Advt. No. 11/2026 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam | Apply Online at apscrecruitment.in
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online applications for 137 Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. This is a direct recruitment for candidates holding a degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science who are permanent residents of Assam. The online application window is open from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026 at the official portal, apscrecruitment.in. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and selection process carefully before applying.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 September 2026 |
A total of 137 posts of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) are to be filled under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. Horizontal reservation includes:
| Category | Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Reserved for Women (RFW) | 41 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 4 (Blindness & Low Vision – 1, Deaf & Hard of Hearing – 1, Locomotor Disability – 1, Autism – 1) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government norms |
The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined under 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 (PRC) issued in Assam or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
Candidates must possess a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized University or Institution. Semester/year-wise mark sheets along with the final degree/pass certificate must be uploaded with the application.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 21 – 38 years (no relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 years relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation up to 50 years (as per applicable rules) |
Age will be calculated based only on the Class X/Class XII Admit Card, Mark Sheet, or Certificate showing the Date of Birth. Ex-Servicemen candidates must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office and Discharge Book while applying against the reserved post.
| Category | Total Fee (incl. CSC-SPV processing charge) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20 (₹250 application fee + ₹47.20 processing fee) |
| OBC / MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC / ST / BPL / PwBD | ₹47.20 |
Fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a pay scale of ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 with Grade Pay of ₹12,700 under Pay Band-4, along with other allowances admissible as per Government of Assam rules.
The Assam Public Service Commission has not yet announced the detailed selection procedure; it will be notified separately through a corrigendum, depending on the number of applications received. The process may include one or more of the following stages:
A total of 137 vacancies are available for the post of Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam.
The last date to submit the online application is 6 September 2026, and the last date for fee payment is 8 September 2026.
Candidates must hold a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized University or Institution.
Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC/MOBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government norms.
The fee is ₹297.20 for General category, ₹197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and ₹47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD candidates, inclusive of CSC-SPV processing charges.
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 with Grade Pay ₹12,700 under Pay Band-4, plus applicable government allowances.
Eligible candidates can apply only online through the official APSC recruitment portal, apscrecruitment.in, between 7 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
