The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 137 Veterinary Officer (VO) / Block Veterinary Officer (BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. Candidates holding a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science are eligible to apply online through the APSC recruitment portal.
The online application process will begin on 7 August 2026 and remain open until 6 September 2026.
APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam |
| Total Vacancies | 137 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Salary | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Application Fee | ₹47.20 – ₹297.20 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 September 2026 |
APSC Veterinary Officer Notification 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission has published Advertisement No. 11/2026 for filling 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) vacancies in the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department. The notification was issued on 3 August 2026, while the online registration process will commence on 7 August 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to 6 September 2026, and the application fee can be paid until 8 September 2026.
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Band-4 with a salary of ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000, along with Grade Pay of ₹12,700 and other allowances as per Assam Government rules.
APSC Veterinary Officer Vacancy 2026
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category | 106 | 32 |
| OBC/MOBC | 6 | 2 |
| Tea Tribe & Adivasi | 1 | 0 |
| SC | 11 | 3 |
| ST(P) | 9 | 3 |
| ST(H) | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 137 | 41 |
PwBD Reservation: A total of 4 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Applicants must possess 40% or more benchmark disability certified by the competent authority.
Ex-Servicemen Reservation: Two vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Eligible candidates must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book while submitting the application.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from a recognized university or institution.
Nationality & Residency
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Must be an Indian Citizen.
- Must be a Permanent Resident of Assam.
- Must upload either:
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam, or Valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
Small Family Norms
Candidates are required to submit the prescribed Form-A Declaration under the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019.
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 38 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 38 Years |
| OBC/MOBC | 41 Years |
| SC/ST | 43 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 50 Years |
Note: Age will be determined only from the Class X/Class XII Admit Card, Marksheet, or Certificate mentioning the candidate's Date of Birth.
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay the prescribed application fee along with the CSC processing charge.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹250 | ₹47.20 | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹150 | ₹47.20 | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Nil | ₹47.20 | ₹47.20 |
Note: The application fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission has not yet announced the detailed selection procedure. The Commission will issue a separate notification regarding the selection process.
Depending on the number of applications received, APSC may conduct recruitment examinations in multiple examination centres across Assam.
Examination Centres
- Silchar
- Jorhat
- Nagaon
- Tezpur
- Kokrajhar
- Guwahati
The Commission reserves the right to increase or reduce the number of examination centres if required.
How to Apply for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official APSC online recruitment portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill in all personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents in PDF format.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Verify all entered information carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: No changes will be permitted after the final submission of the application form.
Important Dates APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | To Be Announced |
Helpline
- Toll-Free Number: 1800-572-23-43
- Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
Important Links APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Form-A Declaration | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |