The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam, Chenikuthi, Guwahati-03, has released an advertisement inviting online applications for 200 (Two Hundred) posts of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied cadre posts. Eligible Indian citizens who are permanent residents of Assam can apply online through animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in. Assam Veterinary field Assistant Recruitment applying last date is 23 September.
| Application for the post of Assam Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) Under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department ,Assam Advertisement No.- E-543943/71https://animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in/ https://assamjobseeker.com/ | |||
| Important Date | Age Limit (01-01-2026) | ||
| Starting Date Application – 03/06/2026 (10: 00) Last Date Application – 23/03/02026 (23:59) Application Mode – Online Application Fee – Nil | Minimum Age- 18 Years Maximum Age- 40 Years Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories OBC Relaxation- 3 years SC/ ST Relaxation – 5 Years PwBD/ Ex Relaxation as per Government Rules. Age will be calculated based on the date of birth mentioned in the HSLC Pass Certificate/Admit Card issued by a recognized Board/Council. | ||
Complete Post for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Categories | Post distribution | Reserved for Women |
| General (UR) | 112 | 34 | |
| OBC / MOBC | 73 | 22 | |
| Veterinary Field Officer 2026 (VFA) | SC | 05 | 01 |
| ST (P) | 10 | 03 | |
| ST (H) | 00 | 00 | |
| Total | 200 | 60 |
Note- Reserved post for PwBD Various Categories 08 post , Ex Serviceman 04 post and Tea Tribes 02 Post .
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Eligibility Criteria Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment
- Must be an Indian Citizen as defined under Article 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- Must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam.
- As proof of domicile, candidates must upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes.
- Must possess a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority.
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Pay Scale : Assam VFA 2026
| Pay Band-2: Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- plus Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200/- and other admissible allowances. This makes the recruitment a useful opportunity for candidates looking for a government-sector career in Assam’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. |
Educational Qualification : Assam Veterinary Field Assistant
For direct recruitment to the Veterinary Field Assistant cadre, a candidate must have:
| 1. Passed the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HS/12th) examination. |
| 2. The candidate must have studied in the Science stream. |
| 3. Biology must be one of the subjects. |
| 4. The qualification must be obtained from a recognized Board/Council/University. |
Candidates should carefully verify their qualification before submitting the online application.
Mandatory Training Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment
| Selected candidates must undergo 1 (one) year Training in “Elementary Knowledge of Animal Husbandry & 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. Passing this training is mandatory before appointment. |
| If a candidate fails in one or more subjects, they may be allowed to reappear for that subject/those subjects |
| If a candidate fails the mandatory training, they must attend the training term again and re-sit the examination. |
| If a candidate fails a second time as well, the same process (re-attending the term and re-examination) applies. |
| A candidate gets a total of 3 (three) chances to qualify the examination. |
| A candidate who is unable to pass in three chances will not be eligible for appointment. |
| Selected candidates must execute a Bond in the format given in Schedule-III of the Rules before joining the training course. |
Important Document & Exam Syllabus :
| Document for Apply | Exam Schedule | ||
| 1. HSLC certificate/admit card for date of birth 2. HS/12th marksheet and certificate 3. Biology/Science qualification documents 4. Permanent Resident Certificate, wherever required 5. Caste certificate, if applicable 6. PwBD certificate, if applicable 7. Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable 8. Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format Standard size: 4.5cm x 3.5cm (45mm x 35mm. Maximum resolution: 150 (W) x 200 (H) pixels File size: 200–500 KB ) 9. Signature ( Black or dark blue ink on white paper, JPEG format Maximum resolution: 150 (W) x 200 (H) pixels Image dimension: 150 (W) x 50 (H) pixels File size: 30–100 KB) 10. Other documents specified in the official application portal 11. Updated Employment Exchange Registration Card | Candidates applying for the entry-level Veterinary Field Assistant or equivalent post will have to appear in an OMR-based written examination. The written examination will have: 1. Total Marks: 100 2. Total Questions: 100 3. Question Type: MCQ 4. Level: HS/12th Science level | ||
| Assam VFA Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Paper | Subject | Marks | |
| 1 | Biology | 40 Marks | |
| 2 | Chemistry | 20 Marks | |
| 3 | Physics | 20Marks | |
| 4 | General Awareness | 20 Marks | |
| Total | 100 Mark | ||
| (We have prepared important VFA Exam Questions and Answers in a simple and easy-to-understand format to help candidates prepare effectively for the examination) | |||
Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment Syllabus
The written test will cover the following broad areas:
| Biology 40 Marks– Candidates should revise important Class 11 and Class 12 Biology concepts, including basic biological processes, human and animal-related biology, genetics, ecology, reproduction and other relevant topics. |
| Chemistry 20 Marks : Preparation should focus on important Higher Secondary-level Chemistry concepts, including basic physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. |
| Physics 20 Marks– Candidates should revise important HS-level Physics topics, formulas, concepts and numerical-based questions. |
| General Awareness 20 Marks – 1. Assam GK 2. Indian GK 3. Current Affairs 4. History 5. Geography 6. Polity 7. Economy 8. Important national and state-level developments |
Note: Candidates should follow the detailed official advertisement and any subsequent official notification for the final syllabus and examination instructions.
Instructions for Government Employees of Assam
Candidates already in regular Government service (permanent/temporary, excluding Casual/Ad-hoc/Daily wages/Hourly paid/Contract basis) must upload:
- A certificate against the applied post, issued by the competent authority under whom they are working.
- Candidates seeking pay protection/continuation in service etc. must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Small Family Norms Declaration
As per Government Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17 dated 6th November, 2019, candidates must submit a declaration regarding “The Small Family Norms” in Form-A at the time of applying.
How to Apply
| 1. Visit the official website animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in |
| 2.Click on the Online Application link |
| 3. Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents |
| 4. Submit the final application (between 3rd September and 23rd September, 2026) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam.
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing (direct or indirect) will lead to disqualification.
- The Department reserves the right to change, cancel, or postpone the selection process.
- The list of selected candidates will be published on animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in and on the Notice Board of the Directorate, Chenikuthi, Guwahati-3.
- Fake documents/false information/misrepresentation of facts will lead to rejection at any stage and may attract criminal proceedings
- Candidates must provide correct address (with PIN code), a valid email ID, and an active mobile number.
- Uploaded documents will be verified at a later stage.
- After final submission, candidates must download and retain a printout of the Registration/Application Slip with Registration No./Enrollment ID.
- Apply well in advance; do not wait for the last date.
- No withdrawal request will be entertained after submission of the application.
- Candidates must bring original ID proof (PAN Card/Driving License/Passport/Aadhaar Card/Institute ID/Voter ID) at the time of the written test.
- Date and venue of the written test will be notified separately
- Admit Cards must be downloaded when notified.
- The Department will not be responsible for discrepancies arising from a wrong mobile number/email entered by the candidate.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written test
- Once submitted, the online application cannot be edited, corrected, or resubmitted.
Important Note Before Apply
| Candidates are advised to carefully read the official advertisement and detailed notification PDF before submitting their online application. Any mistake in personal details, educational qualifications, category information, or uploaded documents may lead to rejection of the application. Since no correction facility may be available after final submission, applicants should first download and thoroughly review the official notification PDF, understand all eligibility criteria, required documents, and instructions, and then proceed with the application process. This will help avoid errors and ensure successful submission of the online application. |
Some Important Links for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Link | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download PDF Notice |
| Small Family Form “A” Download | Download Form A |
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Important FAQs
Q1: How many total posts are vacant for Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA)
Ans- A total of 200 posts are vacant.
2. What is the last date to apply Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment?
Ans- Applications can be submitted till 23rd September, 2026, up to 23:59 hrs
3. . What is the educational qualification?
Ans- Candidates must have passed HS/12th in Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects from a recognized Board/Council/University.
4. What is the salary of a Veterinary Field Assistant?
Ans- The pay scale is ₹14,000–₹70,000 with Grade Pay of ₹6,200, plus other admissible allowances.
5. What is the selection process for Assam Veterinary Field Assistant Recruitment ?
Ans- Selection includes an OMR-based written examination, followed by the prescribed process/training requirements as application.