- The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced 787 vacancies for the post of Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) and equivalent positions under the Bihar Veterinary Service in the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar.
- This recruitment is for regular appointments based on a competitive written examination and prior contractual work experience.
- The application process is online-only and must be submitted via the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in between 24 September 2026 and 23 October 2026.
- The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and consideration of work experience marks for contractual veterinary service.
- The pay scale for the selected candidates is Level-9 (₹53,100–₹1,67,800).
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Active Listing
🎓 B.V.Sc.
Touring Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Posts
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
Total Vacancies
787
Job Location
Bihar (posting under Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department)
Apply Start
24 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
23 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) (BTSC) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.V.Sc. (bvsc) |
| Number of Vacancies | 787 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹53,100 - ₹167,800 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 21 to 42 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Up to **5 years of contractual work experience** as a veterinary doctor (5 marks per year, max 25 marks). |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (online only via debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI). Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the applicant. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) or Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India.
- Registration: The candidate must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Domicile Requirement: Reservation benefits are only applicable to permanent/domiciled residents of Bihar. The domicile is determined by the permanent address entered in the online application.
- Registration: The candidate must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Domicile Requirement: Reservation benefits are only applicable to permanent/domiciled residents of Bihar. The domicile is determined by the permanent address entered in the online application.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination (CBT): A 100-mark objective-type test with 100 questions, conducted in Hindi and English.
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Work Experience Marks: Up to 25 marks for contractual work experience (5 marks per year, max 5 years).
- Final Merit Score: The written exam score (scaled to 75 marks) is combined with work experience marks (out of 25) to form a final merit score out of 100.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam) vary by category: 40% (General), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwBD). Candidates from outside Bihar must meet the General category qualifying mark of 40%.
- Graduates from Bihar veterinary colleges receive a 50% horizontal relaxation in the qualifying cut-off.
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Work Experience Marks: Up to 25 marks for contractual work experience (5 marks per year, max 5 years).
- Final Merit Score: The written exam score (scaled to 75 marks) is combined with work experience marks (out of 25) to form a final merit score out of 100.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam) vary by category: 40% (General), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwBD). Candidates from outside Bihar must meet the General category qualifying mark of 40%.
- Graduates from Bihar veterinary colleges receive a 50% horizontal relaxation in the qualifying cut-off.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, BC, EBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Women (with domicile reservation)
📂 Required Documents
- Matriculation Certificate (for date of birth verification).
- B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree mark sheets for all years, along with 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 (for Bihar domicile benefits).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Relationship certificate (for candidates claiming freedom-fighter descendant reservation).
- Salary/service payment certificate (for candidates claiming work-experience marks or age relaxation).
- All certificates/mark sheets must be issued on or before 23 October 2026.
- B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree mark sheets for all years, along with 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 (for Bihar domicile benefits).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Relationship certificate (for candidates claiming freedom-fighter descendant reservation).
- Salary/service payment certificate (for candidates claiming work-experience marks or age relaxation).
- All certificates/mark sheets must be issued on or before 23 October 2026.
💳 Application Fee Details
₹100 (online only via debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI). Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the applicant.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Touring Veterinary Officer post under BTSC?
There are a total of 787 vacancies for the post of Touring Veterinary Officer and equivalent positions under BTSC’s Advertisement No. 27/2026.
Q.
What is the last date to apply online for BTSC’s Touring Veterinary Officer recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application is 23 October 2026.
Q.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is ₹100, payable online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Q.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for this post?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India, along with permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
Q.
What is the age limit for the Touring Veterinary Officer post?
The minimum age is 21 years (as of 01 August 2026), and the maximum age varies by category: 37 years (Unreserved Male), 40 years (Unreserved Female/BC/EBC), and 42 years (SC/ST). Age relaxations apply as per government rules.