Bihar Technical Service Commission Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari) 2026

The Touring Veterinary Officer role is designed for graduates with formal veterinary qualification. Both B.V.Sc. and combined B.V.Sc. & A.H. degrees are eligible, provided they are accredited by the Veterinary Council of India. This is a central government cadre post, meaning successful candidates will be posted across India based on state allocation and administrative needs.

Use the age calculator to confirm your exact age eligibility, particularly if you qualify for relaxation under SC, ST, OBC, or PwD categories. Relaxation is available only if you hold a valid certificate issued by the competent authority before the application closing date.

• Pay Level 9: ₹53,100–₹1,67,800 (estimated basic to maximum pay under 7th Pay Commission).
• Estimated in-hand salary (Year 1): approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month after National Pension Scheme (NPS) deduction (~10%), income tax, and statutory deductions.
• DA, HRA, and other allowances applicable as per Government of India norms for the posting location.

As a regular salaried government employee at Level-9, you will contribute to NPS at approximately 10% of your salary. Your in-hand salary will depend on the city/town of posting, as HRA varies between metro and non-metro locations. Use the salary calculator to estimate your take-home pay based on your anticipated posting location. Career progression typically follows the promotion schedule set by the Government of Bihar; veterinary officers may advance to senior veterinary officer or specialist positions based on experience, performance, and examination-based promotion routes.

• Wrong photo dimensions or format: Submitting a coloured photo with dark background, or an image larger than 150×200 pixels or outside the JPEG format. The portal may reject the upload or your candidacy may be cancelled at DV stage. Always resize using the image resizer tool before upload.
• Incomplete or mismatched education details: Leaving the degree name or university field blank, or entering "B.V.Sc." when your certificate says "B.V.Sc. & A.H." Ensure your form exactly mirrors your degree certificate and VCI accreditation status.
• Age miscalculation: Candidates claim they are within the age limit but miscalculate relaxation, especially PwD relaxation. Verify your eligibility using the age calculator before applying; an incorrect category claim at application leads to rejection at document verification.
• Wrong category claim without supporting certificate: Claiming OBC, SC, ST, or PwD status but not uploading the required certificate, or uploading an expired or unrecognised certificate format. Only apply with a valid certificate issued by the prescribed authority.
• Missing or illegible signature scan: Uploading a faint, sideways, or unsigned signature scan. The portal may accept it, but during document verification, a mismatch with your original signature leads to outright rejection.
• Payment failure without resubmission: Paying the fee but not receiving a confirmation number, or the portal showing "Payment Pending." If payment fails, restart the application form and pay again; duplicate applications can cause confusion at shortlist stage.

Once your application is submitted, the BTSC will shortlist candidates based on written examination or other prescribed stages. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification (DV), where you must bring original certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof (birth certificate or mark sheet), degree certificates, and photo ID. The DV process typically takes 1–2 weeks per batch and is conducted at designated BTSC offices or state capital venues.

After DV clearance, successful candidates proceed to medical examination (fitness certificate from a government medical officer). Upon clearance, you will be issued an offer letter and joining order with a specific posting location and joining date. The entire process from shortlist to joining may take 2–4 months. Once you join, you will undergo state-level induction training and will be assigned to a veterinary dispensary, animal health centre, or disease surveillance unit under the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Initial posting is usually in the state to which you are allocated, though transfers are possible after 2–3 years of service.

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) is the recruiting body for technical and professional posts under various departments of the Government of Bihar. Established to ensure merit-based, transparent recruitment, BTSC conducts examinations and oversees the selection process for posts in engineering, veterinary services, agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and related technical fields. The commission operates under the administrative oversight of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of Bihar.

BTSC is responsible for recruiting veterinary officers, engineers, agricultural officers, and other technical professionals across Bihar and for central government cadres allocated to Bihar. The commission maintains recruitment integrity through online application systems, standardised written examinations, and structured interview procedures. Thousands of candidates appear in BTSC examinations annually, making it one of Bihar's primary gateways to government technical employment.

A Touring Veterinary Officer (Bharamanshil Pashu Chikitsa Padadhikari in Hindi) is a state cadre veterinary professional responsible for field-based animal health and disease surveillance work across assigned districts or blocks. Your duties include conducting clinical examinations of livestock (cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep, pigs), diagnosing and treating infectious and non-infectious diseases, organising vaccination drives and disease control programmes, and advising farmers on animal husbandry practices. You will work closely with village-level animal health workers, assist in disease outbreak response, and maintain disease records and epidemiological data for disease surveillance systems.

The role is field-heavy; you will spend significant time travelling between villages, veterinary dispensaries, and animal health centres. You will use portable diagnostic kits, vaccines, and veterinary medicines, and will prepare reports for your senior veterinary officer. Uniform is mandatory during field duties. You will interact regularly with farmers, local administration, and livestock owners. This post is suited for candidates with genuine interest in rural animal health, disease prevention, and field-based veterinary practice rather than specialised or research-oriented roles. Transfers and postings are determined by state administrative needs; you should be prepared for postings in rural and semi-urban areas.