The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced an exciting opportunity for graduates with its Hostel Manager Recruitment 2025. With 91 vacancies for positions in Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Hostels and other hostels under the Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, this is your chance to secure a stable and well-paying government job in Bihar. The online application window is open from October 10, 2025, to November 10, 2025. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process, eligibility, salary, and application steps to help you seize this career-defining opportunity.
Key Highlights of BTSC Hostel Manager Recruitment 2025
- Post Name: Hostel Manager (छात्रावास प्रबंधक)
- Total Vacancies: 91
- Salary/Pay Scale: Pay Level-4 (7th Pay Commission, ₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
- Job Location: Bihar
- Application Start Date: October 10, 2025
- Application End Date: November 10, 2025
This recruitment drive aims to fill permanent positions in Bihar’s welfare department, offering a prestigious career for candidates with qualifications in hospitality or hotel management.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 91 vacancies are distributed across categories to ensure fair representation as per government reservation policies:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 13 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 14 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 16 |
| Total | 91 |
Note: Vacancy numbers may change based on departmental requirements. A 35% horizontal reservation applies to women candidates who are residents of Bihar.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Hostel Manager position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
- A B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from a recognized university/institute, OR
- A Graduation degree in any discipline with a Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management.
- Experience: No prior work experience is required.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Unreserved (Female): 40 years
- BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years
- Age Relaxation: Available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Bihar government employees as per state rules.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100), with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500 per month. The in-hand salary is significantly higher due to additional allowances, including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Adjusted periodically to counter inflation.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies by posting location.
- Transport Allowance (TA): Covers commuting expenses.
- Medical Benefits: For you and your dependents.
- National Pension System (NPS): Ensures post-retirement financial security with government contributions.
This compensation package makes the Hostel Manager role highly attractive.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Format: Objective-type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: +2 marks for each correct answer; -0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Syllabus:
- General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs: 25 questions
- Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude: 15 questions
- Application of ICT in Hostel Management: 5 questions
- General Hindi: 8 questions
- General English: 5 questions
- Administrative Aptitude: 5 questions
- Hotel Management Topics: 37 questions
2. Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will undergo document verification to confirm eligibility.
How to Apply Online
The application process is entirely online. Prepare the following documents in advance:
- Matriculation (10th) Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates and Marksheets
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar Domicile Certificate (for reservation benefits)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned passport-size photograph (white background) and signature
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official BTSC website.
- Navigate to the “Online Application” section on the homepage.
- Locate the “Hostel Manager (Advt. No. 27/2025)” link and click it.
- Register by providing your name, mobile number, and email ID to receive your registration ID and password.
- Log in and complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee through the payment gateway.
- Review your application, then click “Final Submit”.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: October 10, 2025
- Application End Date: November 10, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: November 10, 2025
Application Fee
- All Candidates: ₹100
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI)
Essential Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
- WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Bihar Govt Jobs Telegram: Click Here
- Arattai App: Click Here