BTSC Recruitment 2026: 231 Fisheries Extension Officer – Apply Online @ btsc.bihar.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

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

1. What is the last date to apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026? The online application closes on 23 October 2026.
2. What is the application fee for this recruitment? The fee is ₹100 for all categories, payable online.
3. Is this a permanent government job? Yes, it is a regular direct recruitment for permanent posts under the Bihar Government.
4. What is the selection process? Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) and marks for work experience, followed by document verification.
5. Where can I find the official notification PDF? Download the official BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Notification PDF from btsc.bihar.gov.in.
6. 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.