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Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer administered by KALIMPONG Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KALIMPONG Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: kalimpong.dcourts.gov.in | Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Nov 17 2017 TENDER for Engagement of a Trained Guard Dogs	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KALIMPONG Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain kalimpong.dcourts.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the KALIMPONG Authority, navigate to the career section, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, active mobile number, and verified email ID.

Log into the newly created portal profile using generated credentials, select the Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer advertisement, and accurately fill in comprehensive academic qualifications, veterinary council registration details, and professional experience.

Upload digitally scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and veterinary degree transcripts strictly adhering to the specified file size, dimension, and format guidelines outlined in the notification brochure.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the mandatory non-refundable application fee via net banking, debit card, UPI, or credit card, and instantly download the system-generated fee payment receipt for future reference.

Post successful verification of applications, candidates must log back into the recruitment portal during the designated window to download, review, and print the official admit card containing venue details, examination timing, and COVID protocols.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English and Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs with special emphasis on West Bengal and Kalimpong district, Basic Computer Literacy and Information Technology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production, and Management, Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Pharmacology, Veterinary Surgery, Radiology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic degrees and West Bengal Veterinary Council registration certificates, Scrutiny of caste, domicile, and income certificates for quota claims, Comprehensive fitness evaluation and visual acuity tests conducted by a designated medical board, Biometric verification matching candidates against OTR and exam hall records
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Stage 2 Score	Normalization of marks if multiple shifts occur, Final ranking based strictly on performance in the Domain Specialization Paper, Resolution of tie-cases using age criteria and professional qualification marks, Allocation of zonal postings within the Kalimpong regional jurisdiction

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer under the KALIMPONG Authority falls typically under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, with a corresponding Pay Band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400, translating to an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent amounting to Rs. 29,733, House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 9 percent for Z-class locations like Kalimpong which equals Rs. 5,049, and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus applicable DA on TA, the approximate gross monthly salary stands at roughly Rs. 96,500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Professional Tax, and Income Tax deductions, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs. 84,000 and Rs. 87,000 per month, subject to periodic revisions under upcoming CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In strict compliance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and state reservation rosters, statutory relaxations in upper age limits are applicable as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and standard relaxations for departmental candidates. Horizontal and vertical reservations are enforced, including a 10 percent vertical quota for Economically Weaker Sections, subject to production of valid income and asset certificates. Furthermore, women candidates and applicants belonging to reserved categories are granted complete fee concessions or exemptions as per the recruitment notifications.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Veterinary Regional Offic

What is the expected cut-off percentage for qualifying the screening test?

The minimum qualifying marks for the screening test are generally set at 40 percent for unreserved categories, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final selection depends on competitive merit and vacancies.

Will there be normalization of marks if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the volume of applicants necessitates conducting the computer-based test across multiple shifts, standard statistical normalization formulas approved by government recruitment guidelines will be applied to ensure a level playing field.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond agreeing to serve the KALIMPONG Authority for a minimum stipulated period of 3 to 5 years, failing which a designated training and recruitment cost penalty becomes payable.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

Appointees to the Assistant Veterinary Regional Officer position undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years from the date of joining, during which performance, departmental examinations, and field proficiency are rigorously evaluated.

Can final-year veterinary science students apply for this examination?

Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree along with valid registration with the Veterinary Council of India or State Veterinary Council on or before the closing date of application.

What are the primary posting locations after successful recruitment?

Selected officers will be posted within veterinary hospitals, regional diagnostic laboratories, livestock development blocks, and administrative offices across the Kalimpong district under the administrative control of the authority.