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  • Updated September 25, 2026 05:18 PM
  • by Isaivani Manimaran
  • The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the 3rd Corrigendum to Advertisement No. 04 of 2026-27 for recruitment to the posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS/AVAS) in Group-A (Junior Branch-II) of the Odisha Veterinary Service under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department. As per OPSC Notice No. 5509/PSC dated 24.09.2026, the written examination has been rescheduled from 08.11.2026 to 19.11.2026 (Thursday). All other terms and conditions of the advertisement remain unchanged. Candidates should keep checking opsc.gov.in for the detailed schedule and examination centre.
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OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Rescheduled Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting BodyOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Advertisement NumberAdvt. No. 04 of 2026-27
Post NameVeterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS/AVAS)
CadreGroup-A (Junior Branch-II), Odisha Veterinary Service
DepartmentFisheries & Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Government of Odisha
Total Vacancies535 (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 SelectionWritten Examination (Objective/MCQ Type)
Revised Written Exam Date19 November 2026 (Thursday)
Exam VenueCuttack/Bhubaneswar
Official Websitewww.opsc.gov.in

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Published: 18.07.2026 (Notice No. 4195/PSC)
  • Registration/Fee Payment Start Date: 24.07.2026
  • Registration/Fee Payment Original Last Date: 24.08.2026 (5:00 PM)
  • 1st Extension (1st Corrigendum, Notice No. 4789/PSC dated 21.08.2026): Extended to 10.09.2026 (5:00 PM)
  • 2nd Extension (2nd Corrigendum, Notice No. 5262/PSC dated 09.09.2026): Further 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): 19.11.2026 (Thursday)

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

OPSC VAS Selection Process and Exam Pattern 2026

  • 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): 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
  • 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.

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.

OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Rescheduled Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

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Q1. What is the new exam date for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

  • As per the 3rd Corrigendum (Notice No. 5509/PSC dated 24.09.2026), the written examination has been rescheduled to 19.11.2026 (Thursday).

Q2. What was the original exam date for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026?

  • The written examination was originally scheduled for 26.09.2026 (Saturday), later rescheduled to 08.11.2026 (Sunday), and has now been further rescheduled to 19.11.2026 (Thursday).

Q3. How many total vacancies are there in OPSC VAS Recruitment 2026?

  • There are a total of 535 (177-W) vacancies, comprising 436 (144-W) backlog vacancies and 99 (33-W) current vacancies, as revised by the 2nd Corrigendum.

Q5. What is the age limit for OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

  • 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).
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