Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has begun the online application window for the Insect Collector position. Interested candidates who wish to apply for the same can visit the official website i.e. btsc.bihar.gov.in. to submit their applications.

The candidates may note that the application window for the same will remain open till 5 March 2025. This recruitment drive will fill out a total of 53 posts. The selection process will involve a written examination, a counseling round, and document verification. Those who successfully clear all stages will be appointed for the post. 

The salary for the Bihar Insect Collector position falls within a pay scale of Rs. 5,200/- to Rs. 20,200/- with an additional grade pay of Rs. 1,800/-. This position is categorized under Pay Level-1, which determines the overall salary structure and benefits for the role.

 

The questions will be based on the Intermediate (Science) level syllabus prescribed by the Bihar School Examination Board. The competitive examination will consist of a total of 100 questions, all of which will be multiple-choice objective type. 

The duration of the examination will be two hours, with a total of 100 marks. The exam will contain questions up to the Intermediate (Science) level, including 50 questions related to Biology. The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English languages.

The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), and due to the examination being held in more than one shift, the results will be prepared using the normalization process.

Selection Process

The examination will be held in multiple shifts. Negative markings will be applied for incorrect answers. Candidates will receive 1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The results will be declared based on the normalization process, and a merit list will be prepared based on the normalized scores.

Minimum Marks to Pass the Examination

General category candidates: 40%

Backward class candidates: 36.5%

Extremely backward class candidates: 34%

Scheduled caste/Scheduled tribe and female candidates: 32%

Candidates of the General Category/Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class/Economically Weaker Section have to pay Rs 600 as the application fee. Candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Permanent Resident of Bihar State) have to pay Rs 150. 

Candidates of female Candidates of Reserved/Unreserved Category (Permanent Resident of Bihar State) have to pay Rs 150 as the application fee. Candidates from outside the State, irrespective of their category whether they are Male/Female have to pay Rs 600 as the application fee.