The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) announced the HPSC Veterinary Surgeon Recruitment 2026 for the post of Veterinary Surgeon (Group-B) in the Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department, Haryana. This recruitment drive is one of the major opportunities for veterinary professionals looking for government service in the state of Haryana.
Recruitment Overview
Under Advertisement No. 21/2026, HPSC invited eligible candidates to apply for 162 Veterinary Surgeon posts. The post is classified as Group-B in the Haryana state government establishment and requires professional veterinary qualifications. Eligible candidates were able to apply online via the official HPSC portal.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Veterinary Surgeon
- Recruiting Agency: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Department: Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Haryana
- Total Vacancies: 162
- Job Location: Haryana
The vacancies are distributed across various categories including General, DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, and EWS with additional horizontal reservations such as Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) degree from a recognised university or institution. Additionally, registration as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Haryana Veterinary Council or any State Veterinary Council/Indian Veterinary Council was required as per the notification. Hindi language knowledge was also indicated as necessary.
Age Limit
Applicants were required to be 22 to 42 years of age. Relaxations in the upper age limit were applicable for reserved category candidates as per Haryana government rules.
Application Process
The application process was conducted online only via the HPSC official portal (hpsc.gov.in). Candidates needed to register and submit their details within the application window, which opened on 20 January 2026 and closed on 19 February 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Applicants were advised to upload all required documents and ensure that their registration and application forms were completed correctly before submission. Only online submissions were considered valid.
Selection Process
The selection for the Veterinary Surgeon posts typically involved the following stages:
- Screening Test: Initial shortlisting based on eligibility and application details.
- Subject Knowledge Test (SKT): Assessment of veterinary and animal husbandry knowledge.
- Interview: Final evaluation of candidates’ suitability for the role.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and eligibility credentials.
- Medical Examination: Fitness test to ensure candidates meet physical and health standards.
The Commission reserves the right to modify the selection stages depending on the number of applications received.
Salary and Benefits
Selected Veterinary Surgeon candidates are placed on Haryana Government’s pay scale FPL-9, which ranges from approximately ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800 per month. Salary includes basic pay along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other applicable benefits as per government rules.
The position offers a stable government career, structured annual increments, and benefits such as pension eligibility, health coverage, and other state government service perks.
Job Role and Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Surgeon, the selected candidate is expected to:
- Provide veterinary medical care and treatment to animals.
- Implement animal health and disease control programmes.
- Support livestock health improvement and animal husbandry initiatives.
- Conduct field visits for disease surveillance, vaccination and veterinary extension services.
- Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.
These roles play a vital part in supporting animal health services under the Haryana government.
Final Notes
The HPSC Veterinary Surgeon Recruitment 2026 was a significant recruitment opportunity for veterinary graduates and professionals aspiring to work in public animal health services in Haryana. Since this recruitment has completed its application cycle, candidates are advised to check the official HPSC website (hpsc.gov.in) for exam schedules, admit card releases, results, and updates on the selection process.