The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has opened BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 27/2026 for 787 regular vacancies in the Bihar Veterinary Service cadre under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar.
Online registration started on 24 September 2026 and the last date to register, submit the application and pay the fee is 23 October 2026.
The post carries Pay Level 9, with a basic pay range of ₹53,100–₹1,67,800. Candidates need the prescribed veterinary degree and permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
Candidate note: Previous contractual veterinary service is not a minimum eligibility requirement for this recruitment. However, eligible contractual veterinary experience can carry additional weightage in final merit.
BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission |
| Hiring department | Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar |
| Post | Touring Veterinary Officer and Equivalent |
| Advertisement No. | 27/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 787 |
| Appointment | Regular |
| Pay Level | Level 9 |
| Basic pay range | ₹53,100–₹1,67,800 |
| Application start | 24 September 2026 |
| Last date | 23 October 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹100 |
| Job location | Bihar |
| Selection | CBT + Eligible Contractual-Experience Weightage + Document Verification |
BTSC’s recruitment page lists Advertisement No. 27/2026 with registration and application closing on 23 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 228 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 55 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 13 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 195 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 78 |
| Backward Class Women (WBC) | 11 |
| Total | 787 |
The detailed advertisement also includes backlog vacancies and horizontal reservation provisions. Candidates should check their category and reservation status in the official advertisement before applying.
Women Reservation
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 787 |
| Vacancies horizontally reserved for Bihar-domicile women | 190 |
The 190 vacancies reserved horizontally for Bihar-domicile women operate within the total of 787 vacancies and should not be added again to the overall vacancy count.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 22 September 2026 |
| Registration starts | 24 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 24 September 2026 |
| Registration last date | 23 October 2026 |
| Application last date | 23 October 2026 |
| Fee-payment last date | 23 October 2026 |
| CBT date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Veterinary degree | B.V.Sc. OR B.V.Sc. & A.H. from a Veterinary Council of India-recognised university / institution |
| Professional registration | Permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council |
Candidates should ensure that both the prescribed veterinary degree and permanent Bihar Veterinary Council registration requirements are satisfied before final submission.
Experience Requirement
| Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum prior work experience to apply | Not required |
| Contractual veterinary experience | May receive selection weightage if eligible |
| Maximum experience weightage | 25 marks |
| Weightage rate | 5 marks per completed eligible year, subject to recruitment rules |
Prior work experience is not mandatory for eligibility. However, candidates with qualifying contractual veterinary-service experience may receive additional marks in final merit according to the recruitment rules.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for all eligible candidates | 21 years |
| Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| BC / EBC | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 42 years |
Other applicable age-relaxation provisions should be checked in the official advertisement.
Application Fee
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹100 |
| Payment mode | Online |
| Additional payment charges | As applicable through the payment service provider |
Candidates should retain the payment receipt after completing the transaction.
Salary
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 9 |
| Minimum basic pay | ₹53,100 per month |
| Maximum basic pay | ₹1,67,800 per month |
The Touring Veterinary Officer post carries Pay Level 9 with a basic pay range of ₹53,100–₹1,67,800.
Allowances and final in-hand salary depend on applicable Bihar Government service rules and deductions.
Selection Process
| Stage | Weight / Purpose |
|---|---|
| Computer-Based Test | 100 raw marks, scaled to 75 marks for final merit |
| Eligible contractual work experience | Up to 25 marks |
| Final merit | 100 marks |
| Document Verification | Eligibility and document check |
Final merit is prepared from the CBT contribution of up to 75 marks plus up to 25 marks for eligible contractual veterinary-service experience.
CBT Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Questions | 100 |
| Raw marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question type | Objective / MCQ |
| Syllabus level | B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Languages | Hindi and English |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Multi-shift examination | Normalisation may apply |
| CBT contribution to final merit | 75 marks |
Candidates should follow the syllabus and examination instructions issued by BTSC for final preparation.
Qualification and Selection Summary
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Bihar Veterinary Council registration | Required |
| Minimum experience | Not required |
| Application fee | ₹100 |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Pay Level | Level 9 |
| Selection | CBT + Experience Weightage + Document Verification |
How to Apply
- Visit the BTSC Recruitment Page.
- Locate Advertisement No. 27/2026 for Touring Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts.
- Read the detailed recruitment advertisement carefully.
- Open the BTSC Online Application Portal.
- Complete candidate registration using the required identity, contact and personal details.
- Fill the detailed application form.
- Enter the prescribed B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. qualification details.
- Enter permanent Bihar Veterinary Council registration details.
- Enter category and other required information.
- If claiming contractual veterinary-service weightage, enter only eligible experience supported by the prescribed certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online and retain the payment receipt.
- Review the complete application carefully.
- Submit the detailed application before 23 October 2026.
- Download or print the completed application for future reference.
Important: Registration or payment alone does not complete the application. Candidates must complete and submit the detailed application form before the deadline.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree and marksheets | Educational eligibility |
| Bihar Veterinary Council permanent registration | Mandatory professional registration |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Category certificate | Reservation, where applicable |
| Bihar domicile proof | Where required for reservation benefits |
| Contractual experience certificate | Only if claiming experience weightage |
| Aadhaar / Photo ID | Candidate identity |
| Photograph and signature | Application upload |
| Other supporting certificates | As required by BTSC |
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BTSC Recruitment Page | Official recruitment listing and advertisement access |
| BTSC Online Application Portal | Candidate registration and online application |
| Official Advertisement No. 27/2026 PDF | Detailed recruitment rules |
| Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department | Official hiring-department website |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
BTSC has notified 787 Touring Veterinary Officer and equivalent vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to register, submit the application and pay the fee is 23 October 2026.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. from a recognised institution along with permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.
Is prior work experience mandatory?
No. Prior work experience is not a minimum eligibility requirement.
Does contractual veterinary experience provide any benefit?
Yes. Eligible contractual veterinary-service experience can receive up to 25 marks, generally at 5 marks per completed eligible year, subject to the recruitment rules.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved Male candidates, 40 years for Unreserved Female and BC / EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC / ST candidates, calculated as on 1 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100.
What is the salary?
The post carries Pay Level 9 with a basic pay range of ₹53,100–₹1,67,800.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on a Computer-Based Test, eligible contractual-experience weightage and Document Verification.
How many questions are in the CBT?
The CBT contains 100 objective questions carrying 100 raw marks.
How long is the CBT?
The examination duration is 2 hours.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
How is final merit calculated?
The CBT is scaled to 75 marks for final merit, while eligible contractual veterinary-service experience can contribute up to 25 marks, making a total of 100 marks.