AH&V Department Recruitment 2026: 200 Veterinary Field Assistant Posts, Apply Online

AH&V Department Recruitment 2026: The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (AH&V) Department, Assam, Chenikuthi, Guwahati, has announced recruitment for 200 Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and allied cadre posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam. Eligible candidates with HSSLC/Class 12 in the Science stream with Biology can apply online from 3 September 2026. The last date to submit the application is 23 September 2026. Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹14,000–₹70,000 with Grade Pay of ₹6,200, along with other admissible allowances.

The recruitment is an opportunity for candidates seeking Assam Government Jobs in the veterinary and animal husbandry sector. Before applying, candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, age limit, Assam residency requirement, mandatory training condition and written examination pattern mentioned in the official recruitment notification.

Details of AH&V Department Recruitment 2026

The recruitment has been announced for the entry-level cadre of Veterinary Field Assistant and its allied post under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam.

AH&V Department Vacancy 2026

The AH&V Department Vacancy 2026 offers 200 vacancies for eligible candidates. The recruitment is open to candidates who fulfil the prescribed educational, age and domicile requirements.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories should ensure that they possess the required certificates and meet the conditions prescribed under the applicable Government of Assam rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Veterinary Field Assistant post must meet the prescribed academic qualification.

A candidate must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects from a recognised Board, Council or University.

Assam Permanent Resident Requirement

The candidate must be an Indian citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and must be a permanent resident of Assam.

As proof of domicile, candidates are required to upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes, as prescribed in the recruitment notification.

Mandatory One-Year Training

Selected candidates will have to undergo one year of mandatory 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.

Candidates must successfully pass the prescribed training before appointment.

Age Limit For AH&V Department Recruitment

The prescribed age limit for the Veterinary Field Assistant recruitment is calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Candidates should check the official notification for other applicable age-relaxation provisions.

Salary

The selected candidates will receive the pay scale prescribed for the Veterinary Field Assistant cadre.

The post therefore offers a government pay structure along with applicable allowances under the rules of the Government of Assam.

Application Fee

The recruitment details provided for the AH&V Department VFA recruitment do not mention any application fee.

Candidates should still check the application portal before final submission for any instructions displayed during the application process.

Selection Process For VFA

Candidates for recruitment to the entry-level cadre of Veterinary Field Assistant or its equivalent post will be selected through an OMR-based written test.

The examination will be conducted for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. Questions will be based on the Class 12 standard.

Biology carries the highest weightage with 40 marks. Candidates preparing for the examination should therefore revise the Class 12-level Science syllabus thoroughly, along with General Awareness.

Important Dates For AH&V Department Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while applying for the recruitment.

Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid technical problems or last-minute rush.

How to Apply for AH&V Department Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official AH&V Department recruitment portal.

Candidates may follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.
2. Click on the Register Online link.
3. Complete the registration process using the required details.
4. After registration, click on the Apply Online link.
5. Log in using the registration credentials.
6. Enter the required personal and educational information.
7. Upload the necessary documents as prescribed.
8. Carefully check all the information entered in the application form.
9. Submit the application form within the prescribed deadline.
10. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all details and uploaded documents are correct before submitting the application.

Important Links

Candidates can use the following official link to access the recruitment information.

Candidates are advised to read the official recruitment notification carefully before applying for the AH&V Department Recruitment 2026. For the latest updates on Assam Government Jobs, Veterinary Recruitment, Admit Cards, Results and other career opportunities, candidates can regularly visit Assam Job Alerts.