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OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in
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| Name of post | OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement no. | 04 of 2026-27 |
| Job location | Odisha |
| Total vacancies | 535 posts |
| Selection process | Paper-I (Veterinary Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (1st sitting) → Paper-II (Animal Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (2nd sitting) → Question type: Objective, covering General Awareness and subject-specific topics → Selection to the posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS will be made purely on the basis of a Written Examination consisting of two objective-type (MCQ) papers carrying a total of 800 marks. → Paper-I (Veterinary Science) covers Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Pathology, and Veterinary Microbiology. → Paper-II (Animal Science) covers Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production and Management, and Animal Genetics and Breeding. → After the written examination, the Commission will shortlist candidates for Document Verification: where the number of vacancies is up to 2, 5 candidates will be called; where vacancies exceed 2, twice the number of vacancies will be called for document verification. |
| Posted on | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 25 Sept 2026 |
⚠ Differs from official notice: Checked against the official notification: some facts differ. Trust the official value shown below. Official notification (opsc.gov.in)
| Fact | Shown here | Official notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 535 | 19 | differs |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Published18.07.2026 (Notice No. 4195/PSC)
- Registration/Fee Payment Start Date24 July 2026
- Registration/Fee Payment Original Last Date24 August 2026
- 1st Extension (1st Corrigendum, Notice No. 4789/PSC dated 21Extended to 10.09.2026 (5:00 PM)
- 2nd Extension (2nd Corrigendum, Notice No. 5262/PSC dated 09Further extended to 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM) - this is the last/closing date for submission of the registered online application
- Written Exam Date (as revised by 3rd Corrigendum)19 November 2026
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01.01.2026, i.e., born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005, with applicable age relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen (5 years) and PwD (10 years, up to 15 years cumulative).
Total Post
535 Posts
Latest Update
- Originally scheduled: 26.09.2026 (Saturday), as per the original Advertisement No. 04 of 2026-27 dated 18.07.2026
- 1st Reschedule (2nd Corrigendum, Notice No. 5262/PSC dated 09.09.2026): Moved to 08.11.2026 (Sunday)
- 2nd Reschedule (3rd Corrigendum, Notice No. 5509/PSC dated 24.09.2026): Now rescheduled to 19.11.2026 (Thursday)
- OPSC has revised the written examination date for the Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS posts three times so far:
OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Rescheduled Exam Date 2026 - Direct Link
- OPSC has released the 3rd Corrigendum for VAS/AVAS Recruitment 2026, revising the written exam date from 8 November 2026 to 19 November 2026. Candidates can check the revised schedule, vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, and registration details on the official website.
- Direct Link to Check OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Rescheduled Exam Date 2026
Important Instructions
- Only online applications submitted through the OPSC website will be accepted; applications received through any other mode will be summarily rejected.
- Incomplete applications, including non-uploading of required documents, are liable for rejection without any correspondence.
- Candidates must not attach original certificates with the application; only self-certified copies marked "Submitted by me and Certified as Genuine and has not been cancelled" are required.
- Any misrepresentation or suppression of information in the application will result in cancellation of candidature or other penalty as decided by the Commission.
- Community/caste status once mentioned in the application form will not be changed under any circumstances.
- Government servants must inform their Head of Office in writing about applying and must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) well in advance.
- The Admission Certificate for the written examination will be uploaded on the OPSC website prior to the exam date; candidates must download and carry it to the examination centre.
- Any complaint regarding the conduct of the examination must be sent to the Grievance Wing of the Commission by email ( [email protected]) within 7 days of completion of the examination.
- Besides the exam date change, all other terms and conditions of Advertisement No. 04 of 2026-27 remain unchanged.
More Details
- OPSC VAS Selection Process and Exam Pattern 2026
Mode of Selection
- Paper-I (Veterinary Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (1st sitting)
- Paper-II (Animal Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (2nd sitting)
- Question type: Objective, covering General Awareness and subject-specific topics
- Selection to the posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS will be made purely on the basis of a Written Examination consisting of two objective-type (MCQ) papers carrying a total of 800 marks.
- Paper-I (Veterinary Science) covers Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Pathology, and Veterinary Microbiology.
- Paper-II (Animal Science) covers Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production and Management, and Animal Genetics and Breeding.
- After the written examination, the Commission will shortlist candidates for Document Verification: where the number of vacancies is up to 2, 5 candidates will be called; where vacancies exceed 2, twice the number of vacancies will be called for document verification.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official link in Important Links.
- Log in with your registration number / roll number and date of birth or password.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, shift and centre.
- Download, print, and carry it with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
Important Links
| Official Website (www.opsc.gov.in) | Click Here opsc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here opsc.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 04 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS/AVAS) |
| Cadre | Group-A (Junior Branch-II), Odisha Veterinary Service |
| Department | Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Government of Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 535 (177-W), as revised by the 2nd Corrigendum |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100/- (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Mode of Selection | Written Examination (Objective/MCQ Type) |
| Revised Written Exam Date | 19 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Exam Venue | Cuttack/Bhubaneswar |
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in start?
Registration/Fee Payment Start Date: 24 July 2026.
When is the exam for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in?
Written Exam Date (as revised by 3rd Corrigendum): 19 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in?
There are 535 posts in total.
What is the age limit for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01.01.2026, i.e., born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005, with applicable age relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen (5 years) and PwD (10 years, up to 15 years cumulative).
What is the selection process for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in?
Paper-I (Veterinary Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (1st sitting), Paper-II (Animal Science): 200 questions, 400 marks, duration 2½ hours (2nd sitting), Question type: Objective, covering General Awareness and subject-specific topics, Selection to the posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS will be made purely on the basis of a Written Examination consisting of two objective-type (MCQ) papers carrying a total of 800 marks, Paper-I (Veterinary Science) covers Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Pathology, and Veterinary Microbiology, Paper-II (Animal Science) covers Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production and Management, and Animal Genetics and Breeding, After the written examination, the Commission will shortlist candidates for Document Verification: where the number of vacancies is up to 2, 5 candidates will be called; where vacancies exceed 2, twice the number of vacancies will be called for document verification.
What is the official website for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Exam Date 2026 - Check Rescheduled Date at opsc.gov.in?
The official website is http://www.opsc.gov.in/.
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