The Bihar Technical Service Commission, a state recruitment body based in Patna, has announced a recruitment for the post of Scientific Assistant under Advertisement No. 30/2026. A total of 6 posts are on offer. The positions fall under the Bihar Drugs Control Laboratory of the Health Department, where selected candidates will work on the testing and analysis of drugs as part of the state's drug quality control setup.
BTSC Recruitment 2026 - Scientific Assistant Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202630/2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
24 Oct
6 days left
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Online
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Open25 Sept
About BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Bihar Technical Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 30/2026
- Post Name
- Scientific Assistant
- Job Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefit is available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation and must secure the General category minimum qualifying marks)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 21–37 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 1 year experience in testing and analysis of drugs
- Pay Scale
- Pay Level-5
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientific Assistant
6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Scientific Assistant
Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry) from a recognized university or B.Pharm, along with 1 year experience in testing and analysis of drugs.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant | Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry) from a recognized university or B.Pharm, along with 1 year experience in testing and analysis of drugs. |
Age Limit
21 to 37 years as on 01-08-2026 (Unreserved Female and Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class up to 40 years, SC/ST up to 42 years)
Age Relaxation
Unreserved Female: 40 years; Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female): 40 years; Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female): 42 years; PwBD: 40 years; Bihar Government servants with 3 years continuous service: 5 years; ex-servicemen: 3 years plus the period of defence service, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years; candidates who served on contract as Scientific Assistant or equivalent in non-private laboratories in Bihar: relaxation equal to the contract period. Only one relaxation is admissible.
Application Fee
All Candidates
Rs. 100
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee is payable online only through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI; bank charges are borne by the candidate.
Selection Process
- 1Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based Test)
100 multiple choice questions of 400 marks in 2 hours, held in Hindi and English; 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer; qualifying marks are 40% for General, 36.5% for Backward Class, 34% for Extremely Backward Class and 32% for SC/ST, women and PwBD candidates.
- 2Weightage for Experience
Up to 25 marks for satisfactory service on contract in an equivalent post in non-private laboratories in Bihar, at 5 marks per year.
- 3Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the written examination are placed in a category-wise merit list and called for document verification.
Exam Pattern
2 hoursComputer Based TestNegative: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Salary Structure
Pay Level-5
How to Apply
- 1Register and fill the online application form on the BTSC website www.btsc.bihar.gov.in within the application window
- 2Enter correct personal, educational, reservation and experience details in the form
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and all required certificates and marksheets in the prescribed columns
- 4Pay the examination fee of Rs. 100 online by debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI
- 5Review all entries and submit the application before the last date
- 6Download and keep a printout of the submitted application and the fee receipt
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation original certificate
•B.Sc (Chemistry) or B.Pharm marksheet and original or provisional certificate
•Mandatory experience certificate for testing and analysis of drugs
•Caste certificate or creamy layer certificate or EWS certificate
•Permanent residence certificate
•Freedom fighter descendant certificate
•Disability certificate
•Contract experience certificate in the prescribed format
Important Details
- Reservation and age relaxation benefits are available only to permanent residents of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation and must secure the General category minimum qualifying marks of 40%.
- Only one age relaxation is admissible.
- All certificates and marksheets must have been issued on or before 24.10.2026.
- Applications are accepted online only; printed, typed or handwritten applications will be rejected.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General
Minimum Marks: 40%
Backward Class
Minimum Marks: 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class
Minimum Marks: 34%
SC / ST, Women and PwBD
Minimum Marks: 32%
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 34% |
| SC / ST, Women and PwBD | 32% |
Merit Calculation
The written examination carries 75 marks and experience carries 25 marks, for a total of 100. The percentage of marks scored in the written examination is multiplied by 0.75 to arrive at the written examination score.
Reservation
Reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar. Women who are permanent residents of Bihar get 35% horizontal reservation. Grandchildren of freedom fighters who receive Central pension get 2% horizontal reservation. PwBD candidates get reservation as per rules, and only benchmark disability holders who are Bihar residents are covered.
Photograph Specifications
The photograph must be recent, taken within three months, with the face and head visible from top to bottom, eyes open, a white background and no shadow. Candidates who wear spectacles must remove them for the photograph. Five extra copies of the uploaded photograph should be kept.
Experience Certificate Format
Candidates claiming contract experience must submit the experience certificate in the format given in Appendix-1, issued on the letterhead of the institution by its controlling officer. Experience is counted up to 25.09.2026 and the benefit is given only after qualifying the written examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply for this recruitment?
Yes, candidates from outside Bihar can apply, but they are not eligible for reservation and must secure the General category minimum qualifying marks of 40%.
Is there negative marking in the BTSC Scientific Assistant written exam?
Yes. Each correct answer gets 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
How is contract experience counted in the selection?
Up to 25 marks are given at 5 marks per year of satisfactory contract service in an equivalent post in non-private laboratories in Bihar, and the benefit is given only after qualifying the written examination.
Can a candidate claim more than one age relaxation?
No. Only one of the admissible age relaxations can be claimed by a candidate.
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