Last Date for Submission of Application is on 10th December, 2021.
No.of Posts and Vacancies :-
Veterinary Officer - 353 Posts
Job Location - Patiala
Education Qualification :
The Punjab Public Service Commission invites Online Application Forms from eligible candidates for recruitment to 353 posts of Veterinary Officers in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab.
1. Post Name: Veterinary Officer
2. No of Posts: 353
3. Pay Scale: 47600/- Initial Pay.
i. The minimum pay admissible for the ibid posts shall be as per Notification No. 7/204/2012-4FP1/66, Dated 15/01/2015 Government of Punjab, Department of Finance (Finance Personnel-I Branch) Chandigarh, and
ii. Notification No. 1/62016- 4P.P.1/834680/1 dated 07/09/2016 Government of Punjab Department of Personnel PP-I Branch Chandigarh, fixed emolument equal to Minimum Pay without any allowance will be paid during the probation period of 3 years.
4. Essential Qualifications:-
i. Should possess Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from a University recognized by the Veterinary Council of India; and
ii. Should be registered with the Punjab Veterinary Council.
iii. Punjabi of Matric or its equivalent Standard is essential.
iv. Provided further that where a ward of Defence Service Personnel, who is a bonafide resident of Punjab State, is appointed by direct appointment, he shall have to pass an examination of Punjabi Language equivalent to atriculation Standard, or he shall have to qualify a test conducted by the Language Wing of the Department of Education of Punjab Government within a period of two years from the date of his appointment.
v. Provided further that where a War Hero, who has been discharged from defence services or paramilitary forces on account of disability suffered by him and his widow or dependent member of his family, is appointed under the instructions issued in this behalf by the Government, the person so appointed will not be required to possess aforesaid knowledge of Punjabi language:
5. The candidates MUST possess the requisite qualification before or by 10/12/2021
6. Advt. No. 202143
Age:
Candidates should not be below 18 years and above 37 years of age as on 01-01-2021
Application Fee:
SC/ ST: 750/-, Ex-Serviceman of Punjab state only : 500/-, EWS/ PWD/ LDESM: 500/-All Other Categories i.e., General, Sports Persons of Punjab and Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab: 1500/-
Documents Required:
i) Proof of Date of Birth: Certificate of Matriculation/Higher Secondary
ii) Proof of having passed Punjabi Language
iii) Relevant Degree and DMC Certificate
iv) Reserve Category Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (If Applicable)
v) Experience certificate issued by Competent Authority
vi) If ESM, certificates/documents mentioning the following:-
a) Date of Enrolment
b) Date of Release/Discharge
c) Reason of Release/ Discharge
vii) Certificate as proof of age relaxation claim (If Applicable)
viii) Certificate as proof of fee concession (If Applicable)
ix) Proof of being Government Employee
x) Copy of Bank Challan (PPSC Copy only)
Address
Punjab Public Service Commission, Baradari Garden, Patiala- 147001
Selection Procedure :
1. The procedure for selection of candidates for the post of veterinary officers in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab will consist of written examination and interview
2. Total Marks: 540
3. The written competitive examination for the post will be scheduled tentatively in April, 2022. The exact date of exam will be decided and intimated later keeping in view the public health safety issues.
4. The pattern for written competitive examination comprising of 120 questions (@ 4 marks for each question) is as follows: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
5. The important points to note:
I. Each question carries 4 (four) marks and, for each correct answer candidate will get 4 (four) marks
II. There will be Negative Marking (One Mark for each question) in the written examination for questions wrongly answered i.e. for each incorrect answer, 1 (One) mark will be deducted from the total score.
III. To answer a question, the candidate has to find, for each question, the correct answer/ best option.
IV. Answer key will be uploaded on the PPSC website (after written examination), and the candidates will be permitted to raise objections (if any). Candidates will be given four days to deliberate before putting up the objections.
V. Unanswered/Unattempted questions will be given no marks. In case, a question is withdrawn, all candidates will be given four (04) marks irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
6. The Examination is a Pen & Paper-based Test, to be answered on the specially designed machine gradable OMR sheet using Ball Point Pen.
7. Interview:
i. Candidates not more than two times the number of posts (in their order of merit of written examination) who have scored a minimum of 45 percent marks in written examination (40% for candidates of Scheduled Castes of Punjab and Backward Classes Punjab) shall be short-listed for appearing in the interview.
ii. However, this number shall be subject to variation if two or more candidates at the bottom of this list (the number at the end) get equal marks. In such case, then all of them shall be considered for appearing in the Interview (subject to eligibility), warranting the corresponding increase in the stipulated ratio
iii. No candidate shall be eligible to be shortlisted for interview unless he/she obtains 45% marks in the competitive examination (read 40% for the candidates belonging to Schedules Caste of Punjab and Backward Classes of Punjab) and no candidate shall be eligible to be appointed unless he/she obtains 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).
iv. The aim of the Interview is to assess the candidate's suitability for the job in terms of his personal qualities by a Panel Interview
8. Final result shall be prepared on the basis of the grand total of the marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Competitive Examination and the Interview.
How to Apply :
1. The candidates can ONLY apply by filling Online Application Form, a link of which is available on the website of the Commission http://ppsc.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
2. To make new registration for applying for the post: (Step-1): 10/12/2021 By 11:59:00 PM
3. To deposit the Application and Examination Fees by system generated Bank Challan Form.: Step-2: 20/12/2021 [ During Banking Hours]
4. Candidates are advised to fill their details in the online application form carefully e.g., Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Category for post, Qualification, Experience, Photo & Signature, Category for fee, etc. After the final submission of online application form by the candidate, no change will be allowed, and candidate will be responsible for any mistake in the data filled in the online application form.
5. Submission Of Printed Copy of The Application Form:-
i. The candidates are NOT REQUIRED to send the Hard Copy of the Online Application Form to the Office of Punjab Public Service Commission.
ii. However, the candidates are advised/ directed to take copy in soft form/print out of the Application Form at the time of applying, otherwise he/she will not be able to take out the copy at the later stage.
iii. He/she must retain the hard/soft copy of online application form along with all eligibility documents ready to be sent at a short notice to PPSC whenever required by PPSC during short listing of candidates for the interview or earlier
6. However, candidates applying under the Sports Category will send a Hard Copy of 'Online Application Form' along with Sports Gradation Certificate and other certificates related to sports to establish his eligibility under the sports category at the Reception Counter of PPSC by hand by 31/01/2022.
7. Also, persons with disabilities must submit the hardcopies of Online Application Form alongwith Disability Certificate and request for scribe, if any and other eligibility documents at the reception counter of PPSC by hand by 31/01/2022