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