Assam VFA Recruitment 2026 Eligibility: Qualification, Age, Documents Required

The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, has officially announced a major recruitment drive for 200 Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) posts . This article provides a complete and detailed guide to the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, and required documents for the Assam VFA Recruitment 2026.

Assam VFA Recruitment 2026: Quick Eligibility Overview

1. Educational Qualification

The primary requirement for the VFA post is a specific educational background.

Candidates must have passed the full-time HSSLC (Class 12) examination in the Science stream with Biology as one of the subjects from a recognized Board, Council, or University .

Key Points:

• The qualification must be a full-time course .
• Biology is a compulsory subject; without it, candidates are not eligible .
• The board or university must be recognized.

Document Required:

• HSSLC (Science) Mark Sheet clearly showing Biology as a subject.
• HSSLC Certificate from the recognized Board/Council/University.

2. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Candidates must meet the prescribed age criteria to be eligible .

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules .

Age Calculation:
The age of the candidates will be calculated based on the HSLC Pass Certificate/HSLC Admit Card issued by a recognized Central/State Board/Council where the date of birth is clearly reflected. No other document will be accepted for age proof .

3. Nationality & Domicile

Candidates must fulfill the following nationality and residency requirements .

• Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India .
• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam .

Required Document:

• A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes must be uploaded while applying .

4. Additional Eligibility Criteria

a) PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

• To be eligible under this category, candidates must possess a Benchmark Disability of 40% or more .
• A necessary certificate issued by the competent authority must be produced .

b) Ex-Servicemen

• Candidates applying under the Ex-Servicemen quota must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of the state of Assam and their Discharge Book .

c) Caste Certificate

• For candidates seeking reservation as SC/ST/OBC/MOBC, a caste certificate issued by the Government of Assam from the competent authority is required. It must clearly indicate the candidate’s Caste, the Act/order under which the Caste is recognized, and the village/town the candidate is ordinarily a resident of .

5. Essential Documents Checklist

Make sure you have the following documents ready before starting the online application process:

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