The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has notified the Livestock Extension Officer (LEO), known in Hindi as Pashudhan Prasar Adhikari, Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 17-Exam/2026, inviting online applications for 1,251 posts in the state's Animal Husbandry Department.
This main examination is open to candidates who qualified the UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold 10+2 with Biology plus a two-year Livestock Extension Diploma. Online applications run from 09 September 2026 to 29 September 2026, the fee is only Rs. 25 for every category, and the post carries Pay Level 5 with a basic pay of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300.
UPSSSC LEO Main Exam 2026 — important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 09 September 2026 |
| Online application begins | 09 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 29 September 2026 |
| Form correction last date | 06 October 2026 |
| Main exam date | As per schedule |
| Exam city and admit card | Before the exam |
Only candidates who appeared in and qualified the UPSSSC PET 2025 can fill this main examination form. Shortlisting for the written exam is based on your PET 2025 score, so keep your PET registration details ready before applying.
Vacancy details — 1,251 posts
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock Extension Officer | 500 | 124 | 345 | 254 | 25 | 1,248 |
| Livestock Extension Officer (Special/Backlog) | 0 | 0 | 03 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Total | 500 | 124 | 348 | 254 | 25 | 1,251 |
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
- Qualified the UPSSSC PET 2025 examination.
- Passed 10+2 Intermediate with Biology subject.
- Hold a two-year Diploma in Livestock Extension (Pashudhan Prasar Diploma).
Age limit as on 01 July 2026
| Criteria | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
| Age relaxation | Extra as per UPSSSC LEO Main Recruitment Rules, Advt. No. 17-Exam/2026 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | Rs. 25 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 25 |
| PH (Divyang) | Rs. 25 |
Selection process
- Shortlisting on the basis of UPSSSC PET 2025 score.
- Main written examination (date as per schedule).
- Document verification.
- Medical examination and final merit as per the official notification.
Salary and 8th Pay Commission context
The Livestock Extension Officer is a Pay Level 5 post with a basic pay of Rs. 29,200 rising to Rs. 92,300, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other benefits. The estimated gross monthly salary at entry is around Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 48,000 depending on the DA rate and the HRA classification of the posting city.
If the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations are adopted by Uttar Pradesh in line with earlier pay commission practice, basic pay could rise by a fitment factor estimated in the 1.86 to 2.86 range, taking the entry basic well above Rs. 55,000. You can model the revision for Level 5 pay with our 8th CPC salary calculator.
How to apply online
- Visit upsssc.gov.in and open the notifications page.
- Read the official notification Advt. No. 17-Exam/2026 carefully.
- Keep scanned photo, signature, ID proof and PET 2025 details ready.
- Fill the online form between 09 and 29 September 2026.
- Pay the Rs. 25 fee, verify the preview carefully and submit.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form.
Frequently asked questions
Q.When did the UPSSSC LEO Main Exam 2026 online form start?
The online application process started on 09 September 2026.
Q.What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 29 September 2026, and form corrections are allowed up to 06 October 2026.
Q.How many posts are there in UPSSSC LEO Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,251 posts in total — 1,248 Livestock Extension Officer posts and 3 Special/Backlog posts under Advt. No. 17-Exam/2026.
Q.What is the eligibility for UPSSSC LEO 2026?
You must have qualified UPSSSC PET 2025, passed 10+2 with Biology and hold a two-year Diploma in Livestock Extension.
Q.What is the application fee for UPSSSC LEO 2026?
The fee is Rs. 25 for all categories — General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PH — payable via UPI, debit card, credit card or net banking.
Q.What is the salary of a Livestock Extension Officer in UP?
It is a Pay Level 5 post with basic pay of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 plus DA, HRA and other allowances, giving an estimated gross of around Rs. 42,000–48,000 per month at entry.