BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – 105 Posts, Apply by 24 Oct
Short Information: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released Advertisement No. 29/2026 for the regular appointment of 105 Food Safety Officers in the Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online at btsc.bihar.gov.in; online applications close on 24 October 2026.
Candidates must hold a degree in a listed food-science, chemistry or medical discipline (or an FSSAI-recognised equivalent) along with the prescribed FSSAI training. Selection is through a Computer Based Test only, with no interview.
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), 19 Harding Road, Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 29/2026 |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 105 posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-6 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 37 years (UR); relaxation for reserved categories, as on 01.08.2026 |
| Eligibility | Degree in a listed food-science / chemistry / medical discipline (or FSSAI-recognised equivalent) + FSSAI training |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test only; no interview |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | Not specified in the official notification |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24.10.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24.10.2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.08.2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories (uniform processing fee) | Rs. 100 |
The fee is payable online only, through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI. Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 11 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12 |
| Backward Class Women (WBC) | 04 |
| Total | 105 |
34 of these posts fall under the women’s quota. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates with permanent domicile in Bihar; candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Candidates must hold a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology, OR a Master’s degree in Chemistry, OR a doctorate in any of the listed subjects, OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BAMS/BSMS, OR an FSSAI-recognised equivalent qualification – along with the prescribed FSSAI training as per the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
- Reservation and other conditions apply as per the official notification; read Advertisement No. 29/2026 fully before applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as on 01.08.2026)
- Maximum Age: 37 years (UR), 40 years (UR women, BC, EBC), 42 years (SC, ST) as on 01.08.2026
- Additional relaxations apply as per the notification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) only – 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, bilingual (Hindi and English); negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer; normalisation of scores
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (UR), 36.5% (EBC), 34% (BC), 32% (SC, ST, women, PwD)
- No interview
How to Apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BTSC website, btsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open Advertisement No. 29/2026 for Food Safety Officer and read the notification fully.
- Complete the online registration with accurate personal and contact details.
- Fill the application form with academic and other required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, photo ID and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online and submit the form on or before 24 October 2026; save the final application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Apply Online | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 29/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| BTSC Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 24 October 2026, as per Advertisement No. 29/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 105 vacancies for Food Safety Officer, including 34 posts under the women’s quota.
Q3. What qualification is required for BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A degree in a listed food-science, chemistry or medical discipline (or an FSSAI-recognised equivalent), along with the prescribed FSSAI training per the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
Q4. Is there an interview in BTSC Food Safety Officer selection?
No. Selection is on the basis of the Computer Based Test only.
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