APSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 137 Veterinary Officer Posts
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for the recruitment of 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam.
| Name of Post | Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer |
| Number of Vacancies | 137 Posts |
| Authority | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Assam |
| Required Qualification | Degree in Animal Husbandry & Vety. Science |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 (Grade Pay ₹12,700) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹47.20 – ₹297.20 |
| Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 6 September 2026 |
APSC Recruitment 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) released Advertisement No. 11/2026 on 3 August 2026 for recruiting 137 Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) posts under the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam. Online applications will be accepted from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026, and the fee can be paid up to 8 September 2026.
This recruitment drive represents one of the largest single-cadre vacancy announcements by APSC for veterinary graduates. Out of the total 137 posts, 41 posts are reserved for women across all categories. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Band 4 with a pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 and a Grade Pay of ₹12,700, along with usual allowances admissible to Assam Government employees.
APSC Recruitment Details
- Post Name: Veterinary Officer / Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO)
- Advertisement No.: 11/2026, dated 3 August 2026
- Department: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month with Grade Pay of ₹12,700 under Pay Band 4
- Job Location: Assam
- Helpline: 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days)
Vacancy Details of APSC Recruitment 2026
The reservation break-up for the 137 Veterinary Officer posts is structured as follows:
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (RFW) |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category (UR) | 106 | 32 |
| OBC / MOBC | 6 | 2 |
| Tea Tribe & Adivasi | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 11 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes Plains (STP) | 9 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes Hills (STH) | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 137 | 41 |
Posts for PwBD: 4 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (1 each for Blindness & Low Vision, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability, and Autism). Benchmark disability of 40% or more certified by a competent authority is required.
Posts for Ex-Servicemen: 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Applicants must upload the Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam along with the Discharge Book.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A candidate must hold at least a Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from any recognized University or Institution.
Residency & Domicile: The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam. As proof of domicile, applicants must upload either a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate of Assam.
Small Family Norms: Every applicant has to submit a declaration in Form-A relating to the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019.
Age Limit
The candidate must not be less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxations apply as follows:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 38 Years |
| OBC / MOBC | 41 Years |
| SC / ST | 43 Years |
| PwBD | 48 Years (10 Years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 50 Years |
Age will be calculated strictly from the Class X or Class XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate, or Marksheet issued by a recognized Central or State Board where the date of birth is clearly printed.
Application Fee
Every candidate must pay a processing fee of ₹47.20 charged by CSC-SPV along with the applicable application fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹250.00 | ₹47.20 | ₹297.20 |
| OBC / MOBC | ₹150.00 | ₹47.20 | ₹197.20 |
| SC / ST / BPL / PwBD | Nil | ₹47.20 | ₹47.20 |
Selection Process
The selection procedure will be notified later by APSC through a corrigendum or addendum. The Commission will decide the mode of selection based on the number of applications received.
Depending on candidate volume, the examination or test may be conducted zone-wise across six zones: Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati.
How to Apply for APSC Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the official APSC recruitment portal. Follow these steps to apply:
- Click on the Online Application link provided in the Important Links section below.
- If you are a new user, click on ‘Register Here’ and complete One Time Registration (OTR) using an active email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with your registered credentials and complete your profile details.
- Upload all mandatory documents in PDF format (up to 4 MB per document).
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature (50 KB to 200 KB each).
- Verify all details using the Preview option, tick the declaration checkbox, and click ‘Proceed to Pay’.
- Complete the online fee payment and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
| Notification Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Date | To be notified |
Important Links of APSC Recruitment 2026
| Online Application Form | 07-08-2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Free Online Tools | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |