The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released a massive recruitment notification for 2795 Livestock Development Officer (LDO) posts under the Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Service, Group-A. Eligible veterinary graduates can apply online from 29 April 2025 to 19 May 2025.
This is a golden opportunity for those seeking a government veterinary officer job in Maharashtra. All important details regarding eligibility, vacancy, selection process, and how to apply are given below.
📋 MPSC LDO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization Name | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Livestock Development Officer (LDO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2795 |
| Department | Animal Husbandry Service, Group-A |
| Location | Maharashtra |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 29 April 2025 to 19 May 2025 |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
🔢 MPSC LDO Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 376 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 196 |
| VJ-A | 79 |
| NT-B | 68 |
| NT-C | 93 |
| NT-D | 63 |
| OBC | 535 |
| SBC | 54 |
| SEBC | 280 |
| EWS | 282 |
| Total Reserved | 2026 |
| Unreserved (Open) | 769 |
| Grand Total | 2795 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria for MPSC LDO 2025
Nationality:
Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry from a recognized Indian university.
- Must be registered with the State/Indian Veterinary Council under the Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
- Qualification must be completed by the last date of application.
Age Limit (as of 01 August 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum:
- Open Category: 38 years
- Reserved Categories / Sportspersons: 43 years
- PwD: 45 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
- Govt Employees: No upper age limit
(Note: Only one age relaxation benefit will be considered, even if multiple are applicable.)
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Open) | ₹394/- |
| Reserved Categories | ₹294/- |
| Payment Mode | Online / Bank Challan |
Bank charges and taxes are extra. Fees are non-refundable.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 April 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 April 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 May 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 19 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Print Challan | 21 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Payment | 22 May 2025 |
| Screening Test / Exam Date | To Be Announced |
💼 Salary for MPSC Livestock Development Officer
Selected candidates will get Level S-20 Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 plus allowances as per Maharashtra Government norms.
🔍 Selection Process
- Screening Test (if needed) – Only if applications are high.
- Interview – Main selection stage.
- Candidates must score minimum 41% marks in the interview to qualify.
- Merit List – Based on interview marks or combined scores (if test held).
- Document Verification – Final step before appointment.
📝 How to Apply for MPSC LDO Recruitment 2025
- Visit https://mpsc.gov.in
- Create your profile or log in with existing credentials.
- Find and select Advt. No. 088/2025 – LDO Recruitment.
- Fill the application form with correct details.
- Upload all necessary documents in PDF format (50 KB–500 KB).
- Pay the application fee online or via challan.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
📎 Required Documents (to be uploaded in PDF)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Birth certificate / Age proof
- Educational certificates (degree, mark sheets)
- Veterinary Council Registration
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (for reservation claim)
- PwD certificate / Sports certificate (if applicable)
🔗 Important Links
- 📝 Apply Online: mpsc.gov.in
- 📑 Official Notification: Available on MPSC website
- 🔔 Stay updated: Visit MPSC portal regularly for exam schedule & admit card info.
📢 Final Tips for Applicants
- Ensure your documents are ready before starting the application.
- Double-check your Veterinary Council registration number.
- Don’t wait till the last day to apply.
- Read the official notification carefully for full details.
