Pharmacists Recruitment under Bihar Technical Service Commission | Apply befofe April 8, 2025

Job Title:

Pharmacist

Organization:

Health Department, Bihar Patna

Location:

Bihar, India

Application Period:

March 11, 2025 – April 8, 2025

Job Overview:

The Health Department, Bihar Patna, in coordination with the General Administration Department, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Pharmacist. A total of 2,473 vacancies are available across different categories.

Vacancy Details:

• Total Posts: 2,473
• Category-Wise Distribution:
  • UR: 904
  • EWS: 226
  • SC: 458
  • ST: 29
  • EBC: 495
  • BC: 273
  • WBC: 88

Pay Scale:

• Unrevised Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200
• Grade Pay: Rs. 2800
• 7th Pay Commission Pay Level: Level-5

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

1. Must have passed Intermediate/10+2 (Science).
2. Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma) from a government-recognized institute, with all parts (I, II, and III) completed.
3. Registration with the Bihar Pharmacy Council is mandatory.
4. Candidates with B. Pharma or M. Pharma must also have D. Pharma qualification.

Age Limit (As of August 1, 2024):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age:
  • Unreserved (Male): 37 years
  • Unreserved (Female): 40 years
  • BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
  • SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years

Age Relaxation: Additional relaxations apply as per government rules, including:

• 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
• 5 years for regularly appointed government employees with at least 3 years of service.
• Contract employees in state government hospitals/health departments may receive an age relaxation equivalent to their work experience.

Application Fee:

• General/BC/EBC/EWS: Rs. 600/-
• SC/ST (Permanent Residents of Bihar): Rs. 150/-
• Female Candidates (Reserved & Unreserved) of Bihar: Rs. 150/-
• Candidates from outside Bihar (Male & Female): Rs. 600/-
• PwD Candidates: One-fourth of the unreserved fee (Rs. 150/-)

Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI). Bank charges may apply.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on:

1. Computer-Based Written Examination (CBT):
   • 75 Marks
   • Minimum qualifying marks (Category-wise):
     • General: 40%
     • BC: 36.5%
     • EBC: 34%
     • SC/ST/Female/PwD: 32%
   • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
2. Work Experience in Government Hospitals/Health Departments:
   • 5 Marks per Year (Max: 25 Marks)
   • Partial years calculated proportionally.
3. Final Merit List: Based on combined written exam score and work experience.

Exam Structure:

• Total Questions: 100 (MCQ Format)
• Exam Duration: 2 hours
• Language: Hindi & English
• Syllabus: Diploma in Pharmacy-level syllabus (Details available on Commission’s website).
• Normalization Process: Applied for multi-shift exams.

Documents Required for Application:

Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents:

1. Matriculation Certificate (Date of Birth Proof).
2. 10+2 (Science) Certificate & Marksheet.
3. D. Pharma Certificate & Marksheet.
4. Bihar Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate.
5. Caste Certificate (if applicable).
6. EWS Certificate (if applicable).
7. Permanent Residence Certificate (if applicable).
8. Disability Certificate (if applicable).
9. Work Experience Certificate (if applicable).

Note: Only certificates uploaded in the online application will be considered valid.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official website: btsc.bihar.gov.in
2. Register with a valid email and mobile number.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
4. Upload all required documents.
5. Pay the application fee through the online portal.
6. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.

Last Date to Apply: April 8, 2025

Important Instructions:

• Applications with incomplete or incorrect information will be rejected.
• Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and legible.
• The Commission reserves the right to disqualify candidates at any stage if discrepancies are found.
• Candidates must keep a printout of the final application and payment receipt.
• Work experience certificates must be issued by the competent authority as per the prescribed format.

For detailed guidelines and updates, visit btsc.bihar.gov.in.

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