Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the official notification for Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026. The commission invites online applications for 231 posts. Eligible candidates can apply from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Interested applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Fisheries Science and meet the age criteria as on 01 August 2026. The application fee is uniform across categories at ₹100.
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Apply online only through the official BTSC portal before the deadline. Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, and documents ready.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 23 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule |
| Admit Card | As per schedule |
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Prescribed Standard |
| Mandatory Degree | 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) |
| Recognized Institution | From a Fisheries College under an Agricultural University recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi |
Age Limits & Relaxations (As on 01.08.2026)
| Category / Group | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
| Unreserved (Male) | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | — | 10 Years relaxation over category upper limit |
| Regular Bihar Govt Employees (Min. 3 yrs service) | — | 5 Years relaxation |
| Contractual Employees (Bihar / Govt / Civic Bodies) | — | Equal to service tenure served on the same post (Cut-off: 01.08.2026) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Defence) | — | 3 Years + Service Period (Actual age must not exceed 57 years) |
| Historical Age Exemption Clause | — | Candidates falling within upper age limits between 01.08.2020 and 01.08.2026 remain eligible subject to other criteria |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized Agricultural University in India.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 231
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 96 |
| EWS | 23 |
| EBC | 41 |
| BC | 27 |
| BC Female | 7 |
| SC | 35 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 231 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / Other State | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹100 |
| Female (Bihar Domicile) | ₹100 |
Pay the fee through online or offline mode only.
Selection Process & Evaluation Scheme
| Component | Description | Weightage |
| Stage 1: Written Examination (CBT) | Objective MCQ test; marks obtained are scaled down by multiplying percentage by 0.75 (e.g., 60% = 45 marks). | 75 Marks |
| Stage 2: Work Experience | Contractual service on the same post in Bihar Govt or non-private bodies within Bihar (maximum 5 marks per full year; proportionate marks for fractional years). | 25 Marks |
| Total Merit Base | Composite score used for final merit compilation. | 100 Marks |
Written Examination (CBT) Pattern:
- Questions & Marks: 100 Objective MCQs, each carrying 1 mark (Total: 100 Marks).
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes).
- Language Medium: Bilingual (Hindi and English).
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct response; -0.25 mark deduction for every wrong answer.
- Qualifying Threshold: Minimum 30% marks required to be considered for qualification.
- Normalization: Normalization procedure applied if the CBT is conducted across multiple shifts
How to Apply
- Visit the official BTSC online application portal.
- Register and fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned documents including photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee if required.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
- Check all details before final submission.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | BTSC Official Website |
