Overview
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 231 Matsya Prasar Padadhikari posts. The vacancies are under the Directorate of Fisheries, Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can submit online applications from September 24 to October 23, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Post Name | Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) |
| Total Vacancies | 231 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 24, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should complete the registration and fee-payment process well before the closing date. Any separate deadline for payment, application correction or document upload will be specified in the detailed advertisement on the commission's portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates holding an equivalent fisheries-related qualification may be considered if the degree is accepted under the recruitment rules.
- The required qualification must ordinarily be completed by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the detailed notification.
- Applicants should review the official advertisement for provisions concerning equivalent degrees, registration requirements and recognition of institutions before applying.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally expected to be 21 years for the Fisheries Extension Officer post.
- The standard upper age limit for unreserved male candidates in Bihar government recruitment is generally 37 years.
- Higher upper-age limits may apply to women, Backward Class, Extremely Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible categories.
- The precise age cut-off date and category-wise relaxations must be checked in the detailed BTSC notification.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable examination or application fee through the online portal.
- Category-wise fee amounts have not been specified in the recruitment summary and should be verified from the detailed notification.
- Online payment options may include debit card, credit card, net banking or other payment facilities available on the portal.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt and confirm that the application status shows successful submission.
Selection Process
- Written examination or merit assessment: BTSC may shortlist candidates through a written examination, academic merit or the selection method prescribed in the detailed recruitment rules.
- Document verification: Shortlisted applicants will be required to produce original educational, identity, caste, residence and other eligibility documents.
- Medical examination and final selection: Candidates may have to satisfy the prescribed medical standards before the final merit list or appointment recommendation is issued.
The examination pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, qualifying marks and tie-breaking rules will be available in the detailed advertisement or a subsequent notice.
How to Apply
- Visit the BTSC official website at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or advertisement section and locate the link for Matsya Prasar Padadhikari Recruitment 2026.
- Download and read the detailed notification, particularly the eligibility, reservation, fee and document instructions.
- Select the online application link and complete the registration process using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal information, educational details, category, address and other required particulars exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
- Preview the form carefully before final submission. Incorrect entries may lead to rejection if no correction facility is provided.
- Submit the application by October 23, 2026, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants should avoid multiple registrations unless specifically permitted. They should also keep their registration number and password secure for downloading the admit card and checking later updates.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
BTSC has announced 231 vacancies for Matsya Prasar Padadhikari, also known as Fisheries Extension Officer.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The online application window will close on October 23, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day.
3. Where can candidates submit the application?
Applications must be submitted online through the BTSC official website at btsc.bihar.gov.in. Offline applications will not be accepted.
