The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna has invited online applications for the regular appointment of 231 Fisheries Extension Officers (Matsya Prasar Padadhikari) under the Directorate of Fisheries, Department of Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources, Government of Bihar — one of the largest fisheries-officer recruitment drives in recent years (Advertisement No. 28/2026, dated 24.09.2026). The application window closes tonight, 23 October 2026, at 11:55 PM.
At a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna |
| Post | Fisheries Extension Officer (Matsya Prasar Padadhikari) — 231 posts |
| Department | Directorate of Fisheries, Department of Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources, Govt. of Bihar |
| Nature of post | Regular / permanent state government appointment |
| Pay | Pay Level-7 (7th Pay Commission) |
| Essential qualification | 4-year B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from an ICAR-recognised College of Fisheries |
| Age limit | Minimum 21 years as on 1 August 2026; upper limit as per category rules in the official advertisement |
| Application mode | Online only, at btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Application window | 24 September 2026 → 23 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Selection | Computer Based Test + contractual work-experience marks + document verification |
Vacancy Break-up
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 96 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 41 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 7 |
| Total | 231 |
A 35% horizontal reservation for women (77 posts) applies for candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar, alongside provisions for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Essential Qualification
Candidates must hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from a College of Fisheries under an Agricultural University recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 questions; scores are converted to 75 scaled marks for the final merit calculation.
- Work-experience marks: up to 25 additional marks for eligible contractual experience on the same post with the Bihar Government or statutory bodies (final merit out of 100).
- Document verification for candidates qualifying on merit.
The CBT date will be announced by BTSC separately — the admit card and result will be notified officially.
How to Apply
Apply online at the official BTSC portal (btsc.bihar.gov.in) before 23 October 2026, 11:55 PM — registration, fee payment and final submission all close tonight. Fill in reservation and work-experience details carefully, upload the required certificates, pay the application fee online (Rs. 100), and submit. No correction is permitted after final submission.
Important Links
- Official BTSC portal (apply online): btsc.bihar.gov.in
- Official notification: Advertisement No. 28/2026 PDF — download from the BTSC recruitment page
- Bihar Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources Dept: animalhusbandry.bihar.gov.in
Note: This is a regular state-government appointment. Candidates should verify every detail — including category-wise age limits and reservation rules — in the official advertisement (No. 28/2026, dated 24.09.2026) before applying. Reservation benefits apply to Bihar permanent residents as per state rules.