BTSC Itinerant Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 787 Posts

Table of Contents

1. 📋 Recruitment Overview
2. 📊 Vacancy Details
3. 🎓 Educational Qualification
4. 🎂 Age Limit
5. 💳 Application Fee
6. 🗓️ Important Dates
7. 🧪 Selection Process
8. ✍️ How to Apply
9. 🔗 Important Links
10. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
11. ⚖️ Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 2 October 2026 from official notification

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna has invited online applications for regular appointment to 787 vacancies of Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post in the Bihar Veterinary Service under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026. Selection is based on a Computer Based Test and experience marks.

📌 Quick Highlights
🏛️ Organization: Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna
👨‍⚕️ Post: Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post
📊 Total Vacancies: 787
💰 Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-9, Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 23 October 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
🏛️ Organization Name	Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna
👨‍⚕️ Post Name	Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post
🔢 Advertisement / Notification Number	27/2026
📊 Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 787
📍 Job Location	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
💻 Application Mode	Online
🌐 Official Website	www.btsc.bihar.gov.in
▶️ Apply Start Date	24 September 2026
⏰ Last Date to Apply	Last Date to Apply: 23 October 2026

📊 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post	787	Pay Matrix Level-9, Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

Category	Total Vacancies	Women Reserved (35% Horizontal, Bihar Domicile)
Unreserved (UR)	215+13*	75
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	55	19
Scheduled Caste (SC)	207 (114)	33
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	13 (7)	02
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	195 (90)	37
Backward Class (BC)	78 (10)	24
Backward Class Women (WBC)	11	00
Total	787	190

Other Reservation Details

Reservation	Details	Remark
Divyang / PwBD (Bihar domicile)	VH: 06+03*, HH: 06+03*, OH: 05+03*, MH: 05+04*	Horizontal reservation
Freedom Fighter’s descendants (Bihar domicile)	11	Horizontal reservation
Candidates from veterinary colleges located in Bihar	50% in all reserved and unreserved categories	Horizontal reservation

ℹ️ Important Notes
• Figures in brackets ( ) show backlog vacancies.
• The 13 Divyang posts marked with * (VH-03, HH-03, OH-03, MH-04) are anticipated within the Unreserved category.
• Divyang types: VH/VI = blind and low vision; HH = deaf and hard of hearing; OH = locomotor disability; MH = multiple disabilities, including autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness.
• Vacancies may increase or decrease if the requisition is amended.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post	B.V.Sc. degree OR B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India (compulsory)	Must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council. Minimum Experience: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

🎂 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years as on 01 August 2026
• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
• The date of birth in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate will be accepted.

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved	37 years
Unreserved Women	40 years
BC / EBC (Male / Female)	40 years
SC / ST (Male / Female)	42 years

Age Relaxation

Only one relaxation applies to a candidate.

• ♿ Persons with disabilities: 10 years.
• 🏢 Regular Bihar Government employees with 3 years of continuous service applying for a higher pay scale post: 5 years.
• 💼 Candidates who worked on a similar post in a non-private institution under the Bihar or Central Government, and veterinarians working on contract in projects of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department: relaxation equal to the period worked, up to a maximum of 8 years (cut-off date 01 August 2026).
• 📅 Candidates who were within the age limit, or crossed it, between 01 August 2021 and 01 August 2026 (the age cut-off date of the previous recruitment): eligible if they meet the other conditions.
• 🎖️ Ex-servicemen: 3 years plus the period of defence service, provided actual age on the date of application does not exceed 57 years.

💳 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All Candidates	Rs. 100	Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI (online mode only)

💡 Bank charges, if any, are to be paid by the candidate.

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	24 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	23 October 2026
Age Calculation Date	01 August 2026
Experience Calculated Up To	24 September 2026
Certificates Must Be Issued On or Before	23 October 2026
Exam Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

🧪 Selection Process

Selection is based on a written competitive examination and experience, followed by document verification.

Stage	Details
1️⃣ Written Competitive Exam (Computer Based Test)	75 marks. Marks obtained are converted by multiplying the percentage by 0.75 (for example, 60% becomes 45 marks).
2️⃣ Experience (contract work on a similar post)	Maximum 25 marks. 5 marks per year of work, calculated proportionately by days worked. Given only to candidates who pass the written exam.
3️⃣ Document Verification	Qualified candidates are called according to the category-wise merit list.

Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Questions	100 multiple-choice questions, in Hindi and English
Duration	2 hours
Syllabus	B.V.Sc. & A.H. level, to be published on the BTSC website
Negative Marking	1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Normalization	Applied, as the exam may be held in more than one shift

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General	40%
Backward Class (BC)	36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	34%
SC / ST / Women / Divyang	32%

⚠️ Candidates from outside Bihar (including women and Divyang) must score the General minimum of 40%.

✍️ How to Apply

1. Visit the official website www.btsc.bihar.gov.in or use the Apply Online link given below.
2. Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.
3. Keep scanned copies of these documents ready, all issued on or before 23 October 2026: Matriculation certificate; B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. marksheets of all years and degree or provisional certificate; Bihar Veterinary Council permanent registration certificate; caste, non-creamy layer or EWS certificate, as applicable; domicile certificate; disability certificate and ex-servicemen documents, if claiming those benefits; salary payment certificate in the prescribed format (Appendix-I), if claiming experience marks.
4. Fill in the online application. Enter your Aadhaar number as photo ID; if it is not available, PAN card or driving licence can be used.
5. Claim reservation, disability, scribe and experience in the relevant columns. Benefits are not given if not claimed in the application.
6. Upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 3 months, white background, face and head visible, eyes open, no shadow, glasses removed) and the documents.
7. Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online.
8. Download and keep a printout of the final application and the fee receipt. No changes are allowed after submission.

🔗 Important Links

Link	URL
📄 Official Notification PDF	Click Here
📝 Apply Online Link	Apply Online
🌐 Official Website	www.btsc.bihar.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who has released the Itinerant Veterinary Officer recruitment notification?

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna, through Advertisement No. 27/2026.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 787 vacancies of Itinerant Veterinary Officer and Equivalent Post.

3. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date is 23 October 2026. Applications started on 24 September 2026.

4. What is the educational qualification required?

A B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India, along with permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.

5. What is the age limit?

The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved, 40 years for Unreserved Women and BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST.

6. What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 100, payable online only.

7. What is the pay scale?

Pay Matrix Level-9, Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800.

8. What is the selection process?

A Computer Based Test (75 marks after conversion) plus experience marks (up to 25), followed by document verification.

⚖️ Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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