Bihar Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025: Eligibility, Documents & Selection Process

Are you an aspiring nurse looking for a stable and rewarding career in Bihar? The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced 11,389 vacancies for Staff Nurses, presenting a golden opportunity for qualified nursing professionals.

This guide provides a detailed checklist of the eligibility criteria and explains the selection process for the Bihar Staff Nurse vacancy 2025.

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Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (2025)

Category	Total Vacancies	Female Vacancies
UR	3134	1097
EWS	784	274
SC	2853	440
ST	121	27
EBC	3117	494
BC	933	0
BC (Female)	447	447
Total	11389	—

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Special Reservations

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD):
  • VH (Visually Handicapped): 78
  • HH (Hearing Handicapped): 79
  • OH (Orthopedically Handicapped): 79
  • MH (Multiple Disabilities): 78
  • Total PwD: 314
• Freedom Fighter Family Quota: 156

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Navigating government job requirements can be complex, but understanding the key criteria is the first step towards securing your dream job.

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Bihar Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2025

Meeting the eligibility criteria is crucial before applying. Here are the details:

Educational Qualifications

• Must have completed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) from an INC-recognized institution.
• A related certificate for GNM is mandatory.
• B.Sc Nursing candidates are also eligible.
• If the course was completed outside Bihar, candidates must obtain an INC suitability certificate.

Nursing Council Registration

• Must be registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC), Patna.
• Upload of registration certificate was not required during application, but is mandatory during document verification.

Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age (Category-wise):
  • Unreserved (Male): 37 years
  • Unreserved (Female): 40 years
  • BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
  • SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years
• Age relaxation applies as per Bihar Govt. norms.

Other Essential Requirements

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Bihar domicile certificate is required for reservation claims.
• Certificates needed: proof of age (Matriculation), caste, disability (if applicable), and work experience.

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Checklist: Are You Eligible?

✔ Do you have a GNM/B.Sc Nursing qualification from an INC-recognized institution? ✔ If qualified outside Bihar, do you have an INC suitability certificate? ✔ Are you registered with the BNRC? ✔ Are you 21+ years old as of Aug 1, 2025? ✔ Do you fall within your category-specific maximum age? ✔ Are you a citizen of India? ✔ Do you have a Bihar domicile certificate (if claiming reservation)?

👉 If you answered YES to all, you’re eligible to apply. Apply on official portal → https://btsc.bihar.gov.in/

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Documents Required for BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Application

To apply and verify eligibility, prepare the following documents.

Essential Documents

Document Type	Purpose
Matriculation Certificate	Proof of age & date of birth
GNM/B.Sc Nursing Marksheet	Proof of qualification
Nursing Degree/Provisional Certificate	From recognized institute
Bihar Nursing Council Registration	Mandatory
INC Suitability Certificate	If degree outside Bihar
Photograph & Signature	For online upload
Valid ID Proof	Aadhaar / PAN / Driving License

Reservation-Specific Documents

Category	Required Document
SC/ST/OBC/EBC	Caste certificate issued by Bihar Govt.
EWS	Income & Asset certificate (current year)
PwD	Disability certificate (min. 40%)
Freedom Fighter Quota	Relation certificate
BC (Female)	Caste + marital status proof
Contractual Nurses	Experience certificate
Domicile	Proof of Bihar residency

Important Notes:

• Documents must be clear scans & valid on application date.
• Originals required at document verification.
• Invalid/expired documents may lead to disqualification.

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Bihar Staff Nurse Selection Process

The selection process involves 4 stages:

1. Online CBT (75% weightage)
   • 100 MCQs (nursing knowledge + aptitude).
   • Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer.
2. Work Experience (25% weightage)
   • 5 marks per year (max 25 marks for 5 years).
   • Considered only after qualifying CBT.
3. Document Verification
   • Verification of age, qualification, BNRC registration, INC suitability, caste, domicile, etc.
4. Final Merit List
   • Based on combined CBT + Experience marks, with reservation rules applied.

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Conclusion

The BTSC Staff Nurse recruitment 2025 offers a stable, respected government career in Bihar’s healthcare system.

• Eligibility: GNM/B.Sc Nursing, BNRC registration, age as per category.
• Selection: CBT (75%) + Work experience (25%).
• Preparation: Focused study, mock tests, & consistent practice.

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