Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026: 200 VFA Vacancy for Science Students
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam has invited online applications for 200 posts of Veterinary Field Assistant and its allied cadre posts. If you passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Biology and you are a permanent resident of Assam, this is a large single-cadre opening among current Assam government jobs for a 12th-pass candidate. There is no application fee for any category, so the only thing this application costs you is your time.
The portal opens at 10:00 hrs on 3 September 2026 and closes at 23:59 hrs on 23 September 2026. That is a short window of three weeks, so start collecting your certificates now instead of waiting for the last weekend. Below you will find the full category-wise breakup, the exact eligibility, the pay, the written test pattern and the one-year training rule that many candidates miss. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open while you fill the form.
Key Highlights — Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
This is a direct recruitment to the entry-level cadre of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, based at Chenikuthi, Guwahati. It is a genuine state government post, and it is one of the 12th pass government jobs that carries a Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200/-.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam |
| Post Name | Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and allied cadre posts |
| Total Vacancies | 200 |
| Qualification | HSSLC (Class 12), Science stream, with Biology |
| Pay | Pay Band-2 Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- + Grade Pay Rs. 6,200/- |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Application Window | 3 September 2026 to 23 September 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Assam VFA Recruitment 2026? Category-wise Vacancy Details
All 200 posts are for the same cadre, so there is only one post to choose. The seats are distributed as per the Post Based Roster Register.
| Category | Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Open) | 112 | 34 |
| OBC/MOBC (includes Tea Tribes 02) | 73 | 22 |
| SC | 05 | 01 |
| ST (P) | 10 | 03 |
| ST (H) | Nil | Nil |
| Total | 200 | 60 |
Read that OBC/MOBC row carefully. The 02 Tea Tribes seats sit inside the 73, they are not extra posts on top of it. Similarly, the reserved-for-women figures are a slice of each category, not an addition. The ST (H) category has no seat at all in this advertisement, so if that is your only category, this particular roster does not have a post for you.
| Horizontal Reservation | Posts |
|---|---|
| PwBD (total) | 08 |
| Deaf and Hearing Impaired | 02 |
| Locomotor Disability etc. | 02 |
| Blindness and Low Vision | 02 |
| Autism etc. | 02 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 04 |
These 08 PwBD and 04 Ex-Servicemen seats are horizontal — they are adjusted inside the 200, not added to it.
What is the Eligibility for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
You must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board, Council or University. The word “full-time” is doing real work here — a distance or part-time Class 12 will not meet this condition. Biology is compulsory; Science without Biology does not qualify.
Age Limit
You must be not less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Relaxation | Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Open) | None | 40 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years | 45 years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years | 43 years |
| PwBD | 10 years | 50 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 years | 42 years |
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Your age will be calculated only from the HSLC Pass Certificate, the HSLC Admit Card, or a certificate issued by a recognised Central or State Board or Council on which your date of birth is clearly reflected. No other document is accepted in lieu of these, so a birth certificate or a PAN card will not save you if your board record shows a different date.
Domicile and Certificates
You must be an Indian citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution and a permanent resident of the State of Assam. As proof of domicile you have to upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes. This is not optional paperwork — without that PRC your application cannot stand.
What is the Salary for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Band-2 | Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 6,200/- |
| Allowances | As admissible from time to time |
That is the exact scale printed in the advertisement. A Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200/- on a Class 12 entry post is a strong starting scale, and the advertisement adds other allowances as admissible from time to time. The notification does not print a fixed in-hand figure, does not list which allowances apply, and neither will we guess either for you.
What is the Selection Process for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a single OMR based written test. That is the only stage the notification prescribes.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | OMR based written test |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 100 |
| Standard | HSSLC (Science) level MCQ |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Biology | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Full Marks | 100 |
Biology alone carries 40 of the 100 marks, so your Class 12 Biology textbook is the single highest-return book on your table. The advertisement does not state whether marks will be deducted for wrong answers and does not state a qualifying cut-off, so treat both as unknown until the department says otherwise. For a subject-wise revision plan, see our exam syllabus and pattern guides.
What is the One-Year Mandatory Training for Assam VFA 2026?
This is the detail candidates skip, and it changes your next two years. Selected candidates must undergo a 1-year training in Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science at the School of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Assam, Ghungoor, Silchar and its extended campuses. You must pass that training mandatorily before appointment. Clearing the written test is therefore not the finish line — plan for a year of training at Silchar or one of its extended campuses before you are appointed.
Which Conditions Can Disqualify You in Assam VFA Recruitment 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Permanent Resident Certificate | You must upload a valid PRC issued in Assam for educational purposes as proof of domicile |
| Age proof | Age is computed only from the HSLC Pass Certificate, HSLC Admit Card or a recognised Board/Council certificate showing your date of birth; no other document is accepted in lieu |
| PwBD claim | You need a benchmark disability of 40% or more, certified by the competent authority |
| Caste certificate | SC, ST, OBC and MOBC claims need a certificate from the Government of Assam naming your caste, the recognising order and your village or town |
| Ex-Servicemen claim | Upload the Ex-Servicemen Identity Card from the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam along with the Discharge Book |
| Training | You have to pass the one-year training mandatorily before appointment |
| Application window | Applications are received only from 10:00 hrs on 3 September 2026 up to 23:59 hrs on 23 September 2026 |
How to Apply Online for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam portal (see Essential Links) |
| 2 | Register on the portal and start the online application |
| 3 | Fill the online form exactly as your board certificate reads |
| 4 | Upload the documents the advertisement names — PRC, and the caste, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen papers that apply to you |
| 5 | Submit within the window and save the confirmation for your records |
Two documents forfeit your claim if they are missing: the Permanent Resident Certificate and, for a reserved-category claim, the caste certificate issued by the Government of Assam. Get both scanned before you begin. Since there is no fee, there is no payment step to worry about — but there is also no second chance after 23:59 hrs on the last day.
What are the Important Dates for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 26 August 2026 |
| Application starts | 3 September 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last date to apply | 23 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Written test date | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
There is no application fee for any category of candidate. The advertisement says plainly that candidates are not required to pay any fee for submitting the online application. If any website or agent asks you for money to fill this form, that is a fraud — walk away and apply yourself on the official portal.
Essential Links — Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Assam Telegram Channel | Join Assam Jobs Channel |
Two hundred posts, zero fee and a Class 12 qualification — this is as reachable as a state government job gets, and that also means the competition will be heavy. Start with Biology, keep your PRC and caste certificate ready, and submit well before 23 September 2026 rather than on the final evening. For more openings like this one, keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in and our other government jobs page.