Applications are open. Apply before 24 Aug 2026 — 7 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Odisha Public Service Commission has notified recruitment for 436 posts under Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27, Notice No. 4195/PSC dated 18 July 2026. Applications are accepted online from 24 Jul 2026 to 24 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree with registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970, and the age limit is 21 to 47 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 3 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Written examination and Document verification. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹56,100, Level 12 Cell 1 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances. The place of posting is Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Odisha. The examination is currently scheduled for 26 Sept 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The application fee is ₹700, refunded to candidates who sit the written examination for All except SC, ST and PwD, and no fee is payable by SC, ST and PwD. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 436 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree with registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970
- Age limit: 21 to 47 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹56,100, Level 12 Cell 1 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances
- Application fee: ₹700, refunded to candidates who sit the written examination for All except SC, ST and PwD, no fee for SC, ST and PwD
- Last date to apply: 24 Aug 2026
- Examination expected on 26 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27, Notice No. 4195/PSC dated 18 July 2026
- Total Vacancies
- 436
- Job Location
- Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Odisha
- Qualification
- A B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree with registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970
- Age Limit
- 21 – 47 years
- Salary
- ₹56,100, Level 12 Cell 1 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.opsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Registration opens | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 24 August 2026, 5.00 pm |
| Written examination | 26 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All except SC, ST and PwD | ₹700, refunded to candidates who sit the written examination | Online |
| SC, ST and PwD | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe — 77 for women | 233 |
| Scheduled Caste — 47 for women | 141 |
| SEBC — 20 for women | 62 |
| Total — including 18 posts for persons with disability and 4 for sportspersons | 436 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Group A (Junior Branch II) | A Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from a recognised institution, with a valid registration certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970. Foreign degrees need a VCI-recognised conversion certificate. |
- Every one of the 436 posts is a backlog vacancy reserved for SC, ST and SEBC candidates. There are no unreserved seats in this advertisement.
- Scheduled Tribe candidates hold 233 of the posts, more than half the recruitment.
- Registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970 is compulsory.
- The ₹700 fee is refunded to candidates who actually sit the written examination.
- An Odia proficiency certificate is among the documents required.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and SEBC candidates with 40% or more disability | 10 years in addition |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026 — born between 2 January 1979 and 1 January 2005.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | Level 12, Cell 1 | ₹56,100 plus dearness and other allowances under the ORSP Rules 2017 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written examination — two objective papers of 400 marks each
- 2Document verification — for candidates shortlisted on merit
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Veterinary Science | 200 | 400 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Paper II — Animal Science | 200 | 400 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total | 400 | 800 | — |
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the OPSC portal — no other mode of submission is accepted.
- 2Register and complete the online application.
- 3Upload your High School certificate, B.V.Sc. degree and mark lists, Odia proficiency certificate, caste certificate, and any PwD or sports certificate, with a recent photograph and identity proof.
- 4Pay the fee online if it applies to you.
- 5Submit before 5.00 pm on 24 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
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- Odisha Public Service CommissionVisit
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