BTSC Bihar JE Recruitment 2025: 2,747 Posts Released with Salary up to Rs.1.42 Lakh

Digital Desk

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced a massive recruitment opportunity for engineering professionals with the release of notification for 2,747 Junior Engineer positions across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. This bumper recruitment drive offers attractive salary packages and opens doors for diploma and degree holders to secure prestigious government positions in Bihar.

Vacancy Breakdown and Key Details

The BTSC has distributed the 2,747 vacancies strategically across three engineering streams. Civil Engineering dominates with 2,591 posts, making it the most sought-after category, while Mechanical Engineering offers 70 positions and Electrical Engineering provides 86 opportunities. The recruitment follows advertisement numbers 28/2025 for Civil, 29/2025 for Mechanical, and 30/2025 for Electrical disciplines.

Online applications will commence from October 15, 2025, and continue until November 15, 2025, providing candidates with a one-month window to submit their applications through the official BTSC website at btsc.bihar.gov.in. The short notice was released on October 4, 2025, with detailed notifications expected on the application start date.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum three-year engineering diploma in the relevant stream (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized institution. Additionally, B.E./B.Tech graduates are also eligible to apply, expanding the candidate pool significantly. The age criteria requires applicants to be between 18 and 37 years as of August 1, 2025, with standard government relaxations available for reserved category candidates.

The application process involves visiting the official website, registering with personal details, uploading required documents, and paying the prescribed fee online. Candidates must ensure they have scanned copies of their diploma certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and other essential documents ready before starting the application process.

Attractive Salary Structure

The position offers a competitive salary range of Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400 per month under Pay Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission. The basic salary starts at Rs.44,900 with a grade pay of Rs.4,600, while the in-hand salary after allowances and deductions amounts to approximately Rs.62,501 per month. Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (53% of basic pay), House Rent Allowance (20% of basic pay), and other government-mandated perks.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection methodology comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 75% weightage and work experience evaluation contributing 25% to the final merit. The written examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks with a duration of two hours. The question paper includes 20 questions on General Studies (20 marks) and 80 questions on domain-specific knowledge covering Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering topics (80 marks).

Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer applies, making strategic answering crucial for success. The examination will be bilingual, conducted in both Hindi and English, ensuring accessibility for diverse candidates. Final selection depends on combined scores from the written test and work experience evaluation, with document verification as the concluding stage.

This recruitment represents a significant opportunity for engineering professionals seeking stable government careers in Bihar, offering competitive compensation packages and long-term job security in various state infrastructure projects.