If you're an ITI Electrician pass-out from Bihar looking for a government job, BSPHCL Technician Grade-III is one post you should have on your radar. It's not glamorous, but it's stable, it pays reasonably well for a technical role, and the eligibility bar (matric plus ITI) is something thousands of Bihar candidates already meet.
This post is confusing for a lot of aspirants because the last cycle dragged on for almost two years, from notification to result. Let's clear up exactly where things stand as of August 2026, and what you need to do if you're preparing for the next one.
Quick Answer
BSPHCL Technician Grade-III 2024 cycle is over — the result for 2,156 posts was declared on 6 October 2025, and document verification has been running since. No fresh Technician Grade-III notification has come out for 2026 yet. If you're starting preparation now, treat this as prep time for the next cycle, which typically follows 12-18 months after the previous DV process wraps up. Keep checking bsphcl.co.in for the next advertisement.
Latest Notification and Important Dates
The table below covers the most recent (2024) BSPHCL Technician Grade-III cycle, since a new notification for 2026 hasn't been released yet.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 6 March 2024 |
| Application window (reopened) | 1 to 15 October 2024 |
| Admit card | Released ahead of exam, July 2025 |
| CBT exam | 11 to 22 July 2025 |
| Result declared | 6 October 2025 |
| Objection window for merit list | Till 13 October 2025, 6 PM |
| Document verification | Ongoing, no fixed date announced |
| Next Technician Grade-III notification | Not out yet (tentative, watch official site) |
Since this is the record for reference only, don't apply anywhere claiming to accept forms for this batch now. When a new cycle opens, the pattern will likely repeat: notification, application window, CBT, result, DV, joining.
What the Job Actually Is
A BSPHCL Technician Grade-III works as a field-level electrical technician under Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, the parent body that runs Bihar's power distribution and generation companies (NBPDCL, SBPDCL, BSPGCL, BSPTCL). You'll be posted at sub-stations, power houses, or distribution offices anywhere in Bihar.
Day to day, the work involves line maintenance, fault-finding, transformer and switchgear checks, meter reading support, cable laying and repair, and general electrical upkeep of power infrastructure. It's hands-on work, often outdoors, sometimes at odd hours during breakdowns. If you've done your ITI in Electrician trade and want to actually use those skills in a government job, this fits well.
Vacancy Details
The 2024 notification carried 2,156 vacancies for Technician Grade-III. Here's how the category-wise split looked:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 863 |
| EWS | 215 |
| SC | 345 |
| ST | 22 |
| EBC | 388 |
| BC | 258 |
| BC (Female, within BC) | 65 |
| Total | 2,156 |
Vacancy numbers change every cycle depending on retirements, new posts sanctioned, and expansion of the power network. Don't assume the next notification will carry the same number, but this gives you a realistic sense of scale.
Eligibility
Age limit
You need to be between 18 and 37 years old as on the cut-off date fixed in the notification (usually 1 August of the notification year). Relaxation applies as below.
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| BC / EBC | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 42 years |
| PwD | Additional relaxation as per Bihar govt rules |
Age relaxation rules can shift slightly notification to notification, so always cross-check the exact figures once the new advertisement is out.
Education
You need matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board, plus an ITI certificate in Electrician trade from an institute recognised by NCVT or SCVT. Both are compulsory — matric alone or ITI alone won't work.
Domicile
The post is Bihar-specific and most seats require Bihar domicile, though check the exact reservation rules in the notification since category-wise domicile requirements can differ.
Physical standards
There's no strict height or chest requirement like police posts, but you need to be medically fit to do outdoor technical work — free from any condition that would come in the way of your duties.
Application Process and Fee
You apply online through the official BSPHCL recruitment portal when the notification is live. Keep your matric certificate, ITI certificate, category certificate, and a recent photo and signature scan ready before you start the form.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC | Rs 375 |
| SC / ST (Bihar domicile) | Rs 375 |
| Female and Divyang (PwD) candidates | No fee |
Steps to apply (when notification is live)
- Go to the official BSPHCL recruitment website and find the Technician Grade-III link.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online (if applicable to your category).
- Submit and download the confirmation page for your records.
Double-check every field before final submission. Corrections after submission are usually not allowed, or only allowed in a short correction window.
Exam Pattern
Selection is through a single Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification. There's no separate physical test for this post.
| Section | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Included in overall 100-105 Qs | 1 mark each |
| General Science | Included | 1 mark each |
| Arithmetic / Reasoning | Included | 1 mark each |
| General Hindi | Included | 1 mark each |
| General English | Included | 1 mark each |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | Included | 1 mark each |
| Technical (ITI Electrician trade) | Included | 1 mark each |
| Total | 100-105 | 100-105 |
Most cycles have run this as a single 100-105 mark objective paper of around 90 minutes to 2 hours, with a small negative marking of roughly 1/4 mark per wrong answer in some cycles (check the exact rule in the fresh notification, since it has varied slightly across cycles). Around 50% of the paper leans technical (trade-based), and the rest is general awareness, reasoning, language, and computer basics. That balance matters for how you split study time.
After the CBT, BSPHCL prepares a merit list based on marks, and shortlisted candidates go through document verification before final selection and joining.
Detailed Syllabus
General Knowledge
Current affairs (national and international), Indian history, geography, polity, static GK, science and tech in the news, and Bihar-specific GK (schemes, geography, history).
General Science
Physics, chemistry and biology basics up to matric level: measurement units, laws of motion, chemical reactions, human body systems, everyday science applications.
Arithmetic and Reasoning
Number system, percentage, ratio-proportion, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, simple and compound interest, plus reasoning topics like analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, and non-verbal reasoning.
General Hindi
Grammar (sandhi, samas, vilom, paryayvachi), comprehension passage, error correction, fill in the blanks.
General English
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, spotting errors, idioms and phrases, comprehension.
Basic Computer Knowledge
Computer fundamentals, operating system basics, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet basics, email, networking basics (LAN/WAN), and cybersecurity awareness.
Technical Paper (ITI Electrician Trade)
This section decides most candidates' fate since it carries real weight. Focus on basic electrical theory (Ohm's law, AC/DC circuits, resistance, capacitance), transformers (types, working, testing, losses), AC/DC machine winding and starters, three-phase induction motors (working, starting methods), power generation and distribution basics, industrial and domestic wiring rules, cable laying and jointing, earthing and protection systems, and measuring instruments (ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, megger).
If your ITI concepts are solid, this section should not scare you. Most of it is direct from your trade textbook.
Salary, Pay Scale and Career Growth
During the one-year probation period, a BSPHCL Technician Grade-III gets a fixed pay in the range of Rs 9,200 to Rs 15,500. Once confirmed, you move to Level 4 of the applicable pay matrix, with proper basic pay plus allowances on top: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance, and eventually gratuity and pension benefits. Exact in-hand figures depend on posting location and current DA rates, but it's a reasonable package for a technical-grade government post.
Career growth follows the usual departmental promotion route. From Technician Grade-III you can move up through internal promotions over the years, subject to seniority, performance and departmental exams where applicable. Not a fast-track ladder, but a secure one.
Previous Cut-off
Official category-wise cut-off marks for the 2024-25 cycle hadn't been separately published as a clean table at the time of writing, but based on trends from similar Bihar technical exams, expect qualifying marks roughly in this range out of 100-105:
| Category | Approximate qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR / General | Around 40% |
| BC | Around 36-37% |
| EBC | Around 33-34% |
| SC / ST / Female | Around 30-32% |
Treat these as indicative, not official. Once BSPHCL publishes category-wise cut-offs for the 2024-25 result, update your expectations against those exact figures.
Best Books and Preparation Strategy
You don't need a mountain of books for this exam. One solid ITI trade guide, one GK-cum-current affairs book, and consistent daily practice will do.
Technical section: your ITI Electrician trade textbooks (NCVT/SCVT prescribed) are your primary source. Revise winding diagrams, motor starting methods, and transformer testing procedures thoroughly, these come up again and again.
GK and current affairs: a monthly current affairs digest plus a static GK book covering Bihar specifically. Use current affairs updates to stay on top of recent events without hunting for news yourself.
Reasoning and maths: the Quantitative Aptitude guide and Reasoning guide break topics down step by step, useful if your basics are shaky. Pair this with the General Awareness guide for quick pre-exam revision.
A rough month-wise plan (once notification is out)
- Month 1-2: Rebuild ITI trade concepts from scratch, one topic a week. Parallel light revision of Hindi and English grammar rules.
- Month 3: Start daily reasoning and maths practice, 30-40 questions a day. Begin current affairs tracking.
- Month 4: Full-length mock tests twice a week. Review every wrong answer, especially in the technical section.
- Final 2-3 weeks: Only revision and mocks, no new topics. Sleep well before the exam, don't cram the night before.
Use free mock tests to simulate exam conditions and topic-wise practice sets to shore up weak areas before you move to full mocks. A structured study plan also helps if you tend to lose track of what to revise when.
Common Mistakes and Honest Advice
A lot of candidates ignore the technical section thinking GK and reasoning will carry them through. That's a mistake. The technical paper carries real weight and rewards people who studied their trade seriously, not just memorised for the ITI exam and forgot it.
Another common error is waiting for the notification to start preparing. Given how long BSPHCL cycles run (notification to result took over 18 months last time), sitting idle is a waste. Build your base now, sharpen with mocks once the exam date is announced.
Don't skip GK just because you're an ITI candidate either. A decent chunk of the paper is language and general awareness, and candidates lose easy marks here by under-preparing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BSPHCL Technician Grade-III notification out for 2026? No, as of August 2026 no fresh notification has been released. The last cycle (2024 notification) concluded with results in October 2025, and DV is ongoing.
How many vacancies were there in the last BSPHCL Technician Grade-III recruitment? The 2024 notification carried 2,156 vacancies across UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC and BC categories.
What is the eligibility for BSPHCL Technician Grade-III? You need matric pass plus an ITI certificate in Electrician trade from an NCVT or SCVT recognised institute, and you must fall within the prescribed age limit (18-37 years for general, with relaxation for reserved categories).
What is the salary of a BSPHCL Technician Grade-III? During probation, pay is in the range of Rs 9,200 to Rs 15,500. After confirmation, pay moves to Level 4 of the pay matrix with DA, HRA, medical and travel allowances added.
Is there negative marking in the BSPHCL Technician exam? Negative marking has varied slightly across cycles, with some notifications applying around 1/4 mark deduction per wrong answer. Always confirm the exact rule from the notification when it's released.
What is the exam pattern for BSPHCL Technician Grade-III? It's a single Computer-Based Test with around 100-105 objective questions covering GK, general science, reasoning, Hindi, English, computer knowledge, and ITI Electrician trade technical topics.
Is there a physical test for BSPHCL Technician Grade-III? No. Selection is purely through the CBT followed by document verification. There's no physical efficiency test for this particular post.
What is the application fee for BSPHCL Technician Grade-III? The fee was Rs 375 for UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC and ST candidates in the last cycle. Female and Divyang candidates were exempt from the fee.
When will BSPHCL Technician Grade-III result and DV be complete for the 2024 batch? Result was declared on 6 October 2025. Document verification has been ongoing since then, with no fixed completion date announced publicly yet.
Where can I check the official BSPHCL Technician notification? Always check bsphcl.co.in directly, since it's the official recruitment source and avoids confusion from third-party sites carrying outdated information.
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Final Word
BSPHCL Technician Grade-III is a solid option if you've got matric plus ITI Electrician and want a technical government job in Bihar. The process is slow, sometimes painfully so, but the eligibility bar suits a huge pool of ITI candidates, and the work directly uses what you trained for.
Right now there's no active notification, so the smartest move is to use this gap to get your fundamentals rock solid instead of waiting around. When the next advertisement drops, you want to be ready to fill the form and start mocks immediately, not scrambling to relearn transformer winding from scratch. Keep checking the official BSPHCL site and exam news updates so you don't miss the window when it opens.
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