OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 — 436 Posts, Apply Online by 24 Aug (Odisha)

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), the apex state recruitment authority under the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha, has released the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27) for 436 Group-A (Junior Branch) vacancies in the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. This Odisha govt job 2026 is one of the largest veterinary recruitment drives in the state, offering permanent government service to BVSc & AH graduates with valid registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970. Selected Veterinary Assistant Surgeons will be posted across Odisha and will be responsible for providing veterinary care, disease surveillance, and animal husbandry extension services in government veterinary institutions. The OPSC VAS 2026 selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by Document Verification. The salary for this post follows the Odisha Government Group-A (Junior Branch) pay scale with approximate basic pay of ₹56,100 per month plus DA, HRA, and other applicable state government allowances. The OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon 2026 online application is available at opscechayan.in. The last date to apply for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026 is 24 August 2026. Application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and nil for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Candidates must read the complete official OPSC notification PDF at opsc.gov.in before applying.

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) from a recognised university. Candidate must be registered under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970.

21 to 38 years as on the last date of application.

• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation
• OBC — 3 years relaxation
• PwD — 10 years relaxation as per Odisha Govt rules

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) from a recognised university
• Valid registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 is mandatory
• Age: 21 to 38 years as on the last date of application
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years as per Odisha Govt rules
• Candidates must be Indian citizens and fulfil Odisha domicile requirements as per notification

General / OBC / EWS: ₹700 SC / ST / PwD: Nil Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)

Pay Scale as per Odisha Government pay structure for Group-A (Junior Branch) posts under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. Basic pay approximately ₹56,100 per month plus DA, HRA, and other state government allowances as applicable.

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and navigate to the Advertisements section
2. Click on the OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27) notification link
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Visit the online application portal at opscechayan.in and register using your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details
6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions specified in the official notification
7. Pay application fee of ₹700 via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card (SC/ST/PwD: exempt)
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future document verification reference