Bihar BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: 787 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to Bihar BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026

Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has invited online applications for regular appointment to 787 Travelling Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts in the basic cadre of the Bihar Veterinary Service under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 27/2026.

The online application process runs from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026. Candidates must possess a B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India and must be permanently registered with the Bihar Veterinary Council.

Selection is based on a Computer Based Test carrying 75 marks of weightage and up to 25 marks for eligible contractual work experience. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying and keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for exam and admit-card updates.

Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) Overview

Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna, conducts recruitment for technical posts under various departments of the Government of Bihar. Advertisement No. 27/2026 has been issued for appointment to Travelling Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts in the Bihar Veterinary Service under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Vacancy 2026

The official notification advertises 787 vacancies for Travelling Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts. The category-wise distribution shown in the official notification is given below.

* The notification explains that 13 disability-category vacancies from an earlier recruitment — VH 03, HH 03, OH 03 and MH 04 — have been adjusted against the Unreserved category. Figures shown in brackets against certain categories represent backlog vacancies.

The notification also earmarks PwBD vacancies and 11 posts for eligible grandchildren of Bihar freedom fighters. BTSC states that the advertised number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on departmental requirements.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

BTSC Veterinary Officer Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess either of the following qualifications:

• B.V.Sc. - Bachelor of Veterinary Science; or
• B.V.Sc. & A.H. - Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

The qualification must have been obtained from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India. In addition, candidates must possess permanent registration with the Bihar Veterinary Council.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The category-wise maximum age limits are:

BTSC Veterinary Officer Age Relaxation 2026

Additional relaxation is available in specified cases under the notification:

• PwBD candidates: 10 years in the maximum age limit.
• Eligible regular Bihar Government employees: 5 years, subject to the prescribed continuous-service conditions.
• Eligible contractual veterinary doctors: relaxation corresponding to qualifying contractual service, subject to the conditions and maximum limit prescribed in the notification.
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years plus the period of military service, subject to the condition that actual age on the application date does not exceed 57 years.

The notification also contains a specific age-relaxation provision connected with the previous Travelling Veterinary Officer/equivalent recruitment and the earlier age reckoning date of 1 August 2021. Candidates relying on this provision should verify their individual eligibility directly from Advertisement No. 27/2026.

Where a candidate falls under more than one of the specified additional relaxation provisions, the notification states that only one applicable relaxation will be admissible.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Reservation Rules 2026

Reservation benefits are available according to the conditions prescribed in Advertisement No. 27/2026. Important points include:

• Reservation benefits are available to eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar.
• Candidates residing outside Bihar are not entitled to Bihar reservation benefits.
• SC/ST candidates must provide the prescribed caste and domicile/residence certificates.
• BC/EBC candidates must provide the prescribed caste, non-creamy-layer and residence documents.
• EWS candidates must provide the applicable income and asset certificate and residence document.
• Eligible Bihar-resident women receive the applicable 35% horizontal reservation.
• Eligible benchmark disability candidates can claim the prescribed horizontal reservation subject to valid disability certification.
• The notification provides 2% horizontal reservation for eligible grandchildren of Bihar freedom fighters, subject to the prescribed certificate.

The reservation category must be correctly claimed in the online application. Candidates should ensure that all supporting certificates satisfy the requirements stated in the notification.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Application Fee 2026

The application fee is Rs 100 for online application. Payment must be made through the prescribed online mode.

The fee can be paid through available online methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Applicable bank transaction charges, if any, have to be borne separately by the candidate.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Salary 2026

Travelling Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts are placed at Pay Matrix Level-9. The official notification specifies a pay range of Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Selection Process 2026

BTSC will prepare the selection merit on a total of 100 marks. The written competitive examination contributes 75 marks of weightage, while qualifying contractual work experience can contribute up to 25 marks.

Only candidates who qualify the written competitive examination are eligible to have qualifying work experience considered. Candidates shortlisted according to the applicable merit/category provisions will be called for document verification.

BTSC Veterinary Officer Work Experience Marks 2026

Eligible contractual work experience can contribute a maximum of 25 marks to the final merit score.

• 5 marks are awarded for each completed year of eligible work experience.
• A maximum of 5 years is considered.
• The maximum experience score is therefore 25 marks.
• For periods shorter than a complete year, proportionate marks are calculated on the basis specified in the notification.

The eligible experience relates to contractual service as a veterinary doctor in equivalent work under the Bihar Government or qualifying non-private institutions such as Central Government bodies, undertakings, corporations, boards, authorities or autonomous bodies, including qualifying contractual veterinary work under projects of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department.

Candidates claiming experience marks must submit the prescribed salary/payment certificate. The official notification includes the required Annexure-I salary payment certificate format on page 9.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The written competitive examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). Although the examination itself is for 100 marks, its score is converted to a maximum weightage of 75 marks for preparation of the final merit score.

The questions will be based on the B.V.Sc. & A.H. level syllabus prescribed by the concerned department. The detailed syllabus will be published separately on the BTSC website.

How BTSC Veterinary Officer CBT Marks Are Calculated

The candidate's raw written-examination performance is converted to a maximum of 75 marks for final merit preparation. The notification explains the calculation using the candidate's percentage in the written examination.

BTSC Veterinary Officer Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

The official notification also provides a 50% horizontal relaxation in the qualifying cut-off, across categories, for eligible candidates who are graduates of veterinary colleges situated within Bihar, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement.

How to Apply for BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BTSC recruitment page at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Open Advertisement No. 27/2026 for Travelling Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts.
3. Read the complete official notification before beginning registration.
4. Complete online registration using your active mobile number and email ID.
5. Enter personal, educational, registration, reservation and other required information accurately.
6. Enter Aadhaar as the preferred photo identification number. Where Aadhaar is unavailable, enter another permitted photo ID such as PAN Card or Driving Licence as prescribed.
7. Upload your recent photograph and the required educational, registration, reservation and experience documents.
8. Pay the Rs 100 application fee through the online payment facility.
9. Review all entries and uploaded documents carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the application no later than 23 October 2026.
11. Download and retain the submitted application and payment receipt for future use.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following applicable documents ready:

• Matriculation or equivalent certificate for proof of date of birth.
• All-year mark sheets of B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H.
• Original or provisional B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate from a Veterinary Council of India recognised university.
• Permanent registration certificate issued by the Bihar Veterinary Council.
• Caste certificate, where applicable.
• Non-creamy-layer certificate for applicable BC/EBC candidates.
• EWS income and asset certificate, where applicable.
• Permanent residence/domicile certificate for applicable Bihar reservation benefits.
• Disability certificate for candidates claiming applicable PwBD benefits.
• Freedom-fighter relationship certificate for candidates claiming the applicable horizontal reservation.
• Relevant age-relaxation certificates, where applicable.
• Prescribed salary/payment certificate for candidates claiming contractual work-experience marks or related relaxation.
• Recent photograph complying with the notification requirements.

The required certificates and mark sheets must be uploaded in their prescribed fields. According to the notification, the relevant certificates must have been issued on or before 23 October 2026.

BTSC Veterinary Officer Photograph Requirements 2026

• The photograph should be recent and taken within the prescribed period, generally within three months.
• The candidate's face and head should be clearly visible.
• The eyes should be open and clearly visible.
• The background should be plain white.
• There should be no shadow on the photograph.
• The candidate should not wear spectacles in the photograph.

Candidates should preserve at least five additional copies of the same photograph uploaded with the online application for use when required during later recruitment stages.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Document Verification 2026

Only candidates qualifying the written competitive examination will be considered for the subsequent merit and document-verification process according to the applicable provisions.

Candidates must produce the original certificates corresponding to the information and documents uploaded in the online application. The Commission states that a claim based on a certificate or mark sheet that was not entered and uploaded in the prescribed online form may not be accepted during document verification.

BTSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The CBT contains 100 questions in 2 hours and carries a 0.25-mark negative marking penalty for each incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore prioritise subject accuracy rather than making excessive guesses.

The examination is based on the B.V.Sc. & A.H. level syllabus, making core veterinary subjects the central preparation area. Candidates can also maintain general competitive-exam awareness through daily current affairs, revise important facts with Static GK, and practise recall through the daily current affairs quiz.

BTSC Travelling Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links

For updates about the BTSC Veterinary Officer exam date, syllabus, admit card, answer key and result, candidates should regularly check the Commission's website. You can also follow our WhatsApp channel, Telegram channel and YouTube channel.

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