BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now

BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been officially released by the Bihar Technical Service Commission, opening the door to a stable Health Department job for science graduates and pharmacists across the state. A total of 07 vacancies have been notified for the post of Scientific Assistant in the Bihar Drug Control Laboratory, Patna, under Advertisement No. 30/2026. If you’ve been preparing for a Bihar government job that puts your science background to real use, this notification is worth a close look. Online applications are open from 25th September 2026 to 24th October 2026 at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in. Here’s your complete guide — eligibility, salary, selection process, and a step-by-step apply guide.

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BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Keep these dates handy so you don’t miss the window to apply for BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026.

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! BTSC’s portal tends to slow down as the deadline nears, so apply a few days early and keep a printed copy of your submitted form.

Vacancy Details

BTSC has announced 07 vacancies for Scientific Assistant, split across two rows of the notification. Six posts carry 35% horizontal reservation for women domiciled in Bihar, and one post is listed separately. The Unreserved category has the highest share, with 4 posts.

No vacancies are reserved for PwD candidates or for grandchildren of freedom fighters in this particular advertisement. The number of posts can go up or down if the Health Department sends a revised requisition before the closing date.

Also see our coverage of the Bihar Police Constable Operator Recruitment 2026 for another ongoing state-level opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026, you must be an Indian citizen and meet the educational qualification, work experience, and age criteria laid down in the official notification. Applications that don’t meet these conditions will be rejected at the scrutiny stage.

Educational Qualification

The one-year experience requirement applies whether you hold a B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree or a B.Pharm degree — there is no separate relaxation for either qualification.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Your date of birth as recorded in your Matriculation, or equivalent, certificate will be used for age calculation, so make sure it is accurate before you apply.

Age Relaxation

You can claim only one of the following relaxations, whichever applies to you.

✅ If you are already working as a contractual Scientific Assistant in a Bihar government or non-private laboratory, your years of service directly reduce your age eligibility gap, which is a real advantage worth claiming correctly.

Reservation Rules

Reservation benefits under BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 are available only to candidates who hold a permanent residence, or domicile, certificate of Bihar. Candidates from outside the state will be treated as Unreserved, regardless of their actual caste category. The 35% horizontal reservation for women and the horizontal reservation for benchmark disabled candidates apply only to Bihar domicile holders. Grandchildren of freedom fighters of Bihar get 2% horizontal reservation with a District Magistrate certificate, and transgender candidates receive the reservation benefits applicable to Backward Classes.

BC and EBC candidates must upload a non-creamy layer certificate, while EWS candidates need an income and asset certificate valid for one year. Reservation category must be selected at the time of registration and cannot be changed later, so double-check this before you submit your form.

Application Fee

The application fee is the same for every applicant, regardless of category.

Bank transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the applicant.

Documents Required

Keep scanned, clear copies of the following documents ready before you start filling the BTSC Scientific Assistant application form. All certificates should be dated on or before 24 October 2026.

• Matriculation certificate, for date of birth proof
• B.Sc. (Chemistry) or B.Pharm marksheet and provisional or original certificate
• One-year work experience certificate in testing and analysis of drugs
• Caste, Non-Creamy Layer, or EWS certificate, if applicable
• Permanent residence, or domicile, certificate
• Freedom fighter grandchild certificate of Bihar, if claiming that reservation
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Contractual experience certificate in Annexure-I format, if claiming experience marks
• Recent colour photograph, taken within the last 3 months, white background, no glasses. Keep at least 5 extra copies
• Active e-mail ID and mobile number

Read more on the Bihar TRE 4.0 Notification 2026 if you’re also tracking teaching recruitment in the state.

BTSC Scientific Assistant Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, one of the most-read details for any Bihar government job aspirant.

Beyond the basic pay, selected candidates will also draw Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances admissible as per current Bihar Government rules, which typically pushes the in-hand monthly salary well above the basic figure. For a broader picture of how pay levels and fitment work under the pay commission structure, see our detailed guide on the 8th Pay Commission salary hikes and fitment factor.

Selection Process

BTSC will prepare the final merit list for Scientific Assistant out of 100 total marks, combining exam performance with relevant work experience.

1. Written Competitive Exam (CBT) – 75 marks. Your percentage score is multiplied by 0.75, so scoring 50% gives you 37.5 marks.
2. Work Experience – 25 marks. You get 5 marks for every year of satisfactory contractual service in a government or non-private lab, capped at 25 marks, with part-years counted proportionately.
3. Document Verification – Conducted for candidates who make it to the category-wise merit list based on combined marks.

⚠️ Experience marks are added only for candidates who first qualify the written exam, so don’t treat experience as a shortcut. You still need to clear the minimum qualifying marks.

Exam Pattern

Since the exam may run across multiple shifts, BTSC will apply normalisation to keep scoring fair across all candidates. The detailed syllabus, based on the Health Department’s requirements, will be published separately on the official website.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

How to Apply for BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BTSC website at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Locate the notification for Advertisement No. 30/2026, Scientific Assistant, and open the online application link.
3. Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and work experience details carefully.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format.
6. Select your reservation category correctly, since it cannot be edited later.
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
8. Review the complete form before final submission, then download and print a copy for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo, 20–50 KB, and signature, 10–40 KB, scanned and saved on your device before you start. It makes the whole process much smoother and avoids last-minute upload errors.

Browse more openings on our state government jobs page, or check the Bihar BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 for a related Bihar notification.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Final Word on BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026

BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a genuine opportunity for science and pharmacy graduates with lab experience to land a stable Health Department role under the Bihar Government. With only 07 vacancies, competition is expected to be tight, so it pays to get your documents, experience certificates, and application in order well before 24th October 2026. Read the official notification carefully, apply early, and start preparing for the Computer Based Test without delay. For more Bihar government job notifications, pay commission updates, and Sarkari Naukri alerts, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and share this post with candidates who might be eligible.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details, especially dates, eligibility, and fees, directly from www.btsc.bihar.gov.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.