DAHV Assam VFA Recruitment 2026 — 200 Vacancies
Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam - Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam
Vacancies
200
Salary
₹14,000 - ₹70,000
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
23 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for 200 VFA posts in DAHV Assam. Class 12 Science with Biology eligible. Salary: Rs. 14,000-70,000. Last date: 23 Sep 2026.
DAHV Assam VFA Recruitment 2026: Overview
Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam (DAHV Assam) is recruiting Veterinary Field Assistants and equivalent allied-cadre staff for the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. These are entry-level field posts supporting government livestock services across Assam, making the drive relevant to science-stream school leavers who want practical public-service work with animals and rural communities. The recruitment is tied to the department's existing roster vacancies, including vertical and horizontal reservation.
The job sits between veterinary officers and livestock owners. You may work at a field institution, dispensary, farm or outreach unit, where accurate animal-care support and clear communication with farmers are important. The notification also links appointment to successful completion of departmental training, so selection is the beginning of a structured learning period rather than immediate independent field practice.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Assam residence: You must be a permanent resident of Assam and upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes.
- Mandatory training: Selected candidates must complete and pass a year-long course in elementary Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science before appointment. Training is conducted at the School of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Ghungoor, Silchar and its extended campuses.
- Roster-based appointment: Posts will be filled against the department's category roster. The women, ex-servicemen and benchmark-disability reservations operate within the notified roster rather than as separate additional posts.
- Benchmark disability proof: A person claiming the PwBD benefit must have at least forty per cent benchmark disability and produce a certificate from the competent authority.
- Age proof: The department will rely on the HSLC pass certificate, HSLC admit card or another recognised board or council certificate that clearly shows the date of birth.
- Ex-servicemen proof: Applicants using that reservation must upload the identity card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office in Assam along with the discharge book.
- Posting: This is an Assam state-cadre recruitment. You should be ready to serve where the department has a field requirement, including locations away from your home district.
The training requirement is a key part of this recruitment: you must pass it before appointment even after clearing the recruitment examination. This ensures that every new field assistant enters service with a common foundation in animal health, husbandry practice and department procedures. Keep your academic, residence and reservation records consistent across the application because the department names specific documents for these claims.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinary officers during animal examination, treatment and field visits
- Support vaccination, deworming and livestock disease-control programmes
- Keep animal health, medicine, stock and field-service records updated
- Guide livestock owners on basic feeding, hygiene and preventive care
- Report unusual illness, disease outbreaks and urgent field cases promptly
- Handle samples, equipment and veterinary supplies safely during field work
- Follow departmental protocols at dispensaries, farms, camps and outreach programmes
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects from a recognized Board, Council or University.
Required Skills
Class 12 Science knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics; ability to complete mandatory veterinary field training; permanent residence in Assam.
Age Limit
18 - 40 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: 2 years
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Exempted |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Pay Band-2: Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000 plus Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200
Grade Pay
₹6,200
Allowances
Other allowances are payable as admissible under Assam government rules from time to time.
Selection Process
- 1 Written Exam
Exam Pattern
The OMR-based written exam will have 100 questions for 100 marks. You will get 120 minutes to complete the Class 12 Science-level paper.
Subject-wise Breakdown
- Biology: 40 marks
- Chemistry: 20 marks
- Physics: 20 marks
- General Awareness: 20 marks
Negative Marking: The notification does not mention any deduction for a wrong answer.
Exam Type: Objective multiple-choice questions on an OMR sheet.
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Recent photograph and signature
- HSSLC or Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet
- HSLC pass certificate, admit card or recognized board certificate showing date of birth
- Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes
- Assam caste certificate, if claiming reservation
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-servicemen identity card from Zila Sainik Welfare Office and discharge book, if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
The online application closes at 23:59 hrs on 23 September 2026. The application window opens on 3 September 2026.
You need to pass full-time Class 12 Science with Biology from a recognized Board, Council or University. You must also be a permanent resident of Assam.
You must apply online through the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department's official website. Read the detailed advertisement and keep the required certificates ready before filling the form.
The post carries Pay Band-2 of Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000, Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200 and admissible allowances.
You will take an OMR-based written exam with 100 questions for 100 marks. Selected candidates must also pass the mandatory departmental training before appointment.
Important Dates
Notification
26 Aug 2026
Application Start
03 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
23 Sep 2026
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