📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna
- Advertisement No.: 28/2026
- Total Posts: 231
- Post Name: Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer)
- Employment Nature: Permanent, regular direct recruitment
- Application Mode: Online only at btsc.bihar.gov.in
- Last Date to Apply: 23 October 2026
- Application Fee: ₹100 (all categories)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) | 231 | 21–42 years (category-wise relaxation applies) | Pay Level-7 (exact amount as per 7th Pay Commission not specified in notification) |
Note: Category-wise breakdown includes 96 UR, 23 EWS, 35 SC, 2 ST, 41 EBC, 27 BC, and 7 BC Women posts, with 35% horizontal reservation for women from Bihar.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Mandatory Qualification: A 4-year Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from a College of Fisheries under an Agricultural University recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01 August 2026. Upper age limit varies: 37 years for Unreserved males, 40 years for Unreserved females and BC/EBC candidates, 42 years for SC/ST candidates. Relaxations apply for PwBD, in-service employees, ex-servicemen, and contractual service.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection is based on a competitive Computer Based Test (CBT) and marks for relevant work experience:
- CBT: 100 objective MCQ questions (100 marks) in Hindi and English, 2-hour duration. Negative marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 30% for all categories.
- Work Experience: Up to 25 marks for contractual service on the same post in Bihar Government/statutory bodies, prorated per year.
- Merit Calculation: CBT percentage multiplied by 0.75, plus experience marks.
- Final Stage: Category-wise merit list of qualified candidates for Document Verification.
- Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) certificate for date of birth proof.
- B.F.Sc. degree certificate and all-year mark sheets or provisional certificate.
- Caste/domicile/EWS/PwBD/freedom fighter/work-experience certificates as applicable.
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar preferred) and recent passport-size photograph/signature.
- Upload all documents during online application; blurred uploads may lead to cancellation.
- Applications must be submitted online only; offline or incomplete forms are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026? The online application closes on 23 October 2026.
- What is the application fee for this recruitment? The fee is ₹100 for all categories, payable online.
- Is this a permanent government job? Yes, it is a regular direct recruitment for permanent posts under the Bihar Government.
- What is the selection process? Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) and marks for work experience, followed by document verification.
- Where can I find the official notification PDF? Download the official BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Notification PDF from btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- What is the salary for this post? The post is at Pay Level-7 as per the 7th Pay Commission; exact amount not specified in the notification.