Highlights
| Organisation |
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| Post Name |
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon |
| Total Vacancies |
436 (including 144 for women) |
| Application Mode |
Online only (via official website) |
| Start Date |
24 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
24 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website |
https://www.opsc.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is conducting recruitment for 436 backlog posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (AVAS) in the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Government of Odisha. These are Group‑A (Junior Branch‑II) positions under the Odisha Veterinary Service.
Vacancy Details
| Category |
Vacancies |
| SEBC |
62 (including 20 for women) |
| SC |
141 (including 47 for women) |
| ST |
233 (including 77 for women) |
| Total |
436 (including 144 for women) |
Additionally, 18 posts (including 6 for women) are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) having a permanent disability of 40 % or more, and 4 posts (including 1 for women) are reserved for Sports Persons. PWD and Sports Persons are adjusted against their respective SEBC/SC/ST categories.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or an equivalent degree from a recognized university/college/institution in India or abroad.
- For foreign degree holders, a conversion certificate recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) is mandatory.
- Must hold a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21) and must register before the last date of online application submission.
Age Limit
- Candidate must have attained 21 years and must not be above 47 years as on 1 January 2026 (i.e., date of birth between 02 January 1979 and 01 January 2005).
- Persons with Disabilities belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories enjoy an additional relaxation of 10 years over and above the upper limit of 47 years.
- If a candidate falls under multiple relaxation categories, only the most beneficial relaxation will be applied.
Pay Scale & Salary
- Pay scale: Rs. 56,100 (Level 12, Cell‑1 of Pay Matrix under Rule‑3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017).
- Applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as per Government of Odisha rules.
- Appointees are covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS); pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992, is not applicable.
Application Fee
| General / OBC |
Rs. 700 (refundable on appearance) |
| SC / ST / PwD |
No fee |
Fee must be paid online while filling the application form. Refunds (for eligible candidates) will be processed to the original mode of payment after the written examination.
Important Dates
| Notification Date |
18 July 2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration & Fee Payment |
24 July 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission |
24 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date |
26 September 2026 (Saturday) |
| Provisional Answer Key Upload |
Within 10 days of the written examination |
Selection Process
- Online registration and fee payment.
- Submission of the online application form.
- Written Examination (objective type, two papers, total 800 marks).
- Preparation of merit list based on written exam marks.
- Shortlisting for Document Verification (5 candidates for ≤2 vacancies; twice the number of vacancies for >2 vacancies).
- Document Verification and final selection.
- Final result declaration on the official OPSC website.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OPSC website: https://www.opsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Online Registration” section for the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon recruitment.
- Read the full notification carefully and note the required documents.
- Click on “New Registration” and create a login ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details as per the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, degree certificate, registration certificate, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
- If applicable, pay the examination fee of Rs. 700 through the online payment gateway (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI, wallet, etc.). SC/ST/PwD candidates can skip this step.
- Review the entire application, confirm that all details are correct, and submit the form.
- After successful submission, download and print the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for online submission is 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree (or equivalent), be registered under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, and belong to SEBC, SC, or ST categories (including women, PwD, and Sports Persons). Age must be between 21 and 47 years as of 1 January 2026 (relaxations applicable).
- Is there any examination fee?
Yes. General and OBC candidates must pay Rs. 700. The fee is refundable for candidates who appear for the written exam. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempt.
- When will the written examination be conducted?
The written exam is scheduled for 26 September 2026 (Saturday).
- How many papers are there in the written exam and what is the total marking scheme?
There are two objective‑type papers (Paper‑I: Veterinary Science; Paper‑II: Animal Science), each carrying 400 marks, making a total of 800 marks. Each paper has 200 MCQs and a duration of 2½ hours.
- What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
The post offers a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 (Level 12, Cell‑1) under the ORSP Rules, 2017, along with DA and other allowances.
