Phase-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) – 75 Marks Weightage

The foundation of the selection is a rigorous online objective examination designed to test veterinary science fundamentals.

• Exam Structure: Consists of 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) strictly based on the B.V.Sc. & A.H. syllabus formulated by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
• Duration & Marking: Candidates have 2 Hours (120 Minutes) to complete the test. A strict negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect answer.
• Weightage Conversion: The percentage scored in the CBT is multiplied by a factor of 0.75 to arrive at a maximum potential score of 75 marks. (Example: Scoring 80% in the CBT yields 60 marks towards the final merit).

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Phase-II: Work Experience – 25 Marks Weightage

• This section heavily favors candidates who have already served the state. A maximum of 25 marks is awarded for verifiable work experience.
• Candidates earn 5 marks for every completed year of satisfactory service rendered on a contractual basis as a Touring Veterinary Officer (or equivalent) strictly within the Government of Bihar or its non-private allied institutions. Part of a year is calculated proportionately.
• Final Merit: The final selection list is generated by aggregating the converted CBT score (out of 75) and the Experience score (out of 25).

1. Academic & Professional Registration Mandates

• Core Qualification: The applicant must possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) or B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree from a recognized University or Institution that is officially approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
• Crucial Registration Rule: It is absolutely mandatory for candidates to hold a Permanent Registration Certificate from the Bihar Veterinary Council at the time of submitting the online application. Provisional registrations or registrations from other state councils without a transfer/registration to Bihar will result in the rejection of the application.
• Institutional Reservation: As per the Bihar Animal Husbandry Service Rules, 50% horizontal reservation within the category cut-offs is strictly reserved for candidates who have graduated from recognized veterinary colleges located within the state of Bihar.

2. Financial Emoluments (Pay Level 9)

• Selected Touring Veterinary Officers will be appointed as Group 'B' Gazetted officers under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix in Level-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800).
• Including current Bihar state Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and specific Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) or field touring allowances as applicable to veterinary doctors, the initial gross salary comfortably exceeds ₹85,000 to ₹90,000 per month.

3. Absolute Age Limits & Relaxations

• The minimum age limit is 21 Years. The crucial date for determining age eligibility is 01 August 2026. Verify your exact completed age as of the cutoff date with our Premium Exam Age Calculator.
• Maximum Age Limit: Unreserved (UR) & EWS Males: 37 Years. UR/EWS Females, BC, and EBC candidates: 40 Years. SC/ST candidates: 42 Years.
• Contractual Experience Relaxation: Candidates currently working as contractual veterinary officers in the Bihar Government are granted an upper age limit relaxation equal to their completed years of contractual service, capped at a maximum of 8 years.

Critical Rejection Warnings

• Reservation Certificate Discrepancies: If you are claiming SC, ST, EBC, or BC reservation, your Caste Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate MUST be issued by the competent authority (Circle Officer/Revenue Officer) of Bihar. For married female candidates, these certificates MUST be issued based on the name and address of their father, not their husband. Failure to comply leads to treatment as an Unreserved candidate or outright rejection.
• Experience Certificate Format: To claim the crucial 25-mark weightage and age relaxation for contractual service, the experience certificate must be strictly generated and issued by the competent authority of the Animal and Fisheries Resources Department, Bihar, in the exact format prescribed by the commission. Letters from private NGOs or clinics are invalid.
• Digital Signature & Photograph Validation: The BTSC software often auto-rejects applications where the photograph is blurred, older than 3 months, or where the signature is uploaded in block capital letters. Before you begin the application process, utilize our Photo & Signature Resizer Tool to ensure your documents exactly match the mandated KB limits and dimensions.

Q1: I am from Uttar Pradesh and registered with the UP Veterinary Council. Can I apply?
A: While candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved (General) category, it is a strict mandatory requirement to possess a Permanent Registration Certificate from the Bihar Veterinary Council at the time of online application. You must transfer/register your credentials in Bihar before applying.

Q2: I am in the final year of my B.V.Sc. degree. Can I apply as an appearing candidate?
A: No. Candidates must have successfully completed their degree and obtained their final passing certificate/mark sheet, along with the permanent veterinary council registration, on or before the closing date of the application (23 October 2026).

Q3: Will the marks of the CBT be normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?
A: Yes. As per standard BTSC guidelines, if the Computer Based Test (CBT) is conducted across multiple shifts due to a high volume of applicants, a statistical normalization process will be applied to the scores before calculating the 75-mark weightage to ensure fairness across varying difficulty levels.

Q4: I have 2 years of experience working in a private veterinary hospital in Patna. Will I get 10 marks for experience?
A: No. The 25-mark work experience weightage is granted strictly to candidates who have worked on a contractual basis on the post of Touring Veterinary Officer (or equivalent) in hospitals/institutions directly run by the Government of Bihar.

Q5: What is the 35% horizontal reservation rule for women?
A: The Bihar Government mandates a 35% horizontal reservation for women across all specific categories (UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC). However, this reservation benefit is strictly applicable only to female candidates who are permanent domiciles of Bihar state.