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Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand has announced UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 for total 25 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Veterinary Officer can submit their online application form from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)
UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 25/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 14/09/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 14/09/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 22/09/2026 to 01/10/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS (Uttarakhand): ₹166.36
- SC / ST (Uttarakhand): ₹76.36
- PwD (Uttarakhand): ₹16.36
- Orphans / Freedom Fighter Affected Children (Uttarakhand): No Fee
- Pay the fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01 July 2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 42 Years
- Candidates must be born between 02 July 1984 and 01 July 2005 (both dates included).
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is given only to Uttarakhand domicile candidates of the categories below.
| Category (Uttarakhand) | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| PwD (Group ‘B’ Posts) | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| EWS | No Relaxation | 42 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 25
| Category | General Recruitment | Special Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| SC | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EWS | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 21 |
Eligibility Details
- A degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.), or an equivalent veterinary degree from a recognized university
- Registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council is compulsory.
Veterinary Officer: Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale | Pay Level / Class |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Officer | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 | Level-10, Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) |
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UKPSC Veterinary Officer 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
UKPSC picks Veterinary Officers on merit of a written objective exam, followed by document verification.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies (80) + General Hindi (20) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Veterinary Science | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | Animal Science | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Total | – | 400 | 800 | – |
Exam Rules
- All three papers are objective type (MCQs).
- 0.25 marks are cut for every wrong answer or if more than one option is marked.
- No marks are cut for a question left blank.
- Calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches and any other electronic gadget are not allowed inside the exam hall.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks Needed |
|---|---|
| UR and its subcategories | 45% |
| OBC (Uttarakhand) | 40% |
| EWS (Uttarakhand) | 40% |
| SC (Uttarakhand) | 35% |
| Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand) | 35% |
| PwD (Uttarakhand) | 30% |
UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
When can I apply for UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has opened online applications for Veterinary Officer posts from 25 August 2026. You can fill the form till 14 September 2026, 11:59:59 PM. Apply early to avoid last-minute server issues.
How many Veterinary Officer vacancies are there in this recruitment?
This recruitment covers 25 Veterinary Officer posts in total – 20 under general recruitment and 5 under special backlog recruitment, spread across UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD categories.
What is the age limit for Veterinary Officer posts?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years old as on 1 July 2026. Reserved category candidates of Uttarakhand such as SC, ST, OBC and PwD get a 5-year relaxation, taking their upper age limit to 47 years.
What qualification is needed for Veterinary Officer recruitment?
You need a B.V.Sc & A.H. degree, or an equivalent veterinary degree recognised under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, from a recognised university. You must also be registered with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council.
What is the application fee for Veterinary Officer recruitment?
General, OBC and EWS candidates of Uttarakhand pay ₹166.36, SC and ST candidates pay ₹76.36, and PwD candidates pay only ₹16.36. Payment can be made online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
How will candidates be selected for Veterinary Officer posts?
Selection is through a written objective exam of three papers – General Studies & Hindi, Veterinary Science and Animal Science – followed by document verification. There is a 0.25 mark penalty for every wrong answer.
What is the salary of a UKPSC Veterinary Officer?
The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 under Pay Level-10, since it is a Group ‘B’ Gazetted post in the Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Department.