UKPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026

To apply for the Veterinary Officer position, candidates must possess a degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.). There are no specified age limits mentioned in the notification, but candidates should check any potential relaxations based on their category. For instance, Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC candidates may benefit from a 5-year age relaxation, while there are no relaxations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Applying for the Veterinary Officer post is straightforward. Start by visiting the official UKPSC website. Create your account and fill in the online application form carefully. Ensure that you upload all required documents and pay the application fee before the last date, which is 14 September 2026, at 11:59:59 PM. After submission, keep a printout of your application for future reference.

The selection process includes a written examination consisting of three papers. Paper I covers General Studies and General Hindi with 100 questions for a maximum of 200 marks, lasting 2 hours. Paper II focuses on Veterinary Science, featuring 150 questions worth 300 marks over 3 hours, while Paper III addresses Animal Science, also comprising 150 questions for 300 marks, with a duration of 3 hours.

Candidates will need to achieve a minimum qualifying percentage to pass the examination. For Unreserved and related sub-categories, the requirement is 45%. Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates need to score at least 40%, while Scheduled Caste (SC) and related sub-categories need a minimum of 35%. For Divyang (PwD) candidates, the threshold is set at 30%. Ensure you prepare accordingly to meet these standards.