The Bihar Technical Services Commission (BTSC) conducts recruitment for Specialist Medical Officers (SMO) and General Medical Officers (GMO) under the Health Department, Government of Bihar. This recruitment drive of Bihar BTSC Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 aims to fill key medical posts across primary health centers (PHCs), sub-divisional hospitals (SDHs), and district hospitals throughout Bihar.
Medical professionals holding an MBBS degree along with a Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, DNB, MD, or MS in relevant specialties are eligible to submit their online application forms on the official Commission portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in or btsc.bih.nic.in. Below is the comprehensive guide covering notification schedules, specialty-wise vacancy distributions, eligibility criteria, evaluation scheme, pay scale, and step-by-step application instructions.
BTSC Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Recruitment Event / Milestone | Schedule Timeline |
| Official Notification Release | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | October 2026 |
| Document Verification / Merit List Publication | November / December 2026 |
| Final Selection List Release | January 2027 |
BTSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Technical Services Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Posts Offered | Specialist Medical Officer (SMO) & General Medical Officer (GMO) |
| Total Target Vacancies | 6,000+ Posts (SMO & GMO) |
| Pay Level / Scale | Pay Level 9 / Level 10 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) |
| Mode of Application | Online (btsc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Process | Academic & PG Marks Weightage + Bihar Work Experience + CBT/Interview |
| Official Websites | btsc.bihar.gov.in / btsc.bih.nic.in |
Post & Specialty-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Specialist Medical Officer posts are distributed across 14 medical disciplines based on hospital requisitions:
| Specialty / Department Name | Medical Qualification | Estimated Vacancies |
| Gynecologist & Obstetrician | MD / MS / DNB / DGO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 360+ Posts |
| Pediatrician | MD / DNB / DCH in Pediatrics | 390+ Posts |
| Anaesthetist | MD / DNB / DA in Anaesthesiology | 600+ Posts |
| Physician (General Medicine) | MD / DNB in General Medicine | 240+ Posts |
| Radiologist | MD / DNB / DMRD in Radiodiagnosis | 120+ Posts |
| Dermatologist | MD / DNB / DVD in Dermatology | 360+ Posts |
| ENT Specialist | MS / DNB / DLO in ENT | 90+ Posts |
| Orthopedician | MS / DNB / D.Ortho in Orthopedics | 160+ Posts |
| Pathologist & Microbiologist | MD / DNB in Pathology / Microbiology | 20+ Posts |
| Psychiatrist & Others | MD / DNB / DPM in Psychiatry | 15+ Posts |
| General Medical Officer (GMO) | MBBS Degree from Recognized University | 4,000+ Posts |
| Total Vacancies | Medical Cadre Posts | 6,400+ Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification & Council Registration
- For Specialist Medical Officer (SMO): Must possess an MBBS Degree along with a Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or PG Diploma in the relevant medical specialty from a college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Council of India (MCI).
- For General Medical Officer (GMO): Must possess a valid MBBS Degree from an NMC/MCI recognized institution.
- Medical Council Registration: Mandatory permanent registration with the Bihar Medical Council (BMC) or Medical Council of India (MCI/NMC) before application submission.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as on Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved Male): 37 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved Female / BC / EBC): 40 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (SC / ST Male & Female): 42 Years
- PwD Candidates: 10 years of additional upper age relaxation as per Bihar Government rules.
Selection Process & Weightage Scheme
The selection for BTSC Specialist Medical Officer posts is conducted through merit evaluation based on educational marks and work experience:
[ Academic Qualification (MBBS + PG) ] ──> [ Government Hospital Experience ] ──> [ Document Verification ]
| Evaluation Parameter | Maximum Weightage Marks | Details |
| MBBS Degree Marks | 60 Marks | Pro-rata weightage based on overall percentage in MBBS |
| PG Degree / Diploma / DNB | 15 Marks | 15 Marks for PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or 10 Marks for PG Diploma |
| Work Experience in Bihar Govt Hospitals | 25 Marks | 5 Marks per completed year of work experience in Bihar Govt Health Institutions (Max 25 Marks) |
| Total Evaluation Score | 100 Marks | Final Selection Merit List |
(Note: In case BTSC conducts a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for specific cadres, the written exam score replaced or adjusted within the evaluation criteria as per the final official advertisement guidelines).
Pay Scale & Salary Structure
Specialist Medical Officers in Bihar receive a competitive pay package under the 7th Pay Commission:
| Salary Component | Monthly Allowance Details |
| Pay Level / Grade Pay | Level 9 / Level 10 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) |
| Basic Pay Scale | Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 56,100/- |
| Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) | 20% of Basic Pay |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Applicable Bihar Govt Rates |
| HRA & Medical Allowance | 8% to 16% HRA + Medical allowances |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Rs. 85,000 – Rs. 1,05,000/- per month |
Application Fee Details
| Candidate Category | Application Fee Amount |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC Candidates | Rs. 600/- |
| Outside State Candidates (All Categories) | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST Candidates (Bihar Domicile Only) | Rs. 150/- |
| Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile Only) | Rs. 150/- |
| PwD Candidates | Rs. 150/- |
How to Apply Online for BTSC Specialist Medical Officer 2026
- Visit the official website of Bihar Technical Services Commission:
btsc.bihar.gov.inorbtsc.bih.nic.in. - Search for the notification link “Apply Online – Specialist Medical Officer (Advt No. 2026)”.
- Click on New Registration and provide your basic details, active mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in using the system-generated Registration ID and Password.
- Enter educational qualification details (MBBS marks, PG Degree/Diploma passing year, Medical Council Registration Number).
- Enter details of contractual work experience in Bihar state government hospitals (if applicable).
- Pay the applicable application fee through online modes (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents:
- Class 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- MBBS Degree & All Semester Marksheets
- PG Degree / Diploma / DNB Certificate
- Permanent Registration Certificate (Bihar Medical Council / MCI / NMC)
- Work Experience Certificate issued by competent authority (Civil Surgeon)
- Caste / EWS / Domicile Certificates (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- Verify all details carefully and submit the form. Download a PDF copy of the Filled Application Form for verification references.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar BTSC Specialist Medical Officer recruitment ke liye kya educational qualification chahiye?
Candidate ke paas NMC/MCI dwara recognized medical college se MBBS Degree aur relevant specialty me PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB) ya PG Diploma hona anivarya hai, sath hi Medical Council me registration zaroori hai.
2. Kya Bihar Medical Council (BMC) registration compulsion hai?
Haan, selection process aur document verification ke vaqt valid Bihar Medical Council (BMC) ya MCI/NMC permanent registration certificate hona mandatory hai.
3. BTSC SMO selection process me contractual work experience ke kitne marks milte hain?
Bihar ke sarkari aspatalo me karya karne wale doctors ko per completed year 5 marks milte hain (maximum 25 marks tak).
4. BTSC Specialist Medical Officer ki monthly salary kitni banti hai?
BTSC SMO ki post Pay Level 9/10 (Grade Pay ₹5400) ke tehat aati hai. Basic pay, Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), DA aur HRA mila kar gross salary lagbhag ₹85,000 se ₹1,05,000 per month banti hai.
