The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) launched a major recruitment drive for 11,389 Staff Nurse positions (Advt. No. 23/2025) under the Bihar Health Department.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | April 25, 2025 |
| Application Start | April 25, 2025 |
| Original Deadline | May 23, 2025 |
| Extended Application Window | June 7–13, 2025 (re‑opened) |
| Exam Date | Announced soon |
| Admit Card Release | Prior to exam |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Diploma (GNM) or B.Sc Nursing from INC-recognized institution
- Registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council
- For out-of-state institutions, required INC suitability certificate
Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum:
- General (Male): 37 years
- General (Female): 40 years
- OBC/EBC (M/F): 40 years
- SC/ST (M/F): 42 years
Age Relaxation Rules
Relaxations apply for SC/ST, PwD, government staff, contractual nurses—subject to commission rules
💰 Fee & Pay Details
Application Fee
- ₹ 600 – General/OBC/EWS/Out‑of‑State candidates
- ₹ 150 – SC/ST/PH/Female (Bihar domicile)
Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹ 9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹ 4,600, Level 7 (7th CPC)
🔢 Vacancy Breakdown
Total: 11,389 posts, including 2,659 specifically reserved for female nurses.
Major category-wise numbers:
- UR: ~3,134
- EWS: 784
- SC: 2,853
- ST: ~121
- EBC: 3,117
- BC: 933
- BC Women: 447
✍️ Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview/Viva Voce + Work‑Experience Assessment
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Weightage: 75 marks written + 25 marks for experience
💡 Application Guide
- Visit btsc.bihar.gov.in
- Click “Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025”
- Register and log in
- Fill in personal, educational details & upload documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit form and download confirmation
Required Documents:
- 10th/12th marksheet, nursing diploma/degree
- Bihar council registration or INC certificate
- Photo, signature
- ID proof & domicile/caste certificate (if applicable)
📝 What’s New in 2025?
- Extended window: Applications accepted June 7–13 due to earlier deadline overrun.
- Relaxed rules: No mandatory INC/Bihar council certificate required to apply (later submission allowed.
- Updated age reference: Age cut-off moved to August 1, 2025 .
🌟 Why This Matters
- This massive recruitment drive reflects Bihar government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
- On Nurses Day, Govt announced upskilling initiatives and nursing awards—“Our Nurses, Our Future”—highlighting importance of this drive.
✅ Tips for Aspirants
- Watch age limits & relaxations based on category.
- Start your online application early—avoid last-minute website slowdowns.
- Gather INC/Bihar registration documentation ahead of time.
- Build a study plan: written test + experience score both count.
- Keep track of admit card and result announcements.
🗓️ Next Milestones to Watch
- Admit Card Release – From June/July 2025
- Exam Date – Expected July 2025
- Stay updated via the BTSC portal or trusted job portals like Sarkari Wala, GovtJobsAlert, CareerPower, etc.
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