Bihar BTSC Pump Operator Recruitment 2025 Notification for 191 Posts.

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 191 Pump Operators under the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). This is a regular appointment for candidates with 10th-pass qualifications and relevant ITI certificates.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: December 12, 2025
• Online Application Start Date: December 12, 2025
• Application Last Date: January 12, 2026
• Exam Date: To be notified later

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: * Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
  • A valid ITI Certificate in Machinist or Fitter trade is mandatory.
• Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
  • Minimum: 18 Years
  • Maximum (General Male): 37 Years
  • Maximum (General Female / BC / EBC): 40 Years
  • Maximum (SC / ST): 42 Years

Application Fee

The application fee is set at a flat rate for this cycle:

• All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Female): ₹100
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)

Selection Process

The selection will be finalized through a multi-stage process:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): An objective-type written exam.
2. Document Verification: For candidates who clear the written cutoff.
3. Medical Examination: Final fitness check before appointment.

 The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has specified a structured Computer Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of 191 Pump Operators (Advt No. 32/2025). The exam is designed to test both technical proficiency in the relevant ITI trades and general aptitude.

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The examination consists of a single objective-type paper:

• Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 100 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English)

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

The 100 questions are typically divided into the following sections:

Technical Topics (Machinist & Fitter)

• Safety precautions and first aid.
• Hand tools, measuring instruments, and marking tools.
• Operation of Lathe, Milling, and Grinding machines.
• Types of pumps, their maintenance, and repair.
• Fitting, drilling, and tapping processes.

Non-Technical Topics

• Mathematics: Number systems, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, and Basic Algebra.
• General Knowledge: Static GK, Indian Constitution, Geography of Bihar, and national/international current events.

Qualifying Marks

To be considered for the merit list, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks based on their category:

• General: 40%
• Backward Class (BC): 36.5%
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34%
• SC/ST/Women/PWD: 32%

How to Apply

1. Visit the official BTSC portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Find the link for Advertisement No. 32/2025 (Pump Operator).
3. Register using your mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in personal and educational details, including ITI certification data.
5. Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, and Certificates).
6. Pay the ₹100 fee and submit the final form.