The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04 of 2026-27 for the recruitment of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon posts. The vacancies are available under Group A, Junior Branch-II of the Odisha Veterinary Service in the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department.
A total of 436 backlog vacancies have been announced for SEBC, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Out of the total vacancies, 144 posts are reserved for women. The online registration and application process will begin on 24 July 2026.
Eligible candidates can submit the registered online application through the OPSC website until 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 26 September 2026.
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OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement Number | 04 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon |
| Service | Odisha Veterinary Service |
| Department | Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department |
| Classification | Group A, Junior Branch-II |
| Total Vacancies | 436 Backlog Vacancies |
| Vacancies Reserved for Women | 144 |
| Eligible Categories | SEBC, SC and ST |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Age Limit | 21 to 47 Years |
| Salary | ₹56,100 at Level 12, Cell 1 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Document Verification |
| Written Examination Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Submit Registered Online Application | 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Written Examination Date | 26 September 2026 |
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Vacancy Details 2026
All 436 vacancies notified under this recruitment are backlog vacancies. The category-wise distribution is given below.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| SEBC | 62 | 20 |
| Scheduled Caste | 141 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 233 | 77 |
| Total | 436 | 144 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Sub-Category | Total Reserved Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Persons with Disabilities | 18 | 06 |
| Sports Persons | 04 | 01 |
Candidates selected under the PwD or Sports Persons reservation will be adjusted against the SEBC, SC or ST category to which they belong.
The permanent disability of a PwD candidate must be 40% or more. Candidates claiming Sports Persons reservation must possess a valid Sports Identity Card or certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha.
Who Can Apply for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment is being conducted only for candidates belonging to the SEBC, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories of Odisha. Applicants must possess the required veterinary qualification, registration certificate, Odia language qualification and other eligibility conditions by the closing date.
Reservation and relaxation benefits available to SC, ST and SEBC candidates will apply only to candidates belonging to the corresponding communities of Odisha.
Age Limit
A candidate must be at least 21 years old and must not be more than 47 years old as on 01 January 2026.
| Particulars | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 47 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Earliest Permitted Date of Birth | 02 January 1979 |
| Latest Permitted Date of Birth | 01 January 2005 |
Age Relaxation for PwD Candidates
Persons with Disabilities belonging to the SEBC, SC or ST category and having a permanent disability of 40% or more are eligible for an additional age relaxation of 10 years over and above the maximum age of 47 years.
A candidate eligible for relaxation under more than one category will receive only one upper-age relaxation benefit, whichever is most beneficial.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must satisfy all the following educational and professional registration requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, commonly known as B.V.Sc. & A.H., from a recognized university, college or institution in India or abroad.
- Possess an equivalent qualification where recognized under the applicable rules.
- Candidates holding a veterinary degree from a foreign university must possess the required conversion certificate recognized by the Veterinary Council of India.
- Possess a valid registration certificate under Section 21 of the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970.
- The registration must be completed on or before the last date for submission of the online application.
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia. They must satisfy at least one of the following conditions:
- Passed Middle English School or a higher examination with Odia as a language subject.
- Passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination with Odia as the medium in a non-language subject.
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII from a school recognized by the Government of Odisha or the Central Government.
- Passed an Odia language test of Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha or the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be of sound health and free from physical defects that may interfere with the performance of official duties.
- A married candidate must not have more than one spouse living, unless exempted by the State Government under the applicable rules.
- Government employees may apply if they meet the eligibility conditions.
- Government employees must inform their Head of Office and produce a No Objection Certificate during document verification.
- Candidates must not be under an active debarment imposed by OPSC, another State Public Service Commission or UPSC.
- Selected candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates | Exempted |
| ST Candidates | Exempted |
| PwD Candidates | Exempted |
| Other Candidates Required to Pay Fee | ₹700 |
The examination fee must be paid through online mode while completing the application form. Available payment methods may include credit card, debit card, UPI, net banking and wallet.
The ₹700 examination fee will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the written examination. The refund will normally be processed to the original payment method after completion of the examination.
Candidates required to pay the fee must complete the payment. Applications submitted without payment of the prescribed fee will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Salary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Pay | ₹56,100 |
| Pay Level | Level 12 |
| Pay Matrix Cell | Cell 1 |
| Service Classification | Group A, Junior Branch-II |
Selected candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon posts will be based on the following stages:
- Written examination
- Preparation of merit list
- Document verification
- Medical examination
There is no interview mentioned in the notification. The merit list will be prepared according to marks secured in the written examination.
OPSC VAS Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will consist of two objective-type papers. Each paper will contain 200 questions and carry 400 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Sitting | Duration | Questions | Marks | Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Veterinary Science | First Sitting | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective, General Awareness and Subject-Specific |
| Paper II | Animal Science | Second Sitting | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective, General Awareness and Subject-Specific |
| Total | Two Papers | - | 5 Hours | 400 | 800 | MCQ |
Written Examination Date and Centre
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Examination Location | Cuttack/Bhubaneswar |
| Detailed Schedule | To be notified separately |
The provisional answer keys for both papers are expected to be uploaded on the OPSC website within 10 days after the written examination. Candidates will be allowed to submit objections or suggestions in the prescribed manner.
OPSC VAS Syllabus 2026
The written examination syllabus is divided into Veterinary Science and Animal Science. The broad subjects include:
Paper I: Veterinary Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Microbiology
Paper II: Animal Science
Paper II will cover the prescribed subjects under Animal Science as detailed in Annexure A of the official advertisement.
Document Verification
Where the number of vacancies exceeds two, OPSC will normally call candidates equal to twice the number of vacancies for document verification.
The final select list will be prepared in order of merit based on written examination marks and will ordinarily be limited to the number of advertised vacancies.
Documents Required
Candidates shortlisted for document verification must bring the hard copy of the submitted online application, self-attested copies and original documents for verification.
- High School Certificate or equivalent certificate as proof of age.
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate.
- Mark sheets from HSC level up to B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- Veterinary Council of India conversion certificate for foreign qualifications, if applicable.
- Grade-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable.
- Permanent registration certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970.
- Four recent passport-size photographs.
- SEBC, SC or ST caste certificate, as applicable.
- Odia language test pass certificate.
- Permanent Disability Certificate showing at least 40% disability, if applicable.
- Sports Identity Card or certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha, if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen release certificate, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for government employees.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, EPIC, driving licence, passport or PAN Card.
- Certificate supporting equivalence of qualification, where applicable.
Each self-attested copy should carry the prescribed declaration that it is genuine and has not been cancelled, along with the candidate’s full signature and date.
Important Certificate Instructions
- SEBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued not more than three years before the online application date.
- An OBC certificate will not be accepted instead of an Odisha SEBC certificate.
- SC and ST certificates must show that the candidate belongs to the respective category by birth.
- Women candidates must submit a caste certificate showing “daughter of” and not a certificate obtained through marriage showing “wife of”.
- PwD candidates must upload a permanent disability certificate. A temporary disability certificate will not be accepted.
- Sports candidates must submit the certificate or identity card issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha.
- All required qualifications, registrations and certificates must be valid on or before the closing date.
How to Apply for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OPSC website at www.opsc.gov.in.
- Open the online application section.
- Read Advertisement No. 04 of 2026-27 and the detailed instructions carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- A Permanent Public Service Account Number will be generated after successful registration.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and registration details accurately.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph.
- Upload the scanned image of the full signature.
- Upload the scanned image of the left-hand thumb impression.
- Upload the required caste, disability, sports and other certificates, as applicable.
- Pay the ₹700 examination fee if not exempted.
- Check all the details before final submission.
- Submit the registered online application by 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Download and print the submitted registration and application forms.
- Sign the declaration on the printed application and retain it for document verification.
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Incomplete online applications are liable to be rejected.
- Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- If a candidate wants to modify submitted information, the existing application may need to be cancelled and a fresh application submitted before the deadline.
- Category details selected in the application cannot be changed later.
- Admission to the written examination and document verification will be provisional.
- Providing false information or forged documents may result in cancellation and debarment.
- Candidates submitting forged or manipulated documents may be debarred from OPSC examinations for three years.
- The number of vacancies may be changed by the State Government depending on administrative requirements.
- Selected candidates must complete NPS-related formalities at the time of joining.
