OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026 – 436 Posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS | ₹56,100 Salary | Apply Online till 24 Aug 2026

Last date to Apply 24 August 2026

OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 436 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Posts

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites online applications for 436 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon / Additional VAS posts under Odisha Veterinary Service. The monthly salary is ₹56,100/- (Level 12) plus allowances. Apply online from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 (5 PM) at opsc.gov.in.

Introduction - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced recruitment for 436 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS posts under the Odisha Veterinary Service, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. The monthly salary is ₹56,100 plus allowances. Applications are invited online from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026. Selection will be through a written examination scheduled on 26 September 2026. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for veterinary graduates to serve in the public sector with attractive pay and career growth prospects.

The vacancies are backlog positions reserved for SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Sports categories. Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree, valid registration under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970, and proficiency in Odia language. The recruitment process ensures transparency, equal opportunity, and adherence to reservation rules, making it a promising career path for eligible candidates.

Job Overview - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Advertisement No.	04 of 2026-27
Post	Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS
Total Vacancies	436 (144 reserved for women)
Salary	₹56,100 per month (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix) + Allowances
Job Type & Location	Full-Time, Odisha Veterinary Service (State Govt)
Application Start Date	24 July 2026
Application End Date	24 August 2026 (5 PM)
Submission Mode	Online Only
Apply Online	Apply Online

Salary Structure - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹56,100/- per month (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017)
Pay Level	Level-12 (Group-A, Junior Branch-II)
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical, and other admissible allowances as per Odisha Govt rules
Gross Monthly Salary	Approx. ₹56,100/- + allowances (varies based on posting location and Govt norms)

Important Dates - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	24 July 2026
Application End	24 August 2026 (5 PM)
Exam Date	26 September 2026

Vacancy Details - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
SEBC	62 (20-W)
SC	141 (47-W)
ST	233 (77-W)
Total	436 (144-W)

Application Fee - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
General/SEBC	₹700
SC/ST/PwD	Exempted

Important Links - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Apply Online
Official Website	OPSC Official Website
Join WhatsApp	Join WhatsApp Channel
Join Telegram	Join Telegram Group

Eligibility Criteria - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Criteria	Details
Age Limit	21–47 years as on 1 Jan 2026 (PwD relaxation up to 10 years)
Education	B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree + Registration under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970
Language	Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia

Documents Required - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

HSC/Matriculation certificate (age proof)
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate
Mark sheets of all exams
Registration certificate under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act
Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC)
Odia language test certificate
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Sports identity card (if applicable)
Identity proof (Aadhaar/EPIC/PAN/Passport)
No Objection Certificate (for Govt employees)

How to Apply - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Visit OPSC website.
Click on “Apply Online” link for VAS Recruitment 2026.
Register with valid email and mobile number.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
Upload required documents and photograph.
Pay application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application and take a printout for reference.

Selection Procedure - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Selection will be based on a Written Examination consisting of two papers (Veterinary Science and Animal Science), each carrying 400 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on merit.

Exam Pattern - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Paper	Details
Paper I	Veterinary Science – 200 MCQs, 400 marks, 2.5 hrs
Paper II	Animal Science – 200 MCQs, 400 marks, 2.5 hrs

Job Location - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be posted across Odisha under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department.

FAQs - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026

1. What is the name of the post?

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS under Odisha Veterinary Service.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 436 backlog vacancies, including reservations for SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Sports Persons.

3. What is the salary for this post?

₹56,100 per month (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix) plus allowances.

4. What are the application dates?

Applications open on 24 July 2026 and close on 24 August 2026 (5 PM).

5. What is the age limit?

21 to 47 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxations for PwD candidates.

6. What is the educational qualification required?

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) and valid registration under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970.

7. What is the examination fee?

₹700 for General/SEBC candidates. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted. Refund available for those who appear in both papers.

8. What is the selection process?

Written Examination (Objective type, two papers, 800 marks total).

9. When is the written examination scheduled?

26 September 2026 (Saturday).

10. Where will the exam be conducted?

At Kataka/Bhubaneswar examination centers.

11. What documents are required during verification?

Age proof, B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree, registration certificate, caste certificate, Odia test pass certificate, disability/sports certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.

12. How can candidates apply?

Applications must be submitted online only via www.opsc.gov.in.