BTSC Staff Nurse Exam 2025 Concludes: 45,000 Candidates Appeared for 11,389 Vacancies

The BTSC Staff Nurse Recruitment Exam 2025, conducted by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), has officially wrapped up. This key recruitment initiative, aimed at filling 11,389 Staff Nurse posts in the Bihar Health Department, saw its online application window open between June 7 and June 13, 2025. The exam was held over multiple days – July 30, July 31 and August 1 (two shifts each day) and August 3 (second shift only), across exam centres spread throughout Bihar. In total, around 45,000 candidates appeared, reflecting the strong interest in nursing careers in the state. A noteworthy quota of 35% female reservation among the vacancies reinforces gender inclusion in this healthcare drive.

BTSC Staff Nurse Exam Dates & Exam Structure

The BTSC Staff Nurse Exam spanned across four days, with extensive planning to accommodate thousands of candidates statewide. It was administered as a computer-based test (CBT), with each shift lasting approximately 2 hours. Each session included 100 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, with a negative marking penalty of 0.25 for each wrong answer. Shifts ran from 9 AM to 11 AM (Shift 1) and 2 PM to 4 PM (Shift 2) on July 30, 31 and August 1, while August 3 hosted only the afternoon session from 2 PM - 4 PM. This format allowed efficient handling of large candidate pools while maintaining exam integrity.

Candidate Participation & Recruitment Scale

Approximately 45,000 candidates took part in this large-scale recruitment drive, signifying its high popularity among nursing aspirants in Bihar. This massive turnout underscores the demand for government healthcare roles and suggests intense competition for the 11,389 available vacancies. The recruitment effort is part of a broader strategy by the state to enhance workforce capacity in public health settings. As confirmed by the Health Minister, these appointments form a critical step toward meeting healthcare staffing needs, and further recruiting for around 10,700 nurse posts remains underway or pending due to technical issues.

Vacancy Details & Female Reservation Policy

The recruitment drive targets 11,389 Staff Nurse positions (Advt. No. 23/2025), distributed across categories such as UR, SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS and various PWD quotas. Of these, 35% of the total posts are specifically reserved for female candidates, aligning with affirmative action goals in public service employment. Category-wise reservation breakdown: Unreserved - 3,134 (women quota included), SC - 2,853 (440 reserved), EBC - 3,117 (494), BC - 933 (327), BC Women - 447, etc. The reservation ensures equitable opportunities while promoting gender balance in the nursing workforce.

Selection Process & Experience Weightage

Final selection will be based on a combined marking scheme: candidates must first clear the written CBT exam, which accounts for 75 marks. They then receive additional marks (up to 25 marks) for eligible work experience as staff nurses, evaluated proportionally based on contract duration in public health facilities within Bihar. After the written and experience stages, shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification. The final merit list will be prepared by merging exam marks, experience marks, and category-based reservation criteria into one cumulative score.