APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: 66 Vacancies, Apply Online

APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for Veterinary Officer posts under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. Applications will begin on September 10, 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) through the Common Recruitment Examination for Group-A and Group-B Gazetted Technical Posts. A total of 155 vacancies are available across five posts, including 66 Veterinary Officer positions.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

The table below provides the major details of the APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026, including the notification number, vacancies, application dates and examination status.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Vacancy 2026

APPSC has announced 66 Veterinary Officer vacancies as part of the 155 Group-A and Group-B technical posts. The recruitment also includes Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture) and Dairy Development Officer posts.

The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Six vacancies have been earmarked for PwBD candidates across the applicable posts.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Veterinary Officer post must meet the prescribed educational and registration requirements.

• Candidates must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree from a recognised institution.
• Candidates must have registration with the Arunachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council as prescribed for the post.
• Applicants must satisfy the prescribed Arunachal Pradesh residence and APST requirements.
• Candidates must also meet the language requirement specified in the recruitment notification.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Age Limit 2026

The age of candidates will be calculated as on September 30, 2026.

Other age-related conditions will be applicable as per the official APPSC recruitment notification.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Application Form 2026

The APPSC Veterinary Officer application form will be available from September 10, 2026, at 5 PM. The application window will remain open until September 30, 2026, at 5 PM.

Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:

• Visit the official APPSC website.
• Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if required.
• Log in to the recruitment portal.
• Select the Common Recruitment Examination 2026.
• Choose the Veterinary Officer post.
• Enter personal and educational details.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Review the application form carefully.
• Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the recruitment is INR 200. PwD candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee as per the notified provisions.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Pattern 2026

APPSC will conduct a written examination followed by a viva-voce/interview. A screening Recruitment Test may also be conducted if the number of applications requires shortlisting.

The written examination and interview are scheduled to be conducted in the Itanagar Capital Region. The detailed examination dates will be notified separately by APPSC.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

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

• Notification Date: September 1, 2026
• Application Begins: September 10, 2026, at 5 PM
• Last Date to Apply: September 30, 2026, at 5 PM
• Recruitment Test: To be announced
• Written Examination: To be announced
• Viva-Voce: To be announced

Candidates should complete the application before the deadline because APPSC has specified a fixed closing time of 5 PM on September 30.

APPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection process will consist of the following stages:

• Screening Recruitment Test, if conducted
• Written Examination
• Viva-Voce/Interview
• Final selection based on the prescribed merit and eligibility conditions

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be selected according to the criteria mentioned in the official notification.

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