OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 436 Posts

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Application 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27) for the recruitment of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS in Group-A (Junior Branch-II).

These positions are under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. A total of 436 backlog vacancies are available. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official OPSC website.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment

• Official Notice Date: 18 July 2026
• Online Registration Start Date: 24 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 24 August 2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
• Written Examination Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
• Exam Centre Location: Kataka / Bhubaneswar

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Application Fee Details

• General / SEBC / Other Category Candidates: ₹700/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates (Odisha Domicile): NIL (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online mode only using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Mobile Wallets.
• Fee Refund Policy: The examination fee of ₹700/- will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination. The refund will be credited directly to the original mode of payment or to the bank account provided in the online form.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2026

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 47 Years
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Upper Age Relaxations:

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) belonging to SEBC/SC/ST Categories: 10 years relaxation over and above 47 years (Up to 57 Years).
• Note: The age calculation is based strictly on the Date of Birth mentioned in the High School Certificate (10th) or equivalent document.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Vacancy Breakup

A total of 436 backlog vacancies are advertised. The category-wise distribution is detailed below in the exact sequence as provided in the official advertisement:

Horizontal Sub-Category Reservation

• Sports Persons: 04 Posts (01 Woman)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD – 40% or more): 18 Posts (06 Women)

Note: PwD and Sports Persons candidates will be adjusted against the respective social categories (SEBC/SC/ST) to which they belong. If eligible female candidates are unavailable, the unfilled posts will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all required academic and registration conditions on or before the online application submission date:

• Degree Requirement: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or its equivalent degree from a recognized University/College in India or abroad.
• Foreign Degree Conversion: Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must possess a conversion certificate recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
• Veterinary Council Registration: Must possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21) on or before the closing date.
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed at least Middle English (M.E.) School or Class VII with Odia as a language subject.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Pay Scale and Salary Structure

• Pay Matrix: Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of ORSP Rules, 2017.
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- per month.
• Allowances: Admissible usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
• Pension: Governed by the National Pension System (NPS) / Defined Contributory Pension Scheme.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Selection Process Details

Selection will be made based on performance in a competitive Written Examination:

1. Written Examination: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) objective-type test carrying a total of 800 Marks.
2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (twice the number of vacancies) based on written test merit will be called for document verification.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Pattern

The written test consists of two papers held in two separate sittings on the same day:

How to Apply Online for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon 2026

• Visit the official website of OPSC at www.opsc.gov.in.
• Click on “Apply Online” and complete the user registration process.
• Upon successful registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated.
• Fill in all personal details, category data, B.V.Sc. qualification marks, and Odisha Veterinary Council Registration credentials carefully.
• Upload clear scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
• Pay the application fee of ₹700/- online (if applicable) and enter your active bank details for the exam fee refund process.
• Submit the application form before the closing date (24 August 2026, 05:00 PM).
• Print out the submitted online application form (PPSAN printout) and keep it safe along with self-attested photocopies of all certificates for Document Verification.

Important Links

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).

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