The Bihar Technical Service Commission, the state recruitment body for technical and specialist government posts, is hiring Food Safety Officers for the Bihar Food Safety Service under the Health Department. Selected officers will enforce food safety standards across the state and will be appointed after completing the prescribed training conducted with the assistance of FSSAI, New Delhi.
BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 202629/2026
Total Vacancies
105
Last Date
24 Oct
6 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Open25 Sept
About BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Bihar Technical Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 29/2026
- Post Name
- Food Safety Officer
- Job Location
- Bihar
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefits only for candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar must secure the 40% General qualifying marks)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–37 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Revised Pay Level 6 (unrevised Grade Pay Rs. 4,200, Pay Band 2)
Vacancy Breakdown
Food Safety Officer
105
UR 41SC 17ST 2EWS 11EBC 18BC 12
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | EWS | EBC | BC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | 41 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 105 |
Eligibility Details
Food Safety Officer - Educational Qualification
Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognised university in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Science or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or Medicine; or a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognised university or institution in the listed Food Technology specialisations (Food Engineering; Food Engineering and Technology; Food Processing and Preservation; Food Processing and Technology; Food Technology and Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Machinery Operations Management; Food Processing Engineering and Management; Food Processing; Food Safety and Quality Management; Processing and Food Engineering) or the listed Agricultural Science specialisations (Agriculture; Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetics; Horticulture); or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery; or any other course and qualification notified from time to time by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, New Delhi, for appointment to the post of Food Safety Officer with the prior approval of the Central Government.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer - Educational Qualification | Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognised university in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Science or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or Medicine; or a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognised university or institution in the listed Food Technology specialisations (Food Engineering; Food Engineering and Technology; Food Processing and Preservation; Food Processing and Technology; Food Technology and Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Machinery Operations Management; Food Processing Engineering and Management; Food Processing; Food Safety and Quality Management; Processing and Food Engineering) or the listed Agricultural Science specialisations (Agriculture; Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetics; Horticulture); or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery; or any other course and qualification notified from time to time by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, New Delhi, for appointment to the post of Food Safety Officer with the prior approval of the Central Government. |
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 37 years (Unreserved Male), 40 years (Unreserved Female), 40 years (Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class, male and female), 42 years (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe, male and female) as on 01-08-2026
Age Relaxation
10 years for eligible persons with disabilities; 5 years for regularly appointed Bihar Government servants who have completed three years of continuous service; 3 years plus the period of defence service for ex-servicemen, provided their actual age on the date of application does not exceed 57 years. Only one of these relaxations is admissible to a candidate.
Application Fee
All candidates
Rs. 100
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test
Objective multiple choice test of 100 questions for 100 marks in two hours, in Hindi and English, with 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer; marks are normalised if the test is held in multiple shifts.
- 2Document Verification
The Commission verifies the educational, age, reservation and other supporting certificates uploaded with the online application against the originals.
Exam Pattern
2 HoursComputer Based TestNegative: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer
Salary Structure
Revised Pay Level 6 (unrevised Grade Pay Rs. 4,200, Pay Band 2)
Grade Pay: Rs. 4,200
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official BTSC website at btsc.bihar.gov.in and open Advertisement No. 29/2026 for Food Safety Officer posts
- 2Read the complete advertisement and confirm the eligibility requirements
- 3Open the online application form and fill in the personal, educational and category information
- 4Enter the details of the prescribed photo identity document, giving Aadhaar number first if available
- 5Upload the prescribed certificates, mark sheets and supporting documents
- 6Pay the Rs. 100 application fee through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI
- 7Review the form carefully before final submission, since no corrections will be allowed afterwards
- 8Download and retain the completed application and the payment receipt
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation original certificate
•Degree and all-year mark sheets and original or provisional certificate of the qualifying degree
•Caste certificate or non-creamy layer certificate or EWS certificate
•Permanent residence or domicile certificate
•Disability certificate
•Ex-servicemen certificate where applicable
•Aadhaar or other prescribed photo identity document
•Recent passport photograph
Important Details
- Selected candidates are appointed only after completing the prescribed training arranged by the State Government with the assistance of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, New Delhi, as required under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
- Only online applications are accepted; printed, typed or handwritten forms and incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications are rejected and the fee is not refunded.
- No correction or change in a submitted application is allowed, and the Commission is not responsible for errors made by the applicant.
- All certificates and mark sheets must have been issued on or before 24 October 2026, and only the documents uploaded with the online application will be verified against the originals.
- Candidates must keep the same mobile number and email id active until the final selection list is published.
- The number of vacancies may be revised in consultation with the requisitioning department.
Category-wise Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
Regular Posts: 41
Backlog Posts: 14
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Regular Posts: 11
Backlog Posts: 4
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Regular Posts: 17
Backlog Posts: 6
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Regular Posts: 2
Backlog Posts: 0
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
Regular Posts: 18
Backlog Posts: 6
Backward Class (BC)
Regular Posts: 12
Backlog Posts: 4
Backward Class Women (WBC)
Regular Posts: 4
Backlog Posts: 0
Total
Regular Posts: 105
Backlog Posts: 34
| Category | Regular Posts | Backlog Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 41 | 14 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 11 | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18 | 6 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12 | 4 |
| Backward Class Women (WBC) | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 105 | 34 |
Accepted Food Technology and Agricultural Science Specialisations
Food Engineering
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Agriculture
Food Engineering and Technology
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Agricultural Engineering
Food Processing and Preservation
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Biotechnology
Food Processing and Technology
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Dairy Technology
Food Technology and Management
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Fisheries
Food Biotechnology
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Food Technology
Food Machinery Operations Management
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Processing Engineering and Management
Agricultural Science-related Specialisations: Horticulture
Food Processing
Food Safety and Quality Management
Processing and Food Engineering
| Food Technology-related Specialisations | Agricultural Science-related Specialisations |
|---|---|
| Food Engineering | Agriculture |
| Food Engineering and Technology | Agricultural Engineering |
| Food Processing and Preservation | Biotechnology |
| Food Processing and Technology | Dairy Technology |
| Food Technology and Management | Fisheries |
| Food Biotechnology | Food Technology |
| Food Machinery Operations Management | Food Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Food Processing Engineering and Management | Horticulture |
| Food Processing | — |
| Food Safety and Quality Management | — |
| Processing and Food Engineering | — |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 40%
Backward Class (BC)
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 34%
SC / ST / Women / PwBD
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 32%, subject to the prescribed conditions
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD | 32%, subject to the prescribed conditions |
Horizontal Reservation
- 35% horizontal reservation for eligible women who are permanent residents of Bihar, subject to availability of vacancies
- 2% horizontal reservation for grandchildren of freedom fighters of Bihar who are in receipt of a Central Government pension
- Transgender candidates (Kinnar, Kothi, Hijra) get the reservation admissible to the Backward Classes
- Disability reservation is admissible only to benchmark disabled candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who are not residents of Bihar apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates from outside Bihar can apply, but they cannot claim reservation benefits and must secure the 40% minimum qualifying marks fixed for the General category.
Is any training required after selection as a Food Safety Officer?
Yes. Selected candidates are appointed only after completing the prescribed training arranged by the State Government with the assistance of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, New Delhi.
Can I make corrections to my application after submitting it?
No. The notification states that no change or correction in a submitted online application will be considered, so all entries must be verified before final submission.
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