UKPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination carries a total of 800 marks and consists of 400 objective-type questions across three papers.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & General Hindi | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Veterinary Science | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Animal Science | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Total | — | 400 | 800 | 8 Hours |
Marking Scheme
- The examination is objective / multiple-choice type.
- 1/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
- Marking more than one option for a question is also treated as an incorrect response.
- No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
- Calculators or other calculating devices are not permitted in the examination hall.
UKPSC Veterinary Officer Syllabus 2026
Paper I – General Studies & General Hindi
Paper I consists of 100 questions for 200 marks.
General Studies – 80 Questions | 160 Marks
Important topics include:
- General Science and Basic Computer Knowledge
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Geography and Demography of India
- Current Affairs
- History of Uttarakhand
- Culture of Uttarakhand
- Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand
- Economic and Natural Resources of Uttarakhand
- General Intelligence, Reasoning and Numerical Ability
General Hindi – 20 Questions | 40 Marks
Major topics include:
- स्वर एवं व्यंजन
- संज्ञा एवं सर्वनाम
- तत्सम एवं तद्भव शब्द
- उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
- संधि
- समास
- पर्यायवाची शब्द
- विलोम शब्द
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
- विराम चिह्न
- सामान्य हिंदी व्याकरण
The paper-wise structure and these General Studies/Hindi areas are consistent with the published 2026 recruitment details.
Paper II – Veterinary Science
150 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours
The major Veterinary Science areas include:
- Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Veterinary Clinical subjects
Candidates should prepare the core subjects covered during the B.V.Sc. & A.H. curriculum and follow the detailed syllabus given in the official notification.
Paper III – Animal Science
150 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours
Major syllabus areas include:
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Livestock Production Management
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Products Technology
These subjects form the principal areas specified for the Animal Science paper.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must obtain the prescribed minimum qualifying percentage to be considered for the merit list.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 45% |
| OBC | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| SC | 35% |
| Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen | 35% |
| Uttarakhand PwD | 30% |
The merit list is prepared from written-examination marks, subject to the prescribed qualifying criteria.
UKPSC Veterinary Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process is primarily based on:
- Objective-Type Written Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification
