The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the official VO/BVO Syllabus 2026 for the Screening Test for recruitment to the post of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, against Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 03.08.2026. Knowing the syllabus and exam pattern together helps candidates plan subject-wise preparation and manage time effectively for this OMR-based objective type Screening Test. This article covers the complete APSC VO/BVO syllabus, exam pattern, subject-wise topics and the syllabus PDF link based on the official notification dated 17th August 2026.
APSC VO/BVO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) |
| Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 dated 03.08.2026 |
| Syllabus Notification No. | Paper I: 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027; Paper II: 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (both dated 17.08.2026) |
| Exam Stage Covered in this Syllabus | Screening Test (OMR based objective type) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper I - General Studies; Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science) |
| Marks per Paper | 100 marks each |
| Duration per Paper | 2 Hours each |
| Question Type | Objective Type/MCQ |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
APSC VO/BVO Selection Process 2026
As per the official syllabus notifications released on 17th August 2026, the recruitment process for the post of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer begins with an OMR-based objective type Screening Test consisting of two separate papers:
- Paper I - General Studies (100 marks)
- Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (100 marks)
Both papers are conducted as MCQ-based tests of 2 hours duration each. The official notification does not specify whether the two papers are held on the same day or separately, nor does it detail any subsequent stage (such as a Main Examination or Interview) after the Screening Test. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. 11/2026) on the official APSC website for the complete selection process and merit-weightage details, as this information is not part of the syllabus documents.
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APSC VO/BVO Exam Pattern 2026
The Screening Test exam pattern is divided into two papers, each carrying 100 marks. The subject-wise structure for both papers is given below.
Paper I - General Studies: Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Current Events, Indian Economy, Constitution of India, World Geography, History, Science & Technology, Reasoning & Aptitude, Environment & Ecology, Animal Husbandry policies/schemes) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Number of questions and negative marking for Paper I are not specified in the official notification.
Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science: Exam Pattern
| Category | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic and Production Subjects, Clinical Subjects, Para Clinical Subjects (combined) | 100 | 2 Hours |
The official notification lists three broad topic groups for Paper II but does not provide a further marks/question breakup among them. Number of questions and negative marking are not specified in the official notification.
APSC VO/BVO Syllabus 2026
Below is the complete subject-wise and topic-wise APSC VO/BVO syllabus for both papers, as given in the official notification.
1. Paper I - General Studies
- Current Events of National, International and State of Assam
- Indian Economy
- Constitution of India
- World Geography including India and Assam
- Important History of World including Indian and Assam
- Role and impact of Science & Technology in India
- Reasoning and Aptitude
- Environment and Ecology
- Animal Husbandry policies/schemes
2. Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
(A) Basic and Production Subjects
Basic:
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary Extension Education
Production:
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Production and Management
- Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Poultry Science
- Livestock Product Technology
- Veterinary Physiology
(B) Clinical Subjects
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology & Obstetrics
(C) Para Clinical Subjects
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
The official notification does not indicate which topics carry higher weightage or frequency, so no topic has been marked as "high priority" in this article.
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How to Prepare for APSC VO/BVO Exam 2026
- Start with the two-paper structure: build a separate study plan for Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science), since both carry equal marks.
- For Paper II, revise Basic and Production subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Genetics & Breeding, Poultry Science) alongside Clinical and Para Clinical subjects (Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pharmacology) using standard veterinary science textbooks used in BVSc & AH coursework.
- For Paper I, keep a daily current affairs routine covering national, international and Assam-specific events, along with Indian Economy, Polity and Assam Animal Husbandry schemes.
- Practice Reasoning and Aptitude questions regularly since this is a distinct topic within Paper I.
- Since the number of questions and negative marking are not specified, attempt previous APSC screening test papers (of similar veterinary/technical posts, if available) to get familiar with the OMR-based objective format.
- Revise weak topics closer to the exam date and keep the two-hour time limit per paper in mind while practicing mock questions.
