Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)Bihar BTSC Dental Hygienist Recruitment 2025 |
1: Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 05 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Announcement | Will be Updated Soon |
2: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
Payment Mode (Online Only)
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
3: Eligibility Criteria
3(a) Age Limit (as of 01.08.2025):
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age:
Unreserved (General) Candidates: 37 years
Unreserved Women: 40 years
Backward/Extremely Backward Classes (Male/Female): 40 years
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female): 42 years
- Calculate your age using the Online Age Calculator.
3(b) Age Relaxation (as per Government Rules):
| Category | Age Relaxation Details |
|---|---|
| Divyang (Disabled) Candidates | Up to 10 years of relaxation |
| Government Servants | Up to 5 years for those who have completed 3 years of continuous service |
| Candidates working in Government Hospitals/Institutions in Bihar | Relaxation equal to the period of contractual service as Dental Health Scientists (partial years counted) |
Note:
Relaxation on contractual service will only be applicable for the same post where the candidate has been working.
Candidates are eligible for only one type of age relaxation out of all mentioned above
3(c) Educational Qualification:
Candidates must meet the following educational criteria to be eligible for the Dental Hygienist post:
Academic Requirement:
A recognized 10+2 (Biology/Science) qualification from a certified board or university.
Professional Qualification:
Diploma in Dental Health Science (Dental Hygienist) from a recognized institution.
Candidates with a diploma from Bihar State Dental Council will be given preference.
4: BTSC Dental Hygienist Vacancy 2025
Total Posts: 702
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released a total of 702 vacancies for the Dental Hygienist post. The reservation and category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 281 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 70 |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 112 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 7 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 127 |
| General Category (Unreserved) | 84 |
| Backward Women (Female Reservation) | 21 |
| Total | 702 |
Note: The vacancies include 35% horizontal reservation for women as per Bihar state government norms.
5: Mode of Selection – Bihar BTSC Dental Hygienist Recruitment 2025
The selection of candidates will be based on a written competitive examination and work experience. The process is as follows:
Written Competitive Examination & Work Experience:
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the written examination and work experience.
The merit list for selection will be prepared in the following manner:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Competitive Exam (Computer Based Test) – Full marks | 75 |
| Work Experience – Marks based on experience in government/private hospitals and institutions (maximum 25 marks) | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Note:
For the written exam, 0.75 marks for each correct answer will be multiplied by a normalization factor if needed.
If the total comes to less than 60% of marks, it will be considered as 60% for calculation. (Example: 60 x 0.75 = 45 marks)
6: BTSC Dental Hygienist Exam Pattern 2025
The written examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) for all candidates.
Syllabus & Structure:
Total questions: 100 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Languages: Hindi and English
Total marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours
Evaluation & Marks:
Work experience will be evaluated as per the Diploma in Dental Hygienist curriculum and marks will be added to CBT scores.
Normalization will be applied to scores of exams conducted in multiple shifts.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Final scores will include normalized CBT scores and work experience marks.
7: How to Apply for Bihar BTSC Dental Hygienist Recruitment 2025?
8: Salary Structure – Bihar BTSC Dental Hygienist 2025
The selected candidates for the Dental Hygienist post will receive a competitive salary as per the BTSC pay scale.| Post | Dental Hygienist |
|---|---|
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level-4 |
| Pay Scale | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
| Grade Pay | ₹2,400 |
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