The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has officially released the Document Verification (DV) Schedule for the recruitment of 2473 Pharmacist posts. The DV process is scheduled to be held from 06 to 10 February 2026. Candidates who have successfully cleared the earlier stages of the recruitment process for Advertisement No. 22/2025 must appear for this mandatory document verification at the designated venue. This is a crucial final step before the final appointment for these government pharmacy positions within the Bihar health department.

Note: Candidates must report on their specified date and time as per the official DV schedule. Always confirm dates from the official BTSC website.

The Bihar BTSC recruitment drive under Advertisements 19/2025 to 22/2025 aims to fill a total of 7274 vacancies across four medical and para-medical posts. The category-wise distribution for the Pharmacist post is as per Bihar government reservation rules.

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A. Age Limit (as on 01 August 2024):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age for UR Male: 37 Years
• Maximum Age for UR Female / BC / EBC: 40 Years
• Maximum Age for SC/ST: 42 Years

B. Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Science stream) and hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from a government-recognized institution. Registration with the Bihar Pharmacy Council is mandatory. Candidates with B.Pharma or M.Pharma degrees must also possess the D.Pharma qualification to be eligible.

The selection for the BTSC Pharmacist post is based on the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): An online examination assessing professional knowledge and aptitude.
2. Document Verification (DV): The ongoing stage (06-10 Feb 2026) where shortlisted candidates must present all original certificates for verification.
3. Final Merit List: Preparation based on CBT performance and successful DV.

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the Pharmacist post follows a standardized pattern:

• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (Online).
• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Marks: 100.
• Marking Scheme: As per BTSC norms, typically with positive marks for correct answers.
• Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English).

The syllabus for the Pharmacist CBT covers core pharmacy subjects from the D.Pharma curriculum, which typically includes:

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy
• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
• Drug Store & Business Management
• Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
• Health Education & Community Pharmacy
• General Knowledge and Reasoning

A. Admit Card: The admit card for the CBT was released prior to the examination. The hall ticket for the DV stage is usually provided separately or mentioned in the DV call letter.

B. Result: The result for the Pharmacist CBT was declared on 09 July 2025. Candidates who qualified were shortlisted for this Document Verification stage.

C. DV Schedule: Released for 06-10 February 2026. Candidates must check the official notice for their specific date, time, and venue.

The online application window for these posts was active from 11 March to 08 April 2025. The process involved:

1. Visiting the official BTSC website.
2. Completing one-time registration.
3. Filling the online application form for Advertisement No. 22/2025.
4. Uploading documents and paying the fee online.
5. Submitting the form and printing the confirmation page.

Candidates must bring the following documents in ORIGINAL and self-attested photocopies to the verification venue:

• BTSC Pharmacist DV Call Letter / Schedule Printout.
• BTSC Pharmacist Application Form Printout.
• Admit Card of the CBT.
• 10th Class Mark Sheet & Certificate (for age proof).
• 12th Class (Science) Mark Sheet & Certificate.
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) Mark Sheets, Degree, and Certificate.
• Registration Certificate from Bihar Pharmacy Council.
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC) if applicable.
• Residence/Domicile Certificate of Bihar.
• Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
• Passport-size photographs.
• Any other document mentioned in the official DV notice.

• Report to the venue on the exact date and time specified in your schedule. Late arrival may lead to disqualification.
• No candidate will be allowed without the original documents.
• Follow all instructions given by the verification officials at the center.
• Wear a mask and follow any prevailing health protocols.
• Any discrepancy found in documents will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Keep a copy of all submitted documents for your own records.

Being appointed as a Pharmacist with the Bihar Government offers a stable and respectable career in the public health sector. Pharmacists play a critical role in hospital pharmacy departments, drug distribution, inventory management, and patient counseling. The pay scale for these posts is as per the government norms for the position, offering job security, regular promotions, and other government employee benefits.

The DV Schedule is the official timetable for the Document Verification process for shortlisted candidates of the BTSC Pharmacist recruitment. It is scheduled from 06 to 10 February 2026.

There are a total of 2473 vacancies for the Pharmacist post under Advertisement No. 22/2025.

Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science and hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) with registration in the Bihar Pharmacy Council.

The exact venue and address will be mentioned in the detailed DV schedule/call letter available on the official BTSC website. Candidates must check their notice carefully.

No, the application fee paid during the online registration is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Appearing for DV on the assigned date is mandatory. Missing it may lead to the cancellation of your candidature. In exceptional cases, candidates must contact BTSC helpdesk immediately with valid proof.