Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Livestock Development Officer Interview Schedule 2026 under Advertisement No. 088/2025. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 2,795 Livestock Development Officer posts, with shortlisted candidates required to attend the interview at the date, reporting time and venue assigned in the official schedule. Candidates should download the eligible-candidate list from the commission’s portal and carefully follow the interview instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Livestock Development Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 2,795 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 29, 2025 |
| Last Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Interview Date | Candidate-wise dates mentioned in the 2026 schedule PDF |
Candidates must treat the date and reporting time printed against their name or roll number as final. They are advised to reach the designated venue well before the reporting deadline because late entry may not be permitted.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should possess a degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry or an equivalent veterinary qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- The qualification must be recognised under the applicable veterinary education and professional registration rules.
- Candidates may be required to hold valid registration with the relevant veterinary council before appointment.
- Knowledge of Marathi and any other conditions specified in Advertisement No. 088/2025 will apply.
- Interview candidates must carry original degree certificates, mark sheets, registration documents and supporting eligibility records.
Age Limit
- The general upper age limit is ordinarily 38 years, subject to the cut-off date stated in the detailed advertisement.
- The minimum age requirement and category-specific conditions will be governed by the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to reserved-category candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups under Maharashtra government rules.
- Date-of-birth proof must match the information submitted in the online application.
Fees
- Open-category candidates were required to pay the prescribed examination fee through the online facility.
- Reserved-category, EWS and other eligible candidates were entitled to the applicable concessional fee under MPSC rules.
- Candidates should consult Advertisement No. 088/2025 for the category-wise fee amount and exemption conditions.
- Application or transaction fees already paid are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Screening or shortlisting: MPSC may shortlist applicants based on an examination, academic criteria or other conditions prescribed in the recruitment advertisement.
- Personal interview: Eligible candidates must appear before the interview board on the allotted date. Questions may assess veterinary knowledge, livestock management, field experience, public-service aptitude and awareness of the animal husbandry sector.
- Document verification and final selection: Original documents will be checked before or during the interview process. Final selection will depend on merit, eligibility, reservation rules and successful verification of records.
Inclusion in the interview list does not automatically guarantee appointment. Candidates can be disqualified if their documents, category claim, professional registration or other information fails verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in and open the section for recruitment advertisements or latest updates.
- Search for Advertisement No. 088/2025 – Livestock Development Officer and read the detailed notification before proceeding.
- During the application window, eligible candidates were required to complete online registration, enter personal and educational details, and select the correct reservation category.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified file size and format.
- Pay the applicable fee online, submit the form and retain a copy of the completed application and payment receipt.
- To check the interview schedule now, locate the Livestock Development Officer interview notice and download the candidate list or schedule PDF.
- Search the PDF using the application number, roll number or candidate name, and note the interview date, reporting time and venue.
- Carry the interview call letter, government-issued photo identification, recent photographs and original certificates with self-attested copies. Candidates should also keep any experience, caste, non-creamy layer, EWS, disability or name-change records relevant to their application.
The application period has ended; therefore, the current notice is intended for shortlisted candidates rather than fresh applicants.
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FAQs
1. Has the MPSC Livestock Development Officer Interview Schedule 2026 been released?
Yes. MPSC has issued the interview schedule and eligible-candidate details for Advertisement No. 088/2025.
2. How many Livestock Development Officer vacancies are covered by the recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 2,795 vacancies. Final category-wise allocation remains subject to the official recruitment conditions.
3. What should candidates carry to the interview?
Candidates should carry their call letter, photo ID, original educational certificates, veterinary registration proof, category documents and the required self-attested photocopies.
