BTSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)2,809 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from btsc.bihar.gov.in
Advertisement No. 28/2025 of the Bihar Technical Service Commission covers 2,653 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts in Pay Band PB-2, Rs 9,300 - 34,800 with Grade Pay Rs 4,600 (Pay Level 7), split 1,306 Unreserved, 377 SC, 368 EBC, 273 BC, 259 EWS, 39 Women of Backward Classes and 31 ST, with 891 posts in the paired horizontal-reservation sub-row for women domiciled in Bihar and 54 for grandchildren of pensioned freedom fighters. The essential qualification is a Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a course declared equivalent, awarded in regular non-distance mode by an AICTE-recognised institution or a UGC Act university; the online window ran from 12 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 and the fee was Rs 100 for every candidate, plus bank charges. Selection is a 100-question Computer Based Test of 100 marks over two hours in Hindi and English, with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer and minimum qualifying marks of 40 percent General, 36.5 percent BC, 34 percent EBC and 32 percent for SC / ST, women and candidates with disabilities. Merit is the written percentage multiplied by 0.75 plus up to 25 marks for prior contractual service as a Junior Engineer, and 40 percent of the vacancies are reserved for diploma holders who qualified from institutions located inside Bihar.
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Application Fee
Age Limit
Age Limits As On 01 August 2025.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Unreserved (UR) | 1306 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Scheduled Caste (SC) | 377 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 368 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Backward Class (BC) | 273 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 259 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Women of Backward Classes (WBC) | 39 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 31 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 86 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Junior Engineer (Civil) posts does Advertisement No. 28/2025 carry?
2,653 posts across the Bihar Government's works departments, split 1,306 Unreserved, 377 SC, 368 EBC, 273 BC, 259 EWS, 39 Women of Backward Classes and 31 ST. A paired sub-row records 891 of those posts under the horizontal reservation for women domiciled in Bihar, along with VH-28, HH-27, OH-28 and MH-32 posts for persons with benchmark disabilities and 54 for grandchildren of pensioned freedom fighters.
What qualification is required for BTSC Junior Engineer (Civil)?
A Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a course declared equivalent, awarded in Non-Distance (Regular Course) mode by an AICTE-recognised institution or by a University or Deemed University established under the UGC Act. Distance-mode diplomas do not qualify.
What is the application fee and how could it be paid?
Rs 100 for every candidate, with bank charges deducted on top during payment. The advertisement accepts payment only in online mode, by debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI.
What are the dates in Advertisement No. 28/2025?
Online applications ran from 12 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. Every certificate and marksheet uploaded had to be issued on or before 12 January 2026, and contractual work experience is counted only up to 12 December 2025.
How is the BTSC Junior Engineer merit list calculated?
Out of 100 marks. The percentage scored in the written Computer Based Test is multiplied by 0.75, giving a weightage of 75 marks, and up to 25 marks are added for prior contractual service as a Junior Engineer (Civil) or an equivalent post at 05 marks per year, with part years pro-rated.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination?
40 percent for General, 36.5 percent for Backward Class, 34 percent for Extremely Backward Class and 32 percent for SC / ST, women and candidates with disabilities. Candidates below their threshold are out of the competition.
Is there a quota for diploma holders from institutions inside Bihar?
Yes. 40 percent of the total vacancies are reserved for Civil diploma holders who qualified from institutions located inside Bihar; the other 60 percent is filled on open merit. Any part of the 40 percent left unfilled reverts to qualified candidates of the same category from the 60 percent pool.
What age relaxations does the advertisement allow?
5 years for regularly appointed Bihar Government servants with three years of continuous service; a relaxation equal to the period already served on contract as a Junior Engineer (Civil) or an equivalent post; and a one-time relaxation for the delay in holding the examination, under which candidates who were within the maximum age limit at any time between 01 August 2018 and 01 August 2025 remain eligible. No candidate older than 60 years by date of birth can be finally selected.
What is the last date to apply for BTSC Junior Engineer – Re 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 12 January 2026. Applications received after this date are not considered.
When did the online application form for BTSC Junior Engineer – Re 2026 open?
The online application window opened on 12 December 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
How many vacancies are there in BTSC Junior Engineer – Re 2026?
2,809 vacancies are notified in the BTSC Junior Engineer – Re 2026 recruitment. The category-wise breakup is published in the official notification.
What is the age limit for BTSC Junior Engineer – Re 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 42 years. Age relaxation as per Government of India norms applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen candidates.