AHVD Assam VFA Recruitment 2026 — 200 Posts, Apply Online by 23 Sep (Assam)

The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam (AHVD), Chenikuthi, Guwahati, has released the AHVD Assam VFA Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. E-543943/71 dated 26 August 2026) for 200 vacancies of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied cadre posts. This is a much-awaited Assam government job 2026 for HSSLC (Class 12) Science pass candidates seeking a stable career in the state's veterinary and animal husbandry sector. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, is the state agency responsible for livestock health, breeding programmes and veterinary field services across all districts of Assam, and this VFA recruitment fills a critical field-level cadre supporting that mission. Candidates who are permanent residents of Assam with the prescribed HSSLC Science qualification are eligible to apply. Selected Veterinary Field Assistants will be posted across Assam to provide frontline veterinary field support, including basic animal health services, vaccination drives and coordination with the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department's district and block offices. The vacancies are distributed with a clear reservation structure — 112 posts under Open/Unreserved, 73 under OBC/MOBC (including 2 posts specifically for Tea Tribe candidates), 5 under Scheduled Caste, and 10 under Scheduled Tribe (Plains), with 60 of the 200 posts reserved for women across categories, plus horizontal reservation of 8 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and 4 for Ex-Servicemen. The AHVD Assam VFA 2026 selection process is a single OMR-based written test of 100 marks covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Awareness at Class 12 (HSSLC Science) standard, followed by a mandatory one-year training in Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science that selected candidates must pass before appointment. The salary for VFA 2026 is ₹14,000 to ₹70,000 per month under Pay Band-2, plus Grade Pay of ₹6,200 and other admissible state government allowances — a solid entry-level government job for Assam's HSSLC-qualified youth. The AHVD Assam VFA 2026 online application is available at animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in. The last date to apply for VFA Recruitment 2026 is 23 September 2026, 23:59 hrs, with applications opening on 3 September 2026 at 10:00 hrs. There is no application fee for any category of candidate. Candidates must read the complete official AHVD Assam VFA 2026 notification PDF before applying, since eligibility requires a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam and specific caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen documentation for reserved categories.

Full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination pass in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board, Council or University. No minimum percentage is specified in the notification. No prior work experience is required for this entry-level cadre post. Selected candidates must additionally complete and pass a mandatory 1-year departmental training before final appointment — this training requirement is treated as part of the qualifying process rather than a pre-application eligibility condition.

• General: 18 to 40 years, as on 01-01-2026 (per Govt. Office Memorandum No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 02-09-2020)
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC/MOBC candidates: 3 years relaxation
• PwBD candidates: 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen candidates: 2 years relaxation

• Full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination pass in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board, Council or University
• Must be an Indian citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India
• Must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam, supported by a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes
• SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates must hold a caste certificate issued by the competent Government of Assam authority, clearly indicating the caste and the relevant Act/order recognising it
• PwBD category candidates must possess a Benchmark Disability of 40% or more, supported by a certificate from the competent authority
• Ex-Servicemen candidates must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card (issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Assam) and Discharge Book
• Age: 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026, per Govt. Office Memorandum No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 02-09-2020
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; OBC/MOBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years; Ex-Servicemen 2 years
• Selected candidates must successfully complete a mandatory 1-year training in Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science before appointment
• No experience requirement is specified in the notification for this entry-level cadre post
• No application fee is payable by candidates of any category, making this one of the more accessible Assam government recruitment drives in 2026
• Candidates should note that recruitment is made against existing vacancies in the respective category as per the Post Based Roster Register, so category-wise availability may shift slightly during document verification

• No application fee is payable by candidates of any category

• Pay Band-2: ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 per month
• Grade Pay: ₹6,200
• Plus other admissible Assam state government allowances

1. Visit the official website, animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in — the official website of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam
2. Look for the notification link titled "Recruitment of 200 Nos. of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) 2026" on the homepage or recruitment section
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF (Advertisement No. E-543943/71) carefully before proceeding
4. Register with your active mobile number and email ID to generate your login credentials
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and category details accurately between 3 September 2026, 10:00 hrs and 23 September 2026, 23:59 hrs
6. Upload the Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam as proof of domicile
7. Upload HSSLC (Class 12) Science mark sheet/certificate and HSLC certificate for age proof
8. Upload caste certificate, PwBD certificate, or Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book, as applicable to your category
9. Review all filled details carefully before final submission — no application fee is payable for any category
10. Submit the application and retain a copy of the confirmation for future reference and admit card download