BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 (787 Posts) — Merit Calculation, Exam Pattern & Eligibility Explained

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has issued Advertisement No. 27/2026, announcing 787 vacancies for the post of Touring Veterinary Officer (Bhramanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) under the Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resources Department. The online application portal is currently active and will strictly close on 23 October 2026. If you hold a B.V.Sc. degree, this is a golden opportunity to secure a Level-9 state government post. However, candidates must carefully understand the unique 100-mark merit calculation system and mandatory state registration rules before applying.

The Selection Reality: The 75:25 Merit Formula Explained

Unlike standard PSC exams, BTSC does not conduct an interview for this post. The final selection is based on a transparent 100-mark composite formula that heavily rewards both academic competence and prior contractual service in Bihar.

• Computer Based Test (CBT) — 75 Marks Weightage: The CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions (MCQs) to be solved in 2 hours. Your raw CBT score percentage will be multiplied by a 0.75 scaling factor. For example, if you score 80% in the CBT, your merit score will be 60 out of 75.
• Contractual Work Experience — 25 Marks Weightage: Up to 25 marks are awarded exclusively for contractual veterinary service rendered under Bihar government departments. Candidates receive 5 marks for every completed year of service (calculated up to 24 September 2026). Fractional years are calculated proportionally.

Exam Pattern & Negative Marking

The CBT syllabus is strictly based on the standard B.V.Sc. & A.H. curriculum. The exam will be bilingual (Hindi and English). Crucial Note: There is a strict negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Blind guessing will drastically reduce your scaled score.

Strict Eligibility Criteria: The Bihar Veterinary Council Rule

Holding a veterinary degree is not enough. To prevent instant rejection during document verification, you must fulfill the following mandates:

1. Educational Qualification: A B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
2. Mandatory State Registration: You must possess a Permanent Registration Certificate from the Bihar Veterinary Council. Candidates with temporary registrations or registrations from other state councils must transfer their registration to Bihar before the application closing date (23 October 2026).

Salary Structure & Age Limits

Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026): The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is 37 years for UR Male, 40 years for UR Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST.
Strategic Advantage: BTSC has granted a one-time relaxation. Candidates who exceeded the age limit between 01 August 2021 and 01 August 2026 are still eligible to apply, as the previous recruitment cycle used 2021 as the baseline.

Important Dates & Flat Application Fee

Application Fee: Unlike other Bihar exams with category-based fee reductions, BTSC has implemented a flat ₹100 fee for all candidates (including SC/ST, General, OBC, and Female candidates of Bihar domicile).

How to Apply Online Without Errors

1. Visit the official portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in or btsc.pariksha.nic.in.
2. Locate Advt. No. 27/2026 for the Touring Veterinary Officer recruitment.
3. Register using your active mobile number and email ID. Do not change these until the recruitment concludes.
4. Enter your academic details and carefully input your exact contractual service duration (in days/months/years) for the experience weightage calculation.
5. Upload clear scanned PDFs of your B.V.Sc. degree, Bihar Veterinary Council permanent registration certificate, and category/domicile certificates. All certificates must be issued on or before 23 October 2026.
6. Pay the ₹100 fee online and print the final application form. You must carry this hard copy during the document verification stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is there an interview for the BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer post?
No. The selection process consists only of a Computer Based Test (CBT) and the allocation of weightage marks for relevant contractual work experience.

Q2. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category, provided they have permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.

Q3. How is the 75-mark weightage calculated from the CBT?
Your raw percentage score out of the 100-mark CBT will be multiplied by 0.75. For instance, scoring 60% in the exam yields 45 merit marks.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Computer Based Test.