Short Detail:
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has invited applications for its Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026. This recruitment under Advt. No. 30/2026 has 6 posts in the Bihar Health Department. Applicants need a Chemistry degree or B.Pharm, plus one year of drug testing and analysis experience. The online form is open from 25/09/2026 to 24/10/2026. Read the age, fee, exam and selection details before you apply.
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: 30/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 25/09/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 24/10/2026 |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 24/10/2026 |
| Form Correction Date | N/A |
| Admit Card Date | Announce Later |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Age Calculation Cut-off | 01/08/2026 |
| Experience Calculation Cut-off | 25/09/2026 |
| Certificate Issuance Deadline | 24/10/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹100/- |
Note: Pay online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Bank processing charges may be extra.
BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
| Category | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| UR Male | Maximum 37 years |
| UR Female | Maximum 40 years |
| BC / EBC, male and female | Maximum 40 years |
| SC / ST, male and female | Maximum 42 years |
Age Relaxation
| Eligible category / service | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| PwBD / Divyang | 10 years |
| Regular Bihar government employees after 3 years continuous service | 5 years |
| Eligible contractual Scientific Assistants in government or non-private Bihar labs | Duration of qualifying contractual service |
| Ex-servicemen | Armed-forces service plus 3 years; actual age must not exceed 57 years on application date |
Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 06
| Post | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | WBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
- One UR post is horizontally reserved for Bihar-domicile women.
- PwBD and freedom-fighter-grandchild reservations have no posts.
- Other-state applicants are counted as UR for reservation.
Eligibility Details
- A recognized university degree in Chemistry (B.Sc.) or B.Pharm is required. Both options need at least one year of drug testing and analysis experience.
Scientific Assistant: Salary Details
| Post | Pay level |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | Level 5 |
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BTSC Scientific Assistant 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Category-wise merit list and Document Verification
CBT exam pattern
| Exam detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 objective MCQs |
| Maximum marks | 400 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Correct response | +4 marks |
| Wrong response | -1 mark |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Multiple shifts | Normalization if conducted across shifts |
Merit score: 100 marks
| Part | Weightage | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | 75 | CBT percentage × 0.75 |
| Work experience | 25 | 5 marks per eligible year; partial year: working days × 5 ÷ 365 |
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR and out-of-state applicants | 40% |
| BC | 36.5% |
| EBC | 34% |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD | 32% |
Qualified candidates may be called for document verification by category merit. All required certificates must be issued by 24/10/2026 and uploaded during application.
BTSC Scientific Assistant 2026: Important Questions & Answer
What is the last date for BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
BTSC accepts the online form until 24 October 2026, and the same date is the fee deadline. Registration started on 25 September 2026. The certificate issue deadline is also 24 October, so applicants should check their documents in time.
How many posts are available in BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
The notification offers 6 posts: 3 UR, 1 SC, 1 EBC and 1 BC. One UR seat is horizontally reserved for women domiciled in Bihar. It lists no posts under the PwBD or freedom-fighter-grandchild quota.
What degree and experience are needed for BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
Applicants can qualify with B.Sc. Chemistry or B.Pharm from a recognized university. In addition, each applicant must have one year of experience in drug testing and analysis. The experience cut-off date is 25 September 2026.
What is the BTSC Scientific Assistant age limit for 2026?
A candidate must be 21 or older on 1 August 2026. The upper age is 37 for UR men, 40 for UR women and BC/EBC, and 42 for SC/ST. Separate service-based relaxations may apply under the notification’s rules.
What fee is charged for BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
The application fee is ₹100 for every category. Applicants must pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Any bank processing fee is extra, so the amount charged may be slightly higher.
When is the BTSC Scientific Assistant CBT scheduled?
BTSC has not shared the CBT date so far. The commission will publish the schedule on its official website. The paper has 100 objective questions, and normalization will be used if it is held in multiple shifts.
What is the selection scheme for BTSC Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
The selection score is calculated out of 100 marks. CBT performance carries 75 marks, while eligible work experience can earn up to 25. Candidates who meet the qualifying score may be called for document verification based on category-wise merit.