Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notice for eligible candidates for the post of Livestock Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Interested candidates are advised to go through the notification below and apply for the positions on or before September 12, 2019.
The posts are permanent. Pay Scale will be Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th Central Pay Commission.
Age: An applicant's age should not exceed 35 years.
Educational Qualification:
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry as listed in the First and Second Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act. 1984 from a recognized university or institution.
(ii) Registration in the Veterinary Council of India or Veterinary Council of States.
Experience: One years’ experience in the Cattle and Livestock Development or Animal Health or Poultry or Meat and Meat Products from Central/State Government/Union Territory Administration Departments or Statutory/Autonomous Institutes or related Organizations recognized by the Government.
NOTE- I: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
NOTE- II: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
(i) Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science from a recognized university or institute; or
(ii) Two years’ additional experience in the Cattle and Livestock Development or Animal Health or Poultry or Meat and Meat Products from Central/State Government/Union Territory Administration Departments or Statutory/Autonomous Institutes or related organizations recognized by the Government.
DUTIES:
i) To assist the Livestock Health Related schemes run by State Government agencies.
(ii) To assist the policy and planning work of Livestock Health related issues for the Government of India.
(iii) To coordinate with International Bodies/Institute like OIE, APHCA, and FAO on policy, planning and maintenance of Livestock Health and the latest development in the field.