UKPSC
A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026
| Advertisement Number | A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026 |
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Veterinary Officer
25 Posts
| Vacancies | 25 |
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Veterinary Officer
20 Posts
| Vacancies | 20 |
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Veterinary Officer
5 Posts
| Vacancies | 5 |
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Animal Husbandry Department
Veterinary Officer
| Post | Veterinary Officer |
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Government Service
Level-10
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
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Pay Scale
Rs.56,100 - Rs.1,77,500
| Maximum | 177500 |
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| Minimum | 56100 |
Online
25 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-25 |
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Online Application
14 September 2026
| Date | 2026-09-14 |
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Written Examination
To Be Announced
| Status | To Be Announced |
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Government Service
Group B
| Group | B |
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Government Service
Gazetted
| Gazetted | Yes |
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Government Service
Temporary
| Nature | Temporary |
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Government Service
Contributory Pension
| Type | Contributory Pension |
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Posting
Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
| Department | Animal Husbandry Department |
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Application Fee
Rs.166.36 approximately including applicable charges.
| Category | UR |
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Application Fee
Rs.76.36 approximately including applicable charges.
| Category | SC/ST |
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General Studies & General Hindi
100 objective questions carrying 200 marks. Duration: 2 hours.
| Marks | 200 |
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| Questions | 100 |
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
Veterinary Science
150 objective questions carrying 300 marks. Duration: 3 hours.
| Marks | 300 |
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| Questions | 150 |
| Duration Minutes | 180 |
Animal Science
150 objective questions carrying 300 marks. Duration: 3 hours.
| Marks | 300 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 |
| Duration Minutes | 180 |
All Papers
400 objective questions carrying 800 marks in total.
| Marks | 800 |
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| Questions | 400 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
45%
| Percentage | 45 |
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
35%
| Percentage | 35 |
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Written Examination
Examination centres will be allotted by UKPSC according to the notification and administrative arrangements.
| State | Uttarakhand |
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20 Posts
General Recruitment contains 20 Veterinary Officer posts.
| Vacancies | 20 |
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5 Posts
Special Recruitment / Backlog contains 5 Veterinary Officer posts.
| Vacancies | 5 |
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Application Fee
Rs.166.36 approximately including applicable charges.
| Category | OBC/EWS |
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Application Fee
Applicable processing charge as prescribed by UKPSC.
| Category | PwBD |
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
40%
| Percentage | 40 |
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
30%
| Percentage | 30 |
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Uttarakhand
Reservation and horizontal reservation will be applied according to the applicable Uttarakhand Government rules.
| Applicable | Yes |
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Essential
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or an equivalent recognized veterinary qualification.
| Degree | B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
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Essential
Equivalent veterinary qualification recognized under the applicable rules may be accepted.
| Equivalent Allowed | Yes |
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Additional
Higher qualification in Veterinary Science may be considered as a preferential qualification where prescribed.
| Preferential | Yes |
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Preferential
Applicable NCC or Territorial Army service may constitute preferential qualification where prescribed.
| Preferential | Yes |
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As on 01 July 2026
21 Years
| Minimum Age | 21 |
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As on 01 July 2026
42 Years
| Maximum Age | 42 |
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Important
01 July 2026
| Date | 2026-07-01 |
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Reserved Categories
Applicable age relaxation will be available according to Uttarakhand Government rules.
| Applicable | Yes |
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General Recruitment
20 Posts
| Type | General Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 20 |
Special / Backlog Recruitment
5 Posts
| Type | Special / Backlog |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 5 |
Total
25 Posts
| Vacancies | 25 |
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Candidate must possess the prescribed registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council.
| Registration Required | Yes |
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One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer.
| Deduction | 1/4 |
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| Negative Marking | Yes |
Stage 1
Candidates appear in the three-paper objective written examination.
| Stage | 1 |
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Stage 2
Candidates are shortlisted according to marks, qualifying criteria and applicable reservation rules.
| Stage | 2 |
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Stage 3
Original educational, registration, age and category documents are verified.
| Stage | 3 |
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Stage 4
Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical fitness requirements.
| Stage | 4 |
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Stage 5
Appointment is subject to final verification and fulfilment of all applicable service conditions.
| Stage | 5 |
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FAQ
There are 25 Veterinary Officer posts.
FAQ
Candidates should possess B.V.Sc. & A.H. or an equivalent recognized veterinary qualification and the prescribed Veterinary Council registration.
FAQ
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
FAQ
The post carries Pay Level-10 with a pay scale of Rs.56,100 to Rs.1,77,500 per month.
FAQ
The online application starts on 25 August 2026.
FAQ
The last date to apply is 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
FAQ
Selection is based on the prescribed written examination followed by document verification and applicable appointment formalities.
FAQ
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer.
FAQ
The three papers together carry 800 marks.
FAQ
The written examination date will be announced separately by UKPSC.
FAQ
Yes. The correction window is scheduled from 22 September 2026 to 01 October 2026.
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
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
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