APSC Veterinary Officer Screening Test Date 2026 Out: OMR Exam on 29 November
The Assam Public Service Commission has announced the Screening Test (OMR based) for Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department (Advt. No. 11/2026) in notification eCF No. 819767/119. The test is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in two papers. The online application window for this recruitment closed on 6 September 2026.
What is the APSC Veterinary Officer Screening Test Date and Schedule 2026?
| Paper and Subject | Date and Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) | 10:00 AM to 12 Noon |
| Paper II: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
The notice gives the programme only. It does not state the number of questions, marks or marking scheme, so please do not assume any pattern until APSC publishes one.
When Will the APSC Veterinary Officer e-Admission Certificate 2026 Be Released?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| List of candidates uploaded | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date for PwBD scribe request | 16 November 2026 |
| e-Admission Certificate uploaded | 23 November 2026 |
| Screening Test (Paper I and Paper II) | 29 November 2026 |
Admit card: no intimation letter is sent separately by post to eligible candidates. You must download your own e-Admission Certificate from the Commission’s official website, www.apsc.nic.in, once it is uploaded on 23 November 2026.
Scribe for PwBD candidates: if you want a scribe, inform the Commission in writing with supporting documents, or email apsc-asm@nic.in, on or before 16 November 2026.
Candidature can be cancelled: the Commission reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate on verification of the application form at any time or stage, even after the Screening Test, if the candidate does not fulfil any eligibility criteria or condition of the advertisement.
Read the notice itself under Essential Links in this article for the full wording. The recruitment details for the 137 posts follow in the sections of this article, unchanged.
APSC Veterinary Officer 2026 Notification: 137 Posts in Assam Animal Husbandry Department
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for 137 posts of Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. If you hold a degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, this one is worth your attention — one advertisement, one qualification, 137 seats. The pay scale is ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 with Grade Pay of ₹12,700 in Pay Band 4. Have a look at all Assam government jobs while you get your certificates in order.
Online applications opened on 7 August 2026 and closed on 6 September 2026, with the fee payment window extending to 8 September 2026. Do note that only permanent residents of Assam can apply, and your certificates are fetched from your OTR profile. Read this full article carefully so you do not miss any important detail; every figure below comes straight from the official notification, explained simply by GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission is the constitutional body that conducts recruitment to state civil and gazetted services in Assam. This is a strong opportunity for medical and healthcare job aspirants from the veterinary stream who want a permanent state government career.
- Post Name: Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO)
- Total Vacancies: 137 posts
- Salary / Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 (Pay Band 4)
- Job Location: Assam — Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department
- Application Start Date: 7 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 6 September 2026
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown — APSC Veterinary Officer 2026
| Category | Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category | 106 | 32 |
| SC | 11 | 3 |
| STP | 9 | 3 |
| OBC / MOBC | 6 | 2 |
| STH | 4 | 1 |
| OBC/MOBC Tea Tribe & Adivasi | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 137 | 41 |
The 41 posts Reserved for Women (RFW) are a horizontal reservation counted within each category total, not added on top. Similarly, 4 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — one each for blindness & low vision, deaf & hearing impaired, locomotor disability and autism — and 2 posts for Ex-Servicemen, both also horizontal within the 137.
To be considered under the PwBD category you must have a benchmark disability of 40% or more and produce a certificate from the competent authority. Candidates with less than 40% disability get no PwBD benefit at all — neither the age relaxation nor the fee exemption. Ex-Servicemen claiming the reserved posts must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam and their Discharge Book while applying.
APSC notes that this advertisement and the reservation break-up have been issued as per the draft advertisement furnished by the Government, so the figures may be revised.
What is the Eligibility for APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must have at least a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from any recognised University or Institution.
- You must upload the relevant mark sheets or grade sheets of each semester or year reflecting the subjects, along with the final pass certificate.
The notification prescribes no minimum experience for this post — the eligibility clause lists only the degree. An experience certificate appears only in the interview document list, “whenever necessary”.
Citizenship and Domicile
- The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam. As proof of domicile, upload either a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate — either document is accepted as valid proof of residency.
Age Limit
The age limit is 21 to 38 years, counted as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 38 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 41 years (+3) |
| SC / ST | 43 years (+5) |
| PwBD | +10 years (48 for UR) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 50 years |
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The notification grants PwBD candidates the 10-year relaxation irrespective of SC/ST/OBC or UR category and prints no single ceiling figure for them, so the 48 years shown above is the Unreserved case. Ex-Servicemen of OBC/MOBC get a further 3 years and those of SC/ST a further 5 years on top of the 50-year ceiling. Age is calculated only from your Class-X or Class-XII admit card, pass certificate or marksheet issued by a recognised Board — no other document is accepted as age proof, and the date of birth entered in your online application is final.
If You Are Already a Government Employee
Candidates already in regular Government service — permanent or temporary, but not casual, ad-hoc, daily-wage, hourly-paid or contract — must upload a certificate of employment against the applied post, issued by the competent authority they work under. Candidates seeking pay protection or continuation in service must additionally upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the same authority.
Special Requirement — Small Family Norms
Under the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019, every candidate must submit a declaration in Form-A at the time of applying. The form can be downloaded from the APSC website under the Forms & Downloads section.
What is the Salary for APSC Veterinary Officer 2026?
The notification states the pay clearly under the “Scale of Pay” clause.
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹12,700
- Pay Band: Pay Band 4
- Allowances: other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time
A Grade Pay of ₹12,700 is paid on top of the pay scale, along with admissible allowances.
Beyond the pay scale and Grade Pay, the notification states only that other allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time will apply. It does not list individual allowances or any other service benefit. For a fresh veterinary graduate, this is still a stable and respected start.
What is the Selection Process for APSC Veterinary Officer 2026?
This is a direct recruitment, and you must know one thing upfront: the original advertisement does not prescribe a full selection procedure. It says the procedure will be notified later through a corrigendum or addendum, if required, and that the Commission will decide the method considering the status, cadre and grade of the post or the number of applications received. The only stage dated so far is the OMR-based Screening Test on 29 November 2026 (General Studies and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science papers). Keep an eye on our exam calendar and updates page for the announcement.
What the advertisement does mention in passing is this. It refers to a screening examination and/or written examination as a possible stage, without giving any pattern, subjects, marks, duration or marking scheme. It says candidates must, if required, attend a personal interview or viva-voce at a place fixed by the Commission, and that APSC does not pay travelling or other expenses for it. Original documents with self-attested copies are to be produced at the time of interview — Class-X/XII certificate showing date of birth, all mark sheets and certificates from HSLC onwards, caste certificate issued by the Government of Assam, BPL certificate if applicable, the Form-A small family declaration, and documentary support for any other claim. Finally, candidates must be in sound bodily health and, if selected, must undergo such medical examination as the Government may require.
The examination may be held zone-wise across 6 zones depending on candidate numbers, and the Commission may reduce or increase the number of zones at its discretion.
| 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 |
How to Apply Online for APSC Veterinary Officer 2026?
An important note before you start: the certificates for age, caste and minimum educational qualification are fetched automatically from your OTR profile. Update your OTR profile first if any additional document has to be uploaded in support of this post.
- Visit the APSC recruitment portal (apscrecruitment.in; the application window has closed) and click “Register Here” to complete the One-Time Registration if you have not already.
- Register with a valid, active email address and mobile number, then log in with your registered credentials.
- Read the eligibility criteria carefully and fill every mandatory field marked with an asterisk.
- Upload documents in PDF, each not exceeding 4 MB and legible in print. Scanning at 200 dpi in greyscale is recommended, not mandatory.
- Upload your photograph (not older than 3 months) and signature, each between 50 KB and 200 KB.
- Tick the declaration checkbox to enable Preview, then check every uploaded document is clear before submitting — no editing is allowed after final submission.
- Click “Proceed to Pay” and complete the fee payment; if payment shows as failed or pending, use the “Check Status” option to verify with the bank or GRAS.
- After successful submission you receive a confirmation email or SMS — take a printout of the submitted form and keep it for future reference.
Candidates without a debit card or internet banking may fill the form and pay through the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
What are the Important Dates for APSC Veterinary Officer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2026 |
| Eligibility Determination Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | 29 November 2026 (Screening Test, OMR based) |
What is the Application Fee for APSC Veterinary Officer 2026?
| Category | Total Payable |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC / MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC, ST, BPL, PwBD | ₹47.20 |
The amounts above include the application fee plus a processing fee of ₹47.20 charged by CSC-SPV, a MeitY-approved organisation, under the Digital India initiative. The application fee itself is ₹250 for General, ₹150 for OBC/MOBC, and nil for SC, ST, BPL and PwBD candidates — the ₹47.20 processing charge applies to everyone. Payment is made online during the application process on the APSC recruitment portal. The fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstance and cannot be held in reserve for another examination. To claim the reduced or nil fee as an SC, ST, OBC, MOBC or BPL candidate you must produce a certificate of the claimed category issued by the competent authority. Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected, and no representation against such rejection is entertained. If your account is debited twice for the same transaction, the bank refunds it automatically within 5-7 working days.
Essential Links — APSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Check Exam Date for APSC Veterinary Officer Screening Test Date 2026 Out – 29 November (Screening-test notice, eCF No. 819767/119)
- Visit APSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Assam Govt Jobs
One hundred and thirty-seven veterinary posts in a single advertisement is a rare sight, and with a specialised degree requirement your competition is limited to fellow veterinary graduates. Applications closed on 6 September 2026, so applicants should now keep their documents ready and watch the Commission’s website for the e-Admission Certificate. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Assam government job notifications and exam updates.