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Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced Bihar Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 for 105 Food Safety Officer posts in Bihar’s Health Department. Candidates with a qualifying degree in food, science, agriculture or medical fields can apply online from 25/09/2026 to 24/10/2026, The fee is ₹100 for all categories. Check the age limit and accepted subjects before filling the form. Selection includes a computer-based test and document verification. Read the notification for the complete degree requirements, exam rules and application steps.
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Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 29/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 25/09/2026
- Application Start Date: 25/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 24/10/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 24/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Coming soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- Bihar SC / ST, Bihar female and PwBD: ₹100/-
- Pay online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 37 Years (UR male), 40 Years (UR female and BC/EBC), 42 Years (SC/ST)
- Candidates must have been born on or before 01/08/2005.
- Age relaxation also applies as shown below.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR male | 37 years |
| UR female; BC/EBC male and female | 40 years |
| SC/ST male and female | 42 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years upper age relaxation |
| Regular Bihar Government employee | Up to 5 years, with 3 years of continuous service |
| Ex-serviceman | Service period plus 3 years; maximum age 57 years at application |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 105
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR / General | 41 |
| EWS | 11 |
| SC | 17 |
| ST | 02 |
| EBC | 18 |
| BC | 12 |
| BC Women (WBC) | 04 |
| Total | 105 |
Eligibility Details
- Applicants need a recognized Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in an accepted subject.
- Food subjects: Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Food Engineering, Process & Food Engineering, Food Processing & Preservation.
- Science and agriculture subjects: Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Chemistry.
- Medical subjects: MBBS, BDS or recognized AYUSH degrees such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS.
Bihar Food Safety Officer: Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Other Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (FSO) | Level 06 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400; grade pay ₹4,200 | Basic ₹35,400 plus DA, HRA, medical and TA under Bihar rules |
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BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV) of certificates and marksheets
- Medical check and final merit based on CBT marks, subject to fitness
CBT Exam Pattern
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online CBT |
| Questions / Marks | 100 MCQs / 100 marks |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Marking | +1 correct; -0.25 wrong |
| Language | Hindi and English |
Main Syllabus Areas
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Food safety | Food hygiene, processing, preservation, packaging, microbiology, chemistry, hazards, analysis and testing |
| General knowledge and science | Polity, economics, science and technology, current affairs |
| Reasoning | Logic, series, analogies, problem solving and spatial reasoning |
| English and computer | Grammar, cloze tests, computer basics and internet fundamentals |
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026: Important Questions
When is the last date for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 24/10/2026. The fee payment deadline is the same day. Complete both steps before the deadline displayed on the application portal.
How many posts are in BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 105 posts. The category split is 41 UR, 11 EWS, 17 SC, 2 ST, 18 EBC, 12 BC and 4 BC Women posts.
What is the fee for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹100 for all listed categories, including Bihar SC/ST, Bihar female and PwBD candidates. Pay online by card, net banking or UPI.
Who can apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a recognized Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in one of the listed food, science, agriculture, medical or AYUSH subjects. Check the accepted subject list before applying.
What is the age limit for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years on 01/08/2026. The upper limit is 37 for UR men, 40 for UR women and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 for SC/ST candidates. Other listed relaxations may apply.
When is the BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 CBT?
The CBT date has not been announced in the details provided. Watch for a separate exam and admit card notice. The examination will be held online.
How are candidates selected for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes a 100-question CBT carrying 100 marks, followed by document verification and a medical check. Final merit is based on CBT marks, subject to medical fitness.