The BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 has been released along with the final result for 11,389 Staff Nurse vacancies under Advertisement No. 23/2025.
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) published the Staff Nurse result and selection details on 27 August 2026 through its official website, making the category-wise cutoff and final selection status available to candidates who appeared in the recruitment process.
Candidates can now check their selection status, category-wise cutoff marks and merit-related details through the official BTSC result notice.
The recruitment was conducted for Staff Nurse positions under the Bihar Health Department, and the final selection process considered the prescribed examination and applicable experience-related marks.
According to the available result information, the commission has published the final selection details against the advertised vacancies, so candidates should carefully compare their final marks with the cutoff applicable to their category rather than relying only on the minimum qualifying standard.
In this article, candidates can find the BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 category-wise marks, minimum qualifying marks, result and merit list details, score calculation method, selection information, and steps to download the official cutoff/result PDF from btsc.bihar.gov.in.
BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 – Overview
Cutoff & Final Result Out for 11,389 Staff Nurse Posts (Advt No. 23/2025)
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Recruitment Name | Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, Bihar Health Department |
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 23/2025 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 11,389 |
| Category | Final Cutoff & Result Declared |
| Result Declaration Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Selection Stages Completed | Computer-Based Test (CBT) & Document Verification (DV) |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 — Latest Update
| Update Type | Final Cutoff & Selection Result OUT — Category-Wise Marks Released |
| Next Step for Selected Candidates | Posting Orders to be Issued by Bihar Health Department |
| Total Marks Basis | Out of 100 (75 Written Exam + 25 Work Experience) |
How the Final Score is Calculated (Out of 100)
| Component | Maximum Marks | Details |
| Written Examination (CBT) | 75 | Normalized score across multi-shift Computer-Based Test |
| Work Experience | 25 | 5 Marks per year of service in recognized Government Health Institutions/Schemes |
| Total | 100 | — |
Note: The written exam scores from multiple shifts have been processed through a standard normalization method to ensure fairness across different shift difficulty levels. The written examination also carries negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, which directly influenced candidates’ raw scores before normalization.
BTSC Staff Nurse — Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 75, Written CBT)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Percentage |
| Unreserved (UR) | 30 Marks | 40% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 30 Marks | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 27.37 Marks | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 25.5 Marks | 34% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 Marks | 32% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 24 Marks | 32% |
| Women (All Categories) & PwD | 24 Marks | 32% |
BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 — Category-Wise Final Cutoff Marks
| S.No. | Category | Cutoff Marks (General) | Cutoff Marks (Female) |
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 44.5829 | 41.7052 |
| 2 | EWS | 44.3077 (EWS-UR) | — |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 4 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 5 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 6 | Backward Class (BC) | 33.4651 | — |
| 7 | Women of Backward Classes (WBC) | 29.4622 | — |
| 8 | Visually Impaired (VH) | No Eligible Candidates Available | No Eligible Candidates Available |
| 9 | Hearing Impaired (HH) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 10 | Locomotor Disabled (OH) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 11 | Mental Disability / Multiple Disabilities (MH) | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
| 12 | Grandchildren/Grandnephew/Grandniece of Freedom Fighters | All Eligible Candidates Selected | All Eligible Candidates Selected |
Note: Cutoff marks shown above are out of the total 100 marks (75 Written + 25 Experience combined, wherever applicable) and represent the final merit-based cutoff for selection, not just the minimum qualifying marks. Categories marked “All Eligible Candidates Selected” indicate that the number of qualified applicants in that category did not exceed the notified vacancies, so all eligible candidates were selected without a competitive cutoff threshold.
How to Check BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026 & Merit List
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Technical Service Commission — btsc.bihar.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Latest Update” or “Results” section on the homepage
- Click on the link titled “Result and Cut Off Marks for the Post of Staff Nurse (Advt No. 23/2025)”
- The category-wise cutoff PDF will open on your screen
- Download the document and keep a printed copy for future reference
Key Factors That Influenced BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026
- Total Vacancies: A high number of posts (11,389 total, distributed across UR, EWS, EBC, BC, SC, and ST) helped stabilize score thresholds across categories
- Weightage of Work Experience: Candidates with prior experience in government hospitals/health societies received up to 25 additional marks, directly boosting their final scores and shifting cutoffs
- Normalised Scores: Normalization balanced the difficulty variance across the multi-shift Computer-Based Test
- Negative Marking Penalty: Deductions of 0.25 marks per wrong answer influenced raw candidate performance before normalization
What Happens Next for Selected Candidates?
- Candidates who have secured marks at or above their respective category cutoff, and have successfully cleared the final Document Verification (DV), will receive their posting orders from the Bihar Health Department
- Selected candidates should regularly check the official BTSC portal (btsc.bihar.gov.in) for posting order notifications and further joining instructions
- Candidates should keep their original documents, category certificates, and experience certificates ready, as these may be required again at the time of joining
About Staff Nurse Recruitment Under BTSC 2026
- This recruitment drive, conducted under Advertisement No. 23/2025, is one of the largest Staff Nurse recruitment exercises undertaken in Bihar in recent years, with 11,389 vacancies
- The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) conducted the recruitment on behalf of the Bihar Health Department to strengthen nursing staff availability across the state’s government health institutions
- Selection combined objective merit (written CBT) with a meaningful reward for prior field experience (up to 25 marks), ensuring experienced nursing professionals already working in government health setups received due recognition
- The scale of this recruitment (11,389 posts) is expected to significantly strengthen Bihar’s public healthcare delivery system at the primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels
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FAQs — BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026
Q1. What is the official website to check BTSC Staff Nurse Cutoff 2026?
You can verify and download the official cutoff PDF on the Bihar Technical Service Commission website at btsc.bihar.gov.in.
Q2. How is the BTSC Staff Nurse final cutoff calculated?
The final merit cutoff is calculated out of 100 marks — 75 marks from the normalized CBT written examination score, plus up to 25 marks awarded for relevant work experience in state government healthcare setups (5 marks per year).
Q3. Is there negative marking in the BTSC Staff Nurse exam?
Yes, the written examination includes negative marking — 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q4. What is the UR (Unreserved) category cutoff for BTSC Staff Nurse 2026?
The UR category cutoff is 44.5829 marks (General) and 41.7052 marks (Female).
Q5. What are the minimum qualifying marks for reserved categories?
Minimum qualifying marks in the written test are 40% for UR/EWS, 36.5% for BC, 34% for EBC, and 32% for SC, ST, Women, and PwD candidates.
Q6. How many total vacancies were there in this Staff Nurse recruitment?
A total of 11,389 vacancies were notified under Advertisement No. 23/2025.
Q7. Why does the cutoff show “All Eligible Candidates Selected” for some categories?
This means the number of qualified candidates in that particular category did not exceed the number of notified vacancies, so every eligible candidate in that category was selected without needing a competitive cutoff threshold.
Q8. What happens after the cutoff is declared?
Candidates who meet or exceed their category cutoff and have cleared Document Verification will receive posting orders from the Bihar Health Department.