OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for 351 vacancies to the posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS), Class – II (Group – B) of Odisha Veterinary Service under Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department on its official website @opsc.gov.in against Advt No. 04 of 2021-22 according to the official notification released on 08th June 2021. The application process has started officially online from 18th June 2021 onwards and the last date for applying is 16th July 2021. The process of application is Online. Read the complete article to know more about OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021.
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Overview
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021 Notification | |
Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
Post Name | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) |
Vacancies | 351 |
Online Application Starts | 18th June 2021 |
Last Date to Apply | 16th July 2021 |
Mode Of Application | Online |
Category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
Place of Examination | Cuttack/ Bhubaneswar |
Official Website | @opsc.gov.in |
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Notification
The Official Notification for the posts of VAS in OPSC has already been released against Advt No. 04 of 2021-22 on its official website @opsc.gov.in. The interested candidates can download the detailed notification mentioning all the details regarding eligibility criteria, Application Process, and much more.
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the posts of VAS a candidate must go through the eligibility conditions and make sure he/she fulfils them with respect to Educational Qualification, Experience as well as age limit. Given below:
Minimum Qualification
A Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science or its equivalent from any recognised University in India or abroad and have registered himself/herself under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioner Act, 1970.
Age Limit
A candidate willing to apply for the post of OPSC VAS should not exceed the age limit of the following years as per their category:
Candidates Age Should be 21 to 32 Yrs as on 01.01.2022
For SEBC/SC/ST/Women/ Ex-Servicemen – Age Relaxation will be for 05 Yrs in case of SEBC/SC/ST/Women/ Ex-Servicemen Candidates.
For PwD – Age Relaxation will be for 10 Yrs in the case of permanent disability of 40% or more.
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Vacancy
A total of 35 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) posts has been announced by Odisha Public Service Commission out of which 115 vacancies are reserved for women.
S. No. | Category | No. of posts |
1 | Unreserved | 96 (32-w) |
2 | SEBC | 37 (12-w) |
3 | Scheduled Caste | 62 (20-w) |
4 | Scheduled Tribe | 156 (51-w) |
 | Total | 351 (115- w) |
How to Apply for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021?
Follow these steps to Apply Online Form for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021-
- All Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying for the job post.
- First, Go to the official website of OPSC @opsc.nic.in
- Click on Apply Online option.
- Register yourself on the website.
- Login with your Registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Click on Finish & Apply.
- Thereafter accept the declarations and attach the necessary relevant document.
- Fill in details about work experience.
- Take the printout of your prefilled application form.
Application Fees
Category | Fee |
For General | ₹500/- plus Bank Charges and applicable taxes (GST) |
For SC/ST/PwD | Exempted |
Payment Mode | Online |
OPSC VAS Online Application Link
The process of registration and application is Online only. The interested candidates can register directly by the given link and apply Online before 16th July 2021 for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) posts.
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Exam Pattern
The Written Examination will consist of TWO Papers (Paper – 1 and Paper – 2), each paper carrying 400 marks.
Subject | Sittings | Duration | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Type of Questions |
Paper – 1
Veterinary Science |
1st | 2 Hours 30 Mins. | 200 | 400 | Objective, General Awareness & Subject-specific |
Paper – 2
Animal Science |
2nd | 2 Hours 30 Mins. | 200 | 400 | – |
OPSC VAS Recruitment 2021: Syllabus
We have given a brief outline of the syllabus below so that candidates can prepare well for the Exam.
Paper – 1 (Veterinary Science)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Microbiology
Paper – 2 (Animal Science)
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock products Technology
- Livestock Production and Management
- Animal Genetics and Breeding