BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari Recruitment 2026: 231 Posts (Applications Closed)
Bihar Technical Service Commission (Bihar Takniki Seva Aayog)
Published
- Posts
- 231
- Last date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Location
- Bihar
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 23 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) is recruiting 231 Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) posts under the Department of Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources, Bihar. The posts are in the Directorate of Fisheries and its subordinate offices. Eligibility is mainly for Indian citizens holding a four-year B.Sc. in Fisheries Science from an ICAR-recognised college. The online application closes on 23 October 2026. Check the time on the BTSC website, because the notice does not give one.
Who Should Apply for BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026
This suits candidates with a four-year B.Sc. in Fisheries Science from an ICAR-recognised college, and it does not suit candidates with other fisheries or agriculture degrees unless the notice allows them.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in. Keep the payment receipt, because you will need it later.
- Upload every certificate you claim at the online form. Documents not uploaded online will not be accepted at verification.
- Bring original documents to verification. Photocopies or scans alone will not be accepted.
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
बिहार तकनीकी सेवा आयोग (BTSC) ने मत्स्य प्रसार पदाधिकारी के 231 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन संख्या 28/2026 जारी किया है। इसके लिए चार वर्षीय बी.एससी. फिशरीज़ साइंस की डिग्री आवश्यक है और न्यूनतम आयु 21 वर्ष है, जो 1 अगस्त 2026 को गणना में ली जाएगी। आवेदन www.btsc.bihar.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन 24 सितंबर 2026 से 23 अक्टूबर 2026 के बीच किए जा सकते हैं। आवेदन शुल्क ₹100 है, जो केवल ऑनलाइन भुगतान से जमा होगा।
Download the BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 24 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Notification issued | 2026-09-24 |
| Published on this site | 22 Oct 2026 |
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 231
| UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | WBC | Total | PwBD (Bihar state) | Freedom fighter dependants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 23 | 35 | 02 | 41 | 27 | 07 | 231 | VH-03, HH-02, OH-02, MH-02 | 04 |
| PwBD (Bihar state) | VH-03, HH-02, OH-02, MH-02 |
|---|---|
| Freedom fighter dependants | 04 |
| Women | 35% horizontal reservation for domicile women of Bihar state |
The horizontal reservations listed in the table are part of the 231 posts, not extra posts.
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Four-year B.Sc. degree in Fisheries Science from a college of fisheries recognised by ICAR, New Delhi, under a deemed/agricultural university
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years (as on 1 Aug 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Aug 2026, minimum 21.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- UR: 37 years
- UR women: 40 years
- BC/EBC (male/female): 40 years
- SC/ST (male/female): 42 years
- PwBD: additional 10 years
- Government servant with 3 years continuous service: additional 5 years (not cumulative with other relaxations)
Other Conditions
- Indian citizen
- Domicile of Bihar state required for reservation benefit
Posts located in: Bihar. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Application fee | ₹100 (all categories, online only) |
|---|
Payment via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI online only.
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The post is Pay Level 7. The notice does not give the starting basic pay, so the exact monthly amount is not available here.
As printed in the notification: Pay level-7
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026 Selection Process
- Computer Based Written Test (75 marks) plus experience marks (25 marks) for experience in government/aided institutions on contract basis, max 25
- Qualifying minimum 30 percent in written test
- Document verification of category-wise merit list
How to Apply for BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026
- Apply online at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in between 24.09.2026 and 23.10.2026
Required Documents
- Matriculation original certificate
- Marksheets and certificates of all qualifying years
- Caste certificate / non-creamy layer certificate / EWS certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Freedom fighter dependant certificate (if claimed)
- Disability certificate (if claimed)
- Salary certificate in Annexure-I format (if experience claimed)
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What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
BTSC Matsya Prasar Padadhikari 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a completed four-year B.Sc. in Fisheries Science, and the marksheets of all qualifying years must be submitted.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
Yes. Each correct answer gets 1 mark, and each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks.
Is there a qualifying cut-off in the written test?
Yes. Candidates must score at least 30 percent in the written test to qualify, and category cut-offs apply as set by the commission.
Do candidates from other states get reservation benefits?
No. Reservation benefits are only for candidates who are domiciled in Bihar state.
Is the application fee different for each category?
No. The application fee is ₹100 for all categories and must be paid online.
Abbreviations on This Page
- BTSC
- Bihar Technical Service Commission
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- ICAR
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Bihar Technical Service Commission (Bihar Takniki Seva Aayog). The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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