BTSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 13 Technician, Assistant Bacteriologist Posts
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification – Technician (Bench Chemist) | D.Pharma or B.Pharma from a recognized university. Six (6) months of work experience in drug testing and analysis is mandatory. |
| Educational Qualification – Assistant Bacteriologist | M.D. in Microbiology, or M.Sc. in Microbiology, or M.Pharma from a recognized university. |
| Nationality | As per official notification |
| Final Year Candidates | As per official notification |
| Additional Requirements | As per official notification |
Age Limit
Age will be reckoned as on 01.08.2026.
| Post Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Bench Chemist) | ||
| Unreserved (General) | 21 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved Women | 21 years | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (Male/Female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male/Female) | 21 years | 42 years |
| Assistant Bacteriologist | ||
| Unreserved (General) | 25 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved Women | 25 years | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (Male/Female) | 25 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male/Female) | 25 years | 42 years |
Age Relaxation:
- Persons with disabilities: 10 years.
- Government servants with three years of continuous regular service: 5 years.
- Candidates working on contract in non-private laboratories in Bihar: Age relaxation equal to the duration of their contractual engagement, up to a maximum limit, calculated as on the 01.08.2026 cut-off.
Only one type of age relaxation is admissible to any candidate.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (both posts) | ₹100/- |
Payment must be made only in online mode through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Bank charges applicable on the online payment mode will be levied separately. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates applying for both posts must pay the fee separately for each application.
Selection Process
| Component | Marks / Weightage |
|---|---|
| Written Competitive Examination (CBT) | 75% weightage (100 objective-type MCQs, 400 marks, 2 hours, 4 marks for correct, 1 mark deducted for wrong answer) |
| Work Experience | 25% weightage (max 5 marks/year, up to 25 marks) |
| Total | 100% |
Minimum qualifying marks for CBT: General category – 40%, BC – 36.5%, EBC – 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwD – 32%. Candidates residing outside Bihar must secure the General category minimum of 40%. Work experience marks are added only after successful document verification and qualifying the written exam.
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Technician (Bench Chemist) | Level-5 (exact gross salary not specified in the notification) |
| Assistant Bacteriologist | Level-6, 7th Pay Commission revised pay structure (exact gross salary not specified in the notification) |
Documents Required
- Matriculation original certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Mark sheets of all years and original/provisional certificate of the relevant qualification (D.Pharma/B.Pharma or M.Sc. Microbiology/M.D. Microbiology/M.Pharma)
- Work experience certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable, for reservation claims)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable, for Bihar residents claiming reservation)
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhar Card, PAN Card)
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link for Advertisement No. 26/2026 (Technician Bench Chemist) or 25/2026 (Assistant Bacteriologist).
- Register by providing the necessary personal and contact details.
- Fill out the online application form accurately with all required information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all relevant educational and experience certificates.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Review the entire application form to ensure all details are correct before final submission.
- Submit the application form and print a copy for your records.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in BTSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 14 vacancies have been announced, including 11 for Technician (Bench Chemist) and 3 for Assistant Bacteriologist posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for BTSC Recruitment 2026 is August 23, 2026.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?
Ans: For Technician (Bench Chemist), D.Pharma or B.Pharma with 6 months experience is required. For Assistant Bacteriologist, M.D. in Microbiology, M.Sc. in Microbiology, or M.Pharma is required.
Q4. What is the application fee for BTSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee for all categories for both posts is ₹100/-. Payment must be made online.
Q5. What is the selection process for BTSC Technician and Assistant Bacteriologist posts?
Ans: The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 75% weightage and evaluation of work experience with 25% weightage.
Q6. What is the age limit for BTSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The minimum age is 21 years for Technician and 25 years for Assistant Bacteriologist, with maximum age limits varying by category as of August 01, 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
Job Summary
| Board | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| State | Bihar |
| Qualification | B.Sc |
| Salary | Level-5 (Technician Bench Chemist); Level-6, 7th CPC (Assistant Bacteriologist) - exact gross salary not specified in the notifications |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 23 Aug 2026 |
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