JobPoint247 Alert: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published an official notification (Advt. No. 04 of 2025-26) for the recruitment of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons. A massive 506 vacancies are available for eligible candidates. This is a remarkable opportunity for candidates with a degree in Veterinary Science to secure a prestigious Group-A government job in Odisha.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official OPSC portal, opsc.gov.in. The online application window will be active from 01-07-2025 and will close on 31-07-2025. This article provides a comprehensive guide covering all essential details like vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and a step-by-step application guide.
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/ Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon |
| Department | Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 506 |
| Advertisement No. | 04 of 2025-26 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21-06-2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01-07-2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 31-07-2025 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 31-08-2025 (Sunday) |
OPSC VAS 2025: Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 506 vacancies are distributed among different categories as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 37 | 12 |
| SEBC | 79 | 26 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 149 | 49 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 241 | 80 |
| Total | 506 | 167 |
Reservation for Persons with Disabilities and Sports Persons
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 49 posts are reserved for candidates with 40% or more permanent disability.
- Sports Persons: 13 posts are reserved for eligible sports persons.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed to the Group - A (Junior Branch-II) of Odisha Veterinary Service with an attractive salary package.
- Pay Scale: ₹ 56,100/- per month in Level 12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.
- In addition to the basic pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
OPSC VAS 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004.
Age Relaxation Rules
The upper age limit is relaxable for the following categories:
- By 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women & Ex-Servicemen candidates.
- By 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
- PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories are eligible for a cumulative age relaxation of 15 years.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must possess the following qualifications by the closing date of application:
- A Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or its equivalent from a recognized University in India or abroad.
- A valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970.
- Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must possess the required conversion certificates recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
Other Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- They must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and must have passed M.E. School or a higher examination with Odia as a language subject.
- The candidate must be of sound health and free from any physical defects.
Application Fee
As per the G.A. & P.G. Department Notification, the examination fee for this recruitment has been exempted for all categories of candidates. No candidate is required to pay any application fee.
OPSC VAS 2025: Method of Selection
The selection process for the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon will be based on merit in a written examination. There will be no interview.
- Written Examination: Candidates will appear for a written examination worth 800 marks.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in the written test will be called for document verification.
- Final Merit List: The commission will prepare the final select list based on the marks secured in the written examination only.
Examination Pattern and Syllabus
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Veterinary Science | 200 | 400 | 2.5 Hours |
| Paper-II | Animal Science | 200 | 400 | 2.5 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 800 | 5 Hours |
All questions will be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) objective type.
Syllabus for Paper-I (Veterinary Science)
- Veterinary Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Parasitology, Anatomy, Public Health, Surgery and Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology.
Syllabus for 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.
Examination Centre
The written examination will be held in Cuttack/Bhubaneswar. The exact venue and schedule will be mentioned in the admission certificate (admit card).
How to Apply for OPSC VAS Recruitment
Online Application Procedure
- Go to the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying.
- Find the "Apply Online" link on the homepage and click on it.
- Register by creating a "Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)".
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload a scanned image of your latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
- Review the application carefully before final submission, as no changes can be made later.
- Download and print a copy of the final submitted application form for your records.
