Sarkari Sewayojan

•  The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) is managing this recruitment.
•  They are hiring for the post of Veterinary Officer, known locally as Pashu Chikitsa Adhikari.
•  This vacancy is created under the Animal Husbandry Department of Uttarakhand.
•  The official notification is published with the number A-2/DR(VO)/S-1/2026.
•  Selected candidates will hold Group 'B' Gazetted status in the state government.
•  The position is temporary but includes benefits under the state's pension scheme.

•  Candidates can start applying online from 25 August 2026.
•  The online application portal will close on 14 September 2026.
•  You must pay your application fees before 11:59:59 PM on 14 September 2026.
•  The commission will allow form editing from 22 September 2026 to 01 October 2026.
•  Your age status will be determined based on your age on 01 July 2026.
•  The commission will declare the exact exam date on its official website.
•  You can download your exam admit card online prior to the examination.

•  General category applicants must pay a total fee of ₹166.36.
•  This total consists of a ₹150 application charge and a ₹16.36 processing fee.
•  Uttarakhand OBC candidates must pay the same total of ₹166.36.
•  Uttarakhand EWS candidates are also charged ₹166.36.
•  Scheduled Caste (SC) applicants from Uttarakhand must pay ₹76.36.
•  Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants from Uttarakhand have a total fee of ₹76.36.
•  Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD) candidates are exempted from the main fee and only pay ₹16.36.
•  Uttarakhand orphan children do not have to pay any application or processing fees.
•  All fees must be paid online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
•  The paid application fee will not be returned to candidates in any situation.

•  You must have a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.).
•  Your degree must be recognized by the central government or the Veterinary Council of India.
•  Registration with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council is a compulsory condition for applying.
•  You must possess your qualifying degree on or before 14 September 2026.
•  Candidates with a Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Science will get extra preference.
•  Serving in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years will be an added advantage.
•  Candidates with NCC 'B' or 'C' certificates will also receive preferential treatment.
•  Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 can submit applications.
•  Selected refugees or migrants must present a valid eligibility certificate during document verification.

•  The lower age limit is set at 21 years for all applicants.
•  General category candidates cannot be older than 42 years.
•  Your age will be verified using the cut-off date of 1 July 2026.
•  Candidates must be born after 1 July 2005 and not before 2 July 1984.
•  Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates of Uttarakhand get a 5-year relaxation.
•  Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates of Uttarakhand receive a 5-year relaxation.
•  Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates of Uttarakhand get a 5-year relaxation.
•  Physically challenged (PwBD) candidates of Uttarakhand get a 5-year relaxation.
•  Dependents of local freedom fighters can avail 5 years of age relaxation.
•  Ex-servicemen get up to 5 years relaxation based on their years of service.
•  Candidates from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) receive no age relaxation.
•  Candidates qualifying for multiple categories can only get the single highest age benefit.

•  The recruitment is being carried out to fill 25 vacant positions.
•  There are 20 posts advertised under the General Recruitment list.
•  The remaining 5 posts are under the Special Backlog Recruitment list.
•  The General Recruitment list has 13 posts for unreserved candidates.
•  Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates have 2 posts in General Recruitment.
•  No Scheduled Tribe (ST) seats are available under General Recruitment.
•  Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates are allocated 3 vacancies.
•  Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates are allocated 2 vacancies.
•  The Special Backlog Recruitment has 1 post for Scheduled Caste (SC).
•  The Special Backlog has 4 seats for Divyang (PwBD) candidates against unreserved posts.
•  Vertical and horizontal reservation rules apply only to Uttarakhand domiciles.
•  Out-of-state candidates will be considered general unreserved applicants.

•  Selected candidates will be placed on the Pay Level-10 salary scale.
•  This post is governed by the 7th Pay Matrix regulations.
•  The basic salary scale ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 every month.
•  Extra state government allowances will be added to the basic monthly salary.
•  This position is classified as a prestigious Group 'B' Gazetted role.
•  It follows a modern contributory pension scheme rather than old pension structures.

•  Candidates will be assessed based on a three-paper objective written examination.
•  This multiple-choice exam is worth a total of 800 marks.
•  The written tests will be held in Haldwani and Haridwar.
•  If applicant numbers are low, exams may be held only in Haridwar.
•  Your ranking in the written exam alone determines the final merit list.
•  Candidates who secure passing marks are called for document verification.
•  The commission will check all original educational and registration certificates.
•  The final appointment depends on passing the physical and mental fitness test.

•  The selection exam has three distinct papers of multiple-choice questions.
•  Paper-I includes 80 questions on General Studies and 20 questions on Hindi.
•  Paper-I contains 100 questions and carries 200 marks in total.
•  The time limit to complete Paper-I is set to 2 hours.
•  Paper-II consists of 150 questions based on Veterinary Science.
•  Paper-II carries 300 marks and must be finished in 3 hours.
•  Paper-III features 150 questions covering Animal Science.
•  Paper-III carries 300 marks and gives candidates 3 hours to write.
•  Negative marking is applied at a rate of 1/4th (0.25) marks per wrong answer.
•  If you mark two options for one question, it counts as a wrong answer.
•  There is no negative marking penalty for leaving questions blank.
•  General Studies questions will cover Uttarakhand history, society, geography, and current news.
•  General category candidates must score at least 45% marks to qualify.
•  OBC and EWS candidates must score at least 40% marks to qualify.
•  SC and ST applicants have a minimum qualifying score of 35% marks.
•  Uttarakhand Divyang candidates must secure at least 30% marks to pass.

•  Failing to register with the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council will lead to cancellation.
•  If you cannot prove your state domicile, you will lose reservation benefits.
•  Submitting multiple forms will cause all your applications to be rejected.
•  Certificates for reserved classes must be valid until 14 September 2026.
•  Your OBC certificate must be issued within 3 years of the application close date.
•  EWS certificates must be prepared based on the financial year 2025-2026.
•  Presenting fake documents will get you banned from exams for 5 years.
•  Government employees must show a No Objection Certificate during verification.
•  Any application submitted without successful fee payment will be rejected.

•  Candidates should open the application portal of UKPSC.
•  You must read the complete notification document carefully before registering.
•  Complete the basic sign-up process with your active phone number and email ID.
•  Log in using the credentials that the system sends to your mobile number.
•  Fill in all your qualification details and marksheets carefully.
•  Upload your photo and signature within the specified size limits.
•  Review all fields on the preview page before hitting the submit button.
•  Pay the complete application fee using net banking, cards, or UPI.
•  Keep a printed copy of the finished application form for verification.
•  You do not need to send any paper applications to the commission office.

•  Candidates can download the official job advertisement PDF.
•  You can access the direct application link to register online.
•  The official UKPSC website can be checked for any future updates.
•  You can join the WhatsApp group to get fast updates about vacancies.
•  You can join the Telegram channel to receive exam alerts on your phone.