Bihar Veterinary / Animal Husbandry

Educational Qualification

• Veterinary Officer: B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree with registration under the Veterinary Council of India or a State Veterinary Council
• Livestock Assistant: 12th pass with LSA diploma

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 40 years

Age Relaxation

Nationality and Domicile

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Bihar domicile or residence certificate is generally required for reserved-category benefits and, in some cases, for eligibility as per the notification.

Reservation

Reservation follows the rules in force on the notification date.

Horizontal reservation may apply for:

• PwBD: 4%
• Ex-servicemen: as per rules
• Women: as per the state/department policy in the notification

Bihar also applies its own state category structure and roster, including categories such as MBC, BC, SEBC, and EBC, where applicable.

Selection Stages

1. Written objective examination on Veterinary Science and General Knowledge

2. Document verification

3. Interview, where prescribed

Paper Pattern

Selection Process

• Candidates first appear for the written objective examination.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
• If the notification prescribes an interview, final selection is made after the interview stage.
• Final merit is prepared as per the marks and rules mentioned in the official notification.

General Studies / Awareness

• History
• Geography
• Polity
• Economy
• Environment
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs
• Bihar state affairs

Aptitude / Reasoning

• Quantitative aptitude
• Arithmetic
• Data interpretation
• Logical reasoning
• Analytical reasoning
• Series
• Coding-decoding
• Data sufficiency

Language

• English comprehension
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Regional language of Bihar

Subject-Specific Syllabus

• Veterinary Science
• Livestock management and allied technical subjects
• Subject content at the qualifying-degree standard

The detailed syllabus is published with the notification on the official BPSC website.

1. Visit the official website: https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in

2. Open the Recruitment / What’s New section.

3. Read the notification carefully.

4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Fill in personal, academic, and category details.

6. Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.

7. Pay the application fee online.

8. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

The fee is generally:

• General / OBC: Rs 100–Rs 900
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: usually exempted or charged a nominal fee, depending on the notification

Payment modes commonly include:

• Net banking
• UPI
• Debit card
• Credit card

Vacancies are notified year-wise by BPSC as per sanctioned strength.

Post names offered

• Bihar Veterinary Officer
• Livestock Assistant

Pay Level

• Veterinary Officer: Level 10, Rs 56,100–1,77,500
• Livestock Assistant: Level 4, Rs 25,500–81,100

Allowances

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Medical facilities
• LTC
• NPS employer contribution
• Post-specific allowances, where applicable

Job Profile

• Veterinary and livestock-related field duties
• Departmental service delivery
• Posting in districts, field units, and other administrative establishments as required
• Probation and training after joining, followed by cadre posting

Cutoffs vary by vacancy, paper difficulty, and number of applicants. Category-wise trends from recent cycles indicate:

Official category-wise cutoffs are published with the final result.

Suggested Study Plan

A 6–9 month preparation plan works well:

• First 3 months: Build concepts and strengthen fundamentals
• Next 3 months: Solve previous year papers and sectional tests
• Final 2 months: Full-length mocks, revision, and error analysis

Preparation Tips

• Study 5–6 focused hours daily.
• Make short revision notes.
• Keep separate notes for current affairs and technical topics.
• Solve timed mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
• Track negative-marking losses carefully.

Recommended Books and Resources

• NCERT Class 6–12 for basics
• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• R.S. Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
• Wren & Martin for English
• Standard subject textbook for Veterinary Science / allied technical topics
• Monthly current affairs compilations

Practice Strategy

• Download previous year papers from the BPSC website.
• Practice under timed conditions.
• Review each mock test for weak areas and repeated mistakes.

After joining, candidates may undergo probation and training before regular posting. Duties are assigned across Bihar based on administrative requirements. Career growth includes:

• Time-bound MACP financial upgradations
• Departmental promotions
• Seniority-based progression
• Departmental examination-based advancement where applicable

• BPSC official website: https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
• Notification archive: https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
• Syllabus PDF: https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
• National job portal: https://www.ncs.gov.in
• National portal: https://www.india.gov.in

1. What is the Bihar Veterinary Officer / Livestock Assistant recruitment exam?

It is a BPSC recruitment examination for filling notified veterinary and livestock-related posts under the Bihar Animal Husbandry Department.

2. Which authority conducts this recruitment?

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts this recruitment.

3. What is the official website for notifications and application?

The official website is https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

4. What posts are filled through this recruitment?

The recruitment fills posts such as Veterinary Officer and Livestock Assistant.

5. What is the minimum educational qualification required for Veterinary Officer?

A B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree with registration under the Veterinary Council of India or a State Veterinary Council is required.

6. What is the minimum educational qualification required for Livestock Assistant?

A candidate should have passed 12th and hold an LSA diploma.

7. Is registration with the Veterinary Council mandatory?

Yes, registration with the Veterinary Council of India or a State Veterinary Council is required for Veterinary Officer posts.

8. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is generally 21 to 40 years.

9. Are age relaxations available for reserved categories?

Yes. OBC gets 3 years, while SC and ST get 5 years of relaxation.

10. Is Bihar domicile required to claim reservation benefits?

Yes. Bihar domicile or a valid residence certificate is generally required to claim reserved-category benefits, as per the notification.

11. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

The selection process includes a written exam, document verification, and an interview where prescribed.

12. Is there a written exam in the selection process?

Yes. The recruitment includes a written objective examination.

13. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Yes, negative marking applies, generally in the range of 0.25 to 0.33 marks per wrong answer.

14. What subjects are included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes General Studies, Aptitude/Reasoning, Language, and subject-specific technical topics.

15. Is there a separate syllabus for general studies and technical subjects?

Yes. General Studies and technical subject areas are covered separately in the syllabus structure.

16. What is the pay level for Veterinary Officer and Livestock Assistant?

Veterinary Officer is in Level 10, and Livestock Assistant is in Level 4.

17. What allowances are generally provided with the salary?

Common allowances include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, medical facilities, LTC, and NPS contribution.

18. How can candidates apply for this recruitment?

Candidates can apply online through the official BPSC portal by registering, filling the form, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting the application.

19. Where can previous year notifications and results be checked?

Previous notifications and results can be checked on the official BPSC website in the Recruitment / Advertisements / Archive sections.

20. How should candidates prepare for this exam effectively?

Candidates should focus on concept building, subject revision, previous year papers, timed mock tests, and regular current affairs study.