Overview
The Office of Deputy Director, Animal Health/Breeding, Kangra at Dharamshala has announced recruitment for 122 Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) positions across various veterinary institutions in District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. This is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass candidates to work in the animal husbandry sector.
Organization: Office of the Deputy Director, Animal Health/Breeding, Kangra at Dharamshala, District Kangra (HP)
Total Vacancies: 122 Posts
Post Type: Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra)
Job Type: Part-time on Honorarium Basis (4 hours/day)
Application Mode: Offline only
Official Website: http://hpagrisnet.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 05 February 2026 (till 4:00 PM) |
| Physical Fitness Test | Tentatively after 10 days from last date (schedule will be uploaded on website) |
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 122 Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) positions distributed across various veterinary institutions
| Institution Type | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Sperm Station Palampur | 4 |
| Jersey Cattle Breeding Farm Palampur | 4 |
| IVF Lab Palampur | 2 |
| Zonal Veterinary Hospital (ZVH) Nagrota Bagwan | 2 |
| Sub Divisional Veterinary Hospitals (SDVH) | 6 |
| Veterinary Hospitals (VH) | 44 |
| Veterinary Dispensaries (VD) | 57 |
| Central Veterinary Dispensaries (CVD) | 3 |
Note: Each veterinary institution has 1-4 vacancies. Complete institution-wise details are available in the official notification.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualification:
- Minimum: Matriculation (10th Standard) from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh
- Note: The condition of passing 10th from HP school is NOT applicable to Bonafide Himachali candidates
Other Essential Requirements:
- Must be a Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
- Should be normal/neighboring resident of Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Bodies falling in the jurisdiction of concerned Veterinary Institution
- Physically fit and able-bodied with sound mind
- Should be of sound character
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Animal Husbandry activities
- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
💰 Salary Details (per month)
Honorarium: Rs. 5,000/- per month
Working Hours: Part-time engagement for 4 hours per day
🎯 Selection Process
The selection involves a two-stage process:
Stage-I: Physical Fitness Test
- Candidates must carry 25 kg weight up to 100 meters within one minute
- Those who clear this test will proceed to Stage-II
Stage-II: Merit List Preparation & Counselling (Total: 100 Marks)
Merit will be calculated based on the following criteria:
| Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Essential Educational Qualification (Matric marks) | 85 marks (% × 0.85) |
| Practical Experience in Animal Husbandry | 4.5 marks |
| Permanent resident of concerned GP/ULB or neighboring GP/ULB | 1 mark |
| SC/ST/OBC category | 1 mark |
| BPL/EWS family | 1.5 marks |
| Widow/Divorced/Destitute/Single woman | 1.5 marks |
| Single daughter/Orphan | 1 mark |
| Landless family or having land less than 1 Hectare | 2 marks |
| Non-employment certificate | 1.5 marks |
| NSS/NCC/Scouts & Guides/National sports medal | 1 mark |
The Pashu Mitra Engagement Committee (PMEC) will prepare a panel of 5 candidates on merit basis for each institution who will be called for document verification.
⏳ Age Limit (as on 05 February 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 45 Years |
📑 How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline only
Step-by-Step Process:
- Download Application Form: Download Annexure-A (application form) from the official website http://hpagrisnet.gov.in
- Fill the Form:
- Use A-4 size paper
- Fill in your own handwriting using blue/black ink ball point pen
- Paste recent passport-size photograph
- Attach Documents:
- Self-attested photocopies of all required documents (list provided below)
- Two self-addressed envelopes
- Submit Application:
- Send by post or submit in person to the office of Senior Veterinary Officer of the respective Sub Divisional Veterinary Hospital under which your desired institution falls
- Deadline: Must reach before 05 February 2026, 4:00 PM
Important Instructions:
- Applications must be on the prescribed format (Annexure-A) only
- Applications in any other format will be rejected
- Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be rejected without notice
- Original documents will be verified at the time of counselling
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents with your application:
- Identity & Residence Proof:
- Certified copy of Gram Panchayat/ULB Parivar Register
- Aadhaar Card
- Educational Certificates:
- Matric (10th) Certificate and Marksheet
- Age Proof:
- Matric Certificate or Birth Certificate
- Bonafide Certificate:
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate
- Character Certificate (issued by competent authority)
- Category Certificates (if applicable):
- SC/ST/OBC Certificate
- BPL/EWS Certificate
- Widow/Divorced/Destitute/Single woman Certificate
- Single daughter/Orphan Certificate
- Other Certificates (if applicable):
- Land holding certificate (for landless or less than 1 hectare)
- Non-employment certificate
- NCC/NSS/Scouts & Guides Certificate
- National sports competition medal certificate
- Livestock Rearing Certificate (Annexure-B) – for claiming experience marks
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure-C)
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
💡 Important Points to Remember
- No Application Fee mentioned in the notification
- This is a part-time engagement on honorarium basis, NOT a regular government job
- Selected candidates will have NO right to claim regularization or absorption as regular employees
- The engagement is purely temporary as Pashu Mitra
- Number of posts may be increased or decreased at management’s discretion
- Candidates bringing political pressure will be disqualified
- Name on certificates must match with Aadhaar Card
- Physical fitness test schedule will be uploaded on the departmental website
- Ensure all documents are complete and properly attested
Don’t miss this opportunity to serve in the animal husbandry sector in Kangra district! Apply before the deadline.



