The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Laboratory Assistants, offering a total of 1091 positions. This announcement was made on April 6, 2026, and provides comprehensive details regarding the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and other essential information for prospective candidates.
Interested candidates should take note of the important dates associated with this recruitment process:
- Application Start Date: April 6, 2026
- Application End Date: May 6, 2026
Vacancies Across Various Technical Branches in BTSC
The distribution of vacancies is diverse, catering to multiple technical disciplines. The breakdown of available positions is as follows:
| Discipline | Number of Vacancies |
| Computer Science Engineering & Information Technology | 252 |
| Civil Engineering & Rural Engineering | 166 |
| Electrical Engineering | 166 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 166 |
| Science | 164 |
| Electronics Engineering | 146 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 146 |
| Textile Engineering | 20 |
| Automobile Engineering | 4 |
| Mechanical Diesel | 4 |
| Ceramics Engineering | 2 |
| Printing Engineering | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
| Pharmacy | 1 |
BTSC Eligibility Criteria and Age Limitations
To qualify for the Lab Assistant positions, candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements:
- Candidates should have completed their Intermediate level education (10 + 2) in the science stream from a recognized board.
- Additionally, candidates must hold a Diploma/BTech/BE degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
Regarding academic performance, the eligibility criteria stipulate:
- General/OBC candidates: Minimum of 60% marks
- SC/ST candidates: Minimum of 55% marks
As for age limits:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved category: 37 years
- Unreserved female/BC/EBC candidates: 40 years
- SC/ST category candidates: 42 years
BTSC Application Fee and Selection Process
Understanding the application fee structure is crucial for candidates:
- General, backward caste, and Economically Weaker Section candidates, as well as those from other states, must pay an application fee of Rs. 600.
- SC/ST candidates with a permanent address in Bihar and women candidates, regardless of category, are required to pay only Rs. 150.
The selection process for the Lab Assistant positions will consist of several stages:
- A computer-based online test
- Evaluation of work experience or higher studies
- Document verification
- Medical examination
The written test will carry a weightage of 75%, while work experience and higher qualifications will contribute 25% to the overall selection criteria.
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How to Apply for the BTSC Lab Assistant Positions
To apply for the Lab Assistant roles, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official BTSC website.
- Locate the recruitment notification for Lab Assistants.
- Fill out the application form with the required details.
- Upload necessary documents as specified.
- Submit the application before the deadline of May 6, 2026.
It is highly recommended that candidates read the notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet all requirements and understand the application process.