Job Description

Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released a recruitment advertisement for the post of 150 Veterinary Inspectors to be appointed in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry Department of Punjab. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website of PSSSB https://www.sssb.punjab.gov.in. The online application process will run from 2026-05-04 to 2026-05-25. The detailed notification under the Advertisement No. 10/2026 has been released by the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board for the recruitment of eligible candidates for 150 Veterinary Inspector vacancies. The notification provides complete information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, reservation criteria as per Punjab Government rules, and more.

PSSSB Veterinary Inspector Notification 2026 Out Overview
Registration Date
04 May 2026 – 25 May 2026
Salary
Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300
Vacancies
150
Eligibility
  • Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math subjects from a recognised University/Board.
  • Completed a 2-year Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Health Technology or its equivalent from a recognised university.
  • Candidates pursuing the Diploma course can also apply.
  • Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject or any equivalent examination as recognised by the Punjab Government (Gurmukhi, Gurmukhi-C, and Gurmukhi-D).
Application Link

Vacancy Details

CategoriesTotal Vacancies Vacancies for Women
General144
SC (M & B)73
SC (R & O)62
Backward Class (BC)164
Ex-Servicemen General175
Ex-Servicemen SC (M & B)123
Ex-Servicemen SC (R & O)113
Ex-Servicemen BC123
Sports General124
Sports SC (M & B)31
Sports SC (R & O)21
Physically Handicapped (Ortho)157
Physically Handicapped (ID/MD)147
Freedom Fighter63
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)31
Total15051

How to Apply

The interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can fill out their application forms at the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board’s official website by following the simple steps provided below.

  1. Visit the official website of the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board.
  2. On the homepage, click on the “Online Applications” section.
  3. Find and select the link for PSSSB Veterinary Inspector Recruitment 2026.
  4. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  5. This will generate your User ID (same as email ID) and Password.
  6. Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
  7. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
  8. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
  9. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
  10. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Application Fee

Candidates belonging to different categories have to pay a non-refundable application fee through any online payment option. For this candidate can use a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or any other digital payment mode. The fee payment window will remain open from 2026-05-04 to 2026-05-25. Applications without fee payment will not be accepted. The category-wise application fee is described below:

CategoriesApplication Fee 
General/Freedom Fighters/Sports PersonsRs. 1000
SC/BC/EWSRs. 250
Ex-Servicemen & DependentsRs. 200
PwBDRs. 500

Age Limit

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

The age of candidates applying for the Veterinary Inspector post must fall within the limits prescribed by the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board.

  • The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years.
  • The maximum age should not exceed 37 years.

However, candidates from the reserved categories can avail the age relaxation facility as per the terms given by the Punjab Government. The age relaxation for different categories has been discussed below:

CategoriesAge RelaxationUpper Age Limit
SC/BC (Punjab)5 years42 years
State/Central Govt Employees8 years45 years
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab)As per service rulesVaries
PwBD (Punjab)10 years47 years
Widows / Divorcees / Certain Married WomenAs per the rules40 years

Selection Process

The selection process for the Veterinary Inspector posts is covered through multiple stages. The recruitment is mainly based on a written examination and document verification. Candidates must qualify at each stage to get a final appointment, which will be based on the candidate’s performance in Stage 1 or the written exam. In document verification, candidates have to show their original documents to prove their eligibility. Candidates have to go through the following selection stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Document Verification

Exam Pattern

The written exam will be conducted in an objective-type format to access candidate’s subject knowledge and language proficiency. The question paper has two parts. Part A is qualifying in nature and contains the Punjabi Language subject. Part B determines final merit and contains Subject-related questions and the General Aptitude part.

  • Candidates have to secure a minimum of 50% marks to qualify.
  • Candidates will get 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete 150 questions.
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.
PartsSubjects IncludedQuestionsMarksDurationNature
Part APunjabi (10th Level)50502 hours 30 minutesQualifying
Part BSubject-Specific7070Merit Based
General Knowledge, English, Reasoning, Mental Ability, Punjabi3030Merit Based
Total150150

Organization

Name: Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)

Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released a recruitment advertisement for the post of 150 Veterinary Inspectors to be appointed in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry Department of Punjab. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website of PSSSB https://www.sssb.punjab.gov.in. The online application process will run from 2026-05-04 to 2026-05-25. The detailed notification under the Advertisement No. 10/2026 has been released by the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board for the recruitment of eligible candidates for 150 Veterinary Inspector vacancies. The notification provides complete information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, reservation criteria as per Punjab Government rules, and more.

Website: https://www.sssb.punjab.gov.in