APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: 137 Posts, Eligibility, Age Limit, Salary, Application Dates & Complete Details
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for the recruitment of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. The recruitment is open to eligible Indian citizens who meet the prescribed educational, age, domicile and other conditions.
According to the advertisement, a total of 137 Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer posts are available. The online application process will begin on 7 August 2026, while the last date for submission of the online application is 6 September 2026.
APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Assam |
| Name of Post | Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) |
| Total Vacancies | 137 |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000/- |
| Grade Pay | ₹12,700/- |
| Pay Band | 4 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 September 2026 |
| Official Recruitment Portal | apscrecruitment.in |
APSC Veterinary Officer Vacancy 2026
APSC has advertised 137 vacancies for Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer.
The category-wise distribution mentioned in the advertisement is:
| Category | Total Posts | RFW* |
| Open Category | 106 | 32 |
| OBC/MOBC | 6 | 2 |
| OBC/MOBC – Tea Tribe & Adivasi Community | 1 | 0 |
| SC | 11 | 3 |
| STP | 9 | 3 |
| STH | 4 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 137 | 41 |
In addition, 4 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), while 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
RFW means Reserved for Women.
The advertisement also states that the reservation is based on the draft advertisement furnished by the Government.
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer post will receive salary according to the Assam Government pay structure.
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹12,700
- Pay Band: 4
- Other allowances will be admissible as applicable to Assam State Government employees from time to time.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the post must possess at least a:
Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
The degree must be obtained from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants are required to upload relevant marksheets/grade sheets of each semester/year showing the subjects studied, along with the final pass certificate.
Domicile / Residency Requirement
The candidate must be:
- An Indian citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India; and
- A permanent resident of Assam.
For proof of domicile/residency, the applicant must upload either:
- A valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes, or
- A valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
Either of these documents will be treated as proof of residency according to the advertisement.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Maximum age 50 years, with further relaxation as applicable |
For SC/ST and OBC/MOBC Ex-Servicemen, the additional relaxation mentioned in the advertisement will apply as per the applicable Government notification.
For age proof, candidates must use 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 mentioned.
PwBD Eligibility
Candidates seeking consideration under the PwBD category must have Benchmark Disability of 40% or more and must produce the required certificate issued by the competent authority.
The vacancy table specifically mentions PwBD reservation for:
- Blindness & Low Vision
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Locomotor Disability
- Autism
Small Family Norms
Candidates are required to submit a declaration regarding the “Small Family Norms” in Form-A at the time of applying for the post, as prescribed under the relevant Assam Government notification.
Application Dates
The important dates for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 are:
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 8 September 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the closing date rather than waiting until the last day.
Application Fee
The application fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
| General | ₹250 | ₹47.20 | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹150 | ₹47.20 | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Nil | ₹47.20 | ₹47.20 |
Candidates claiming fee relaxation must produce the required category certificate issued by the competent authority.
The advertisement clearly states that the fee, once paid, will not be refunded and cannot be adjusted against another examination or selection.
How to Apply for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates have to submit their applications through the APSC Online Recruitment Portal.
Step-by-step application process
- Visit the APSC Recruitment website.
- Candidates who are not registered should complete One-Time Registration (OTR) first.
- Register using a valid and active email address and mobile number.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Complete the application form for the Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer post.
- Enter all required personal, educational and other details carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature.
- Use the Preview option to carefully check the application.
- Proceed to payment and pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the application.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safely for future reference.
The advertisement specifies that required documents should be uploaded in PDF format, with a file size not exceeding 4 MB. Scanning at 200 dpi in grayscale is recommended. A recent photograph and signature are also required within the prescribed file-size limits.
Important Points While Filling the Application Form
Candidates should carefully check all information before final submission because editing the application will not be permitted after final submission.
Applicants should use the Preview option to verify:
- Educational qualification details
- Date of birth
- Category information
- Uploaded certificates
- Photograph
- Signature
- Other mandatory details
After successful submission and payment, an auto-generated confirmation email/SMS will be sent to the registered email address/mobile number.
Candidates who face payment failure or pending transactions should use the prescribed payment-status facility to verify the transaction.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the necessary documents ready before applying.
Important documents include:
- Class-X/Class-XII certificate or marksheet showing Date of Birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Semester/year-wise marksheets or grade sheets
- Final degree/pass certificate
- Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
- Caste/category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- BPL certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Other supporting documents required for any claim
At the interview stage, candidates will have to produce the original documents along with self-attested copies and other documents specified in the interview intimation/admit card.
Government Employees of Assam
Candidates already working in regular Government service in Assam, whether permanent or temporary, must upload the required certificate from the competent authority against the applied post.
Candidates seeking benefits such as pay protection or continuation in service must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority under which they are working.
Selection Process
The advertisement states that the selection procedure will be notified later through a corrigendum/addendum, if required.
APSC may decide the selection procedure considering factors such as:
- Status of the post/service
- Cadre and grade
- Number of applications received
The Commission may also decide to conduct examination/test zone-wise depending upon the number of candidates.
Therefore, candidates should wait for the official APSC notification regarding the detailed examination/selection procedure.
Examination Zones
The advertisement provides six zones for conducting examination/test, depending on the number of candidates:
| Zone | Districts Covered |
| Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar |
| Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar & Tinsukia |
| Nagaon | Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong & West Karbi Anglong |
| Tezpur | Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri |
| Kokrajhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara |
| Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur |
APSC has the discretion to reduce or increase the number of zones depending upon the number of candidates.
Documents to be Produced at Interview
Candidates called for interview must produce original documents/certificates along with self-attested copies.
The advertisement includes:
- Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet showing Date of Birth
- Certificates and marksheets of examinations from HSLC onwards up to the qualifying examination
- Experience Certificate, wherever necessary
- Caste Certificate, wherever applicable
- BPL Certificate, wherever necessary
- Small Family Norms Declaration Form-A
- Documentary support for other claims made by the candidate
Candidates must ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded before final submission. The advertisement states that requests for submission of additional documents after the online application process is over will not be entertained.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Eligibility must be fulfilled before applying.
- Admission at different stages of selection is provisional and subject to verification.
- Providing incorrect or false information may lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must produce valid identity proof during the examination/interview stages wherever required.
- The date of birth entered in the online application is final.
- No subsequent request for change of date of birth will be entertained.
- Candidates should not submit false, fabricated or altered documents.
- Candidates should retain a printout of the submitted application.
- Fee paid after successful payment will not be refunded.
- Candidates should submit their applications well before the closing date.
| Official Website | https://apsc.nic.in/ |
| Apply Link | https://apscrecruitment.in/#/auth/landing |
| Official Notification | Advt_no_11-2026_website.pdf |
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