Bihar BTSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Group C Level-5 Selection Notice

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Name Of Post : Bihar BTSC Pharmacist (Health Department) Group C Recruitment
Last Updated : 19 September 2026 | 10:00 PM
Short Information : Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC Patna) invites applications for 1,539 Posts of Pharmacist (Pay Matrix Level-5) in Bihar State Health Department. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science and Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) / B.Pharm registered with Bihar Pharmacy Council can check selection details and official notice.

BIHAR TECHNICAL SERVICE COMMISSION (BTSC PATNA)
BTSC Advt. No. 06/2023 & 22/2025 Health Department
WWW.SARKARIPHARMA.COM
Important Dates
  • Application Begin : 05/04/2023
  • Reopened Application : 12/01/2024
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 22/01/2024
  • Last Date Pay Fee : 22/01/2024
  • Objection Window : 25/01/2024 to 30/01/2024
  • Merit & Counseling List : Active on Portal
Application Fee
  • General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/- (UR / BC / EBC / EWS)
  • SC / ST / PH : Rs. 50/- (SC / ST Resident of Bihar)
  • All Category Female : Rs. 50/- (All Female Residents of Bihar)
  • Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or Offline E-Challan.
Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
  • Minimum Age : 21 Years
  • Maximum Age : 37 Years (UR Male) / 40 Years (BC/EBC/Female) / 42 Years (SC/ST)
  • Age Relaxation Extra as per Bihar Government Rules.
Bihar BTSC Pharmacist (Health Department) Group C Recruitment : Vacancy Details Total : 1,539 Posts

Post Name Total Post Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacist – Pay Level-5 1,539 Posts 10+2 Intermediate (Science). Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) / Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from an institute recognized by Government of Bihar / PCI. Registered as Pharmacist with Bihar State Pharmacy Council.

Useful Important Links
Apply Online Click Here
Download Official Notification Click Here
Download Syllabus (Official PDF) Click Here
BTSC Official Website Click Here
Official Sarkari Pharma Portal Click Here

🎯 CBT Examination Pattern & Preparation Strategy

  • Domain Specific Weightage (70% – 80%): Focus heavily on Pharmaceutics (dosage calculations, dosage forms), Pharmacology (mechanisms, ADRs, drug interactions), Clinical Pharmacy, and Hospital Pharmacy.
  • General Aptitude & Reasoning (20% – 30%): Practice daily mock questions covering General Intelligence, Basic Arithmetic, General Awareness, and Public Health Programs.
  • Negative Marking Strategy: Most CBT exams carry 0.25 (1/4th) negative marking. Avoid blind guessing and prioritize accuracy on high-confidence questions.
  • Time Management: Allocate 45-50 seconds per technical question during practice tests to reserve 15-20 minutes for revision at the end.

📑 Statutory Document Verification (DV) Requirements

  • No Interview Notice: As per Government of India (DoPT) and State Commission rules, interviews are completely abolished for Group C / Non-Gazetted Pharmacist posts. Selection is 100% based on CBT marks followed by Document Verification.
  • Pharmacy Council Live Registration: Candidates must hold active registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948 with the respective State Pharmacy Council as of the crucial eligibility date.
  • Educational Dossier: Original 10th Certificate (Date of Birth proof), 12th Science mark sheet, D.Pharm / B.Pharm semester mark sheets, and diploma/degree certificate.
  • Category & Domicile Certificates: Valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, SC, or ST certificates issued within the valid financial year as specified in the official notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are candidates registered in other State Pharmacy Councils eligible?
Answer: Most State Commissions require registration in their state council by document verification, while Central recruitments accept any PCI recognized State Council.
Q2: Is there any application fee concession for reserved categories?
Answer: Yes, SC/ST/PH/Female candidates receive fee exemption or refundable concession as detailed in the Application Fee table above.
Q3: Where can I download the authentic syllabus and notification?
Answer: You can download the 100% verified notification PDF directly from the Useful Important Links table above.