BTSC Announces Recruitment 2026 for 1,018 Veterinary Officer and Fisheries Extension Officer Vacancies, Apply by October 23

• BTSC has announced 1,018 vacancies across Touring Veterinary Officer and Fisheries Extension Officer recruitment in Bihar.
• The recruitment includes 787 Veterinary Officer posts under Advertisement No. 27/2026 and 231 Fisheries Extension Officer posts under Advertisement No. 28/2026.
• Online applications are open until October 23, 2026, with a ₹100 application fee for both recruitments.

Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has opened online applications for a combined 1,018 vacancies across two major animal and fisheries sector recruitment drives in Bihar. The vacancies comprise 787 Touring Veterinary Officer posts under Advertisement No. 27/2026 and 231 Fisheries Extension Officer posts under Advertisement No. 28/2026.

Candidates can submit applications online through the BTSC recruitment system until October 23, 2026. Touring Veterinary Officer applicants require a recognized B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree along with permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council, while Fisheries Extension Officer candidates require a four-year B.F.Sc. degree from an eligible College of Fisheries.

Both recruitments use a Computer Based Test (CBT), with eligible contractual work experience also carrying weight in the merit calculation. The Touring Veterinary Officer post carries Pay Level 9, while Fisheries Extension Officer is placed in Pay Level 7.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Bihar Technical Service Commission is conducting the two recruitment processes through separate advertisements but with the same October 23 application deadline.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy List

Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment – 787 Posts

Advertisement No. 27/2026 covers 787 Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) vacancies.

Veterinary Officer Qualification

Candidates must possess either:

• B.V.Sc.; or
• B.V.Sc. & A.H.

The degree must be obtained from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India.

Candidates must also possess permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.

Applicants must be Indian citizens. Bihar domicile is required for candidates seeking reservation benefits under applicable state rules.

Veterinary Officer Salary

Touring Veterinary Officer carries Pay Level 9, with the listed pay scale of:

₹53,100–₹1,67,800

Applicable allowances and service benefits will be governed by Bihar Government rules.

Veterinary Officer Age Limit

The prescribed age starts from 21 years, with the upper age limit extending up to 42 years depending on category.

Candidates should apply the category-specific age conditions and relaxations prescribed under Advertisement No. 27/2026.

Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment – 231 Posts

Advertisement No. 28/2026 covers 231 Matsya Prasar Padadhikari, or Fisheries Extension Officer, vacancies.

The vacancies are distributed across Unreserved, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC and BC Women categories.

Fisheries Extension Officer Vacancy Distribution

A 35% horizontal reservation for women of Bihar applies according to the prescribed state reservation provisions.

Fisheries Extension Officer Qualification

Candidates must possess a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.).

The degree should be from a College of Fisheries under an Agricultural University recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, as prescribed.

Applicants must be Indian citizens.

Fisheries Extension Officer Pay Level

Fisheries Extension Officer carries Pay Level 7.

The exact monetary pay range has not been specified in the recruitment information provided, so candidates should refer to Advertisement No. 28/2026 for the applicable salary and allowances.

Fisheries Extension Officer Age Limit

The minimum age is 21 years as on August 1, 2026.

Additional relaxation may apply to eligible PwBD candidates, Government employees, Ex-Servicemen and candidates covered by qualifying contractual-service provisions.

BTSC CBT and Selection Process

Both recruitments use a Computer Based Test, but candidates should follow the specific selection provisions of the advertisement for their post.

Touring Veterinary Officer Selection

The Veterinary Officer CBT consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. The examination is conducted in Hindi and English and has a duration of two hours.

One mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for an incorrect response.

The final merit score gives weight to:

• Written examination – 75 marks
• Eligible contractual work experience – up to 25 marks

Eligible work experience can be considered up to the prescribed maximum of five years.

The listed minimum qualifying standard for General candidates is 40%, with separate lower qualifying standards applying to eligible reserved categories according to the recruitment rules.

Fisheries Extension Officer Selection

The Fisheries Extension Officer CBT also consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of two hours.

The marking scheme provides one mark for a correct response and a deduction of 0.25 mark for a wrong answer.

The minimum qualifying standard is listed as 30%.

For merit preparation, the CBT percentage is multiplied by 0.75, while up to 25 marks can be awarded for qualifying contractual service on the same post under the Bihar Government or eligible statutory bodies.

Candidates qualifying according to the category-wise merit list will proceed to Document Verification.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

Application Fee

The application fee for both Advertisement No. 27/2026 and Advertisement No. 28/2026 is:

₹100

The fee must be paid through the prescribed online payment facility.

Important Dates

Documents for Touring Veterinary Officer

Veterinary Officer applicants should keep their Matriculation certificate ready for proof of date of birth along with the B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate and marksheets.

Permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council is mandatory and the relevant certificate must be available.

Candidates claiming reservation or other benefits should also upload the applicable caste/category certificate, BC/EBC non-creamy-layer documentation, Bihar domicile certificate, PwBD certificate and freedom-fighter relationship certificate where relevant.

Applicants claiming marks for qualifying contractual work experience must provide the prescribed salary/service or experience certificate in the required format.

Documents for Fisheries Extension Officer

Fisheries Extension Officer candidates should keep their Matriculation certificate, B.F.Sc. degree certificate and all relevant marksheets ready.

A provisional degree certificate may be used where permitted by the recruitment conditions.

Candidates should also prepare the applicable caste, domicile, EWS, PwBD, freedom-fighter and qualifying work-experience certificates.

A valid photo ID, recent photograph and signature will also be required. Uploaded documents should be clear and legible, as deficient or unreadable documents can affect candidature.

How to Apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Bihar Technical Service Commission recruitment website.
2. Select Advertisement No. 27/2026 for Touring Veterinary Officer or Advertisement No. 28/2026 for Fisheries Extension Officer.
3. Read the post-specific qualification, age, reservation and experience requirements carefully.
4. Complete the online registration with accurate personal and contact details.
5. Enter the required academic, registration and work-experience information.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and eligibility documents.
7. Candidates applying for Veterinary Officer should ensure that their Bihar Veterinary Council registration details are correctly entered.
8. Candidates claiming contractual-service marks should upload the prescribed experience documentation.
9. Pay the ₹100 application fee through the online payment facility.
10. Review the application carefully and submit it by October 23, 2026.
11. Save the final application and payment acknowledgement for the CBT and Document Verification stages.

Important Links

Candidates should use the official Bihar Technical Service Commission website to access Advertisement Nos. 27/2026 and 28/2026, submit their respective online applications and check subsequent CBT, result and Document Verification notices.