BTSC Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – 231 Posts, Apply Online by 23 Oct
Short Information: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released Advertisement No. 28/2026 for the regular appointment of 231 Fishery Extension Officers under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online at btsc.bihar.gov.in from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Candidates must hold a four-year B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) degree from an ICAR-affiliated university. Selection is through a Computer Based Test with weightage for contractual work experience, and there is no interview.
BTSC Fishery Extension Officer 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), 19 Harding Road, Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 28/2026 |
| Post Name | Fishery Extension Officer (Matsya Vistar Padadhikari) |
| Department | Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar |
| Total Vacancies | 231 posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-7 |
| Age Limit | 21 – 37 years (UR); relaxation for reserved categories, as on 01.08.2026 |
| Eligibility | Four-year B.F.Sc. degree from an ICAR-affiliated university |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (75 marks) + contractual work experience (25 marks); no interview |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
BTSC Fishery Extension Officer 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23.10.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23.10.2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.08.2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories (uniform processing fee) | Rs. 100 |
The fee is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI. Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
BTSC Fishery Extension Officer 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 96 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 41 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27 |
| Backward Class Women (WBC) | 07 |
| Total | 231 |
77 of these posts fall under the women’s quota. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates with permanent domicile in Bihar; candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Candidates must hold a four-year B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) degree from an ICAR-affiliated university.
- Reservation and other conditions apply as per the official notification; read Advertisement No. 28/2026 fully before applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as on 01.08.2026)
- Maximum Age: 37 years (UR), 40 years (UR women, BC, EBC), 42 years (SC, ST) as on 01.08.2026
- Additional relaxations apply as per the notification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, bilingual (Hindi and English); negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer; normalisation of scores; minimum 30% qualifying marks
- Weightage for contractual fisheries work experience – up to 25 marks (only for candidates who qualify the CBT)
- Final merit list on 100 marks: CBT score × 0.75 + experience marks
- No interview
How to Apply for BTSC Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BTSC website, btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open Advertisement No. 28/2026 for Fishery Extension Officer and read the notification fully.
- Complete the online registration with accurate personal and contact details.
- Fill the application form with academic and work-experience details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, photo ID and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online and submit the form on or before 23 October 2026; save the final application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Apply Online | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 28/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| BTSC Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BTSC Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 23 October 2026, as per Advertisement No. 28/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BTSC Fishery Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 231 vacancies for Fishery Extension Officer, including 77 posts under the women’s quota.
Q3. What qualification is required for BTSC Fishery Extension Officer 2026?
A four-year B.F.Sc. degree from an ICAR-affiliated university.
Q4. Is there an interview in BTSC Fishery Extension Officer selection?
No. Selection is on the basis of the Computer Based Test (75 marks) and contractual work-experience weightage (25 marks).
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