The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released Advertisement No. 28/2026 for the recruitment of 231 Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) posts under the Directorate of Fisheries, Dairy, Fisheries & Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar.
Eligible candidates with a B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) degree can apply online from 24 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Eligible contractual work experience on the same post can contribute up to 25 marks to the final merit score. Experience marks are considered only after qualifying the CBT.
Overview Table
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Fisheries, Bihar |
| Post Name | Matsya Prasar Padadhikari (Fisheries Extension Officer) |
| Total Posts | 231 |
| Age Limit | 21–37/40/42 Years |
| Qualification | 4-Year B.F.Sc. from an ICAR-recognised Agricultural University |
| Experience | Important – up to 25 marks for eligible contractual experience |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Pay Level 7 |
| Eligibility | Indian citizen with prescribed B.F.Sc. qualification |
| Job Location | Bihar |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 October 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Experience Reckoning Date | 24 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
| UR | 96 |
| EWS | 23 |
| SC | 35 |
| ST | 2 |
| EBC | 41 |
| BC | 27 |
| BC Women | 7 |
| Total | 231 |
The recruitment also includes applicable horizontal reservations for women, PwBD candidates and eligible descendants of recognised freedom fighters as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a 4-year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) degree from a College of Fisheries under an Agricultural University recognised by ICAR, New Delhi.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
Maximum age:
- UR Male: 37 years
- UR Female: 40 years
- BC/EBC: 40 years
- SC/ST: 42 years
Applicable relaxation is available as per BTSC rules.
Experience – Important
Eligible contractual experience on the same post in a Bihar Government/statutory institution can provide up to 25 marks.
The final merit score is based on:
- CBT: 75 marks
- Eligible Experience: 25 marks
- Total: 100 marks
Application Fee
₹100, payable online through the prescribed payment methods.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Eligible Work Experience Marks
- Category-wise Merit List
- Document Verification
The CBT consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
How to Apply for BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BTSC website.
- Open Advertisement No. 28/2026 – Matsya Prasar Padadhikari.
- Register and complete the online application.
- Enter personal, educational, category and experience details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Upload the prescribed experience certificate, if claiming experience marks.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online.
- Submit the application before 23 October 2026.
- Download and save the final application form.
Official Apply Link
Candidates can submit their application online through the official BTSC recruitment page. Applicants should complete all details and upload the required documents before final submission.
Apply Online – BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
Details PDF
Read the official Advertisement No. 28/2026 PDF before applying. It contains complete information about vacancies, qualification, age limits, reservation, experience marks, examination and application instructions.
Download Official BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Details PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit BTSC Official Website |
FAQs – BTSC Fisheries Extension Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 231 Fisheries Extension Officer posts.
Q2. What is the qualification?
Candidates need a 4-year B.F.Sc. degree from an ICAR-recognised Agricultural University.
Q3. Is experience important?
Yes. Eligible contractual experience can provide up to 25 marks in the final merit score after qualifying the CBT.
Q4. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years, while the maximum age is 37–42 years depending on category/gender.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Selection includes CBT, eligible experience marks, merit list and document verification.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 23 October 2026.
Q8. Where is the job location?
The recruitment is for Bihar under the Directorate of Fisheries.