APSC VO/BVO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer (VO/BVO) |
| Department | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 dated 03.08.2026 |
| Syllabus Notification No. | Paper I: 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027; Paper II: 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (both dated 17.08.2026) |
| Exam Stage Covered in this Syllabus | Screening Test (OMR based objective type) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper I - General Studies; Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science) |
| Marks per Paper | 100 marks each |
| Duration per Paper | 2 Hours each |
| Question Type | Objective Type/MCQ |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
APSC VO/BVO Selection Process 2026
- Paper I - General Studies (100 marks)
- Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (100 marks)
Paper I - General Studies: Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Current Events, Indian Economy, Constitution of India, World Geography, History, Science & Technology, Reasoning & Aptitude, Environment & Ecology, Animal Husbandry policies/schemes) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science: Exam Pattern
| Category | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic and Production Subjects, Clinical Subjects, Para Clinical Subjects (combined) | 100 | 2 Hours |
1. Paper I - General Studies
- Current Events of National, International and State of Assam
- Indian Economy
- Constitution of India
- World Geography including India and Assam
- Important History of World including Indian and Assam
- Role and impact of Science & Technology in India
- Reasoning and Aptitude
- Environment and Ecology
- Animal Husbandry policies/schemes
2. Paper II - Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary Extension Education
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Production and Management
- Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Poultry Science
- Livestock Product Technology
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology