BTSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 Reopened: Apply Online for 2809 JE Posts Till Jan 30, 2026

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has reopened the Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025 application process due to technical issues, extending the deadline to January 30, 2026, with applications reopening on January 22, 2026.

A total of around 2,809 vacancies are available for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Eligible candidates with a relevant diploma must apply online, ensuring all required certificates are issued on or before January 12, 2026. Selection will be based on a CBT and merit, with Pay Level 7 salary benefits.

Comprehensive Update: BTSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced a significant extension for the submission of online applications for Junior Engineer (JE) positions. This move addresses the technical challenges many candidates faced during the initial phase. Below is the expanded and detailed guide to the recruitment drive for Advertisements 28/2025, 29/2025, and 30/2025.

Revised Important Dates

Candidates are strongly advised to mark these new dates to ensure they do not miss this second opportunity.

• Online Application Re-opening Date: January 22, 2026
• New Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Original Deadline (Expired): January 12, 2026

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 2,809 positions across three major engineering disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from an AICTE-recognized institute, State Technical Board, or University.

2. Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)

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

3. Critical Documentation Rule

As explicitly stated in the commission’s recent notice:

Certificate Validity: The cutoff date for the issuance of all required certificates (educational, caste, residence, etc.) remains January 12, 2026. Certificates issued after this date will not be accepted, even though the application window has been extended.

Application Fee

The application fee varies by category and must be paid online.

• General / BC / EBC / EWS: ₹600 (approx. standard rate, verification recommended on portal) or ₹100 depending on specific notification updates. Note: Recent updates suggest a reduced fee of ₹100 for all candidates in some contexts, so please check the payment portal directly.
• SC / ST / Divyang (Bihar Domicile): ₹150 / ₹100
• Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile): ₹150 / ₹100

Selection Process

The selection will primarily be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) and merit.

1. Written Examination: Evaluation of technical knowledge in the respective branch.
2. Work Experience: Additional weightage is often given for contractual work experience in Bihar Government departments (up to 25 marks).
3. Merit List: Final selection based on the combined score of the written exam and experience.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed under Pay Level 7 as per the 7th Pay Commission.

• Grade Pay: ₹4,600
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (plus admissible allowances like DA, HRA, etc.)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.btsc.bihar.gov.in
2. Click on the link for “Apply Online” under Advt. No. 28-30/2025.
3. Register using a valid email and mobile number.
4. Fill in the detailed application form and upload scanned documents.
5. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
6. Print the confirmation page for future reference.