Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Senior Veterinary Officer Result 2026 and final scrutiny status for recruitment conducted under Advertisement No. 04/2025. A total of 82 candidates have been shortlisted for the interview stage, including candidates whose eligibility remains provisional. The result update covers the advertised Senior Veterinary Officer posts, although the precise number of vacancies has not been restated in the scrutiny notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Senior Veterinary Officer |
| Total Vacancies | As notified under Advertisement No. 04/2025; not restated in the result notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The scrutiny document lists the candidates shortlisted on the basis of information submitted in their online applications and supporting records. Applicants marked provisional must satisfy the specified conditions and produce the required original documents when instructed by the Commission.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA / Recruitment test details not announced |
| Result Date | 2026; exact release date not specified |
Candidates should note that the current update concerns the final scrutiny and interview shortlist. The interview schedule, reporting time and venue may be issued separately to eligible candidates through an official notice or call letter.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a recognized degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry or an equivalent veterinary qualification.
- The qualification must be included in the relevant schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, where applicable.
- Applicants should be registered with the Veterinary Council of India or a State Veterinary Council, as required in the detailed advertisement.
- Candidates must meet any prescribed experience requirement and produce supporting certificates in the format specified by UPSC.
Age Limit
- The upper age limit is generally 35 years for unreserved candidates, subject to the exact conditions in Advertisement No. 04/2025.
- Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- The crucial date for determining age is the closing date of the online application unless stated otherwise in the recruitment notice.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS male candidates were generally required to pay an application fee of Rs. 25 through the prescribed online or banking facility.
- Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are ordinarily exempt from paying the UPSC recruitment application fee.
- Applicants should refer to the original advertisement for the final category-wise fee conditions.
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: UPSC examines online applications, educational qualifications, registration certificates, experience records and other supporting documents. The 82-candidate list has been prepared after final scrutiny.
- Recruitment Test and/or Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called directly for an interview or after a recruitment test, depending on the selection method adopted by the Commission. Interview details will be communicated separately.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Original certificates relating to age, qualification, category, experience and veterinary registration will be verified before the final recommendation. Provisional candidature may be cancelled if the required documents are not produced.
How to Apply
The application window for Advertisement No. 04/2025 is closed. The following steps explain the original online process and how shortlisted candidates can now check their status:
- Visit the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
- Select the online recruitment application page and locate Advertisement No. 04/2025.
- Choose the Senior Veterinary Officer post and complete registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Enter personal, educational, registration and professional-experience details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, degree, veterinary registration, category and experience documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee, submit the form and retain a copy of the completed application for future reference.
- To check the result, open the recruitment results or interview section and download the Senior Veterinary Officer scrutiny PDF.
- Search the PDF using the roll number or application number. Candidates marked provisional should immediately arrange the documents mentioned against their cases.
Candidates whose applications have been cancelled should review the recorded reason carefully. Inclusion in the shortlist does not by itself guarantee final appointment, as eligibility remains subject to verification at every stage.
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FAQs
1. How many candidates have been shortlisted for the UPSC Senior Veterinary Officer interview?
UPSC has shortlisted 82 candidates following final scrutiny of applications for Advertisement No. 04/2025.
2. What does provisional candidature mean?
It means the candidate has been shortlisted subject to submission or verification of specific certificates, declarations or eligibility documents before the deadline fixed by UPSC.
3. Where can candidates check the interview schedule?
The interview date, venue and reporting instructions will be published on upsc.gov.in or communicated through an official interview call letter.
