APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: 137 Posts

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026, dated 3 August 2026, for the recruitment of 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. This is one of the largest single-cadre openings APSC has advertised for veterinary graduates this year, with 41 of the 137 posts reserved for women. Online applications are open from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026.

Quick info

Organization	Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Advertisement	Advt. No. 11/2026, dated 3 August 2026
Post name	Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO)
Total vacancies	137 (41 posts reserved for women)
Qualification	Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
Age limit	21 – 38 years (as on 1 January 2026)
Salary	₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 (Pay Band 4), Grade Pay ₹12,700
Last date to apply	6 September 2026 (fee payment until 8 September 2026)

Overview / notification details

• Advertisement: No. 11/2026, dated 3 August 2026
• Organization: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
• Recruiting department: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam
• Post: Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) — direct recruitment, Pay Band 4
• Total vacancies: 137, of which 41 posts are reserved for women across all categories
• Application mode: Online only, through the official APSC recruitment portal
• Likely exam centres: Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati (exact selection procedure to be announced separately by APSC)

Important dates

Event	Date
Advertisement published	3 August 2026
Online application start	7 August 2026
Online application last date	6 September 2026
Last date for fee payment	8 September 2026
Written test / interview dates	To be announced separately by APSC

Eligibility criteria

• Educational qualification: A Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized University or Institution
• Age limit: 21 to 38 years as on 1 January 2026. Upper age limit extends to 41 years for OBC/MOBC and 43 years for SC/ST candidates; PwBD candidates get 10 years' relaxation
• Residency: Must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam, with a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as proof
• Reservation: As per the draft advertisement; 41 of the 137 posts are reserved for women across all categories. Ex-servicemen candidates must upload their Identity Card and Discharge Book

Application fee

Category	Total fee (incl. CSC-SPV processing)
General	₹297.20
OBC / MOBC	₹197.20
SC / ST / BPL / PwBD	₹47.20

Selection process

APSC will announce the exact selection procedure separately, which may include a written test and/or interview. Based on similar past recruitments, examination centres are likely to be set up in Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati.

Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Band 4 with a pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 and Grade Pay of ₹12,700, along with usual allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) admissible to Assam Government employees.

How to apply

1. Visit the official APSC recruitment portal: apscrecruitment.in
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process, if not already registered
3. Log in using your registered credentials
4. Select the "Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer" recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 11/2026)
5. Enter the required personal, educational, residence, and category details
6. Upload photograph, signature, semester/year-wise mark sheets, and final pass certificate
7. Upload the Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
8. Upload age proof, category, disability, or Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
9. Pay the applicable application and processing fee online before 6 September 2026 (fee payment allowed until 8 September 2026)

Apply online

Documents required

• B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate and semester/year-wise mark sheets
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
• Age proof (Class X/XII Admit Card, Mark sheet, or Certificate showing Date of Birth)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC), where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book, where applicable
• Recent photograph and signature (scanned, as per prescribed format)

Important links

Official notification (Advt. No. 11/2026)	Download from APSC site
Apply online	Apply here
Official website	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 6 September 2026, and the fee can be paid until 8 September 2026.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there?

137 vacancies for Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer, of which 41 posts are reserved for women across all categories.

Q3. What qualification is required?

A Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized University or Institution.

Q4. What is the age limit?

21 to 38 years as on 1 January 2026, extending to 41 years for OBC/MOBC and 43 years for SC/ST, with 10 years' relaxation for PwBD.

Q5. What is the salary for Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer?

Pay Band 4, ₹30,000–₹1,10,000, with Grade Pay ₹12,700, plus admissible allowances.

Q6. Is domicile of Assam mandatory?

Yes. Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam and must upload a PRC or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as proof.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for admit card, exam schedule, and result updates on APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026.