Here are the full details for the OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS Recruitment 2025:
Overview & Important Dates
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A total of 506 vacancies (some sources mention 509, but the official notification states 506) for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon under Advt. No. 04 of 2025‑26
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Notification Released:
21 June 2025
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Online Application Window:
Opens: 1 July 2025
Closes: 31 July 2025 (5 PM)
Written Exam Date:
Scheduled for 31 August 2025 (Sunday)
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Eligibility Criteria
Age (as on 1 January 2025):
Minimum: 21 years (born on or before 1 January 2004)
Maximum: 42 years (born on or after 2 January 1983)
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Age Relaxations:
SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex‑Servicemen: +5 yrs
Pw D (≥ 40% disability): +10 yrs
Pw D (SC/ST/SEBC): +15 yrs
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Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized institute in India or abroad, with VCI-recognized conversion certificate if foreign
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Must hold a valid registration certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970
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Other Requirements:
Indian citizenship, sound health, ability to read/write/speak Odia, compliance with monogamy clause from the notification
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Pay Scale & Job Profile
Pay Scale:
Basic pay ₹56,100 per month, Pay Level 12, Cell‑1 (ORSP Rules, 2017)
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Includes Dearness Allowance (DA) and other benefits
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in veterinary surgeries, maintain surgical equipment, provide nursing first-aid, and perform other duties assigned by senior officers
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages:
Written Examination
Document Verification for shortlisted candidates
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Exam Format:
Two papers (Paper I & Paper II), each 2½ hours long.
Each paper: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), totaling 400 marks per paper (800 marks total)
. Application Process
Visit https://opsc.gov.in.
Register (new users) via the “Apply Online” tab.
Log in with credentials.
Fill out personal, educational, and other details.
Upload scanned passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
No application fee (exempted by GA & PG Dept. Notification No. 9897 dated 11 April 2022)
Submit the form and retain a printed copy along with payment acknowledgement (if any)
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Vacancy Breakdown & Reservation
Total vacancies: 506, including 167 reserved for women
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Reservation is also provided for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex‑service personnel, and sports persons as per state norms
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📎 Documents Required for Verification
10th certificate
B.V. Sc. & A.H. degree certificate
VCI conversion certificate (if applicable)
Odisha veterinary registration certificate
Passport size photos
Caste/PwD/sports/ex‑servicemen certificates (if applicable)
Odia language proficiency certificate
Photo ID proof
. Quick Snapshot
Component Details
Vacancies 506
Notification Date 21 Jun 2025
Apply Online 01–31 Jul 2025 (5 PM)
Exam Date 31 Aug 2025
Age (Min–Max) 21–42 yrs (as on 1 Jan 2025)
Qualification B.V Sc. & A.H. + Odisha registration
Payscale ₹56,100 + Allowances (Level 12, Cell‑1)
Selection Process 2 papers (800 marks) → Document verification
Application Fee Nil
Next Steps
Download and thoroughly read the official notification PDF from the OPSC website.
Keep all certificates and proofs ready ahead of the application window.
Plan for the 31 August 2025 exam schedule—start preparing early.