The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of Assam has announced the Assam Veterinary Recruitment for 445 Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) positions under the Directorate of A.H. & Veterinary, Assam (Guwahati-3). If you’re passionate about working in the veterinary sector and meet the eligibility criteria, this is your chance to Apply✅!
Name of the Post: Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA)
Number of Posts : 445 (Four hundred & forty five)
Important dates for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
| Starting date for application | 03-03-2025 |
| Closing date for online application | 18-03-2025 |
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Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of ₹14,000.00 to ₹70,000.00 + Grade Pay of ₹6,200.00 plus other allowances as admissible from time to time.
Education Qualification for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
For Direct recruitment to the cadre of Veterinary Field Assistant, a candidate shall have to pass the examination in elementary knowledge Veterinary Science (One Year Training Course) from the recognized “School of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry” established by the Govt. of Assam at Ghungoor, Silchar and having passed HSSLC (Sc.) Examination with Biology as a subject as the basic qualification. This is as per Rule 8 of “The Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service Rules, 2002”.
Physical Standard for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
A Candidate for Direct recruitment to the cadre of Veterinary Field Assistant under Rule 3 (d) shall be of sound health both mentally and physically and free from any organic defects of body infirmly likely to interfere with efficient performance of his duties and require to undergo medical examination before appointment to the service.
Age Limit:
A Candidate should not be less than 21 years and more than 40 years of age as on 01/01/2025 as per Govt. Office Memorandum No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 2nd September, 2020.
Age relaxation for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below-
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
Category wise breakup of vacant posts:
| UR | 258 |
| OBC/MOBC | 100 |
| ST(P) | 41 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST(H) | 14 |
| Total | 445 |
Selection Procedure:
The Interview and the Selection Criteria for the post of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied cadre posts shall be as per provision of Assam Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Subordinate Service Rules, 2002. The Shortlisted candidates will have to bring all the original testimonials i.e. Age Proof Certificate, Caste Certificate (in case of reserved category candidates), Educational Qualification Certificates, VFA Training completion Certificate from the School of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Assam, Ghungoor, Silchar and Declaration in Form-“A” under Rule 5(I) of the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019 as available in the website of the A.H. & Veterinary Department for verification on the date and time to be notified later on.
How to apply for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
- The intending candidates may apply in standard form as per part IX of the Assam Gazette for application along with testimonials and a self-addressed envelope affixing stamp of ₹5.00 for communication. The duly filled in Application should be addressed to-
The Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, Chenikuthi, Guwahati-781003 and be submitted physically in the Drop Box during office hours on or before 18th March, 2025 (5.00 PM) at the Directorate or by Registered Post.
- Applicants must affix 1 (One) copy of recent photograph on the space provided in the application form firmly with good quality glue/adhesive and also should enclose another copy along with the application. The Photograph must be signed prominently. The Directorate of A.H. & Veterinary shall not be responsible for detachment/loss of the photograph.
- Since the practice of furnishing attested copies of Certificates/marks sheets etc. by competent authority has been discontinued by the Govt., the applicant shall furnish copies of Certificates/mark sheets etc. declared by himself/herself as certified to be true copy of the Original along with the application.
- In-service candidates will have to apply through proper channel.
Note:
- The appointment shall be subject to the conditions laid down in “The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service Rules, 2002” and in accordance with existing Government norms, procedures and policy.
- No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify a candidate.
- Government servants joining the service of the state on or after 01/02/2005 shall not be governed by the existing Assam Service (Pension) Rules, 1969 and order issued there under from time to time, So far as their pension and other retirement benefits are concerned, they will be governed by a new set of pension rules which are being formulated in the line with the contributory pension scheme of Govt. of India as per rule.
Important web-links for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Application Form | Standard Application form |
Frequently Asked Questions for Assam Veterinary Recruitment:
What is the last date of application for Assam Veterinary Recruitment?
18th March, 2025 (5.00 PM)
What is the Selection Procedure for Assam Veterinary Recruitment?
The Interview and the Selection Criteria for the post of Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and its allied cadre posts shall be as per provision of Assam Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Subordinate Service Rules, 2002.
What is the qualification needed for Assam Veterinary Recruitment?
Candidate shall have to pass the examination in elementary knowledge Veterinary Science (One Year Training Course) from the recognized “School of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry” established by the Govt. of Assam at Ghungoor, Silchar and having passed HSSLC (Sc.) Examination with Biology as a subject as the basic qualification.