Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has invited online applications for 137 Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam, through Advt. No. 11/2026 dated 3rd August 2026. Candidates who are permanent residents of Assam and hold a degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science can apply online at apscrecruitment.in from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026. The recruitment is for direct appointment on a pay scale of Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,10,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 12,700 under Pay Band 4. Full details on eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, and how to apply are given below.
APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| 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 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 06/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08/09/2026 |
| Official Website | apscrecruitment.in |
| Job Location | Assam |
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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 |
APSC Veterinary Officer Vacancy 2026
APSC has announced a total of 137 vacancies for the post of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer. The category-wise reservation breakup, as furnished in the draft advertisement received from the Government, is given below.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts (Category-wise Reservation) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) | 137 (Open category: 106, of which 32 reserved for women; OBC/MOBC: 6, of which 2 reserved for women; OBC/MOBC Tea Tribe & Adivasi Community: 1; SC: 11, of which 3 reserved for women; STP: 9, of which 3 reserved for women; STH: 4, of which 1 reserved for women; PwBD: 4 total - Blindness & Low Vision-1, Deaf & Hard of Hearing-1, Locomotor Disability-1, Autism-1; Ex-Servicemen: 2) |
Reservation is as per the draft advertisement furnished by the Government against the total number of posts in the cadre. Ex-servicemen candidates must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office and Discharge Book while applying for the reserved post.
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.
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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
The application fee for APSC VO/BVO Recruitment 2026 varies by category, with an additional processing fee charged by CSC-SPV for all applicants.
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Processing Fee by CSC-SPV (Rs.) | Total Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 250 | 47.20 | 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | 150 | 47.20 | 197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | NIL | 47.20 | 47.20 |
Candidates seeking fee relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/BPL categories must produce a certificate of the claimed category issued by a competent authority. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
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 for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
Applicants must apply online through the APSC Recruitment website; no other mode of application is accepted.
- Visit the official APSC recruitment website: apscrecruitment.in
- New applicants must click on 'Register Here' and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process with basic details, using a valid and active email address and mobile number
- After registration, log in using the registered email/mobile number and password
- Fill in all required registration details as asked in the form; mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*)
- Read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying
- Upload required documents/certificates (Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, caste/category, etc.) in PDF format, not exceeding 4 MB, legible in print, scanned at 200 dpi in greyscale (recommended)
- Upload a recent Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB) and Signature (50 KB – 200 KB)
- Tick the declaration checkbox to enable the Preview option, and check all uploaded documents for clarity
- Click 'Proceed to Pay' to continue, or 'Cancel' to make corrections
- Complete the payment of the prescribed application fee
- Note that no editing of the application is allowed after final submission
- Take a printout of the submitted Online Application Form for future reference
Before filling the application form, candidates must note that certificates relating to age, caste, and minimum educational qualification will be fetched from the OTR profile. Candidates should update their OTR profile if any additional documents are to be uploaded in support of the advertised post. Applicants without debit card/internet banking facilities may also apply through Common Service Centers (CSCs).
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APSC Veterinary Officer Important Instructions
- Admission at all stages of selection is purely provisional and subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions; candidature may be cancelled at any stage if found ineligible
- No request for withdrawal of candidature will be entertained after submission of application
- No candidate will be allowed to change their category/sub-category at any stage of the selection process
- Furnishing wrong, erroneous, or incorrect information may lead to disqualification for a period specified by the Commission
- False declarations will result in rejection of application and penalty as per prevailing Rules/Law
- The date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submitting the online application, unless otherwise specified in the advertisement
- Candidates will be informed of the final result through the APSC website/Newspaper; interim enquiries about the result will not be entertained
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate
- The advertisement has been issued as per draft advertisement furnished by the Government
APSC Veterinary Officer Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Candidates who have completed their degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Veterinary Science Government Jobs available across India. Those interested in more opportunities in the animal husbandry and healthcare sector can also check the latest Animal Husbandry Department Jobs.
Applicants looking for more openings within the state can browse the latest Assam Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates from Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati zones can also check APSC Recruitment Notifications and other Veterinary Officer Jobs matching their qualification.