OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026: 436 Backlog Posts

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

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 436 backlog posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Group-A (Junior Branch-II) under the Odisha Veterinary Service.

These positions fall under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates belonging to SEBC, SC, and ST categories to join the state government services.

Quick Overview of OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following crucial dates for the OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026:

• Notification Date: 18 July 2026
• Opening of Online Registration and Fee Payment Link: 24 July 2026
• Closing Date for Online Application Submission: 24 August 2026, 5:00 PM
• Date of Written Examination: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
• Provisional Answer Key Upload: Within 10 days of completion of the Written Examination

Vacancy Details: Category-wise Backlog Position

All 436 vacancies are backlog positions reserved for SEBC, SC, and ST candidates, including sub-quotas for women, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Sports Persons within these categories.

Out of these, 18 (06-W) posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more permanent disability), and 04 (01-W) posts for Sports Persons. These will be adjusted against their respective categories (SEBC/SC/ST).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or its equivalent degree from any recognized University/College/Institution in India or abroad.
• Required conversion certificates recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) for foreign degrees.
• Possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21), registered on or before the last date of online application.

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 47 years
• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2005.
• Age Relaxation: Persons with disabilities (40% or more) belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation above 47 years.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon post will receive:

• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100 (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017).
• Usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
• Appointees after 1 January 2005 will be covered by the defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS).

Examination Fee, Mode of Payment and Refund

• Examination Fee: Rs. 700 (Rupees Seven Hundred) only for candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD categories.
• Mode of Payment: Online mode while filling the application form.
• Refund: The fee will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Written Examination.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of a Written Examination, followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.

The written examination will be held at Cuttack/Bhubaneswar. Shortlisting for document verification will be done at a ratio of 2:1 (twice the number of vacancies) for more than 2 vacancies, and 5 candidates for up to 2 vacancies.

Syllabus Overview

• Paper-I (Veterinary Science): Veterinary Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Parasitology, Anatomy, Public Health, Surgery and Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology.
• Paper-II (Animal Science): Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production and Management, Animal Genetics and Breeding.

The detailed topic-wise syllabus is available in Annexure-A of the official advertisement.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Sound health and free from physical defects.
• Proficiency in Odia language (speak, read, write) as per specified criteria.
• Married candidates must not have more than one living spouse (with exceptions).
• Government servants must inform their Head of Office and furnish an NOC during document verification.
• Must register under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 on or before the application closing date.

Required Documents for Verification

Candidates shortlisted for document verification must present the hard copy of their online application along with original and self-attested copies of:

• H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (for age proof)
• B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate and mark-lists
• Conversion Certificates (if applicable)
• Permanent Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970
• Four recent passport-size photographs
• Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST)
• Odia Test pass certificate
• Permanent Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Sports Certificate/Identity Card (if applicable)
• Release Certificate for Ex-servicemen
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if applicable)
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card)