The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2473 Pharmacist vacancies under the Health Department, Bihar. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring pharmacists to secure a government job with a stable career path. The online application process begins on 11th March 2025 and will continue until 8th April 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the official website of BTSC: btsc.bihar.gov.in.
Key Details of the Pharmacist Recruitment 2025
Post Details
- Post Name: Pharmacist
- Number of Vacancies: 2473
- UR: 904
- EWS: 226
- SC: 458
- ST: 29
- EBC: 495
- BC: 273
- WBC: 88
Pay Scale
- Unrevised Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800
- Revised Pay Scale: Pay Level-5 as per the 7th CPC
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate/10+2 (Science).
- A Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a government-recognized institute is mandatory.
- Registration with the Bihar Pharmacy Council is required.
- Note: Even candidates with B.Pharm or M.Pharm degrees must possess a D.Pharm qualification.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years as of 1st August 2024.
- Maximum Age:
- UR Male: 37 years
- UR Female: 40 years
- BC/EBC (Male/Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male/Female): 42 years
- Age Relaxation: Available for disabled candidates, government employees, and contractual workers as per government norms.
Application Fee
- General/BC/EBC/EWS: Rs. 600
- SC/ST (Bihar Residents): Rs. 150
- Female Candidates (Bihar Residents): Rs. 150
- Disabled Candidates: Rs. 150 (25% of the general category fee)
- Payment Mode: Online via debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on a written competitive examination and work experience.
- Written Exam (Computer-Based Test):
- Total Marks: 75
- Syllabus: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) level topics.
- Exam Pattern:
- 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Work Experience:
- Maximum of 25 marks (5 marks per year of experience in government or non-private hospitals).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General: 40%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- SC/ST/Women/Disabled: 32%
How to Apply
- Visit the official BTSC website: btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates, and work experience certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.