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Lakshadweep Veterinary Surgeon Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 21, 2026
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
No Upper Age Limit (Medically Fit)
Job Location
Lakshadweep2Kavaratti1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 – 28 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a University or Institute recognized by the Government of India. In addition, candidates must be registered with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), a State Veterinary Council, or a Union Territory Veterinary Council, and submit a valid registration certificate along with the application.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific upper age limit is prescribed for engagement of VAS on a contract basis, subject to the candidate being medically fit and fulfilling the prescribed educational qualifications and council registration.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Credential Verification (Deadline: 28.09.2026)

Online / Email / In-PersonQualifying Only

Virtual Interview via Video Conference

OnlineMerit Scored

Original Certificate Verification at Joining

In-PersonQualifying Only

Applications and supporting documents will be scrutinized by the Department of Animal Husbandry. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Virtual Interview. The date, time, and interview link will be communicated to candidates via their registered email address. Selected candidates must produce original certificates at the time of joining for verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
B.V.Sc. & A.H. Academic Merit & VCI Registration35 MarksEvaluation of academic percentage secured in Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and active registration with Veterinary Council of India or State/UT Veterinary Council.
Clinical Veterinary Experience & Livestock Management25 MarksDocumented hands-on experience in clinical diagnosis, surgical interventions, disease surveillance, herd health, vaccination campaigns, and artificial insemination.
Island Animal Husbandry & Public Health Knowledge20 MarksUnderstanding of island agro-climatic conditions, livestock and poultry nutrition, prevention of zoonotic diseases, biosecurity protocols, and emergency medical response.
Virtual Interview Performance & Professional Aptitude20 MarksAssessment of clinical problem-solving, communication skills, readiness to serve in isolated island units, and emergency patient handling during the virtual interview.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep works under the Department of Animal Husbandry across island units (such as Kavaratti, Minicoy, Andrott, or Amini). The role demands hands-on clinical veterinary care for cattle, goats, and poultry, managing disease prevention programs, routine immunizations, artificial insemination, and supporting local dairy and poultry development initiatives in isolated island communities with limited veterinary infrastructure.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial engagement is on a contract basis for a period of 11 months, extendable based on individual clinical performance and administrative requirements of the Animal Husbandry department. Selected candidates must be prepared for deployment to any of the inhabited islands in Lakshadweep without entitlement to joining Travelling Allowance (TA).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a contractual assignment on a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹50,000/- with no immediate promotional ladder or right to permanent regularization in the Lakshadweep Administration. However, verified clinical veterinary service in island/hard areas adds valuable institutional weightage and professional experience for UPSC, state PSC veterinary officer, and central animal husbandry recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications along with supporting certificates and Veterinary Council Registration must reach the Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kavaratti by email ([email protected]) or in person on or before 28.09.2026; late submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Valid and active registration with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), State Veterinary Council, or UT Veterinary Council is mandatory; applications without an active registration certificate will not be shortlisted.
  • The virtual interview date, time, and meeting link will be sent strictly to the email ID provided in the application form; candidates must monitor their inbox and spam folders regularly.
  • The appointment is purely contractual for 11 months without any claim for regularization, and the engagement can be terminated by the Department at any time without assigning reasons.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Contractual)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month for an 11-month contract period. Re-engagement may be considered based on candidate performance and departmental requirements.

Contractual engagement for a period of 11 months on a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month. No other allowances or joining travel allowance (TA) are payable.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma (Annexure-A) from the Lakshadweep administration portal (https://lakshadweep.gov.in) or the notification circular.
  2. Fill out personal particulars, educational qualifications (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), and Veterinary Council registration details accurately.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate, marksheets, and valid Veterinary Council of India (VCI) / State / UT Veterinary Council Registration Certificate.
  4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form and sign the declaration.
  5. Submit the completed application form along with enclosures on or before 28.09.2026 through either of the following modes:
    • By Email: Send scanned PDF copies to [email protected]
    • In Person / By Post: Deliver hard copy to The Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, UT of Lakshadweep Administration, Kavaratti – 682555
  6. Shortlisted candidates will receive the virtual interview link and schedule via their registered email ID. Selected candidates must produce original certificates at the time of joining.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to this post.

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The last date to submit the application form along with self-attested supporting documents is September 28, 2026. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] or delivered in person to the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Kavaratti – 682555.

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