 120

Category-Wise Vacancy Count

Vacancy split and reservation counts are taken from the official vacancy matrix in the notification. ^[1]

Horizontal Reservation (Total)

• Women (Uttarakhand): 33
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters: 1
• Ex-Servicemen: 3
• Orphan: 5
• Skilled Sportsperson: 2
• Uttarakhand State Movement identified agitator/dependent: 9
• Divyang: 4 (HH/PD-01, DW-01, AAV/AV-01, LV/PB-01)

Salary, Post Nature, Service

• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Level-06)
• Post Nature: Non-gazetted, temporary, contributory pension

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Direct Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any one of:
  • Biology
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry

For Departmental Candidates

• Must have completed 5 years of continuous service in Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Department (as on first day of recruitment year), and
• Intermediate with Biology or Agriculture (or equivalent recognized qualification)

Mandatory Training Clause

Before final appointment, selected candidates must complete:

• 6 months training at departmental training center, and
• 6 months training at departmental veterinary hospitals under supervision of a veterinary officer.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 42 years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026

Age and relaxation applicability must be read with the exact notification clauses and government orders referenced there. ^[1]

Age Relaxation (as per notification references)

• SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand): up to 5 years (max-age relaxation)
• Divyang: up to 10 years (Group-C)
• Dependents of freedom fighters: up to 5 years
• Ex-servicemen: as per service-period adjustment rule in notification

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Single objective-type written exam
• Merit based on written marks
• Document verification/scrutiny is mandatory after written exam
• Final recommendation published by commission

Written Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline (OMR) or Online (as decided by UKSSSC)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Options per question: 4
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Multiple answers marked for one question = treated as wrong
• Unattempted question = no negative marking

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General/OBC: 45%
• SC/ST: 35%

Exam pattern and qualifying criteria above are from the written-exam instructions section of the official notification.^[1]

Official Scheme/Syllabus Structure

The notification appendix provides this structure:

• Part A (Compulsory): 30 marks
• Part B (Biology): 70 marks
• Part C (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry): 70 marks
• Candidate attempts Part A + either Part B or Part C.

Part A Syllabus (Compulsory)

• Cell biology and biomolecules
• Taxonomy and angiosperm families
• Morphology/anatomy of flowering plants
• Plant physiology and reproduction
• Pollution, nitrogen cycle, green revolution
• Apiculture, sericulture, crop pest basics, microbes and human welfare

Part B Syllabus (Biology: Botany + Zoology)

Unit-wise Coverage

1. Evolution, adaptation, human evolution
2. Cytology, genetics, linkage, mutations, enzyme systems
3. Taxonomy, microbes, fungi, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms
4. Angiosperm classification, pollination, photosynthesis, respiration, growth regulators
5. Non-chordates and medically important organisms
6. Chordate classification, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, aves, mammals
7. Metabolism, physiology systems, endocrine and nervous systems
8. Embryology, animal behavior, economic botany and zoology
9. Ecology, biodiversity, wildlife laws, pollution
10. Biotechnology, tissue culture, plant breeding, biostatistics

Part C Syllabus (Agriculture + Animal Husbandry)

Unit-wise Coverage

1. Agronomy: Crop classification, production principles, cereals/oilseeds/pulses/fodder/cash/fibre crops, irrigation, weed management, precision/rainfed/organic farming, agroforestry, Uttarakhand agriculture
2. Horticulture: Fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal/aromatic crops, plantation crops, pruning, nursery, hydroponics, mushroom, post-harvest management, landscaping, Uttarakhand horticulture
3. Soil Science & Agrometeorology: Soil origin/classification, fertility, nutrients, fertilizer use, soil/water management, erosion control, soil testing, agro-climatic zones, weather and climate change, remote sensing
4. Plant Protection: Plant diseases, insect morphology, pest/disease management, pesticide classification and safe use, biopesticides, quarantine laws, agricultural microbiology, beneficial insects
5. Genetics, Breeding & Seed Science: Mendelian genetics, chromosome behavior, mutation, pollination mechanisms, stress breeding, biofortified/climate-resilient varieties, biotechnology, seed certification/processing/testing/storage/marketing, IPR and GI tags
6. Plant Physiology + Food & Nutrition: Diffusion/osmosis, transpiration, photosynthesis, growth regulators, dormancy, food processing and preservation, nutrition disorders, ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, pollution, disaster management
7. Animal Husbandry & Dairy: Livestock role, breeds, feeding and housing, disease management, breeding and AI, rationing, fodder conservation, Operation Flood, milk chemistry/adulteration, dairy processing, indigenous and commercial milk products
8. Agricultural Economics & Extension: Micro/macro basics, demand/supply, farm finance and credit, SWOT, cooperatives, crop insurance, marketing systems, price policies, farm management, extension systems, agriculture in planning
9. Farm Power & Engineering: IC engines, power transmission, tractor and implements, hill agriculture tools, harvesting/threshing tools, pumps, water lifting devices, seed drill calibration, renewable energy in agriculture
10. Statistics + Computers: Mean/median/mode, GM/HM, dispersion, correlation/regression, probability, skewness/kurtosis, operating system basics, e-agriculture models

Note from Notification

• Current general knowledge and scientific advances related to above units are also included in syllabus scope.

Important Application Instructions

• Apply online only through UKSSSC website.
• Upload valid documents exactly as instructed.
• Keep mobile number and email active for alerts.
• Admit card will be downloadable online; not sent by post.
• Answer key objections can be filed online with fee (₹50 per question as per notification).

Documents/Proofs Mentioned in Notification

• High school certificate (for name/date of birth verification)
• Aadhaar card (both sides)
• Reservation/sub-category certificates (if claimed)
• Experience certificate (where applicable)

Official Links

• UKSSSC Official Website: https://sssc.uk.gov.in
• Official Notification PDF (public file link): Open PDF
• Commission Email: [email protected]

Exam-Focused Preparation Plan (For Agri Exams)

• Prioritize Part C Units 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 for Agriculture/Animal Husbandry overlap exams.
• Revise objective facts from crop science, soil fertility, plant protection, breeding, dairy, and agri economics.
• Practice 100-question sets with negative marking discipline (avoid blind guessing).

References

References

1 source

[1]

UKSSSC Official Notification PDF — Advertisement No. 76/2026 (08 May 2026), Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari

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[2]

UKSSSC Official Website

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