HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Office of the Deputy Director, Animal Health/Breeding, Mandi. The department is inviting applications for 67 vacancies of Multi Task Workers, known as “Pashu Mitra.” This is a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates who are permanent residents of the specific Gram Panchayats in Mandi district where the veterinary institutions are located. The selected candidates will work on a part-time basis for 4 hours a day and receive a fixed honorarium. The application process is offline, and candidates must submit their forms to the respective Senior Veterinary Officer by January 31, 2026.
HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
07 January 2026
Application Start Date
07 January 2026
Last Date For Application
31 January 2026 (by 3:00 PM)
Physical Test Schedule
To be notified separately
Merit List Date
To be notified separately
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Nil
SC / ST / PH
Nil
Payment Mode
No Fee Required
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
45 Years
Age Calculation Date
As on 31 January 2026
Age Relaxation
As per HP Govt Rules
HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra)
67
Department
Animal Husbandry Department, Mandi (HP)
HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Details
Criteria
Qualification / Requirement
Education Qualification
Matriculation (10th Pass) from any recognized school/institution in Himachal Pradesh.
Residency
Must be a Normal/Neighbouring resident of the Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Body falling in the jurisdiction of the concerned Veterinary Institution.
Bonafide
Must be a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh.
Character
Should be of sound character.
Physical Fitness
Able-bodied, physically fit, and sound mind.
Desirable
Knowledge of Animal Husbandry activities, customs, and dialects of HP.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Details
Information
Note
Specific reservation numbers (SC/ST/OBC) are not fixed per seat. However, extra marks are awarded during evaluation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, BPL/EWS, Widows, Single Daughters, etc.
Job Location
Various Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries across Mandi District.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Posts
Himachal Pradesh (Mandi District)
67 Posts distributed among Sub-Divisions like Mandi, Sundernagar, Sarkaghat, Dharampur, Gohar, Joginder Nagar, Padhar, and Karsog.
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Remarks
Application Form
Prescribed format (Annexure-A).
Aadhaar Card
Proof of Identity.
Parivar Register Copy
Proof of residence in the local Panchayat.
10th Marksheet
Proof of Age and Qualification.
Bonafide Himachali Certificate
Issued by SDO(C)/Tehsildar.
Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS (if applicable).
Character Certificate
Issued by Executive Magistrate.
Unemployment Certificate
If claiming marks for non-employment.
Livestock Ownership Certificate
To claim experience marks (Annexure-B).
HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026: Syllabus Overview
Subject
Details
Written Exam
No Written Exam.
Selection Basis
Selection is based on 10th-grade marks and other evaluation criteria (social-economic status, livestock ownership).
Exam Pattern (Evaluation Criteria)
Criteria
Marks
Matric Marks weightage
85 Marks (Percentage in 10th × 0.85).
Livestock Ownership
Up to 4.5 Marks (Based on animals owned).
Local Resident Preference
1 Mark (Permanent resident of that Panchayat).
SC/ST/OBC
1 Mark.
BPL/EWS/Widow/Orphan
Up to 1.5 Marks each category.
Landless Family
2 Marks.
Non-employment
1.5 Marks.
NCC/NSS/Scouts
1 Mark.
Total
100 Marks
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Physical Test
Candidates must carry 25 Kg weight for 100 meters in 1 minute. (Qualifying nature).
2. Merit List
Based on Matric marks and socio-economic criteria.
3. Document Verification
Verification of original certificates.
4. Medical Examination
Fitness check before joining.
HP Animal Husbandry Mandi Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
Post Name
Honorarium
Pashu Mitra
Rs. 5,000/- per month
Work Type
Part-time (4 hours per day).
Job Nature
Honorarium basis (Not a regular government employee).
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Download the Application Form (Annexure-A) from the official website or the link provided below.
Step 2
Print the form on A4 size paper.
Step 3
Fill in the form manually using a Blue/Black ballpoint pen.
Step 4
Paste your recent passport-size photograph.
Step 5
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (10th marksheet, Aadhaar, Parivar Register, Bonafide, etc.).
Step 6
Submit the application form by hand or post to the Senior Veterinary Officer (SVO) of your respective Sub-Division (e.g., SVO Mandi, SVO Sundernagar, etc.) as listed in Annexure-D of the notification.
Step 7
Ensure it reaches before 31st January 2026, 3:00 PM. Late applications will be rejected.
