Latest update (24 October 2026): The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has invited online applications for 231 Fisheries Extension Officer posts (Matsya Prasar Padadhikari) under Advertisement No. 28/2026. Applications opened on 24 September 2026. The last date to apply was 23 October 2026 (11:55 PM, as shown on the BTSC site) and the fee deadline was the same day. This date has passed. Check the BTSC site for any extension. The CBT exam date, admit card date and syllabus are not announced. Category-wise vacancies and the selection weightage could not be confirmed. Check the official notification for them.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer recruitment 2026 had 231 posts, and the last date to apply was 23 October 2026. Check the BTSC site for any extension. You need a four-year Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science. Apply online on the BTSC website before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification and application start | 24 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to apply online | 23 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to pay fee | 23 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Age cut-off date | 1 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Work experience cut-off date | 24 September 2026 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| CBT exam date | Not announced | Tentative |
| Admit card | Not announced | Tentative |
| Result | Not announced | Tentative |
Vacancy Details
- Total posts: 231 regular posts.
- Category-wise split: Not confirmed here. See the vacancy table in the official notification.
Eligibility
Educational qualification
- A four-year Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from a College of Fisheries affiliated to an agricultural university recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, as reported.
Check the notification for any extra rule on the degree.
Age limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (male) | 21 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved (female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (male and female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST (male and female) | 21 years | 42 years |
Minimum age is counted from your matriculation (or equivalent) certificate. Other relaxations follow Bihar government rules. Check the notification.
Nationality and domicile
Reservation benefits follow Bihar rules and need a Bihar domicile and a valid category certificate. Check the notification for exact rules.
Selection Process
Reported steps:
- Computer-based test (CBT).
- Marks for contractual work experience, if the notification gives them. One source lists a contractual experience section.
- Document verification.
The weight of each step is not confirmed here. Check the official notification.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The number of questions, marks, time, negative marking and syllabus are not confirmed. BTSC has not published the CBT date. Check the official notification. We will update this section when BTSC releases the details.
Salary and Pay Level
The post carries Pay Level 7. We could not confirm the exact pay range from the official site. Allowances follow Bihar government rules. Check the notification for the final figures.
Application Fee
Reports say the fee is Rs 100, paid online. One source says "for general category". Confirm if the same fee applies to every category in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Open the BTSC website, btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Find the link for Advt. No. 28/2026, Fisheries Extension Officer.
- Read the notification fully.
- Register or log in with your details.
- Fill in your personal and education details.
- Add your work experience details, if you claim any marks.
- Upload your photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit the form before 23 October 2026.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Documents Required
- Photo and signature
- Aadhaar card
- Matriculation certificate (date of birth)
- B.F.Sc. degree and marksheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar domicile certificate (if you claim a benefit)
- Experience certificate (if you claim experience marks)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Admit Card and Result Steps
BTSC has not announced these dates. When they are out:
- Visit btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the Fisheries Extension Officer notice.
- Log in and download the admit card.
- Check your centre, shift and photo.
- After the exam, watch for the answer key and result on the same site.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with a degree that is not from an ICAR-recognised fisheries college.
- Missing the 23 October deadline. Do not wait for the last hour (11:55 PM).
- Using a wrong date of birth or category.
- Uploading a blurred photo or signature.
- Claiming experience without the right certificate.
- Not saving the confirmation page.
Preparation Tips
- Read the syllabus as soon as it is out.
- Revise core fisheries subjects: aquaculture, fish biology, fish processing, fisheries economics and extension.
- Study Bihar fisheries schemes and the work of the Directorate of Fisheries.
- Revise general knowledge and Bihar current affairs.
- Take timed CBT mock tests.
- Keep your experience papers ready if you claim marks for them.
FAQs
1. What is the last date for BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer 2026? The last date is 23 October 2026.
2. How many posts are there? 231 posts, under Advt. No. 28/2026.
3. What is the qualification? A four-year Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from an ICAR-recognised fisheries college, as reported.
4. What is the age limit? 21 to 37 years for General male candidates. Higher limits apply for other categories. Check the notification.
5. What is the application fee? Reports say Rs 100, paid online. Confirm in the notification.
6. What is the pay level? Pay Level 7. Check the notification for the exact pay.
7. How will candidates be selected? By a CBT and document verification. Experience marks may apply. Check the notification.
8. When is the exam? The CBT date is not announced.
9. Is a Bihar domicile needed? Domicile is needed for reservation benefits. Check the notification for the rule.
10. Can I apply after 23 October? Not unless BTSC extends the date. Watch the official site.
Official Links
- BTSC official website: btsc.bihar.gov.in
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Final Words
The BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer recruitment 2026 window closed on 23 October 2026 unless BTSC announces an extension. Watch the BTSC site for the exam date and admit card.
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Disclaimer
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Last updated: 24 October 2026. Sources: BTSC official website (btsc.bihar.gov.in). Cross-checked with job and news websites.
