BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 6 Posts, Apply by 24 Oct
Short Information: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released Advertisement No. 30/2026 for the regular appointment of 6 Scientific Assistants in the Bihar Drug Control Laboratory (Bihar Aushadhi Niyantran Prayogshala) of the Health Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. Eligible candidates can apply online at btsc.bihar.gov.in; online applications close on 24 October 2026.
Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Biological or Life Sciences or a B.Pharm degree, along with one year of experience in drug testing and analysis. Selection is through a Computer Based Test with weightage for contractual service, and there is no interview.
BTSC Scientific Assistant 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), 19 Harding Road, Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 30/2026 |
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar – Bihar Drug Control Laboratory (Bihar Aushadhi Niyantran Prayogshala), Patna |
| Total Vacancies | 6 posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-5 |
| Age Limit | 21 – 37 years (UR); relaxation for reserved categories, as on 01.08.2026 |
| Eligibility | B.Sc. (Biological/Life Sciences) or B.Pharm + 1 year of drug testing & analysis experience |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (75 marks) + contractual service (25 marks) + document verification; no interview |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Patna, Bihar |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
BTSC Scientific Assistant 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | Not specified in the official notification |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24.10.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24.10.2026 |
| 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 Scientific Assistant 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 03 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 01 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 01 |
| Total | 06 |
1 of these posts falls under the women’s quota. There are no posts reserved for PwD candidates. 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 either (a) a B.Sc. degree in Biological or Life Sciences, or (b) a B.Pharm degree – in both cases along with one year of experience in drug testing and analysis.
- Reservation and other conditions apply as per the official notification; read Advertisement No. 30/2026 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 questions, 2 hours, bilingual (Hindi and English); negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer; normalisation of scores
- Weightage for contractual service in drug-testing laboratories – 5 marks per completed year, up to 25 marks (only for candidates who qualify the CBT)
- Final merit list on 100 marks: CBT score × 0.75 + service marks, followed by document verification
- No interview
How to Apply for BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BTSC website, btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open Advertisement No. 30/2026 for Scientific Assistant and read the notification fully.
- Complete the online registration with accurate personal and contact details.
- Fill the application form with academic and 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 24 October 2026; save the final application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Apply Online | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 30/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| BTSC Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 24 October 2026, as per Advertisement No. 30/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 6 vacancies for Scientific Assistant in the Bihar Drug Control Laboratory, Patna, including 1 post under the women’s quota.
Q3. What qualification is required for BTSC Scientific Assistant 2026?
A B.Sc. in Biological or Life Sciences, or a B.Pharm degree – in both cases with one year of experience in drug testing and analysis.
Q4. Is there an interview in BTSC Scientific Assistant selection?
No. Selection is on the basis of the Computer Based Test (75 marks), contractual service weightage (25 marks) and document verification.
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