PSSSB Veterinary Inspector Recruitment 2026 — 150 Posts

About This Job

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is hiring 150 Veterinary Inspectors on a permanent basis under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Punjab. If you have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus a 2-year Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Health Technology, this is your chance to work in a Group-C state government job with a salary of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month. The last date to apply online is 25 May 2026.

PSSSB Veterinary Inspector Recruitment 2026 — Advt No. 10 of 2026

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab has released Advertisement No. 10 of 2026 on 24 April 2026 for the post of Veterinary Inspector. There are 150 vacancies in total, of which 51 posts are reserved for women. Reservation benefits are available only to Punjab domicile candidates, so make sure your residence certificate is ready before you apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

You can apply under any of these 15 categories:

• General: 14 posts (4 reserved for women)
• SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki): 7 posts (3 for women)
• SC (Ramdasia & Others): 6 posts (2 for women)
• BC (Backward Class): 16 posts (4 for women)
• Ex-Servicemen General: 17 posts (5 for women)
• Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B): 12 posts (3 for women)
• Ex-Servicemen SC (R&O): 11 posts (3 for women)
• Ex-Servicemen BC: 12 posts (3 for women)
• Sports General: 12 posts (4 for women)
• Sports SC (M&B): 3 posts (1 for women)
• Sports SC (R&O): 2 posts (1 for women)
• Physical Handicapped (Ortho): 15 posts (7 for women)
• Physical Handicapped (ID/MD): 14 posts (7 for women)
• Freedom Fighter: 6 posts (3 for women)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 3 posts (1 for women)

Total: 150 posts with 51 reserved for women.

Who Can Apply?

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized University or Board
• 2-year Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Health Technology or equivalent from any recognized university
• Candidates currently enrolled in the Vet Science diploma or holders with 10+2 in Biology/Math, Physics, Chemistry and English are also eligible
• Punjabi language at Class 10 (Matriculation) level is mandatory under Punjab Civil Services Rules 1994 Rule 17
• Punjab domicile required to claim reservation benefits — certificate must not be older than 5 years

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)
• Maximum age (General): 37 years
• SC / BC: up to 42 years
• Government employees (State & Central): up to 45 years
• Persons with Disabilities (Punjab domicile): up to 47 years
• Widows, divorcees and certain married women: up to 40 years
• Ex-Servicemen: as per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules 1982

Salary

• Pay Level: L-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 per month) as per 7th Central Pay Commission
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances as per Punjab Government rules
• Salary is fixed at Rs. 29,200 per month at the time of joining as the entry-level basic pay

Application Fee

• General / Sports / Freedom Fighter: Rs. 1,000
• SC / BC / EWS: Rs. 250
• Ex-Servicemen and Dependents: Rs. 200
• Persons with Disabilities (Physical Handicapped): Rs. 500
• Fee once paid is non-refundable in any circumstances

Selection Process

1. Online Application Submission with required documents and fee
2. Written Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions) divided into two parts:
   • Part A: Punjabi Language paper at Class 10 level — qualifying nature, you need at least 50% marks
   • Part B: Subject paper — merit list is prepared based on Part B marks only. Each correct answer = 1 mark, each wrong answer = 1/4 negative marking
3. Document Verification / Counselling — candidates called as per merit must produce all original certificates
4. Final Recommendation by the Board to the concerned department

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in
2. Click on the Apply Online link for Advertisement No. 10 of 2026 (Veterinary Inspector)
3. If you are a new user, click Registration and create your User ID and password using your email ID
4. Login with the User ID and fill in personal, educational and category details
5. Upload your passport-size photo, scanned signature, 10th certificate, qualification certificates and other annexures
6. Pay the application fee online via the Make Payment option
7. Submit the application before 25 May 2026 and take a printout of the final form

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 4 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 May 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 25 May 2026
• Written Exam Date: To be announced — check sssb.punjab.gov.in for updates
• Admit Card: To be announced before the written exam

• Inspect veterinary hospitals, dispensaries and livestock farms across Punjab
• Assist veterinary officers with animal disease diagnosis, treatment and vaccination drives
• Maintain medical records and inventory of veterinary medicines, vaccines and equipment
• Monitor cattle, poultry and livestock health programmes run by the Animal Husbandry department
• Support artificial insemination programmes and animal breed improvement schemes
• Conduct field visits to investigate disease outbreaks and submit timely reports to senior officers
• Educate farmers on animal nutrition, hygiene and government livestock welfare schemes
• Help organise animal health camps and maintain official correspondence with the directorate