The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has invited online applications for 231 Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) posts under Advertisement No. 28/2026, controlled by the Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar (Directorate of Fisheries). Applications can be submitted at btsc.bihar.gov.in from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Important Note: Three things to check before applying. First, reservation benefits, including the 35% horizontal reservation for women, apply only to permanent (domicile) residents of Bihar – candidates from outside Bihar are not eligible for any reservation category. Second, the CBT carries 75 marks and work experience up to 25 marks, but experience marks are counted only for candidates who first clear the CBT with the minimum 30% qualifying marks. Third, documents not uploaded in the online application will not be accepted later at Document Verification – the candidate alone bears responsibility for any resulting loss of eligibility or marks.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), 19 Harding Road, Patna |
| Controlling Department | Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar (Directorate of Fisheries) |
| Advertisement No. | 28/2026 |
| Post Name | Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) |
| Total Posts | 231 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Recruitment Mode | Regular direct recruitment through competitive Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Age Limit | 21-42 years |
| Selection | CBT + Experience Marks |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Work-Experience Reckoning Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Validity of Certificates (must be issued by) | 23 October 2026 |
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease based on further requisitions received from the department up to the last date of application.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Within Which, for Women (35% Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 96 | 34 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 41 | 14 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27 | 9 |
| Women of Backward Class (BC Women) | 7 | – |
| Total | 231 | 77 |
Special Category Vacancies (Within Total 231)
| Special Category | Posts Earmarked |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disability – Visually Impaired (VH) | 3 |
| Persons with Disability – Hearing Impaired (HH) | 2 |
| Persons with Disability – Locomotor (OH) | 2 |
| Persons with Disability – Multiple/Other (MH) | 2 |
| Grandchildren/Great-Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters (2% Horizontal) | 4 |
The 35% horizontal reservation for women is admissible only to female candidates who are permanent (domicile) residents of Bihar. Reserved-category vacancies apply only to candidates who are original Bihar residents belonging to the respective reserved category.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from a College of Fisheries under an Agricultural University recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
Citizenship
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (all candidates) | 21 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
| Unreserved (male) | Maximum 37 years |
| Unreserved (female) | Maximum 40 years |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (male/female) | Maximum 40 years |
| SC/ST (male/female) | Maximum 42 years |
Age Relaxation (Only One Applicable, Whichever Is Highest)
- Persons with Disabilities: 10 years’ relaxation
- In-service Bihar Government employees with 3+ years of continuous regular service, moving to a higher pay level: 5 years’ relaxation
- Candidates who served on a contractual basis on the same post in a non-private government/statutory institution: relaxation equal to the contractual service period (as on 01.08.2026 cut-off)
- Candidates already in contractual service on the post applied for: relaxation equal to actual contractual tenure served
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years plus length of military service rendered, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years
A candidate claiming age relaxation as an Ex-serviceman must submit the relevant supporting certificate at the time of application/document verification, or the claim will not be considered.
Reservation Policy
- Reservation benefit is available only to candidates who are permanent (domicile) residents of Bihar; candidates residing outside Bihar are not eligible for any reservation benefit.
- SC/ST candidates must submit a caste certificate and a domicile certificate.
- BC/EBC candidates must submit a creamy-layer exclusion certificate and a domicile certificate.
- EWS candidates must submit an income & asset certificate and a domicile certificate.
- All such certificates must be issued by a competent authority notified by the respective State Government of the applicant’s permanent area of residence.
- PwBD reservation is admissible only on the basis of a Disability Certificate issued by a duly constituted Medical Board (Central/State Government), with at least 40% benchmark disability.
- Grandchildren/great-grandchildren of recognized freedom fighters are entitled to 2% horizontal reservation, subject to a certificate from the District Magistrate of their home district.
- Reservation category, once claimed and confirmed in the application, cannot be changed after registration.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a competitive Computer Based Test (CBT) combined with marks for relevant work experience.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Competitive Examination (CBT) | 75 |
| Contractual Work Experience (max. 25 marks, prorated per year) | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
- CBT marks are converted to the merit score by multiplying the percentage scored by 0.75 (e.g., 60% in the CBT = 45 marks).
- CBT: 100 objective (MCQ) questions worth 100 marks, in Hindi and English, of 2 hours duration.
- Negative marking: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- The exam may be held in multiple shifts/sessions; a normalization process will be applied to prepare the score card.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30% in the CBT, for all categories.
- Work-experience marks are counted only for candidates who qualify the CBT, based on a Salary Payment Certificate (Annexure-I format).
- A category-wise merit list is prepared from qualified candidates, who are then called for Document Verification.
How to Apply for BTSC Advt. No. 28/2026
- Visit the official website – Click Here.
- Locate Advertisement No. 28/2026, Matsya Prasar Padadhikari, and open the online application link.
- Read the detailed notification carefully before proceeding.
- Fill in personal, educational, category/reservation, and work-experience details accurately – no corrections are allowed after final submission.
- Upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 3 months, plain white background, face and both ears visible) and signature as per the specified format.
- Upload all relevant certificates/mark-sheets (educational, caste/domicile/EWS, PwBD, freedom fighter, work-experience, etc.) in the prescribed columns.
- Pay the requisite examination fee of ₹100 online (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI) and download the payment receipt.
- Download and retain a hard copy of the final submitted application and all supporting documents for Document Verification.
Printed, typed, handwritten, incomplete, unclear, unsigned, or late applications submitted outside the online format will not be accepted, and the fee will not be refunded.
Documents Required
- Original Matriculation (10th) certificate (for date of birth proof)
- B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) degree certificate and all-year mark sheets/provisional certificate
- Caste certificate / creamy-layer exclusion certificate / EWS income & asset certificate, as applicable
- Permanent residence (domicile) certificate
- Certificate of grandchild/great-grandchild of a recognized Bihar freedom fighter, where claimed
- Disability certificate (PwBD), where applicable
- Ex-servicemen relevant service/discharge certificate, where age relaxation is claimed
- Salary Payment Certificate (Annexure-I format) for work-experience marks, where claimed
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar preferred; else PAN card, driving licence, etc.)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
Important Conditions
- Only ONE relaxation among the applicable relaxation clauses will be given to a candidate, even if eligible under more than one.
- Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not receive reserved-category relaxations for that vacancy.
- Documents not mentioned/uploaded in the online application will not be accepted during Document Verification.
- Only clear, properly scanned documents should be uploaded; blurred or illegible uploads may lead to cancellation of candidature even at the Document Verification stage.
- Candidates using fake/forged certificates will have their candidature cancelled and face legal action.
- The Commission is not responsible for internet/banking disruptions; candidates should not wait until the last date to apply.
- All information regarding this recruitment will be published only on the BTSC website.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (Advt. No. 28/2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many Fisheries Extension Officer posts are available?
✅ BTSC has notified 231 posts of Matsya Prasar Padadhikari under Advt. No. 28/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ Online applications close on 23 October 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
✅ Minimum 21 years as on 01.08.2026; maximum ranges from 37 to 42 years depending on category and gender, with further relaxations as applicable.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ A 4-year B.F.Sc. degree in Fisheries Science from an ICAR-recognized Agricultural University’s Fisheries College.
Q5. Is reservation available to candidates outside Bihar?
✅ No. Reservation benefits, including the 35% horizontal reservation for women, are available only to permanent (domicile) residents of Bihar.
Q6. What is the selection process?
✅ A 100-mark, 2-hour CBT (converted to 75 marks) plus up to 25 marks for relevant contractual work experience, followed by Document Verification.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official BTSC notification (Advertisement No. 28/2026) for Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer). Candidates must verify all details directly from btsc.bihar.gov.in before applying. This article is for informational purposes only.
