OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 506 Posts
Looking for a career in animal healthcare under the Odisha government? Great opportunity! Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a notification for 506 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) and Additional VAS posts. Eligible candidates with a Veterinary Science degree can apply online. No exam fee! Read all details carefully and apply by 31 July 2025.
🏢 Organization Name
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
📢 Advertisement No.
Advt. No. 04 of 2025-26
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply: 01 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Date of Written Exam: 31 August 2025 (Sunday)
💸 Application Fee
Exempted for all categories as per GA&PG Dept. Notification No. 9897/Gen., dated 11.04.2022.
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years as of 01 January 2025
- Born between 02 January 1983 and 01 January 2004
- Age Relaxation:
- SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- PwD (40%+ disability): 10 years
- PwD from SEBC/SC/ST: Up to 15 years
📊 Vacancy Details of OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 37 | 12 |
| SEBC | 79 | 26 |
| SC | 149 | 49 |
| ST | 241 | 80 |
| Total | 506 (167 for Women) | |
Includes 49 posts for Persons with Disabilities and 13 for Sports Persons.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
- Valid Registration under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970
- VCI Conversion Certificate (for foreign degrees)
📝 Selection Process
- Written Examination (MCQ Type)
- Total Marks: 800
- 2 Papers:
- Paper I: Veterinary Science (200 Qs, 400 Marks, 2.5 hrs)
- Paper II: Animal Science (200 Qs, 400 Marks, 2.5 hrs)
- Merit List based on written marks
- Shortlisting for document verification (2x candidates of vacancy)
