OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission invites online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 506 posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch-II) of Odisha Veterinary Service under Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post from 1st July to 31st July 2025, and the date of the examination is 31st August. The age limit for candidates must be between 21 to 42 years, and age relaxation will be given according to government norms. Candidates have to go through the Odisha Public Service Commission selection process. We have covered all the important points in this article, such as important dates, age limits, vacancy details, selection process, etc. Candidates must read the official notification carefully for more detailed information.
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment - Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Online Application Start Date | 01 July 2025 |
Online Application End Date | 31 July 2025 (05:00 PM) |
Written Examination Date | 31 August 2025 (Sunday) |
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment - Vacancy Details
Category | Vacancies | Women Reservation |
---|---|---|
UR (Unreserved) | 37 | 12 |
SEBC | 79 | 26 |
SC | 149 | 49 |
ST | 241 | 80 |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 49 | - |
Sports Persons | 13 | - |
Total Vacancies | 506 | 167 |
Note: Vacancies are subject to change by the Government without notice.
OPSC VAS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 42 years
- Born between 02 Jan 1983 and 01 Jan 2004
- Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen
- 10 years for PWD (40% or more disability)
- 15 years for PWD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or equivalent
- Valid Registration Certificate under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970
- For foreign degrees: Conversion certificates recognized by Veterinary Council of India
- Language Requirement:
- Must be able to speak, read and write Odia
- Must have passed Odia language test (ME School standard or equivalent)
OPSC VAS Recruitment - Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II)
- Each paper: 200 questions, 400 marks
- Duration: 2½ hours per paper
- Objective type (MCQ) questions
- Total marks: 800
- Document Verification:
- For up to 2 vacancies: 5 candidates called
- For more than 2 vacancies: Twice the number of vacancies
- Final Merit List: Based on written examination marks
OPSC VAS Recruitment - Exam Pattern
Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Paper-I | Veterinary Science | 200 | 400 | 2½ hours |
Paper-II | Animal Science | 200 | 400 | 2½ hours |
Total | 400 | 800 | 5 hours |
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only at opsc.gov.in
- Steps:
- Visit OPSC website and register
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Full signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Educational certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Submit application before deadline
- Take printout of submitted application
- Application Fee: Exempted for all categories
- Important Notes:
- Only one application per candidate allowed
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- All documents must be uploaded before submission
- No changes allowed after final submission
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment - Important Links
Official Website | Visit |
Application Portal | Click |
Official Notification | Download |
Syllabus | View Below |
OPSC VAS Recruitment - Syllabus
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
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Products Technology
- Livestock Production and Management
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
Additional Notes
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100/- in Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
- Examination Centers: Cuttack/Bhubaneswar
- Government servants must submit No Objection Certificate during document verification
- Candidates must bring original documents for verification when called
- Medical examination will be conducted for selected candidates
- Selected candidates will be covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme
- Any malpractice will lead to disqualification and criminal prosecution