Overview
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack has released a recruitment notification for the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (436 (144-W), all backlog vacancies vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via https://www.opsc.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
- Qualification
- Candidates need a veterinary degree along with a valid state registration to be eligible for this post, and additional conversion certificates apply to candidates with foreign degrees. Here are the exact qualification requirements. • 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. • Possess required conversion certificates recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) in case of candidates having degrees from universities of foreign countries. • Possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21), and must register under this Act on or before the last date of submission of the online application form.
- Vacancies
- 436 (144-W), all backlog vacancies
- Advertisement No
- 04 of 2026-27 (Notice No. 4195/PSC, dated 18.07.2026)
- Posted
- 18.07.2026
- Last date to apply
- 24.08.2026, 5:00 PM
Important Dates
| Registration Period | 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | 26 September 2026 (Saturday) |
| Notification Date | 18.07.2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration and Fee Payment Link | 24.07.2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 24.08.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Date of Written Examination | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) |
| Provisional Answer Key Upload | Within 10 days of completion of the Written Examination |
Important Links
- official websiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
All 436 vacancies under this recruitment are backlog vacancies reserved specifically for SEBC, SC, and ST candidates, with sub-quotas carved out for women, Persons with Disabilities, and Sports Persons within these categories. Here is the full category-wise breakdown. Category: Vacancies SEBC: 62 (20-W) SC: 141 (47-W) ST: 233 (77-W) Total: 436 (144-W) Out of these 436 vacancies, 18 (06-W) posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities whose permanent disability is 40% or more, and 04 (01-W) posts are reserved for Sports Persons. Candidates belonging to PWD and Sports Persons categories will be adjusted against the category (SEBC/SC/ST) to which they belong. This recruitment is being conducted only for SEBC, SC, and ST categories, as these are backlog vacancies. The number of vacancies is subject to change by the Government without notice, based on the exigencies of public service.
Eligibility
Candidates need a veterinary degree along with a valid state registration to be eligible for this post, and additional conversion certificates apply to candidates with foreign degrees. Here are the exact qualification requirements. • 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. • Possess required conversion certificates recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) in case of candidates having degrees from universities of foreign countries. • Possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21), and must register under this Act on or before the last date of submission of the online application form.
Age Limit
The age limit for this recruitment is calculated as on 1 January 2026, and it applies uniformly since this recruitment is conducted only for SEBC/SC/ST candidates. A special age relaxation exists for Persons with Disabilities within these categories. • A candidate must have attained 21 years and must not be above 47 years on 1 January 2026, i.e., born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2005. • Persons with disabilities belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories, whose permanent disability is 40% or more, are eligible for an age relaxation of 10 years over and above 47 years. • A candidate falling under more than one relaxation category is eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial. • Save as provided above, the age limits prescribed can in no case be relaxed. Date of birth entered in the High School Certificate (or equivalent) will only be accepted by the Commission.
Salary
The Veterinary Assistant Surgeon post carries a fixed government pay level under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, along with standard allowances. Here is the confirmed pay detail from the notification. • Pay scale of Rs. 56,100 (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017). • Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. • All persons appointed under the Government of Odisha on or after 1 January 2005 are not eligible for pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992, but are covered by the defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS); submission of an NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining.
Selection Process
Selection is based entirely on a written examination consisting of two objective-type papers, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. Here is the detailed exam structure as given in the notification. Parameter: Details Total Marks: 800 Number of Papers: 2 (Paper-I and Paper-II) Questions per Paper: 200 questions, 400 marks each Duration per Paper: 2½ hours Question Type: MCQ (Objective-type) Paper-I: Veterinary Science Paper-II: Animal Science For shortlisting to document verification: where the number of vacancies is up to 2, 5 candidates will be called; where vacancies exceed 2, the number called for document verification will be twice the number of vacancies. The Commission prepares the merit list based on marks secured in the written examination, equal to the number of advertised vacancies. Cut-off marks, answer keys, and individual marks will only be declared on the Commission's website after the final result and select list are published. The venue of the written examination will be located at Cuttack/Bhubaneswar.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the OPSC website, using an automated, system-driven application process. Here are the steps to apply. • Carefully go through the details of the advertisement available on the OPSC website before filling the online application form. • Apply online through http://opsc.gov.in; applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. • Go through the detailed instructions available at the OPSC portal before filling the form. • Fill in accurate information as the automated form guides you; verify the submitted copy after submission. To modify any information, cancel the application and reapply within the last date of submission. • Upload a scanned image of your latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI); these must be clearly identifiable, or the application is liable to be rejected. • Pay the Rs. 700 examination fee online (if applicable to your category) while filling the application form. • On successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned. Take a printout of the finally submitted registration and application forms and sign the declaration for submission along with requisite documents, as and when asked. • Submit the online application well in advance of the closing date (24.08.2026, 5:00 PM) to avoid last-hour rush. • Download the Certificate of Admission to the written examination from the OPSC…
Required Documents
Candidates who qualify in the written examination must bring a hard copy of the online application along with copies and originals of the following documents for verification of eligibility. • H.S.C. or equivalent certificate, in support of declaration of age • B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate issued by the recognized University/College/Institution • Mark-lists in support of all examinations from H.S.C. to Degree in B.V.Sc. & A.H., including fail marks, if any • Conversion Certificates recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), for candidates with foreign degrees • Conversion Certificate from the concerned University, for candidates awarded only grade marks instead of percentage • Permanent Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 • Four recent passport-size photographs (within 6 months, unsigned and unattested), matching the one uploaded with the online application • Caste Certificate by birth, in support of claim as SEBC/SC/ST • Required Odia Test pass certificate • Permanent Disability Certificate (indicating percentage of permanent disability, 40% or more), if applicable • Sports Certificate/Identity Card issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha only, if applicable • Release Certificate for Ex-servicemen claiming age relaxation, as per Orissa Ex-Servicemen (Recruitment to State Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1985 • No Objection Certificate issued by the Competent Authority/Head of Office, if applicable • Proof of identity: …
Important Instructions
Applications can be rejected at any stage for a wide range of reasons, so candidates should carefully review these grounds before and after submitting their form. • Incomplete online application, including non-uploading of required documents. • Non-submission of the hard copy of the online application at the time of verification of original documents. • Declaration not signed with full signature in the hard copy of the online application form. • Not passing the Odia Test (M.E. standard) or not furnishing evidence of the same by the closing date. • Not falling within the prescribed age limit (age relaxation is not allowed for PWD candidates with less than 40% permanent disability). • Not having the prescribed qualification by the date of submission of the registered online application form. • Application without payment of examination fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates). • Not furnishing copies of required certificates/documents. • Submitting wrong, false, forged, or manipulated certificates/testimonials regarding qualification, age, category status, or Odia test evidence. • Suppression of facts or information about eligibility. • Application received through any mode other than the OPSC online proforma application. Candidates found guilty of malpractice or offering illegal gratification to influence the recruitment process will be disqualified and may be debarred, permanently or for a specified period, from any recruitment conducted by the Commission, besides being liable for c…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026: 436 Backlog Vacancies, Apply Online by 24 August 2026?
Registration Period: 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM); Written Exam Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday); Notification Date: 18.07.2026; Opening of Online Registration and Fee Payment Link: 24.07.2026; Closing Date for Online Application Submission: 24.08.2026, 5:00 PM; Date of Written Examination: 26.09.2026 (Saturday); Provisional Answer Key Upload: Within 10 days of completion of the Written Examination
What is the age limit?
The age limit for this recruitment is calculated as on 1 January 2026, and it applies uniformly since this recruitment is conducted only for SEBC/SC/ST candidates. A special age relaxation exists for Persons with Disabilities within these categories. • A candidate must have attained 21 years and must not be above 47 years on 1 January 2026, i.e., born not earlier than 2 January 1979 and not later than 1 January 2005. • Persons with disabilities belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories, whose permanent disability is 40% or more, are eligible for an age relaxation of 10 years over and above 47 years. • A candidate falling under more than one relaxation category is eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial. • Save as provided above, the age limits prescribed can in no case be relaxed. Date of birth entered in the High School Certificate (or equivalent)…
What is the selection process?
Selection is based entirely on a written examination consisting of two objective-type papers, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. Here is the detailed exam structure as given in the notification. Parameter: Details Total Marks: 800 Number of Papers: 2 (Paper-I and Paper-II) Questions per Paper: 200 questions, 400 marks each Duration per Paper: 2½ hours Question Type: MCQ (Objective-type) Paper-I: Veterinary Science Paper-II: Animal Science For shortlisting to document verification: where the number of vacancies is up to 2, 5 candidates will be called; where vacancies exceed 2, the number called for document verification will be twice the number of vacancies. The Commission prepares the merit list based on marks secured in the written examination, equal to the number of advertised vacancies. Cut-off marks, answer keys, and individual marks will only be declare…