Bihar BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 787 Posts
| Organization Name | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Recruitment Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna |
| Exam Name | BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 787 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary Scale | ₹53100 - ₹167800 (Approx.) |
| Job Location | Patna (India) |
| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India. Must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council. |
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 37 years (Unreserved Male) as on 01.08.2026
OBC Candidates: Maximum 40 years (BC / EBC Male / Female) as on 01.08.2026
EWS Candidates: As per rules
SC Candidates: Maximum 42 years (SC / ST Male / Female) as on 01.08.2026
ST Candidates: Maximum 42 years (SC / ST Male / Female) as on 01.08.2026
PwBD Candidates: 10 years' relaxation in the maximum age limit
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years plus the length of military service rendered, provided actual age on the date of application does not exceed 57 years
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| Age Relaxation Info | PwBD: 10 years; In-service regular government servants of Bihar Government with 3 continuous years of service: 5 years; Contractual veterinary doctors: relaxation equal to contract work period, subject to maximum 8 years above prescribed limit. Only one relaxation category is admissible. |
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian |
| Domicile Requirements | Reservation benefits available only to permanent/domiciled residents of Bihar |
| Eligibility Notes | Candidates must be citizens of India. Reservation benefits are available only to candidates who are permanent/domiciled residents of Bihar; the permanent address entered in the online application is treated as the domicile for this purpose. |
| General / UR | 100 |
| OBC | 100 |
| EWS | 100 |
| SC | 100 |
| ST | 100 |
| PwBD | 100 |
| General / UR | 40 |
| OBC | 36.5 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 32 |
| PwBD | 32 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34 |
| Women | 32 |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) & Equivalent | 787 | Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800). Includes Pool I (787) and Pool II (190). PwBD vacancies earmarked separately. |
- Step 1: Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based Test) – 100 marks, scaled to 75 for merit.
- Step 2: Work Experience (contractual service, max 5 years @ 5 marks/year, pro-rata for part years) – 25 marks.
- Step 3: Document Verification for candidates who qualify the written examination, based on the category-wise merit list.
- Step 1: Visit the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Step 2: Fill out the online application in the prescribed format between 24 September 2026 and 23 October 2026.
- Step 3: Indicate your reservation category clearly in the relevant column – no reservation benefit will be given if this is left blank.
- Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number as the preferred photo ID; if unavailable, another photo ID (PAN card, Driving Licence, etc.) number may be entered instead.
- Step 5: Upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 3 months) meeting the specified requirements (full face and head visible, eyes open, plain white background, no shadow, no spectacles).
- Step 6: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online via debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI; bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the applicant.
- Step 7: Upload all relevant certificates/mark sheets in the prescribed columns; applications with missing uploads are liable to be cancelled.
- Step 8: Download and keep a hard copy of the final submitted application safely for future reference.
| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
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| B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Level | 100 | 100 |
Veterinary Science•
Animal Husbandry•
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The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna, has released Advertisement No. 27/2026 for regular appointment to the post of Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) and equivalent posts in the basic cadre of Bihar Veterinary Service. The recruitment falls under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Online applications can be submitted at btsc.bihar.gov.in from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026. No offline or handwritten applications will be accepted.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 787 vacancies for Touring Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) and marks for prior contractual work experience, combined into a final merit score. The pay scale for the post is Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 24 September 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 23 October 2026
- Age Reckoning Date: 01 August 2026
- Work Experience Reckoning Date: 24 September 2026
- Last Date to Submit/Upload Certificates: 23 October 2026
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 100, payable online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the applicant.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 787
Post Name: Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) & Equivalent
Pay Scale: Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800)
The vacancy pool includes Pool I (787 posts) and Pool II (190 posts). PwBD vacancies are separately earmarked: Pool I includes VH (06+03) and HH (06+03); Pool II includes OH (05+03) and MH (05+04). An additional 11 posts overall are earmarked for grandchildren of freedom fighters. A 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable to domiciled residents of Bihar.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Educational Qualification: A B.V.Sc. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) or B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India. The candidate must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India. Reservation benefits are available only to candidates who are permanent/domiciled residents of Bihar.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)
- Minimum Age (all candidates): 21 years
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Unreserved Women: 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male / Female): 40 years
- SC / ST (Male / Female): 42 years
Age Relaxation: PwBD candidates get 10 years' relaxation. In-service regular government servants of Bihar Government with 3 continuous years of service get 5 years' relaxation. Veterinary doctors who worked on a contractual basis under Bihar Government or any non-private institution get relaxation equal to the contract work period, subject to a maximum age of 8 years above the prescribed limit. Ex-servicemen get 3 years plus the length of military service rendered, provided the actual age on the date of application does not exceed 57 years. Only one relaxation category is admissible, whichever is most beneficial.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) and marks for prior contractual work experience, combined into a final merit score.
- Written Competitive Examination (CBT): 75 marks
- Work Experience (contractual service, max 5 years @ 5 marks/year): 25 marks
- Total: 100 marks
Exam Pattern: 100 questions, all multiple-choice (objective), in both Hindi and English. Duration: 2 hours; total marks: 100 (later scaled to 75 for the merit formula). Syllabus is based on the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree level. Negative marking: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Merit Score Formula: Written exam score (out of 100) is scaled to a maximum of 75 by multiplying the candidate's percentage marks by 0.75. Work experience marks (out of 25) are added to the scaled written-test score to arrive at the final merit score out of 100.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam): Unreserved (General) - 40%, Backward Class (BC) - 36.5%, Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwBD - 32%. Candidates residing outside Bihar must secure the General category qualifying mark of 40%.
How to Apply for BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Fill out the online application in the prescribed format between 24 September 2026 and 23 October 2026.
- Indicate your reservation category clearly in the relevant column.
- Enter your Aadhaar number as the preferred photo ID; if unavailable, another photo ID number may be entered.
- Upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 3 months) meeting the specified requirements.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online via debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI.
- Upload all relevant certificates/mark sheets in the prescribed columns.
- Download and keep a hard copy of the final submitted application safely for future reference.
Documents Required
- Matriculation (or equivalent) original certificate, for date of birth verification
- B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree mark sheets for all years, and the original/provisional degree certificate
- Permanent registration certificate from the Bihar Veterinary Council
- Caste certificate / creamy-layer-free certificate / EWS certificate, as applicable
- Permanent/domicile residence certificate
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- Relationship certificate, for candidates claiming the freedom-fighter-descendant reservation
- Salary/service payment certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-I), for candidates claiming work-experience marks or age relaxation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many posts has BTSC notified for Touring Veterinary Officer?
Ans: 787 posts of Touring Veterinary Officer and equivalent, vide Advertisement No. 27/2026.
Q2: What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The online application window is open from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Q3: What is the essential qualification?
Ans: A B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a Veterinary Council of India-recognized university, with permanent registration from the Bihar Veterinary Council.
Q4: What is the age limit?
Ans: Minimum 21 years as on 01.08.2026; maximum age ranges from 37 years (Unreserved men) to 42 years (SC/ST), depending on category, with further relaxations available.
Q5: What is the pay scale?
Ans: Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800).
Q6: What is the selection process?
Ans: A 100-mark Computer Based Test (scaled to 75 marks) plus up to 25 marks for prior contractual work experience as a veterinary doctor, combined for a final merit score out of 100.
Q7: What is the application fee?
Ans: Rs. 100, payable online only via debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI.
Q8: Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Ans: Yes – +1 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the exam date, admit card, and further stages of the selection process.
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