BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released an official notification (Advt No. 27/2026) for the recruitment of Touring Veterinary Officers (भ्रमणशील पशु चिकित्सा पदाधिकारी) and equivalent posts under the Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resource Department, Government of Bihar. A total of 787 regular vacancies are open for candidates holding a veterinary degree, with the online application process active from September 24, 2026, to October 23, 2026.
BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Body | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resource Department, Bihar |
| Advertisement No. | 27/2026 |
| Post Name | Touring Veterinary Officer & Equivalent |
| Total Vacancies | 787 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | September 24, 2026 – October 23, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800) |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | October 23, 2026 |
| Age Calculation Cut-Off Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Work Experience Calculation Cut-Off Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Last Date for Certificate Issuance | October 23, 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified later |
BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Job Vacancy Details
The 787 vacancies are distributed across categories, including general seats and backlog vacancies:
| Category | Total Vacancies | 35% Horizontal Reservation for Domicile Women of Bihar |
| Unreserved (UR) | 215 + 13* (Carried over) | 75 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 55 | 19 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207 (Includes 114 backlog) | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 13 (Includes 7 backlog) | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 195 (Includes 90 backlog) | 37 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 78 (Includes 10 backlog) | 24 |
| WBC (Backward Class Women) | 11 | 00 |
| Total | 787 | 190 |
Special Reservations:
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 37 posts reserved across visual, hearing, locomotive, and intellectual/multiple disability categories.
Dependents of Freedom Fighters: 11 posts reserved (2% horizontal reservation).
Bihar Veterinary College Graduates: 50% horizontal reservation applies across all categories for candidates who graduated from veterinary colleges located inside Bihar.
BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
Permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council is mandatory.
2. Age Limit (as of August 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age Limits:
UR (Male): 37 years
UR (Female): 40 years
BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 years
Age Relaxation:
PwD candidates receive a 10-year upper age relaxation.
Regular employees of the Bihar government with at least 3 years of continuous service receive a 5-year upper age relaxation.
Contractual veterinary doctors in Bihar government undertakings/departments receive relaxation equivalent to their service period (up to a maximum of 8 years).
BTSC Touring Veterinary Officers Selection Process & Merit Criteria
The final merit list will be prepared out of 100 marks based on performance in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and contractual work experience:
Written Competitive Examination (CBT) – 75 Marks Weightage:
The test consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions.
The candidate’s test percentage will be scaled down by multiplying by 0.75 (e.g., scoring 60% yields $60 \times 0.75 = 45$ marks).
Work Experience Weightage – Up to 25 Marks:
Awarded to candidates with relevant contractual veterinary experience in Bihar government departments/projects.
Candidates receive 5 marks per completed year of service, with pro-rata marks assigned for fractional years (up to a ceiling of 25 marks).
Exam Pattern Highlights
Mode: Computer-Based Test (bilingual in English & Hindi)
Total Questions: 100 questions (B.V.Sc. & A.H. standard curriculum)
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct response; 0.25 negative marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Normalization: Multi-shift CBT scores will be adjusted via standard score normalization.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
General (UR): 40%
BC: 36.5%
EBC: 34%
SC / ST / Women / PwD: 32%
Application Fee
All Candidates: Rs. 100/-
Payment Mode: Online only via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Locate and open the link for Advertisement No. 27/2026 (Touring Veterinary Officer).
- Complete user registration using a valid personal email address and mobile number.
- Fill in basic personal details, address information, and academic qualifications.
- Provide a valid Government Photo ID (e.g., PAN card, Driving License, or other recognized photo identity).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the 10th-grade certificate, degree and mark sheets, Bihar Veterinary Council registration, category/domicile certificates, and salary payment certificate (for experience claims).
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (taken within 3 months, white background, without spectacles) and signature.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- through the online payment gateway.
- Review all fields, submit the form, and download a hard copy of the final application confirmation for future document verification.
Important Links
| Bihar BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Bihar BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |


