Assam Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

Government of Assam has released a notification for the recruitment of Veterinary Field Assistants (VFA) and allied cadre posts to strengthen animal husbandry services in the state.

Key Highlights

• Total Posts: 200
• Application Fee: FREE (No fee for any category)
• Selection Process: OMR-based Written Test
• Training: Mandatory 1-year training in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (Silchar) required before appointment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Full-time HSSLC (Class 12) pass in Science stream with Biology from a recognized board.
• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Assam (PRC required).
• Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as of 01-01-2026).

  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
  • OBC/MOBC: 3 years relaxation
  • PwBD: 10 years relaxation

Vacancy Distribution

• Unreserved (UR): 112
• OBC/MOBC: 73
• ST (Plains): 10
• SC: 05

Exam Pattern (OMR Written Test)

• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (100 MCQs)
• Syllabus Breakdown:

  • Biology: 40 Marks
  • Chemistry: 20 Marks
  • Physics: 20 Marks
  • General Awareness: 20 Marks

Important Dates

• Application Start: 3 September 2026 (10:00 hrs)
• Application Deadline: 23 September 2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Age Reckoning Date: 01 January 2026