BTSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - send in Online for 13 Technician, Assistant Bacteriologist Posts

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out

Both notifications were issued by the Bihar Technical Service Commission, 19 Harding Road, Patna, on July 22, 2026, on behalf of the Health Department, Bihar. The Technician (Bench Chemist) post falls under the Technician sub-cadre as well as the Assistant Bacteriologist post falls under the Bacteriologist sub-cadre, both within the technical cadre of the Bihar Drug Control Laboratory. applicants are advised to read the full notifications carefully before applying, as they contain detailed instructions on requirements , reservation, along with the application process.

Department notice PDF: Technician (Bench Chemist) | Assistant Bacteriologist

BTSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

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BTSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 13 posts have been issued for Technician (Bench Chemist) along with Assistant Bacteriologist posts.

Horizontal reservation is applicable to both posts as per Bihar Government norms: 35% reservation for women (Bihar domicile only), reservation for persons with disabilities (PwD categories VH, HH, OH, MH - currently shown as 00 positions in each sub-category for both posts), in addition to 2% horizontal reservation for grandchildren of freedom fighters (Bihar domicile, currently 00 posts for both posts). The number of openings may increase or decrease based on further requisitions received before the final date of application.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification – Technician (Bench Chemist)

D.Pharma or B.Pharma from a recognized university.

Six (6) months of work experience in drug testing along with analysis is mandatory for test-takers from both academic qualification categories (D.Pharma as well as B.Pharma).

Educational Qualification – Assistant Bacteriologist

M.D. in Microbiology, or

M.Sc. in Microbiology, or

M.Pharma

Aspirants are advised that, From a recognized university.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

Additional age relaxation of 10 years is admissible to persons with disabilities as per General Administration Department resolution no. 962 dated 22.01.2021. Government servants with three years of continuous regular service get a 5-year age relaxation. applicants working on contract in non-private laboratories in Bihar (including central/state government, municipal, panchayati raj, as well as defence laboratories) may get 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.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

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 by the bank in addition to the application fee. Fee once paid is non-refundable. applicants applying for both posts must pay the fee separately for each application.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for both posts will be made on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT) as well as work experience, as stated in the following distribution:

The official notification states that, The descriptive test will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 400 marks, in both Hindi along with English.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

Interested applicants should know that, 4 marks awarded per correct answer; 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (negative marking applicable).

The exam may be conducted in multiple shifts, with results prepared using a normalization process.

The conducting body has announced that, Minimum qualifying marks: General category – 40%, BC – 36.5%, EBC – 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwD – 32%. aspirants residing outside Bihar (including women as well as PwD test-takers) must secure the General category minimum of 40%.

Interested applicants should know that, test-takers claiming work experience marks must have shortlisted the descriptive test; experience marks are added only after successful document verification.

Documents Required for BTSC Recruitment 2026

Matriculation original certificate (for date of birth proof)

Mark sheets of all years along with original/provisional certificate of the relevant qualification (D.Pharma/B.Pharma for Technician Bench Chemist; M.Sc. Microbiology/M.D. Microbiology/M.Pharma for Assistant Bacteriologist)

Mandatory work experience certificate related to drug testing in addition to analysis (required for Technician Bench Chemist applicants only)

According to the latest notice, Caste certificate / creamy layer exclusion certificate / EWS certificate, as applicable

The department has confirmed that, Permanent residence/domicile certificate

The department has confirmed that, Freedom fighter grandchild certificate, if applicable

The official notification states that, Disability certificate, if applicable

Aspirants are advised that, Contract-based work experience certificate (in the prescribed Appendix-I format), for aspirants claiming age relaxation or work experience benefit on the basis of contractual engagement in a non-private laboratory in Bihar

How to Apply Online for BTSC Recruitment 2026?

Go to the authorized site: www.btsc.bihar.gov.in

The official notification states that, Locate as well as click on the online application link for the relevant post - Advertisement No. 26/2026 (Technician Bench Chemist) or Advertisement No. 25/2026 (Assistant Bacteriologist).

Register using a valid, personally accessible mobile number in addition to email ID.

Fill in personal, educational, along with category-related details carefully as well as accurately.

Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph in addition to all relevant certificates/mark sheets as per specifications.

Pay the application fee of ₹100/- online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Review all entries carefully, as corrections after final submission are not permitted.

The official notification states that, Submit the application as well as get /save the confirmation as well as fee payment receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Reservation benefits will be given only to test-takers who are permanent residents of Bihar; applicants from outside Bihar are not meeting criteria for reservation benefits.

Reservation category, once chosen during application, cannot be changed after registration.

Photographs must be recent (within 3 months), with a clear face as well as open eyes, plain white background, as well as without spectacles.

aspirants must keep at least five extra copies of the uploaded photograph safely for future use.

Interested applicants should know that, Only clear, properly scanned documents should be uploaded; blurred, unclear, dark, or unreadable documents may lead to disqualification at the document verification stage.

The Commission will not be responsible for any loss due to internet or banking disruption; test-takers should full the process well before the final date.

aspirants submitting fake/forged certificates will have their candidature cancelled at any stage, along with possible legal action.

test-takers interested in both posts must submit two separate applications in addition to pay the fee separately, since each is a distinct advertisement with distinct criteria criteria.

BTSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Department notice PDF: Technician (Bench Chemist) | Assistant Bacteriologist

Short Notification PDF: Technician (Bench Chemist) | Assistant Bacteriologist

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