HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Pashu Mitra vacancy, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Educational Qualification

• Matriculation (10th Pass): Candidate must have passed 10th class from a recognized Board/School situated within Himachal Pradesh.
• Note: The condition of passing 10th from HP schools is not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis.

2. Residency Requirements

• Must be a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Must be a Normal/Neighboring Resident of the Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Body falling under the jurisdiction of the concerned Veterinary Institution where the post is vacant.

3. Age Limit (as on last date of receipt of application)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 45 Years

4. Other Requirements

• Must be able-bodied, physically fit, and of sound mind.
• Must be of sound character.
• Knowledge of Animal Husbandry activities, customs, manners, and dialects of HP is desirable.

Vacancy Details

The total vacancies are distributed district-wise. Below is the breakdown based on the notifications:

Application Process

The application process for HP Pashu Mitra is entirely OFFLINE. Follow these steps carefully:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Download the Form: Get the prescribed application format (Annexure-A) from the official website or the link provided below.
2. Fill the Form: Fill in all details in your own handwriting using Blue/Black ballpoint pen.
3. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of:
   • Matriculation Certificate (Mark sheet & Proof of Date of Birth).
   • Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
   • Certificate of Resident of Local Gram Panchayat (Parivar Register Copy/Aadhaar).
   • Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS/Widow/Landless etc., if applicable).
   • Experience Certificate in Animal Husbandry (Annexure-B), if any.
   • Character Certificate.
4. Envelope: Enclose the form and documents in an envelope. Also include two self-addressed stamped envelopes.
5. Submission: Submit the application to the Office of Senior Veterinary Officer (SVO) of the respective Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital where the vacancy exists.

Merit Criteria & Evaluation

Selection will be based on a Merit List prepared out of 100 Marks. The distribution is as follows:

Physical Test Details

Candidates must qualify a physical test to be eligible for the merit list selection.

Note: Schedule for the physical test will be intimated separately to eligible candidates.

Selection Process

The selection involves the following stages:

1. Document Scrutiny: Verification of application form and attached documents.
2. Physical Test (Stage-I): Candidates must pass the physical test (carrying 25kg for 100m in 60s).
3. Merit List Preparation (Stage-II): The Pashu Mitra Engagement Committee (PMEC) will prepare a merit panel of 5 candidates per institution based on the 100-point criteria.
4. Counseling & Document Verification: Top merit candidates will be called for original document verification.
5. Final Engagement: Appointment letter issued to the top candidate.

Salary & Work Details

This is a part-time engagement.

• Honorarium: ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) per month.
• Work Duration: 4 Hours per day (Part-Time).
• Role: Assist in veterinary institutions, artificial insemination, handling animals, first aid, record keeping, etc.

Tips & FAQs

Tips for Application:

• Ensure you apply only for the veterinary institution under your Gram Panchayat or neighboring Panchayat jurisdiction.
• Double-check the marks calculation for your 10th certificate.
• Get the “Certificate of Livestock Rearing” (Annexure-B) signed by the Veterinary Pharmacist and countersigned by the Panchayat Secretary if you own cattle.

FAQs:

• Can I apply online? No, only offline applications submitted to the specific SVO office are accepted.
• Is there an application fee? The notification does not mention a specific fee, but check the official form instructions.
• Can I apply for multiple districts? You should apply where you are a resident (local/neighboring panchayat) to get preference marks.