UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 — Notification, 25 Posts, Eligibility, Selection process and Apply Online

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2026 | Source: Official UKPSC Notification | psc.uk.gov.in

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released Advertisement No. A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026 for direct recruitment to 25 Veterinary Officer posts under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The post is Group ‘B’ Gazetted. Online applications opened on 25 August 2026 and close on 14 September 2026. Selection is through a single written examination followed by document verification — there is no interview.

UKPSC Veterinary Officer Notification 2026 – Download PDF

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the official notification for Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026. Candidates should download and read the full notification before applying.

Download Official Notification PDF

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Total: 25 posts, subject to increase or decrease.

General Recruitment — 20 posts

Horizontal reservation within the above: Uttarakhand Women 30%, Ex-Servicemen dependents 2%, Uttarakhand skilled sportspersons 4%, Ex-Servicemen 5%, Uttarakhand orphans 5%, Uttarakhand State Movement-affected/movement participants or their dependents 10%, Divyang (PwD) 4%.

Special Recruitment (Backlog) — 5 posts

This isn’t a flat 5-way category split. It breaks down as:

• 1 post reserved for SC category (general backlog vacancy)
• 4 posts separately identified for Divyang (PwD) candidates — 2 under LV/PB (low vision/blindness) and 2 under HH/PD (hearing handicap/physical disability)

Per the notification, if suitable LV/PB or HH/PD candidates aren’t available, these posts may be filled by OA, OL, DW, or AAV/AV category PwD candidates on an interchange basis, and thereafter by merit list if still unfilled.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) from a university established by law and recognized by the Veterinary Council of India, or an equivalent qualification under Section 2(c)/2(f) of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. The following are accepted as equivalent degrees:

1. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)
2. Bachelor of Science (Vet.) — B.Sc–Sc. (Vet)
3. Graduate in Veterinary Science (G.V.Sc.)
4. Graduate in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (G.V.Sc.–Sc. & A.H.)
5. Graduate of Bengal Veterinary College (G.B.V.S.)
6. Graduate of Bihar Veterinary College (G.B.V.S.)
7. Graduate of Bombay Veterinary College (G.M.V.Sc.)
8. Graduate of Madras Veterinary College (G.M.V.Sc.)
9. Madras Pashu Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya Snatak (G.M.V.G.)
10. Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (M.R.C.V.S.)
11. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (B.V. Med.)
12. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (B.V.M.)
13. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
14. Vigyan Snatak (Pashu Chikitsa) — B.Sc.–Pashu Chikitsa
15. Pashu Chikitsa Pashu Vigyan Snatak (B.V.A.Sc.)

Note: Items 5 and 6 (Bengal and Bihar Veterinary College) carry the identical abbreviation “G.B.V.S.” in the official notification — this is not a typo on our part, both colleges’ names transliterate to the same short form. Refer to the full college name, not the abbreviation, to tell them apart.

Candidates must also be duly registered with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council.

Preferential qualification: candidates with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Veterinary Science, or minimum 2 years’ service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate, will be given preference over equally-placed candidates. Recognized postgraduate degrees include M.V.Sc in Surgery, Gynaecology, Breeding, Medicine, Radiology, Microbiology, Pathology, Animal Nutrition, Public Health, Biochemistry, and Poultry.

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years, maximum 42 years, as on 1 July 2026 (born after 1 July 2005 and not before 2 July 1984).

Age relaxation

Nationality

Must be an Indian citizen, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, or the former United Republic of Tanzania with intent to settle permanently in India (subject to eligibility certificate requirements).

Application Fee

Fee must be paid via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI only. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit psc.uk.gov.in or ukpsc.net.in and review the “How to Apply” instructions, advertisement details, and important dates.
2. Click Apply Now, complete registration with your details, and set a login password.
3. Log in and fill in educational details (High School, Intermediate, Graduate, and other qualifications).
4. Upload photo and signature as per specifications, then confirm the declaration.
5. Review all entered details carefully on the confirmation screen — corrections after final submission are extremely limited.
6. Pay the applicable fee via Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI.
7. Print the final application form for your records.

Note: registered mobile number cannot be edited after registration. Errors can only be corrected before final submission (via Back & Edit) or during the official correction window (22 September – 1 October 2026), and even then, only specific fields — not name, DOB, category, or gender beyond the permitted scope.

Selection Process

Selection is based entirely on a single objective-type written examination — there is no interview. Candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks fixed for their category to be considered for the merit list:

Candidates applying under Uttarakhand Women, orphan/affected children, or state-movement-affected categories are evaluated against their original category’s minimum qualifying marks, not a flat 45%, for merit list purposes.

The final merit/proficiency list is prepared from written exam scores of candidates who clear their category’s minimum, followed by document verification of qualified candidates.

Salary Structure

Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500), Group ‘B’ Gazetted, permanent/pensionable post.

Syllabus

Ukpsc Veterinary syllabus and pattern comprises of paper 1 2 and 3 and negative marking rules for more details check out the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans. 25 posts — 20 under general recruitment and 5 under special recruitment (backlog).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Veterinary Officer 2026?

1Ans. 4 September 2026, 11:59:59 PM.

Q3. What is the required educational qualification?

Ans. A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) or an equivalent recognized qualification, plus registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council.

Q4. Is there an interview in the selection process?

Ans. No. Selection is based solely on the written examination followed by document verification.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Ans. Yes, ¼ of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.

Q6. What is the minimum qualifying mark for the written exam?

Ans. It varies by category — 45% for Unreserved, 40% for OBC/EWS, 35% for SC and Ex-servicemen, and 30% for Divyangjan.