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Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recruitment Name<\/strong><\/td>\n	OPSC Technical Services Recruitment 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Departments<\/strong><\/td>\n	Fisheries & Animal Resources Development \/ Agriculture & Farmers\u2019 Empowerment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts<\/strong><\/td>\n	Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Fisheries Officer, Assistant Horticulture Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n	VAS: Level-12 (\u20b956,100) \| AFO: Level-10 (\u20b944,900) \| AHO: Level-10 (\u20b944,900)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n	502 Posts (436 VAS + 44 AFO + 22 AHO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n	Online (via OPSC Portal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n	Odisha (Across District Veterinary Hospitals, Fisheries & Farm Units)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Official Notification Release:<\/strong> 9 November 2026<\/li>\n Online Application Start Date:<\/strong> Active Online on opsc.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n Last Date to Apply Online:<\/strong> 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM)<\/li>\n Written Examination Dates:<\/strong> To be announced on official website<\/li>\n Document Verification & Interview Schedule:<\/strong> Early 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n Payment can be remitted online through the integrated payment gateway:<\/p>\n \n Veterinary Assistant Surgeon & Assistant Horticulture Officer:<\/strong> \u20b9700\/- for General and SEBC candidates (Refundable for candidates attending the written test as per state policy).<\/li>\n Assistant Fisheries Officer (Special Drive for SC\/ST):<\/strong> Completely Exempted (NIL).<\/li>\n SC, ST, and PwD Candidates (Odisha domicile):<\/strong> Completely Exempted (NIL).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Age Limit (as on 01\/01\/2026)<\/span><\/h2>\n Age requirements reflect standard state civil service parameters:<\/p>\n \n Minimum Age:<\/strong> 21 Years<\/li>\n Maximum Age:<\/strong> 38 Years as on 1st January 2026.<\/li>\n Category Relaxations:<\/strong>\n\n SC, ST, SEBC, and Women Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 43 years)<\/li>\n Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 Years (Up to 48 years)<\/li>\n Ex-Servicemen: As per Odisha state service directives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification & Odia Language Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (436 Posts):<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc<\/a>. & A.H.) from a recognized University or Institute, along with valid registration under the Odisha Veterinary Council.<\/li>\n Assistant Fisheries Officer (44 Posts):<\/strong> Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc<\/a>.) from a recognized university.<\/li>\n Assistant Horticulture Officer (22 Posts):<\/strong> Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture (B.Sc. Hort.) or Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) from a recognized institution.<\/li>\n Odia Language Criterion:<\/strong> Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed Middle School \/ Matriculation with Odia as a language subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udcca Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Total Vacancies:<\/strong> 502 Posts<\/li>\n Post-Wise Distribution:<\/strong>\n \n Veterinary Assistant Surgeon \/ Additional VAS (Group-A): 436 Posts<\/li>\n Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B): 44 Posts<\/li>\n Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B): 22 Posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Women Reservation:<\/em> 33% horizontal reservation is provided for eligible women candidates across all categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83e\uddea Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Stage 1 (Written Examination):<\/strong> Multiple-choice objective test carrying 100 to 200 marks covering the specialized professional subject domain (Veterinary Science \/ Fisheries Science \/ Horticulture).<\/li>\n Stage 2 (Career Evaluation \/ Viva-Voce):<\/strong> Academic weightage assessment and personal interview (where prescribed under cadre rules).<\/li>\n Stage 3:<\/strong> Document Verification of original professional degrees, council registrations, and category certificates.<\/li>\n Stage 4:<\/strong> Medical Examination and Final Empanelment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udcda Exam & Subject Structure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n Post<\/th>\n Core Subject Paper<\/th>\n Questions<\/th>\n Marks<\/th>\n Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n Veterinary Assistant Surgeon<\/td>\n Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Assistant Fisheries Officer<\/td>\n Fisheries Science (Aquaculture, Capture, Tech)<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Assistant Horticulture Officer<\/td>\n Horticulture, Floriculture, Pomology & Ag Chem<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 100<\/td>\n 2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Negative Marking:<\/em> 0.25 marks penalty for each incorrect answer.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Visit the official OPSC portal at https:\/\/www.opsc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>opsc.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n Click on \u201cApply Online\u201d and complete One-Time Registration if applying for the first time.<\/li>\n Log in using your registered credentials and select the respective advertisement (Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Fisheries Officer, or Horticulture Officer).<\/li>\n Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (B.V.Sc<\/a>. & A.H. \/ B.F.Sc<\/a>. \/ B.Sc. Hort. marks), and council registration numbers.<\/li>\n Upload clear digital copies of recent photograph, specimen signature, Class 10 DOB certificate, and professional degree certificates.<\/li>\n Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through the payment gateway before the closing date.<\/li>\n Submit your completed online application and print the registration confirmation page for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n \n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.opsc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Apply Online on OPSC Portal \n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.opsc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Download Official Notification PDF \n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.opsc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Official OPSC Website\n<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Why Apply?<\/span><\/h2>\n \n Prestigious State Technical Cadre:<\/strong> Permanent Group-A and Group-B appointments in Odisha\u2019s agricultural and rural healthcare services.<\/li>\n Attractive Level-12 & Level-10 Pay:<\/strong> Starting basic salary of \u20b956,100 (Level-12) for Veterinary Surgeons and \u20b944,900 (Level-10) for Fisheries\/Horticulture officers, plus state allowances.<\/li>\n Direct Community Impact:<\/strong> Lead livestock epidemic control, blue revolution fish production, and high-yield horticulture across Odisha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n <\/span>\u2753 FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n Q. What is the last date to apply for OPSC 502 Posts Recruitment 2026?<\/strong> \nOnline applications must be completed on opsc.gov.in<\/a> by 30th November 2026 (5:00 PM).<\/p>\n Q. Is council registration mandatory for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon?<\/strong> \nYes, candidates must possess a valid, active registration certificate with the Odisha Veterinary Council.<\/p>\n Q. What is the starting salary for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon?<\/strong> \nThe post carries Pay Matrix Level-12 under ORSP Rules with a starting basic salary of \u20b956,100 per month plus allowances.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n The OPSC Recruitment 2026 for 502 positions represents a major career opportunity for veterinary, fisheries, and agricultural graduates in Odisha. Eligible professionals should verify their registration documents and submit their applications on https:\/\/www.opsc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>opsc.gov.in<\/a> before the 30th November 2026 cutoff.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" OPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 502 Veterinary, Fisheries & Horticulture Posts The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has officially published recruitment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-notifications"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23456\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

<\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Age Limit (as on 01\/01\/2026)<\/span><\/h2>\nAge requirements reflect standard state civil service parameters:<\/p>\n\nMinimum Age:<\/strong> 21 Years<\/li>\nMaximum Age:<\/strong> 38 Years as on 1st January 2026.<\/li>\n