The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released three new recruitment notifications—Advt. 28/2026, 29/2026 and 30/2026—for regular appointments to various posts.
A total of 454 vacancies are available, including 308 Fishery Extension Officer, 139 Food Safety Officer and 7 Scientific Assistant posts. Applications are being invited online through the official BTSC portal.
Note: The 342 figure refers only to UR vacancies; the actual total vacancies are 454.
BTSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Notifications | 3 |
| Advertisement Nos. | 28/2026, 29/2026 & 30/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 454 Posts |
| Posts | Fishery Extension Officer, Food Safety Officer, Scientific Assistant |
| Job Type | Regular Appointment |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
The three advertisements are currently listed as live recruitments on the official BTSC recruitment page.
BTSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Advertisement | Post | Application Start | Last Date |
| 28/2026 | Fishery Extension Officer | 24 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| 29/2026 | Food Safety Officer | 25 September 2026 | 24 October 2026 |
| 30/2026 | Scientific Assistant | 25 September 2026 | 24 October 2026 |
The official BTSC recruitment page confirms these registration and application deadlines.
BTSC Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across three separate advertisements.
Advertisement No. 28/2026 – Fishery Extension Officer
Total Vacancies: 308
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 96 |
| EWS | 23 |
| EBC | 35 |
| BC | 02 |
| SC | 41 |
| ST | 27 |
| WBC | 07 |
| Total | 231 + 77 = 308 |
Advertisement No. 29/2026 – Food Safety Officer
Total Vacancies: 139
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 41 |
| EWS | 11 |
| EBC | 17 |
| BC | 02 |
| SC | 18 |
| ST | 12 |
| WBC | 04 |
| Total | 105 + 34 = 139 |
The Food Safety Officer notification also provides 2 posts for eligible PwD candidates under the prescribed horizontal reservation.
Advertisement No. 30/2026 – Scientific Assistant
Total Vacancies: 7
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 03 |
| EWS | 00 |
| EBC | 01 |
| BC | 00 |
| SC | 01 |
| ST | 01 |
| WBC | 00 |
| Total | 06 + 01 = 07 |
Total Vacancy – All Three Notifications
| Post | Vacancies |
| Fishery Extension Officer | 308 |
| Food Safety Officer | 139 |
| All Posts | 7 |
| Total | 454 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Fishery Extension Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science from a recognized university/institution. |
| Food Safety Officer | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant subjects such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or other qualifications prescribed in the official notification. |
| Scientific Assistant | B.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Pharm with 1 year of experience in drug testing/analysis. |
Note: Candidates should check the respective official BTSC notification for the complete qualification requirements and accepted equivalent qualifications.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age for these recruitments is 21 years as on 01 August 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
| UR | 37 Years |
| UR Female | 40 Years |
| BC/EBC – Male/Female | 40 Years |
| SC/ST – Male/Female | 42 Year’s |
| pwd | Additional 10 Years |
| Eligible Bihar Govt. Employees | Additional 5 Years |
Salary / Pay Scale
All three posts are regular government appointments under different Pay Levels.
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay* |
| Fishery Extension Officer | level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Food Safety Officer | level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Scientific Assistant | level 5 | ₹29,200 |
*Initial basic pay corresponds to the applicable 7th CPC Pay Matrix level. Other admissible allowances will be applicable as per Bihar Government rules. The notifications identify the respective Pay Levels.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100 for each advertisement.
If applying for multiple posts
Candidates applying under more than one advertisement should follow the separate application and fee requirements of the respective notification.
Selection Process
The selection process is slightly different for the three posts.
Fishery Extension Officer – Advt. 28/2026
CBT → Experience Marks → Merit List → Document Verification
| Selection Component | Marks |
| CBT | 75 |
| Relevant Work Experience | 25 |
| Total | 1000 |
Relevant experience marks are calculated according to the conditions given in the notification.
Food Safety Officer – Advt. 29/2026
CBT → Merit List → Document Verification
The written Computer Based Test carries 100 marks. There is no separate experience component in the selection table for this advertisement.
Scientific Assistant – Advt. 30/2026
CBT → Experience Marks → Merit List → Document Verification
| Selection Components | Marks |
| CBT | 75 |
| Relevant work experience | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
The relevant experience must be supported by the prescribed certificate.
Exam Pattern
Fishery Extension Officer & Scientific Assistant
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective/MCQ |
| Correct Answer | +4 Marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 Mark |
| Qualifying Marks | 30% minimum, subject to category rules |
The syllabus will be based on the respective post’s prescribed subject/departmental syllabus.
Food Safety Officer
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective/MCQ |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.25 Mark |
| General Category Minimum | 40% |
| BC Minimum | 36.5% |
| EBC Minimum | 34% |
| SC/ST/Women/PwD Minimum | 32% |
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the online application:
→ Matriculation Certificate
→ Required educational qualification certificate/marksheet
→ Experience Certificate, wherever applicable
→ Caste Certificate, if applicable
→ EWS Certificate, if applicable
→ Bihar Residence/Domicile Certificate
→ PwD Certificate, if applicable
→ Ex-Servicemen Certificate, where applicable
→ Recent photograph and other required documents
The uploaded documents must be clear and should correspond with the original documents produced during document verification.
How to Apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official BTSC application portal.
1.Visit the official BTSC website.Open the Recruitment 2026 section.
2.Select Advertisement 28/2026, 29/2026 or 30/2026 as applicable.
3.Complete registration and fill in the required details.
4.Upload the photograph and required certificates/documents.
5.Pay the ₹100 application fee online.
6.Check all details carefully before final submission.
7.Submit the application and save the final application/fee receipt
Importants Link
| Particular | Link |
| BTSC Official Website | Click here |
| Online Application Portal | Click here |
| BTSC Recruitment 2026 | Click here |
Important Note
Candidates should carefully read the official BTSC Recruitment 2026 notification before applying. Eligibility, vacancy, reservation, examination pattern, experience marks and other recruitment conditions will be governed by the respective official advertisement.
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