The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released two separate official syllabus notifications – No. 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (Paper I) and No. 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (Paper II), both dated 17 August 2026 – for the Screening Test for Veterinary Officer and Block Veterinary Officer (VO and BVO) under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Assam, against Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 03 August 2026. The Screening Test is OMR-based, objective type (MCQ) and consists of two papers of 100 marks each, 2 hours per paper. Paper I covers General Studies including Assam-specific topics and Animal Husbandry policies. Paper II covers Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science across Basic and Production Subjects, Clinical Subjects and Para Clinical Subjects. The number of questions per paper and whether negative marking applies are not specified in either official syllabus document – candidates must check the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. 11/2026) on apsc.nic.in for these details. Both syllabus PDFs are available at apsc.nic.in.
Important Note: Three things every APSC VO BVO aspirant must understand about this syllabus. First, the number of questions and negative marking rules are not specified in either of the two official syllabus notifications dated 17 August 2026. Candidates must refer to the main recruitment notification (Advt. No. 11/2026) on apsc.nic.in for these critical exam mechanics. Do not assume negative marking based on other APSC exams. Second, this is a Screening Test, not the full selection process – the syllabus documents cover only the screening stage. The subsequent stages (if any, such as a main examination or interview) and their weightage in the final merit are detailed in the main Advertisement No. 11/2026 on apsc.nic.in. Understand the full process before deciding your preparation depth for the screening stage. Third, Paper I includes Animal Husbandry policies and schemes alongside general topics – this means your BVSc and AH knowledge is tested in both papers. Paper I tests policy awareness (government schemes for animal husbandry, AHVD-related government programmes) while Paper II tests core veterinary science. Both require attention to the Assam state context for the Paper I sections on current events and Assam-specific history and geography.
APSC VO BVO Syllabus 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Veterinary Officer (VO) and Block Veterinary Officer (BVO) |
| Department | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Assam |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 dated 03 August 2026 |
| Paper I Syllabus Notification No. | 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 dated 17 August 2026 |
| Paper II Syllabus Notification No. | 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 dated 17 August 2026 |
| Exam Stage | Screening Test (OMR-based, Objective Type or MCQ) |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Marks per Paper | 100 |
| Duration per Paper | 2 hours |
| Number of Questions per Paper | Not specified in official syllabus notifications |
| Negative Marking | Not specified in official syllabus notifications – verify from Advt. No. 11/2026 at apsc.nic.in |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 2 hours | Objective MCQ (OMR-based) |
| Paper II | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | 100 | 2 hours | Objective MCQ (OMR-based) |
The number of questions per paper and negative marking are not specified in the official syllabus PDFs. Refer to Advt. No. 11/2026 at apsc.nic.in for these details.
Paper I Syllabus – General Studies
The following topics are covered in the 100-mark General Studies paper:
| Topic |
|---|
| Current Events of National, International importance and State of Assam |
| Indian Economy |
| Constitution of India |
| World Geography including India and Assam |
| Important History of World including Indian history and History of Assam |
| Role and impact of Science and Technology in India |
| Reasoning and Aptitude |
| Environment and Ecology |
| Animal Husbandry policies and schemes |
Note on Assam-specific topics: Current events, geography, history and Animal Husbandry policies must be studied with a particular focus on Assam state developments, government schemes and the AHVD (Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department) programmes of Assam alongside national schemes.
Paper II Syllabus – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
The Paper II syllabus is divided into three broad groups:
Group A – Basic and Production Subjects
Basic Subjects:
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Biochemistry
- Veterinary Extension Education
Production Subjects:
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Production and Management
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Poultry Science
- Livestock Product Technology
- Veterinary Physiology
Group B – Clinical Subjects
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Group C – Para Clinical Subjects
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
The official notification does not indicate marks distribution or question count among the three groups or individual subjects. All subjects within each group are considered equally for preparation purposes.
Preparation Strategy for APSC VO BVO 2026
Paper I – General Studies
Step 1: Build a daily current affairs routine covering national and international news, with particular attention to Assam state events, AHVD schemes and Animal Husbandry related government policies. The Animal Husbandry policies and schemes section directly overlaps with your professional knowledge.
Step 2: Revise Indian Economy, Indian Constitution and World and Indian History from standard APSC-level preparation materials. Add Assam-specific context wherever possible (Assam economy, Assam geography, Assam’s historical events and freedom movement contribution).
Step 3: Practise Reasoning and Aptitude problems regularly – this is a standalone topic within Paper I that requires consistent timed practice separate from the other academic subjects.
Step 4: Cover Environment and Ecology with focus on biodiversity hotspots, wildlife, wetlands and environmental laws – Assam has significant relevance here (Kaziranga, Brahmaputra wetlands, Northeast biodiversity).
Paper II – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Step 1: Use standard BVSc and AH textbooks covering all 15 subjects across the three groups. The breadth of coverage spans basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) through production sciences (Nutrition, Genetics, Poultry, Livestock Product Technology) to clinical and para-clinical (Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Pharmacology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Public Health).
Step 2: Give special attention to Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology and Veterinary Extension Education – these subjects are most directly relevant to the field work responsibilities of a VO or BVO in Assam’s rural and tribal districts.
Step 3: Revise Animal Genetics and Breeding with emphasis on local Assam livestock breeds (Assam Hill Cattle, Nagpuri buffalo, local pig and poultry varieties) as these may be tested in a state-level exam context.
Step 4: Review Livestock Product Technology with focus on milk, meat, egg and livestock product quality norms that apply to Assam’s dairy and poultry sector.
Step 5: Since question count and negative marking are unconfirmed, practise mock tests with conservative attempt strategy (skip genuinely uncertain questions until those details are confirmed from Advt. No. 11/2026).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSC VO BVO Syllabus PDF – Paper I (General Studies) | Click Here |
| APSC VO BVO Syllabus PDF – Paper II (Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science) | Click Here |
| APSC Official Website | Click Here |
APSC VO BVO Syllabus 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the APSC VO BVO Syllabus 2026?
✅ The APSC VO BVO Syllabus 2026 covers two papers for the OMR-based Screening Test for Veterinary Officer and Block Veterinary Officer under Advt. No. 11/2026 – Paper I: General Studies (100 marks, 2 hours) and Paper II: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (100 marks, 2 hours). Both syllabus PDFs were released by APSC on 17 August 2026 and are available at apsc.nic.in.
Q2. When was the APSC VO BVO Syllabus released?
✅ Both Paper I and Paper II syllabus notifications were released on 17 August 2026 (Paper I: Notification No. 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027; Paper II: Notification No. 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027).
Q3. What topics are in Paper I – General Studies?
✅ Current Events (National, International and Assam), Indian Economy, Constitution of India, World and Indian History (including Assam), Science and Technology, Reasoning and Aptitude, Environment and Ecology, and Animal Husbandry policies and schemes.
Q4. What subjects are in Paper II – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science?
✅ Three groups: Basic and Production Subjects (Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry, Extension Education, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production and Management, Genetics and Breeding, Poultry Science, Livestock Product Technology, Veterinary Physiology); Clinical Subjects (Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Radiology, Animal Reproduction and Gynaecology); and Para Clinical Subjects (Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology).
Q5. Is there negative marking in the APSC VO BVO Screening Test?
✅ Not specified in the official syllabus notifications. Candidates must check the main Advertisement No. 11/2026 on apsc.nic.in for negative marking rules and number of questions per paper.
Q6. What is the exam format of the APSC VO BVO Screening Test?
✅ OMR-based, Objective Type (MCQ), 2 papers, 100 marks each, 2 hours per paper. The number of questions per paper is not specified in the syllabus documents.
Q7. Is this Screening Test the only stage of selection?
✅ No. This syllabus covers only the Screening Test stage. Subsequent stages (if any, such as a Main Exam or Interview) are detailed in the main Advertisement No. 11/2026 on apsc.nic.in. Refer to the main advertisement for the complete selection process.
Q8. Where can I download the APSC VO BVO Syllabus PDFs?
✅ Both PDFs are available at apsc.nic.in. Direct PDF links are provided in the Important Links section above.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the official syllabus notifications No. 15PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (Paper I) and No. 16PSC/CON/Exam-12/2026-2027 (Paper II), both dated 17 August 2026, released by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) for the Screening Test for Veterinary Officer and Block Veterinary Officer under Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 03 August 2026. The number of questions per paper and negative marking rules are not specified in these syllabus notifications; candidates must refer to Advertisement No. 11/2026 on apsc.nic.in for these details. The complete selection process beyond the Screening Test is also in Advertisement No. 11/2026. All links above lead only to the official APSC website apsc.nic.in.
