The Bihar State Staff Selection Commission (BTSC) has officially announced a fresh round of recruitments for multiple medical and paramedical positions under the state health department, sparking renewed interest among eligible candidates across Bihar and neighbouring states.
According to the recruitment notification, a total of 303 vacancies have been identified for the posts of Field Service Officers (FSOs), Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. This figure is notably higher than an earlier report by Jagran Josh, which cited 212 vacancies — the discrepancy appears to stem from different phases of the same recruitment drive being reported separately, with the expanded list now including additional FSO positions that were not captured in the initial notification.
Candidates interested in applying must submit their forms online through the official examination portal at pariksha.nic.in. The recruitment portal has been kept active to accommodate the increased number of vacancies and the extended application window, which was announced after several stakeholders requested more time to complete their submissions.
The physiotherapist and occupational therapist positions are particularly significant for Bihar's healthcare infrastructure, as the state has been working to strengthen its primary and secondary health centres with qualified paramedical staff. These roles are typically posted at district hospitals, community health centres, and various government medical facilities across the state.
Eligibility criteria require candidates to hold recognised qualifications in physiotherapy or occupational therapy from institutions approved by the respective statutory councils. For the Field Service Officer positions, candidates generally need a bachelor's degree along with relevant administrative or public service experience, though exact requirements vary by post.
The recruitment process is expected to involve a written examination followed by document verification, as is standard for BTSC-selected posts. Candidates who have previously applied for similar drives are encouraged to check whether they meet the updated criteria before submitting fresh applications.
Experts note that this recruitment push reflects Bihar's ongoing effort to fill critical gaps in its public health workforce, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where access to therapeutic services remains limited.
