BTSC Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 1091 Vacancies

About This Job

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Laboratory Assistant (Prayogshala Sahayak) across 12 different engineering and science disciplines. A total of 1,091 vacancies are available under Advertisement No. 02/2026 to 13/2026. You can apply online from 6 April 2026, and the last date to submit your application is 6 May 2026. Selected candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 under Pay Level-4.

BTSC Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 1,091 Posts

This recruitment is being conducted by the Bihar Technical Service Commission under the Science, Technology & Technical Education Department, Government of Bihar. The Lab Assistant posts are spread across government polytechnic colleges and technical institutions in Bihar. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a science background or engineering diploma who want a stable government job with good pay and benefits. Anyone from across India can apply, though reservation benefits are only for Bihar residents.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 1,091 vacancies are divided into 12 trade/discipline categories. Here is the trade-wise breakdown:

The highest number of vacancies are in Computer Science & IT (252 posts), followed by Electrical, Civil/Rural, and Mechanical Engineering (166 posts each).

Who Can Apply?

For Science Trade (Advt. 12/2026)

• You need to have passed Intermediate (10+2) with Science from a recognized Board or University.

For Engineering Trades (Advt. 02/2026 to 11/2026, 13/2026)

• You need a Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution, as specified in the official notification for each trade.

Domicile: Candidates from anywhere in India can apply. However, reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS/PwBD) apply only to Bihar domicile holders.

Age Limit

• General/EWS Male: 18 to 37 years
• General Female: 18 to 40 years
• OBC/EBC (Male & Female): 18 to 40 years
• SC/ST (Male & Female): 18 to 42 years

Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-4 under 7th Pay Commission
• Pay Scale: Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month
• Allowances: You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard Bihar government allowances on top of the basic pay.

The starting basic pay is Rs 25,500 per month, which means your total in-hand salary (including DA and HRA) can be around Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 per month at the entry level.

Application Fee

• All Categories: Rs 100
• Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking

The same fee of Rs 100 applies to all candidates regardless of category.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Computer-Based Test): The CBT will have 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours. You get 1 mark for each correct answer and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The written exam carries 75% weightage in the final merit list.
2. Work Experience / Higher Qualification: The remaining 25% weightage in the final merit is given for your work experience and higher educational qualifications.
3. Document Verification: After the merit list is prepared, shortlisted candidates will go through document verification to confirm their eligibility.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official BTSC website at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the recruitment link for Laboratory Assistant (Advt. 02/2026 to 13/2026).
3. Register yourself by entering your basic details — name, email, and mobile number.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details in the application form.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs 100 through online mode.
7. Review your form carefully and submit it before 6 May 2026.
8. Take a printout of your submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 April 2026 (Short Notice)
• Detailed Notification: 6 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 6 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 May 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 6 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Assist professors and instructors in setting up laboratory equipment and materials before practical sessions.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and specimens needed for experiments in the relevant discipline.
• Keep all lab instruments, tools, and machines in proper working condition and report faults to the department.
• Maintain records of lab stock, chemicals, equipment, and their usage in the prescribed registers.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure students follow lab safety rules during experiments.
• Handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and hazardous materials as per government guidelines.
• Work with the technical staff to calibrate and test equipment regularly.
• Manage the lab inventory, place purchase requests for consumables, and track deliveries.