Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam has released the recruitment notification for Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and allied cadre posts for 200 vacancies. Eligible HSSLC Science candidates with Biology can apply online from 3 September 2026 to 23 September 2026.

Assam VFA Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Post Name: Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) and allied cadre posts
• Organisation: Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam
• Total Vacancies: 200 Posts
• Advertisement No.: E-543943/72 dated 29 August 2026
• Qualification: HSSLC Science with Biology
• Pay Scale: Pay Band-2 of ₹14,000 to ₹70,000 with Grade Pay of ₹6,200 plus admissible allowances
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Fee: Nil

The allied cadre mentioned in the notification includes Livestock Demonstrator, Stockman, Fieldman, Poultry Assistant, Hatchery Man, Fodder Demonstrator and Dairyman along with Veterinary Field Assistant. Separate vacancy figures for these allied posts have not been provided.

Eligibility Criteria for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

Candidates must be Indian citizens as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and must be permanent residents of Assam. Applicants are required to possess a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes and upload it as domicile proof. A valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority is also mandatory.

Applicants must submit the prescribed Form-A declaration concerning the Small Family Norms while applying. Candidates claiming SC, ST, OBC or MOBC reservation must upload the relevant certificate issued by the competent Government of Assam authority. PwBD candidates must have a benchmark disability of at least 40%, certified by the competent authority. Candidates claiming Ex-Servicemen reservation must provide the required identity card and discharge book.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old as on 1 January 2026.

The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, 10 years for PwBD candidates and 2 years for Ex-Servicemen. Age will be determined from the HSLC pass certificate, HSLC admit card or another recognized Board/Council certificate showing the date of birth.

Educational Qualification for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

Candidates must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects. The qualification must be obtained from a recognized Board, Council or University. The source does not specify any alternative qualification or separate marks requirement for this recruitment.

Application Fees for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

There is no application fee for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026. The source specifies the application fee as Nil for candidates of all categories.

How to Apply for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam portal through the Important Links section below.
2. Open the VFA Recruitment 2026 application form once it becomes available.
3. Enter your personal, educational, address and category details correctly.
4. Provide an active mobile number, valid email address and complete address with PIN code.
5. Upload the required certificates, declaration, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Carefully verify all information and uploaded documents before final submission.
7. Submit the application and download the registration/application slip containing the Registration Number or Enrollment ID.
8. Print the submitted application form and keep it safely for future reference.

Manual applications will not be accepted. No editing, correction or resubmission will be permitted after final submission.

Important Dates for Assam VFA Recruitment 2026

• Detailed Notification: 29 August 2026
• Start of Online Application: 3 September 2026 at 10 AM
• Last Date to Apply: 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Written Examination: To be notified

Documents Required :

Keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for the online application:

Class 10 or Class 12 admit card, pass certificate or marksheet clearly showing the date of birth, as listed in the upload instructions

Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate

Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate

Valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes

Updated Employment Exchange Registration Card

Prescribed Form-A declaration regarding Small Family Norms

Caste certificate and PwBD certificate, wherever applicable

Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book, if claiming the reservation

Employment certificate and NOC, wherever applicable

Recent passport-size colour photograph and scanned signature

Supporting documents for any other claim made in the application

Document Format: The required certificates must be uploaded in PDF format, with each file not exceeding 4 MB and remaining legible in print. Scanning at 200 dpi in greyscale is recommended.

Photograph: Upload a good-quality colour photograph with a white background in JPEG format. The notice specifies a standard print size of 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, a maximum resolution of 150 pixels wide × 200 pixels high, and a file size of 200 KB to 500 KB.

Signature: Sign in black or dark blue ink on white paper and upload the scanned image in JPEG format. The specified dimensions are 150 pixels wide × 50 pixels high, with a file size of 30 KB to 100 KB.

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