Particulars | Details |
Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
Advertisement No. | 11/2026 (eCF No. 819767/96) |
Post Name | Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) |
Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Govt. of Assam |
Total Vacancies | 137 Posts |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Start Date | 07/08/2026 |
Application Closing Date | 06/09/2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 08/09/2026 |
Job Location | Assam |
Official Website |
APSC Veterinary Officer Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release Date | 03/08/2026 |
Online Application Start Date | 07/08/2026 |
Online Application Last Date | 06/09/2026 |
Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 08/09/2026 |
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under APSC is given below.
Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO)
No. of Vacancies: 137
Qualification: Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from any recognized University/Institution
Age Limit: 21 to 38 years as on 01-01-2026 (Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years up to 43 years; OBC/MOBC - 3 years up to 41 years; PwBD - 10 years irrespective of category; Ex-Servicemen - maximum 50 years for UR, further relaxable by 3 years for OBC/MOBC and 5 years for SC/ST)
Pay Scale: Pay Scale: Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/-
APSC Veterinary Officer Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for APSC VO/BVO Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the nationality, domicile, educational, and age criteria detailed below.
Nationality and Domicile
The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and must be a permanent resident of Assam. As proof of domicile, candidates must upload either a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
APSC Veterinary Officer Qualification
Candidates must possess at least a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from any recognized University/Institution. Applicants are required to upload relevant mark sheets/grade sheets of each semester/year reflecting the subjects, along with the final pass certificate.
APSC Veterinary Officer Age Limit
Candidates should not be less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Age is calculated based on the Class-X/Class-XII Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet issued by a recognized Central/State Board/Council where the Date of Birth is clearly reflected; no other document is accepted for age proof.
Category | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
SC/ST | 5 years | 43 years |
OBC/MOBC | 3 years | 41 years |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years, irrespective of SC/ST/OBC/UR category | Not specified in the official notification |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years for OBC/MOBC, 5 years for SC/ST over the unreserved limit | 50 years (Unreserved category) as on 01-01-2026 |
Candidates with less than 40% disability will not be considered for any relaxation applicable to Persons with Benchmark Disability.
APSC Veterinary Officer Salary
Selected candidates will receive Pay Scale plus Grade Pay plus other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time.
Component | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Scale | Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,10,000 per month |
Grade Pay | Rs. 12,700 |
Pay Band | 4 |
Allowances | Other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time |
APSC Veterinary Officer Application Fee
Here is the complete information about APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 297.20 (Application Fee Rs. 250 + Processing Fee Rs. 47.20) |
OBC/MOBC | Rs. 197.20 (Application Fee Rs. 150 + Processing Fee Rs. 47.20) |
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Rs. 47.20 (Processing Fee only, Application Fee NIL) |
APSC Veterinary Officer Selection Process
The selection procedure will be notified later by the Commission through a corrigendum/addendum. The Commission will decide the mode of selection considering the status, cadre, and grade of the post, and the number of applications received. The Commission may also conduct the examination/test zone-wise depending on the number of candidates from each district, based on the following six zones.
S. No. | Zone | Districts Covered |
|---|---|---|
1 | Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Cachar |
2 | Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Tinsukia |
3 | Nagaon | Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong |
4 | Tezpur | Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Udalguri |
5 | Kokrajhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar, South Salmara |
6 | Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali, Tamulpur |
Candidates must, if required, attend a personal interview/Viva-Voce at a place fixed by the Commission. The Commission does not defray travelling or other expenses of candidates summoned for interview.
APSC Veterinary Officer Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents, and produce originals with self-attested copies at the time of interview:
Permanent Resident Certificate (Assam) or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as domicile proof
Degree mark sheets/grade sheets of each semester/year and final pass certificate in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet showing Date of Birth, for age proof
Certificates and mark sheets of all examinations from HSLC onwards up to the qualifying examination
Experience Certificate (wherever necessary)
Caste certificate issued by the Government of Assam for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates
BPL certificate issued by the Government of Assam (wherever necessary)
PwBD certificate (40% or more benchmark disability) issued by competent authority, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book, if applicable
Declaration Form-A regarding "The Small Family Norms" as per Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17 dated 6th November 2019
Government employment certificate or No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already in Government service
Identity proof (PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, etc.) at the time of Screening/Written Test and Interview
Recent Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and Signature (50 KB – 200 KB)
How to Apply
Here is the complete procedure to apply for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
Visit the APSC Recruitment website at https://apscrecruitment.in.
If not registered, click on ‘Register Here’ and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
Register with a valid and active e-mail address and mobile number.
Log in using registered e-mail/mobile number and password.
Fill in the required registration details as asked in the form.
Carefully read the eligibility criteria and other relevant details before applying.
Upload required documents/certificates (Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, caste/category etc.) in PDF format (max 4 MB, 200 dpi greyscale).
Upload recent Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and Signature (50 KB – 200 KB).
Fill all details carefully and tick the declaration checkbox to enable the Preview option.
Preview the application to confirm all documents are clear and legible.
Click ‘Proceed to Pay’ to pay the prescribed fee/charges.
Upon successful submission, an auto-generated confirmation e-mail/SMS will be sent to the registered e-mail ID/Mobile No.
Take a print-out of the submitted Online Application Form and retain the hard copy for future reference.
Candidates without debit card/Internet banking facilities may visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC).
Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here