Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has invited applications for Veterinary Officer posts under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The recruitment covers 25 posts comprising General Recruitment and Special/Backlog vacancies. Candidates are required to possess B.V.Sc. & A.H. or an equivalent recognized veterinary qualification and registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council. The post carries Pay Level-10 with a salary range of Rs.56,100 to Rs.1,77,500. Online applications are invited from 25 August 2026 to 14 September 2026. The written examination date will be announced separately by UKPSC.
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or an equivalent recognized veterinary qualification. |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Council Registration | Candidate must possess the prescribed registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council. |
| Recognized Equivalent Qualification | Equivalent veterinary qualification recognized under the applicable rules may be accepted. |
| Preferential Qualification | Higher qualification in Veterinary Science may be considered as a preferential qualification where prescribed. |
| NCC / Territorial Army | Applicable NCC or Territorial Army service may constitute preferential qualification where prescribed. |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable age relaxation will be available according to Uttarakhand Government rules. |
| Group | Group B |
| Gazetted Status | Gazetted |
| Nature of Post | Temporary |
| Pension | Contributory Pension |
| Department | Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand. |
| UR / General | Rs.166.36 approximately including applicable charges. |
| OBC / EWS | Rs.166.36 approximately including applicable charges. |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST | Rs.76.36 approximately including applicable charges. |
| PwBD / Divyang | Applicable processing charge as prescribed by UKPSC. |
| Paper I | 100 objective questions carrying 200 marks. Duration: 2 hours. |
| Paper II | 150 objective questions carrying 300 marks. Duration: 3 hours. |
| Paper III | 150 objective questions carrying 300 marks. Duration: 3 hours. |
| Total Examination | 400 objective questions carrying 800 marks in total. |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. |
| UR | 45% |
| OBC / EWS | 40% |
| SC | 35% |
| PwBD | 30% |
| Examination Centres | Examination centres will be allotted by UKPSC according to the notification and administrative arrangements. |
| General Recruitment | General Recruitment contains 20 Veterinary Officer posts. |
| Special / Backlog Recruitment | Special Recruitment / Backlog contains 5 Veterinary Officer posts. |
| Reservation | Reservation and horizontal reservation will be applied according to the applicable Uttarakhand Government rules. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Officer | 20 |
| Veterinary Officer | 5 |
| Veterinary Officer | 25 |
Qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. or recognized equivalent veterinary qualification with registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council.
The prescribed age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026. Applicable relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category and special-category candidates according to Government rules.
25 August 2026
25 August 2026
14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM
22 September 2026
01 October 2026
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Candidates appear in the three-paper objective written examination.
Candidates are shortlisted according to marks, qualifying criteria and applicable reservation rules.
Original educational, registration, age and category documents are verified.
Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical fitness requirements.
Appointment is subject to final verification and fulfilment of all applicable service conditions.
Stay updated on admit card, exam date and results.
