506 Posts - Public Service Commission - OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025 – Last Date 31 July Govt Exam Update

OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025 : Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025 for 506 posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) and Additional VAS. The online application process has started at www.opsc.gov.in, and the last date to apply is 31st July 2025.

OPSC is inviting online applications for 506 Group-A Junior Branch-II posts in the Odisha Veterinary Service under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. Interested candidates must apply through the official website before the deadline. All the recruitment details including notification PDF, eligibility, and exam pattern are shared below.

OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post	Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) / Additional VAS
Vacancies	506 (167 for women)
Job Location	Odisha
Salary	₹56,100/- (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017)
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	1st July – 31st July 2025
Selection Process	Written Exam & Document Verification
Official Website	www.opsc.gov.in

Important Dates for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	21st June 2025
Online Registration Starts	1st July 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	31st July 2025 (5:00 PM)
Written Exam Date	31st August 2025
Document Verification	To be notified

OPSC VAS Vacancy 2025 Category-wise Distribution

Category	Vacancies	Women Reserved
UR	37	12
SEBC	79	26
SC	149	49
ST	241	80
Total	506	167

49 posts reserved for PwD (≥40% disability)
13 posts reserved for Sports Persons

Also Read : 7279 Posts – Public Service Commission – BPSC Special Teacher Recruitment 2025

Eligibility Criteria for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
For foreign degrees: Valid conversion certificate from VCI
Valid registration under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 42 years
Born between 2nd Jan 1983 – 1st Jan 2004

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen	5 years
PwD (UR)	10 years
PwD (SEBC/SC/ST)	15 years

🪸🪸Here are 15 objective questions and answers🪸🪸 for

OPSC VAS (Veterinary Assistant Surgeon) Recruitment 2025

1 / 15

🐄 Veterinary Science

Q1. Which disease is caused by Brucella abortus in cattle?

A. Anthrax

B. Brucellosis

C. Tuberculosis

D. Mastitis

2 / 15

Q2. What is the normal temperature range for a healthy cow?

A. 98.6–99.5°F

B. 100.4–102.8°F

C. 99.1–100.9°F

D. 103.0–104.5°F

3 / 15

Q3. Retention of placenta after calving is common in deficiency of:

A. Vitamin A

B. Calcium

C. Vitamin E & Selenium

D. Phosphorus

4 / 15

Q4. Which anesthetic is commonly used for large animals during field surgery?

A. Ketamine

B. Thiopentone

C. Xylazine

D. Ether

5 / 15

Q5. FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease) is caused by:

A. Bacteria

B. Virus

C. Fungi

D. Parasite

6 / 15

🐐 Animal Science

Q6. The gestation period of a goat is approximately:

A. 150 days

B. 115 days

C. 180 days

D. 240 days

7 / 15

Q7. The breed “Murrah” is associated with which species?

A. Cow

B. Goat

C. Buffalo

D. Sheep

8 / 15

Q8. Which vitamin is synthesized in the rumen of adult ruminants?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B12

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D

9 / 15

Q9. Crossbreeding in cattle is primarily done to improve:

A. Meat quality

B. Fertility

C. Milk yield

D. Coat color

10 / 15

Q10. The energy requirement of maintenance for livestock is measured in:

A. Calories

B. ME (Metabolizable Energy)

C. CP (Crude Protein)

D. TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients)

11 / 15

🌍 General Awareness

Q11. Who is the Governor of Odisha as of June 2025?

A. Ganeshi Lal

B. Raghubar Das

C. Naveen Patnaik

D. Draupadi Murmu

12 / 15

Q12. Which is the largest organ in the human body?

A. Liver

B. Brain

C. Skin

D. Heart

13 / 15

Q13. “One Health” concept refers to the integration of:

A. Human medicine and veterinary science

B. Agriculture and medicine

C. Biotechnology and health

D. Only environmental health

14 / 15

Q14. India’s first animal vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease was named:

A. Raksha

B. Gopal Raksha

C. Lumpi-ProVacInd

D. CowSafe

15 / 15

Q15. The World Veterinary Day is observed on:

A. April 25

B. Last Saturday of April

C. May 1

D. June 5

Your score is

The average score is 0%

By Wordpress Quiz plugin

OPSC VAS Exam Pattern 2025

Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 800
Two Papers:
- Paper I (Veterinary Science) – 400 marks (200 questions)
- Paper II (Animal Science) – 400 marks (200 questions)
Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper

Also Read : 19,504 Posts – The Women and Child Development Department – WCD MP Anganwadi Recruitment 2025

How to Apply for OPSC VAS Recruitment 2025

Visit www.opsc.gov.in
Click on Apply Online under VAS Recruitment
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill out the online application form with correct details
Upload required documents: photo, signature, LTI
Submit the application and download a copy for verification

OPSC VAS Notification 2025 Out

The OPSC VAS Notification 2025 PDF provides complete details on eligibility, number of vacancies, selection process, salary, and exam dates. It is advised to read the notification before applying.

OPSC VAS Notification 2025 – Click to Download