The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has opened Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 28/2026 for 231 regular vacancies under the Directorate of Fisheries, Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar.
Online applications 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 7, with a basic pay range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month. Candidates must hold a four-year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) degree from a Fisheries College under an Agricultural University recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
Candidate note: Previous contractual service is not a minimum eligibility requirement. Eligible contractual experience can carry additional weightage in final merit.
BTSC Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission |
| Hiring department | Directorate of Fisheries, Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar |
| Post | Fishery Extension Officer |
| Advertisement No. | 28/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 231 |
| Appointment | Regular |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Basic pay | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400/month |
| 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 official recruitment page lists Advertisement No. 28/2026 as a live regular recruitment with registration, application and fee-payment closing on 23 October 2026.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies | Women within Category |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 96 | 34 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 41 | 14 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27 | 9 |
| Backward Class Women | 7 | — |
| Total | 231 | 77 |
The 35% horizontal reservation for women applies according to Bihar domicile and reservation rules. The women figures are included within the total vacancies and are not additional posts.
Other Horizontal Reservation
| Reservation Type | Vacancies within Total |
|---|---|
| Visually Impaired | 3 |
| Hearing Impaired | 2 |
| Locomotor Disability | 2 |
| Multiple / Other Disability | 2 |
| Grandchildren / great-grandchildren of Freedom Fighters | 4 |
Candidates should verify the applicable reservation certificate and domicile conditions before claiming any reserved-category benefit.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / latest recruitment notice | 24 September 2026 |
| Online 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 |
| Age calculation date | 1 August 2026 |
| Experience calculation date | 24 September 2026 |
| CBT date | To be announced |
| Document verification | To be announced |
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Exact Qualification |
|---|---|
| Degree | Four-year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) |
| Institution | Fisheries College under an Agricultural University |
| Recognition | Agricultural University recognised by ICAR, New Delhi |
| Qualification validity | Required certificates must satisfy the recruitment cut-off conditions |
A three-year general B.Sc. with Fisheries, Zoology or Biology as a subject should not be treated as equivalent unless the official recruitment specifically recognises it.
Experience Requirement
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum prior experience to apply | Not required |
| Eligible contractual service | Can receive merit weightage |
| Weightage rate | 5 marks per completed eligible year |
| Maximum experience weightage | 25 marks |
| Experience calculation date | 24 September 2026 |
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| BC / EBC Male & Female | 40 years |
| SC / ST Male & Female | 42 years |
Additional relaxation may apply to eligible PwBD candidates, Bihar Government employees, qualifying contractual employees and Ex-Servicemen according to the advertisement.
Age Relaxation Summary
| Candidate Type | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| PwBD | Up to 10 years in upper age, subject to rules |
| Eligible Bihar Government employees | Up to 5 years, subject to service conditions |
| Eligible contractual employees | Relaxation linked to qualifying contractual service |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military-service based relaxation under notified rules |
Candidates should claim only the relaxation for which they have valid supporting documents.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100 |
| EWS | ₹100 |
| BC / EBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹100 |
| Women | ₹100 |
| Other eligible applicants | ₹100 |
The application fee is ₹100 for all candidates, payable online.
Salary
| Salary Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Minimum basic pay | ₹44,900/month |
| Maximum basic pay | ₹1,42,400/month |
| Salary unit | MONTH |
Allowances and final in-hand salary depend on applicable Bihar Government service rules and deductions.
Selection Process
| Stage | Weight / Purpose |
|---|---|
| Computer-Based Test | 75 marks in final merit |
| Eligible contractual experience | Up to 25 marks |
| Final merit | 100 marks |
| Document verification | Eligibility and certificate verification |
Only qualifying contractual experience is considered for experience marks.
CBT Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Questions | 100 |
| Raw marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question type | Objective / MCQ |
| Subject level | Fisheries Science |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| CBT contribution to final merit | 75 marks |
| Experience contribution | Up to 25 marks |
Candidates should use the official BTSC syllabus and later exam notice for the final topic distribution and examination instructions.
Eligibility Summary
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 4-year B.F.Sc. |
| ICAR recognition | Required |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Prior work experience | Not mandatory |
| Application fee | ₹100 |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Appointment | Regular |
| Job location | Bihar |
How to Apply
Step 1: Open the official BTSC recruitment page
Use the BTSC Recruitment Page and locate Advertisement No. 28/2026.
Step 2: Open the online application portal
Use the BTSC Online Application Portal.
Step 3: Complete registration
Enter the required identity, mobile, email and personal details.
Step 4: Fill the detailed application
Enter the B.F.Sc. qualification, category, domicile and other requested information.
Step 5: Add contractual experience only if applicable
Candidates claiming contractual-service weightage should enter only qualifying service supported by valid certificates.
Step 6: Upload documents
Upload the photograph, signature, degree records, category certificates and other required documents in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the fee
Complete the ₹100 online application fee payment.
Step 8: Submit the complete application
Registration or fee payment alone does not complete the application. Submit the final detailed form before 23 October 2026.
Step 9: Save the submitted form
Download or print the final application and fee receipt.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Four-year B.F.Sc. degree / provisional certificate | Educational eligibility |
| B.F.Sc. marksheets | Qualification verification |
| Matriculation certificate | Date-of-birth proof |
| Category certificate | Reservation, where applicable |
| EWS certificate | Where applicable |
| Bihar domicile certificate | Reservation benefits where applicable |
| PwBD certificate | Where applicable |
| Contractual-service certificate | Only for experience weightage |
| Aadhaar / photo ID | Identity |
| Photograph and signature | Application upload |
| Other notified documents | As required by BTSC |
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BTSC Recruitment Page | Official live recruitment listing |
| BTSC Online Application Portal | Registration and application |
| Official Advertisement No. 28/2026 PDF | Detailed recruitment rules |
| BTSC Latest Updates | Current recruitment notices |
| Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department | Hiring department |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
BTSC has notified 231 regular Fishery Extension Officer vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 23 October 2026.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need a four-year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) degree from a Fisheries College under an Agricultural University recognised by ICAR, New Delhi.
Is work experience compulsory?
No. Prior work experience is not a minimum eligibility condition. Eligible contractual service can provide merit weightage.
What is the salary?
The post carries Pay Level 7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for all candidates.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on CBT, eligible contractual-experience weightage and document verification.