Searching for BTSC OT Assistant vacancy 2026 or Bihar OT Technician vacancy? In Bihar, the Operation Theatre post is recruited by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) under the name O.T. Assistant (शल्य कक्ष सहायक) for the Health Department, Bihar. In this post we explain the eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, selection process and official syllabus, along with the latest vacancy update – all checked from the official BTSC Advertisement No. 03/2025 and notices on btsc.bihar.gov.in.
Quick Answer: BTSC recruits O.T. Assistant (शल्य कक्ष सहायक) – there is no separate OT Technician post in BTSC. Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English + Diploma in O.T. Assistant / Bachelor of O.T. Assistant Technology. Age: 18–37 years (UR male). Salary: Pay Level 5. Exam: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking; final merit = 75% CBT + up to 25 marks for contract experience. The last recruitment (Advt. 03/2025) had 1,683 posts; a new OT Assistant vacancy is not yet notified (as of October 2026).
Last Vacancy
1,683 Posts
Pay Level
Level 5
Age Limit
18–37 Years
Exam
100 Marks CBT
BTSC OT Assistant Vacancy 2026: Latest Update
| Update | Status (Official BTSC Notices) |
|---|---|
| New OT Assistant vacancy (2026) | Not yet released – no new OT Assistant advertisement on btsc.bihar.gov.in as of October 2026 |
| Last recruitment | Advertisement No. 03/2025 – O.T. Assistant, Health Department, Bihar |
| Total posts (Advt. 03/2025) | 1,683 |
| Online application (Advt. 03/2025) | 04.03.2025 to 01.04.2025 |
| Result (Advt. 03/2025) | Result for the post of OT Assistant published on 20.07.2026 |
| Latest notice | List of recommended candidates from those kept on HOLD (Notice No. 3020, September 2026) |
Keep checking btsc.bihar.gov.in → Recruitments for the next OT Assistant advertisement. As per the last advertisement, vacancies received from the Health Department up to the last date of application can be added.
BTSC OT Technician or OT Assistant – Which Post?
In BTSC, the post is officially called शल्य कक्ष सहायक (O.T. Assistant). Many students search for “Bihar OT Technician vacancy”, but BTSC does not conduct a separate exam for “OT Technician”. If you have a Diploma in OT Assistant / OT Technology, the post you should apply for is BTSC OT Assistant.
| Post Name | Status in BTSC |
|---|---|
| O.T. Assistant (शल्य कक्ष सहायक) | ✅ Recruited by BTSC – Health Department, Bihar |
| OT Technician | ❌ No separate post in BTSC |
BTSC OT Assistant Vacancy (Advt. 03/2025) – Category Wise
| Category | Posts | Of which Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 658 | 230 |
| EWS | 165 | 58 |
| SC | 270 | 92 |
| ST | 18 | 06 |
| EBC | 304 | 104 |
| BC | 212 | 69 |
| Women of Backward Classes (WBC) | 56 | 00 |
| Total | 1,683 | 559 |
PwD: VH-17, HH-16, OH-16, MH-17. Grandchildren of freedom fighters: 33 posts. 35% horizontal reservation for women (Bihar domicile).
BTSC OT Assistant Eligibility (Official)
O.T. Assistant (शल्य कक्ष सहायक) – BTSC
✅ No experience required (experience gives bonus marks)
Qualification (i): Intermediate / 10+2 passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Qualification (ii): Diploma course in O.T. Assistant / Bachelor of O.T. Assistant Technology from an institution recognised by the Central, Bihar or any other State Government, with certificate
Experience: Not essential; contract experience on the same post in Bihar Government / Govt-controlled hospitals gives up to 25 bonus marks
Pay Scale: Pre-revised PB 5200–20200, Grade Pay 2800; Level 5 of the 7th revised pay structure
- 12th must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English – Arts, Commerce or Maths-only (without Biology) students are not eligible.
- Both Diploma in OT Assistant and Bachelor of OT Assistant Technology holders can apply.
- Reservation benefit is only for permanent residents of Bihar; candidates from other states apply as unreserved.
BTSC OT Assistant Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years as on 01.08.2024 (Advt. 03/2025).
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
- PwD: 10 years additional relaxation.
- Bihar Government employees with 3 years continuous service: 5 years relaxation.
- Contract OT Assistants in Bihar Govt / Govt-controlled hospitals: relaxation equal to the period of contract service.
- Candidates who were within the age limit between 01.08.2014 and 01.08.2024 (earlier advertisement) are also eligible.
- Only one of the above relaxations is given.
BTSC OT Assistant Salary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-revised pay scale | ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹2800 |
| 7th revised pay structure | Pay Level 5 |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
BTSC OT Assistant Selection Process
Selection is based on Written Competitive Exam (CBT) + Work Experience:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based Test) | 75 |
| Work experience on contract on the same post in Bihar Govt / Govt-controlled hospitals – 5 marks per year (proportionate for part of a year) | Maximum 25 |
| Total | 100 |
CBT score is converted to 75: % marks in CBT × 0.75. Example: 50% marks in CBT = 50 × 0.75 = 37.5 marks. Experience marks are given only to candidates who qualify the CBT, and the experience certificate must be in the prescribed format (Appendix-1).
BTSC OT Assistant Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Questions | 100 MCQs (objective) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Level of questions | Diploma in O.T. Assistant level syllabus |
| Normalisation | Applied as the exam is held in multiple shifts |
BTSC OT Assistant Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT) |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| BC | 36.5% |
| EBC | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | 32% |
BTSC OT Assistant Syllabus (Official)
As per the official syllabus published by BTSC (Syllabus of Operation Theatre Assistant Course):
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Introduction, terminology & planes; head & neck; thorax; abdomen & pelvis; upper limb; lower limb; urogenital system |
| Physiology | General considerations; GIT; CVS; respiratory system; haematology incl. anaemia; nervous system (CNS & PNS); endocrine glands; genito-urinary system |
| Microbiology | History & scheme; classification of micro-organisms; bacteriology; infection & its control, antimicrobials; immunity; collection & transport of specimens; sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, asepsis, fumigation; OT hazards & prophylaxis (Hepatitis B vaccination) |
| Biochemistry | Basic biochemistry of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins; antioxidants and trace elements |
| General Nursing | OT cleaning & table setting; patient transfer; Ryle’s tube & urinary catheterization; patient positioning; sterile packs & trolley setting; hand washing, gowning & gloving; skin scrubbing & draping; patient safety (decubitus ulcer, cautery burn, electrocution); post-op dressing & drains; vital signs; post-anaesthesia care; moral, ethical & legal duties (Consumer Protection Act) |
| Medicine | Diabetes mellitus; typhoid; hepatitis B; HIV/AIDS; renal failure; cardiovascular & neurological diseases; history taking & physical examination; hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure; pulmonary & other tuberculosis; COPD |
| Surgery | Neuro & spine; ENT; thyroid & neck; thorax; GIT (emergency & elective); hepatobiliary; urogenital incl. obstetric & gynaecological; limb; paediatric & plastic-reconstructive; orthopaedic incl. casts & slabs; post-op dressing & bandaging |
| Anaesthesia & OT Management | Anaesthesia techniques; fluids & blood; pre-anaesthetic medication; anaesthetic gases & oxygen therapy; inhalation & IV agents; airway management; muscle relaxants & antidotes; local anaesthesia; brachial plexus & nerve blocks; spinal, saddle, epidural & caudal block; anaesthetic accidents; cardiac arrest management in OT; artificial ventilation & ICU; maintenance & sterilization of OT and anaesthetic equipment |
BTSC OT Assistant Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST (Bihar permanent resident) | ₹150 |
| Women – reserved / unreserved (Bihar permanent resident) | ₹150 |
| Candidates from outside Bihar (any category) | ₹600 |
| PwD (all categories) | ₹150 |
Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate (for date of birth)
- Intermediate (10+2) marksheet & certificate
- Diploma in O.T. Assistant / Bachelor of O.T. Assistant Technology – all years’ marksheets & certificate
- Caste / Non-Creamy Layer / EWS certificate (Bihar Government format)
- Permanent residence (domicile) certificate
- Experience certificate in the prescribed format (if claiming experience marks)
Download BTSC OT Assistant Official PDFs
BTSC OT Assistant Advertisement No. 03/2025
Eligibility, age limit, vacancy, fee, selection process & exam pattern
⬇ Download Notification PDFOfficial PDF published by Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna
BTSC OT Assistant Official Syllabus
Syllabus of Operation Theatre Assistant Course (Diploma level)
⬇ Download Syllabus PDFOfficial PDF published by Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna
