Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has opened the online application window for the recruitment of Insect Collectors. Interested candidates who wish to apply for this position can do so by visiting the official website, btsc.bihar.gov.in.
The application window will remain open until 5th March 2025, and the recruitment drive aims to fill 53 vacancies for the Insect Collector role.
The recruitment process will involve multiple stages, including a written examination, counseling, and document verification.
The salary for the Insect Collector position will range between Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200, with an additional grade pay of Rs. 1,800. The position is classified under **Pay Level-1**, which defines the salary structure and benefits for this role.
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
The examination for the Insect Collector position will be based on the Intermediate (Science) level syllabus prescribed by the Bihar School Examination Board. The exam will consist of **100 multiple-choice objective questions, covering subjects from the science syllabus.
The examination will have a total duration of 2 hours and will carry 100 marks. Among these, 50 questions will be related to Biology. The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English languages, providing candidates with the flexibility to attempt the paper in their preferred language.
As the examination will be conducted in multiple shifts through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format, the normalization process will be applied to ensure fairness in evaluating the results. This means that scores will be adjusted to account for variations in the difficulty levels across different shifts.
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection will involve a written examination, followed by counseling and document verification. Negative marking will be applicable in the written examination.
Candidates will earn 1 mark for each correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. After the examination, the results will be normalized, and a merit list will be prepared based on the final, normalized scores.
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Minimum Marks to Pass the Examination
The minimum qualifying marks for candidates to pass the exam are as follows:
General Category Candidates: 40%
Backward Class Candidates: 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class Candidates: 34%
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and Female Candidates: 32%
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Candidates should take note of the following important dates related to the recruitment process:
The minimum qualifying marks for candidates to pass the exam are as follows:
General Category Candidates: 40%
Backward Class Candidates: 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class Candidates: 34%
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and Female Candidates: 32%
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Candidates should take note of the following important dates related to the recruitment process:
- Application process begins: 5th February 2025
- Last date to apply online: 5th March 2025
- Last date to submit the fee: 5th March 2025
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: Application Fees
The application fees for different categories are as follows:
The application fees for different categories are as follows:
- General Category/Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class/Economically Weaker Section: Rs. 600
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Permanent Residents of Bihar): Rs. 150
- Female Candidates of Reserved/Unreserved Category (Permanent Residents of Bihar): Rs. 150
- Candidates from outside Bihar (Male/Female, all categories): Rs. 600
Bihar BTSC Recruitment 2025: How to Apply?
To apply for the Insect Collector position, candidates can follow these simple steps:
To apply for the Insect Collector position, candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website i.e.btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the application link.
- Register yourself by creating a login, and then filling out the application form.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
