BTSC Touring Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026

The Bihar Technical Service Commission published the official notification PDF (27_2026_0.pdf) inviting online applications from Indian citizens for 787 regular positions under Bihar Animal Husbandry Service.

Below is the verified timeline for Advt. No. 27/2026 as per the official BTSC notification:

Application fee is payable strictly through online gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) on the official BTSC Pariksha portal:

Under Advt. No. 27/2026, the Bihar Technical Service Commission has announced a total of 787 posts of Touring Veterinary Officer (TVO) and equivalent in the Animal Husbandry cadre.

Official category-wise distribution of the 787 Touring Veterinary Officer vacancies as specified in Advt. No. 27/2026:

Of the total 787 posts, a significant proportion consists of backlog vacancies carried over from previous recruitment cycles:

As per the policy of Government of Bihar (General Administration Department notification), 35% horizontal reservation is provided to domicile female candidates across each respective category.

• A total of 261 posts are reserved horizontally for women candidates.
• If sufficient eligible female candidates are not available in any category, the unfilled vacancies will be filled by male candidates of that respective category in accordance with state reservation rules.
• Benefit of 35% horizontal reservation is admissible strictly to permanent residents (domicile holders) of Bihar. Female applicants from other states will be treated under General (Unreserved) merit without reservation.

Touring Veterinary Officer (TVO) is a Group-B Gazetted state service post under the Bihar Animal Husbandry Service (Base Level).

The post carries substantial remuneration in accordance with the 7th Bihar State Pay Commission recommendations:

Candidates must satisfy the mandatory minimum educational qualifications as laid down in Advt. No. 27/2026:

Candidates appearing in their final year degree examination whose results have not been declared on or before the last date of online application (23 October 2026) are not eligible.

Permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council (बिहार वेटेरिनरी कौंसिल) is a strict statutory prerequisite:

The crucial reference date for calculating the age limit is 01 August 2026 (01.08.2026):

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Bihar General Administration Department circulars:

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyang / PwBD): 10 years relaxation in upper age limit across all categories.
• Ex-Servicemen (भूतपूर्व सैनिक): Relaxation of 3 years plus period of service rendered in the Armed Forces, subject to maximum age limit of 57 years.
• Contractual Doctors (Bihar Govt): Age relaxation equal to the period of contractual service rendered in Bihar Animal & Fisheries Resources Department, subject to maximum age limit specified in government rules.

While fresh B.V.Sc. graduates meeting qualification and age criteria are fully eligible to apply, candidates with prior experience as contractual Veterinary Doctors in the Government of Bihar receive weightage marks in final selection.

Weightage for eligible contractual work experience is evaluated on the following statutory scale:

Candidates can use our built-in Eligibility & Age Checker to verify requirements before applying:

Notice: Final eligibility is subject to the official notification and document verification.

Applicants must adhere strictly to the following photo and ID specifications during online submission:

• Passport Photo: Recent color photo (not older than 3 months) on white or light background. Both ears must be clearly visible. Caps and dark goggles are strictly forbidden.
• Signature: Scanned signature in Hindi and English on clear white paper with black or blue ballpoint pen.
• Photo ID: Aadhaar Card is preferred. Alternatively, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License can be used.

Keep scanned PDF copies (self-attested) of the following certificates ready before applying:

1. Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Marksheet for Proof of Date of Birth.
2. B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate and All Semester Marksheets.
3. Permanent Registration Certificate of Bihar Veterinary Council.
4. Residential / Domicile Certificate of Bihar (for reservation benefits).
5. Caste Certificate & Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for BC/EBC.
6. EWS Certificate (financial year 2026-27 or as prescribed).
7. Contractual Work Experience Certificate in prescribed format (if claiming experience marks).

The recruitment application is conducted entirely online through the official portal:

Follow these steps to submit your application on the official BTSC portal:

1. Visit the official application portal: https://btsc.pariksha.nic.in/.
2. Locate Advt. No. 27/2026 – Touring Veterinary Officer and click Apply Online.
3. Complete Primary Registration by entering full name, father's name, gender, category, DOB, mobile number, and email.
4. Login with the system-generated credentials and fill in educational details (B.V.Sc. marks, passing year, university, VCI recognition).
5. Enter Bihar Veterinary Council permanent registration number and date.
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and essential document PDFs.
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee through debit card/credit card/UPI.
8. Download and print the final submitted Application Confirmation Form.

Before clicking the final submit button, verify the following details:

• Name and Date of Birth match exactly with Class 10th Matriculation certificate.
• Category and Gender are accurate (cannot be changed after final submission).
• Bihar Veterinary Council permanent registration number is correctly typed.
• Marks and percentage of B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. are verified.
• Photo and signature are crisp, legible, and right-side up.

The online application portal will shut down on 23 October 2026 at 23:59:59 IST.

Guidelines for resolving online payment issues on BTSC Pariksha portal:

• If money is deducted from your bank account but payment status shows pending or failed, wait 24 to 48 hours for bank reconciliation.
• Do not make duplicate payments immediately. Check your transaction status via the "Verify Payment" button on the portal.
• Always save the transaction ID, bank reference number, and payment receipt for future reference.

The written competitive examination will be administered as a Computer Based Test (CBT):

The 100-question CBT paper is formulated based on the standard undergraduate curriculum of Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) as approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI):

Advt. No. 27/2026 incorporates a strict negative marking mechanism to evaluate candidate precision:

Candidates must achieve the minimum category-wise qualifying percentage in the CBT examination to be considered in the merit selection pool:

Note: Scoring above the minimum qualifying mark does not guarantee selection; final appointment depends on the composite merit list.

If the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, BTSC applies the standardized equi-percentile or percentile normalization method across shifts to balance variations in question difficulty.

The normalized score calculated by the commission will be treated as the final written examination score for computing selection weightage marks.

The CBT syllabus aligns with the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (MSVE) regulations prescribed by the Veterinary Council of India for B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree courses.

Key topics covered in the 100-question objective paper:

• Veterinary Medicine: Infectious diseases of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, canine; metabolic disorders; deficiency diseases; zoonoses.
• Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics: Infertility, artificial insemination, synchronization of estrus, dystocia, pregnancy diagnosis.
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology: Pre-operative and post-operative care, fractures, abdominal surgery, local and general anesthesia.
• Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology: Bacteriology, virology, immunology, gross pathology, post-mortem techniques.
• Veterinary Pharmacology: Antibiotics, anthelmintics, dosage calculation, drug toxicity, pharmacokinetics.
• Livestock Production & Management: Dairy farming, housing, breeding systems, feed formulation, fodder conservation.

Selection of Touring Veterinary Officers is based on a composite evaluation framework totaling 100 Marks:

The statutory merit compilation formula used by BTSC:

Use our dedicated Selection Score Calculator to compute your composite score out of 100:

Final merit order is arranged in descending order of the 100-mark composite score. In the event of equal aggregate marks:

1. Higher marks obtained in the Computer Based Written Examination.
2. Higher marks in B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree examination.
3. Candidate senior in age (earlier Date of Birth).
4. Alphabetical order of candidate name as per English dictionary.

Shortlisted candidates will be summoned to the BTSC office in Patna for in-person Document Verification.

Selected candidates recommended by BTSC will undergo a medical examination conducted by the State Medical Board.

Upon medical fitness clearance and satisfactory character verification by district authorities, formal appointment orders as Touring Veterinary Officer will be issued by the Animal & Fisheries Resources Department, Government of Bihar.

The recruitment follows a systematic 5-stage selection workflow:

Expected progress timeline for BTSC Advt. No. 27/2026:

Visual overview of the 787 vacancies across categories:

Comparison between fresh applicants and contractual in-service veterinary doctors:

Key directives issued by BTSC for Advt. No. 27/2026:

• Candidates must possess all requisite qualification and council registration certificates on or before the last date of application (23.10.2026).
• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate immediately.

Avoid these frequently encountered errors when applying:

• Wrong Council Registration: Entering a provisional or other-state veterinary council number without permanent Bihar Veterinary Council registration.
• Incomplete Fee Payment: Failing to verify whether the bank transaction status reflects "Success".
• Category Misrepresentation: Candidates from outside Bihar selecting reserved categories instead of General/UR.

Candidates must safely keep the following items until appointment:

1. Printed copy of the Final Application Form Confirmation Page (at least 3 copies).
2. Online Payment Fee Receipt with Transaction ID.
3. Identical copies of the photograph uploaded during application.
4. Original Bihar Veterinary Council Permanent Registration Certificate.

Post-application roadmap for candidates:

1. Application Scrutiny: BTSC examines application validity and eligibility parameters.
2. Exam City Intimation & Admit Card: Hall tickets will be issued online on btsc.bihar.gov.in.
3. CBT Examination: Objective CBT examination will be conducted across selected centers.
4. Provisional Answer Key: Objection submission window opens on the commission portal.
5. DV Call List: Qualified candidates invited for Document Verification at Patna.

Official verified links for Advt. No. 27/2026:

RajDailyTools provides dedicated recruitment calculators and utilities configured for BTSC Advt. 27/2026:

• Age Cut-Off Calculator: Test exact eligibility as on 01 August 2026.
• Work Experience Calculator: Compute exact service credit points up to 25 marks.
• CBT Marks & Penalty Calculator: Simulate net CBT score with -0.25 negative deductions.
• Composite Merit Calculator: Combine written (75%) and experience (25%) scores.

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