The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam has released Advertisement No. E-543943/71 dated 26.08.2026 inviting online applications for 200 posts of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied cadre posts. Candidates who have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology, and who are permanent residents of Assam, can apply online at animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in from 10:00 hrs of 03.09.2026 up to 23:59 hrs of 23.09.2026. There is no application fee for any category, and selection is through a single OMR-based written test of 100 marks followed by a mandatory one-year training.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Class 12 Science with Biology
📌 Vacancies
200 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 14,000–70,000 + GP 6,200
🗓️ Last Date
23.09.2026 (23:59 hrs)
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied posts
Organization
Office of the Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, Chenikuthi, Guwahati-03
Notification / Advertisement No.
No. E-543943/71, dated Guwahati the 26th August, 2026
Location
Assam
Total Vacancies
200 (UR 112, OBC/MOBC 73, SC 05, ST(P) 10, ST(H) Nil — including 60 Reserved for Women, 08 PwBD and 04 Ex-Servicemen)
Qualification
Full-time HSSLC (Class 12) passed in Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects
UR / OBC / MOBC / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen — all categories
Nil — no application fee
Mode of Payment
Not applicable — candidates are not required to pay any fee for submission of the online application
Vacancy Details
Category
No. of Posts
Of which Reserved for Women (RFW)
Unreserved (UR) — Open Category
112
34
OBC / MOBC (includes 02 posts for Tea Tribes)
73
22
Scheduled Caste (SC)
05
01
Scheduled Tribe (Plains) — ST(P)
10
03
Scheduled Tribe (Hills) — ST(H)
Nil
Nil
Grand Total
200
60
The following reservations are horizontal, meaning they are counted within the category-wise totals above and not in addition to the 200 posts.
Horizontal Reservation
No. of Posts
Reserved for Women (RFW), across all categories
60
PwBD — Deaf and Hard of Hearing
02
PwBD — Locomotor Disability etc.
02
PwBD — Blindness and Low Vision
02
PwBD — Autism etc.
02
PwBD — Total
08
Ex-Servicemen
04
Vacancies will be filled up as per the existing vacancy position in the respective category of posts, as indicated in the Post Based Roster Register of the Directorate.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
The candidate must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board / Council / University
Age Limit
Not less than 18 years and not more than 40 years of age as on 01.01.2026, as per Govt. Office Memorandum No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 2nd September 2020 Check your age eligibility →
Age Proof Document
Age is calculated only on the basis of the HSLC Pass Certificate / HSLC Admit Card / Certificate issued by a recognised Central or State Board / Council where the date of birth is clearly reflected. No other document is accepted in lieu of these.
Nationality
The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India
Domicile
The candidate must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam and must upload a copy of a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes
Caste Certificate
Candidates seeking SC / ST / OBC / MOBC reservation must hold a caste certificate issued by the Government of Assam by the competent authority, clearly indicating the caste, the Act or order under which the caste is recognised, and the village or town of ordinary residence
PwBD Requirement
To be considered under the PwBD category, the candidate must possess a Benchmark Disability of 40% or more and produce the necessary certificate issued by the competent authority
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC / ST
5 years
OBC / MOBC
3 years
PwBD
10 years
Ex-Servicemen
2 years
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.01.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC, 10 years for PwBD, 2 years for Ex-Servicemen — to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 40 year band for this recruitment.
An OMR-based objective written test of 100 marks against 100 questions of Class 12 standard, of 120 minutes duration. Subject-wise marks: Biology 40, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 and General Awareness 20. The test is conducted for selection of qualified candidates to the entry level cadre of Veterinary Field Assistant or its equivalent post.
Stage 2 — Selection against Post Based Roster
Vacancies are filled up as per the existing vacancy position in the respective category of posts, as indicated in the Post Based Roster Register maintained by the Directorate. Category, women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservation is applied at this stage on the basis of the documents uploaded with the application.
Stage 3 — Mandatory One-Year Training
Selected candidates must undergo a 1 (one) year training in Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science at the School of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Assam, Ghungoor, Silchar and its extended campuses under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. The training must be passed mandatorily.
Stage 4 — Appointment
Appointment is made only after the candidate has passed the mandatory one-year training. Selection to the training does not by itself amount to appointment.
All other allowances as admissible from time to time (the notification does not itemise the individual allowances)
How to Apply
Visit the official website animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in on or after 10:00 hrs of 03.09.2026, when the online application link opens.
Open the Recruitment section, read the full advertisement for Veterinary Field Assistant appointment, and confirm that you meet the qualification, age and domicile conditions before starting.
Register and fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your HSLC and HSSLC certificates.
Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, HSLC Pass Certificate or Admit Card, HSSLC certificate showing Biology, Permanent Resident Certificate, and caste, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documents wherever applicable.
Submit the application before 23:59 hrs of 23.09.2026 and save or print the submitted form and confirmation for your own records.
Note: There will be no application fee for any category of candidates, and candidates are not required to pay any fee for submission of their online application. For details of the advertisement, the Directorate directs candidates to the official website animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
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HSLC Pass Certificate / HSLC Admit Card
Mandatory age proof — age is calculated only from this document. No other document is accepted in lieu of it.
HSSLC (Class 12) Certificate and Mark Sheet
Must show the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board / Council / University
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
A valid PRC issued in Assam for educational purposes — compulsory proof of domicile, must be uploaded
Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / MOBC)
Issued by the Government of Assam by the competent authority, clearly indicating the caste, the Act or order under which it is recognised, and the village or town of ordinary residence
Disability Certificate (PwBD candidates)
Certificate of Benchmark Disability of 40% or more, issued by the competent authority
Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book
Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of the State of Assam, along with the Discharge Book — both must be uploaded when applying against an Ex-Servicemen reserved post
Applying without a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes — this upload is compulsory and the application is meant only for permanent residents of Assam.
Uploading a birth certificate, PAN card or any other document as age proof — age is calculated strictly from the HSLC Pass Certificate or HSLC Admit Card, and nothing else is accepted.
Assuming any Class 12 Science pass qualifies — Biology must have been one of your subjects, and the HSSLC must be a full-time examination.
Ex-Servicemen candidates uploading only the Discharge Book — both the Discharge Book and the Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam are required.
Paying anyone a fee or agent commission — the advertisement states clearly that there is no application fee for any category.
Leaving the submission to the last hour of 23.09.2026 — the portal closes at 23:59 hrs and no offline or late application is entertained.
Treating selection as an appointment — the one-year training at Ghungoor, Silchar must be passed before any appointment is made.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes at 23:59 hrs on 23.09.2026, having opened at 10:00 hrs on 03.09.2026.
2. How many Veterinary Field Assistant vacancies have been advertised? A total of 200 posts have been advertised — 112 Unreserved, 73 OBC/MOBC (including 02 for Tea Tribes), 05 SC and 10 ST(P), with 60 posts reserved for women, 08 for PwBD candidates and 04 for Ex-Servicemen.
3. What is the educational qualification required? Candidates must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects, from a recognised Board, Council or University.
4. What is the age limit and what relaxation is available? Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01.01.2026, with upper-age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC, 10 years for PwBD and 2 years for Ex-Servicemen candidates.
5. Is there any application fee? No — the advertisement states that there will be no application fee for any category of candidates and that no fee is payable for submitting the online application.
6. Can candidates from outside Assam apply for these posts? No — the candidate must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam and must upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes.
7. What is the exam pattern for the written test? It is an OMR-based test of 100 marks with 100 questions in 120 minutes at Class 12 standard, carrying Biology 40 marks, Chemistry 20 marks, Physics 20 marks and General Awareness 20 marks.
8. Will selected candidates be appointed immediately? No — selected candidates must first complete and pass a mandatory one-year training in Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science at the School of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Ghungoor, Silchar, before appointment.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
