The Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh, under the Office of the Deputy Director, Animal Health and Breeding, Kangra at Dharamshala, has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for the year 2026. This recruitment aims to fill 122 vacant posts of Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) across various veterinary institutions in District Kangra.
These appointments will be made on a purely temporary and part-time contractual basis, offering an opportunity for local residents to work in the Animal Husbandry sector and contribute to livestock development and rural veterinary services. The position is ideal for candidates seeking government-associated work with minimal educational requirements and strong community involvement.
Important Dates
Candidates must take note of the key dates related to this recruitment process to avoid missing any deadlines.
- Notification Date: 06 January 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 05 February 2026
- Last Time for Submission: Up to 4:00 PM
- Tentative Physical Test Date: Around 10 days after the application closing date (exact schedule will be notified separately)
Applications received after the deadline or found incomplete will not be considered under any circumstances.
Application Fees
- Application Fee: Nil
There is no application fee required to apply for the Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) posts. Candidates only need to submit the prescribed application form along with required documents.
Vacancy Details
A total of 122 posts of Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) are available under this recruitment drive. These vacancies are distributed across multiple veterinary institutions located in different subdivisions of District Kangra, including Palampur, Jaisinghpur, Baijnath, Kangra, Dehra, Jawalamukhi, Dharamshala, Nurpur, and Jawali.
Post Details
- Post Name: Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra)
- Total Vacancies: 122
- Nature of Job: Part-time (4 hours per day)
- Type of Engagement: Contractual
- Work Location: Veterinary Hospitals, Dispensaries, Farms, and Labs under Animal Husbandry Department, District Kangra
Each veterinary institution will engage Pashu Mitra based on local requirements, and applications must be submitted to the respective Sub Divisional Veterinary Hospital.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions to apply for the Pashu Mitra posts.
General Eligibility
- The applicant must be a local or neighboring resident of the Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body falling under the jurisdiction of the concerned veterinary institution.
- The candidate must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Applicants should be physically fit, mentally sound, and able-bodied.
- The candidate must possess good moral character and conduct.
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification
- The candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) from a recognized school or institution.
- Passing 10th from an institution located in Himachal Pradesh is mandatory, except for bonafide Himachali candidates, for whom this condition is relaxed.
Desirable Qualification
- Basic knowledge of Animal Husbandry activities.
- Familiarity with local customs, traditions, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh will be considered an added advantage.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
The age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 05 February 2026. Candidates falling outside this age range will not be eligible for selection.
Salary Scale
Candidates selected for the post of Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) will receive a fixed honorarium.
- Monthly Salary: ₹5,000
- Working Hours: 4 hours per day (part-time)
The remuneration is paid on an honorarium basis and does not include additional allowances, increments, or service benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process for Pashu Mitra recruitment consists of two main stages, ensuring transparency and merit-based engagement.
Stage I – Physical Fitness Test
All eligible candidates will be required to undergo a physical test.
- The candidate must be capable of carrying 25 kilograms of weight for a distance of 100 meters within one minute.
- Only candidates who successfully qualify in the physical test will be allowed to proceed to the next stage.
The schedule, venue, and time for the physical test will be communicated separately.
Stage II – Merit List and Counseling
Candidates who clear the physical test will be called for counseling and document verification.
- A merit list will be prepared out of 100 marks for each institution.
- A panel of five candidates per institution will be created by the Pashu Mitra Engagement Committee.
Merit Evaluation Criteria
- Matric Marks: Up to 85 marks (percentage multiplied by 0.85)
- Practical Experience in Animal Husbandry: Up to 4.5 marks
- Permanent Resident of Same Gram Panchayat: Up to 1 mark
- SC/ST/OBC Category: 1 mark
- BPL/EWS Category: 1.5 marks
- Widow/Divorced/Single Woman: 1.5 marks
- Single Daughter/Orphan: 1 mark
- Landless or Small Landholding Family: 2 marks
- Non-Employment Certificate: 1.5 marks
- NSS/NCC/Scouts/Sports Achievements: 1 mark
The final selection will be made based on merit and successful verification of original documents.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply offline only by following the steps given below:
- Obtain the prescribed application form (Annexure-A).
- Fill the form carefully in your own handwriting using blue or black ink.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
- Enclose two self-addressed envelopes with the application.
- Submit the completed application to the Senior Veterinary Officer of the concerned Sub Divisional Veterinary Hospital where engagement is sought.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 05 February 2026 by 4:00 PM.
Applications sent to the wrong office, submitted late, or incomplete in any manner will be rejected without notice.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach copies of the following documents along with the application form:
- Proof of date of birth
- Matric certificate and mark sheet
- Bonafide Himachali certificate
- Proof of residence (Parivar Register and Aadhaar)
- Character certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- BPL/EWS certificate, if applicable
- Certificates for widow/single woman/orphan status, if applicable
- Landholding certificate, if applicable
- Non-employment certificate
- NCC/NSS/Scouts or sports certificates, if applicable
- Experience certificate in Animal Husbandry, if any
Original documents must be produced at the time of counseling.
