The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has invited online applications for 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. Eligible candidates possessing a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science may submit their online applications from 7th August 2026 to 6th September 2026 through the official APSC recruitment portal.
| Post Name | Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer |
|---|---|
| No. of Posts | 137 |
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Qualification | Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹47.20 – ₹297.20 |
| Starting Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 6 September 2026 |
APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
Assam Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 11/2026 for the recruitment of 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) vacancies in the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. The official notification was published on 3rd August 2026, and the online application process will commence from 7th August 2026. Interested candidates can apply online until 6th September 2026, while the last date for payment of the application fee is 8th September 2026.
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Band-4 with a pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 along with a Grade Pay of ₹12,700, plus other allowances as admissible under Assam Government rules.
Candidates who are permanent residents of Assam and possess the required Veterinary Science degree can apply online after checking all eligibility conditions mentioned below.
APSC Recruitment 2026 Details
Name of Post: Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO)
Advertisement No.: 11/2026
Department: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam
Total Vacancies: 137 Posts
Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 (Pay Band-4)
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from a recognized University or Institution.
Nationality & Residency
Candidates must:
- Be an Indian Citizen.
- Be a Permanent Resident of Assam.
- Upload either a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as proof of residency.
Small Family Norms
Candidates must submit the prescribed Form-A Declaration under the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019.
Helpline
- Toll-Free: 1800-572-23-43
- Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
APSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The category-wise distribution of 137 vacancies is given below.
| 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 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under different disability categories. Candidates must possess 40% or more benchmark disability certified by the competent authority.
Ex-Servicemen Reservation
There are 2 vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card along with the Discharge Book.
Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy the following age criteria as on 1st January 2026.
- 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 calculated based only on the Class X/Class XII Admit Card, Marksheet, or Certificate showing the Date of Birth.
Application Fee
Candidates have 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 |
The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission has not yet announced the detailed selection procedure. The Commission will notify the selection process through a separate corrigendum or notification.
Depending on the number of applications received, APSC may conduct examinations or tests in different examination zones across Assam.
Examination Zones
- Silchar
- Jorhat
- Nagaon
- Tezpur
- Kokrajhar
- Guwahati
The Commission reserves the right to increase or reduce the number of examination zones.
How to Apply for APSC Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their applications only through the official APSC online recruitment portal by following these steps.
- Visit the official application portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload all necessary documents in PDF format.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Verify all entered details carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: No modification will be allowed after the final submission of the online application.
Important Dates APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 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 |
Important Links APSC Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application | Available from 07-08-2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Form-A Declaration | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
