The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 28/2026 for the regular appointment of Fisheries Extension Officers in the Fisheries Directorate and subordinate offices under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Bihar. A total of 231 vacancies have been notified, and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Fisheries Extension Officer Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at btsc.bihar.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
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BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Interested candidates can go through the overview table of the BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Vacancy 2026 to get the complete details.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Post Name | Fisheries Extension Officer (Matsya Prasar Padadhikari) |
| Advertisement No. | 28/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 231 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test + Work Experience |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Vacancy 2026
BTSC has announced 231 Fisheries Extension Officer vacancies. The category-wise vacancy distribution mentioned in the notification is given below:
| Category | Total Posts | Women Post |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 96 | 34 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 41 | 14 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27 | 9 |
| Women of Backward Class (BC Women) | 7 | – |
| Total | 231 | 77 |
Special Category (within total 231)
| Special Category | Posts Earmarked |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disability – Visually Impaired (VH) | 3 |
| Persons with Disability – Hearing Impaired (HH) | 2 |
| Persons with Disability – Locomotor (OH) | 2 |
| Persons with Disability – Multiple/Other (MH) | 2 |
| Grandchildren/great-grandchildren of Freedom Fighters (2% horizontal) | 4 |
The notification also provides 35% horizontal reservation for women who are domiciled in Bihar, as per the applicable provisions. The vacancy table includes 77 posts under the women’s reservation provision.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the educational and age requirements mentioned in Advertisement No. 28/2026 before applying for the post.
Educational Qualification
The candidate must have a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from a Fisheries College under an Agricultural University recognised by ICAR, New Delhi. Candidates should ensure that their degree and supporting documents meet the requirements prescribed in the notification.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The maximum age varies according to the candidate’s category and gender.
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 Years |
| BC/EBC | 40 Years |
| SC/ST | 42 Years |
The date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate will be considered for determining the candidate’s age.
What is the Application Fee?
The application fee prescribed in the notification is ₹100. The fee can be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI.
| Particulars | Fee |
| Online Application Fee | Rs. 100 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Apply Online 2026
The Fisheries Extension Officer Online Application process will begin on 24 September 2026 and continue until 23 October 2026. Candidates should complete the application within the prescribed period and upload all required certificates in the specified columns.
How to Apply for BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their applications:
- Visit the official BTSC website.
- Open the recruitment/application section.
- Find Advertisement No. 28/2026 – Fisheries Extension Officer.
- Read the recruitment notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Upload a valid photo identity document as required.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee through the available online payment mode.
- Review all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the application before 23 October 2026.
- Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer Based Test will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The examination will be conducted in both Hindi and English.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.25 Mark |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30% |
| Normalisation | Applicable for multiple shifts |
A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for every incorrect answer. If the examination is conducted in more than one shift, the Commission will use the prescribed normalisation process while preparing the score.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online form:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- B.F.Sc. degree certificate
- Relevant mark sheets
- Matriculation/10th certificate for date of birth
- Caste certificate, wherever applicable
- Bihar domicile certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Relevant work-experience certificate, if claiming experience marks
- Other certificates required according to the candidate’s category
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Salary 2026
The Fisheries Extension Officer post comes under Pay Level 7. The reported starting basic pay is ₹44,900 per month, apart from applicable allowances and benefits as per government rules.
BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) and eligible contractual work experience. The merit score will be prepared for a total of 100 marks.
| Selection Component | Marks |
| Computer Based Test | 75 Marks |
| Eligible Work Experience | 25 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
The marks obtained in the CBT will be converted using the prescribed 0.75 multiplier. For example, a candidate obtaining 60% marks in the CBT will receive 45 marks for the merit calculation.
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for Document Verification as per the provisions of the notification.
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