The Punjab Public Service Commission has invited Online Application for PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024 from eligible candidates for recruitment to 300 posts in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab.
INTRODUCTION:-PPSC VETERINARY OFFICER RECRUITMENT 2024
PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024 | |
Post Name | Veterinary Officer |
Deptt Name | Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, |
No. Of Post | 300 |
Recruiting Agency | PPSC |
Last Date to Apply Online | 28/03/2024 |
PAY SCALE:- PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024
INITIAL PAY. Rs 47600/-.
The minimum pay admissible for the said post as per the Punjab Govt various rules and Notifications is a” fixed emolument equal to Minimum Pay without any allowance during the probation period of 3 years“.
Initial Pay | Rs 47600/- |
Probation | 3 Years |

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from a University/institute recognized by the Veterinary Council of India
- Should be registered with the Punjab Veterinary Council.
- Punjabi at the Matric level is essential.
AGE AS ON 01/01/2024
General | 37 years |
Punjab Government/ Board/Corporation/Commission and Authorities employees, all States & Central Government employees. | 45 years |
Widows, Divorcees and certain other Categories of Women. | 42 years |
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab. | 42 years |
Persons with Disability of Punjab. | 47 years |
- Candidates should not be below 18 years
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
The candidates can apply by filling Online Application Form on the official website http://ppsc.gov.in.
No other mode of application for applying for the exam will be accepted.
Process | Last Date |
To make new registration for applying for the post. | 01/03/2024 |
Deposit the Application/ Examination Fees | 28/03 /2024 |
PATTERN AND SCHEME OF EXAM
PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION
Written examination and interview as per the following details:
Subject Matter | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Written Competitive Examination | 120 | 480 |
Interview | – | 60 |
Total Marks | – | 540 |
PATTERN OF THE WRITTEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
The written competitive exam will comprise of 120 questions with 04 marks allotted for each question is as follows:
S.No. | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks (Each Question carries 4 marks) |
1. | Questions from the Subject | 100 | 400 |
2. | Logical Reasoning, Mental ability and General Knowledge | 20 | 80 |
Total | 120 | 480 |
The important points to note:
- Each question carries 4 marks and for each correct answer candidate will be allotted 4 marks.
- There will be a Negative Marking i.e. One Mark for each question in the written examination. For each incorrect answer, 01 mark will be deducted from the total score.
- The duration of the exam would be two hours.
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PPSC EXAM PATTERN, DIFFICULITY LEVEL AND PREVIOUS EXAMS CONDUCTED BY PPSC, YOU CAN CLICK AT SAID LINK – PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS
INTERVIEW OF PPSC VETERINARY OFFICER RECRUITMENT 2024
No candidate shall be eligible to be shortlisted for interview unless he/she obtains:- 45% marks in the competitive examination
- 40% for the candidates belonging to Schedules Caste of Punjab and Backward Classes of Punjab
- at least 45% marks in the aggregate i.e., competitive examination including interview (read 40% for the candidates belonging to Schedules Castes of Punjab and Backward Classes of Punjab).
APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FEE
Name of Category | Total |
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of all the other States and Backward Classes of Punjab State only. | 750/- |
Ex-Serviceman of Punjab state only | 500/- |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Ex-Serviceman (LDESM) Punjab | 500/- |
All Other Categories, General, Sports Persons of Punjab and Wards of Freedom Fighters of Punjab. | 1500/- |
SYLLABUS OF PPSC VETERINARY OFFICER
Syllabus Part A | |
Subject Syllabus | Animal breeding and geneticsAnimal nutritionLivestock production and management27Livestock products technology Veterinary anatomyVeterinary physiology and biochemistryVeterinary microbiology Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology Veterinary parasitologyVeterinary pathology Veterinary public health Veterinary and animal husbandry extensionAnimal reproduction, gynaecology and obstetricsVeterinary medicineVeterinary surgery and radiology |
Syllabus Part B | |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs | General Knowledge and Current affairs of National and International importance including: Economic issues. Polity issues. Environment issues Science and Technology, any other current issues. History of India with reference to Indian freedom struggle movement, History of Punjab 14th century onwards. |
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, numerical relation appreciation. Data analysis, Graphic presentation of charts, tables, spreadsheets. |
IMPORTANT LINKS | |
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Official Website | Click Here |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the last date to apply for the PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024
The last date to apply online for the PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024 is 28/03/2024.
What is the pay scale/salary of PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024?
The initial pay for the Veterinary Officer position is Rs 47,600, and during the probation period of 3 years, a fixed emolument equal to Minimum Pay without any allowance will be paid.
What is the essential qualification required for the PPSC Veterinary Officer?
The candidate should possess Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from a University and should also be registered with the Punjab Veterinary Council, and knowledge of Punjabi of Matric level is essential.
What is the exam pattern of the written competitive examination for the PPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2024?
The written competitive examination will consists of 120 questions, with 100 questions from the subject and 20 questions from Logical Reasoning, Mental ability, and General Knowledge.
What is the syllabus of the veterinary Officer recruitment?
The syllabus includes topics related to Animal breeding, genetics, nutrition, livestock production, and management, as well as General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, and Mental Ability.