BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) is inviting online applications for Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts in the Bihar Food Safety Service, under the Health Department of the Government of Bihar. This regular recruitment is intended for eligible Indian citizens who meet the prescribed degree and age requirements.

Advertisement No. 29/2026 offers 139 vacancies. Applications are scheduled to be accepted from 25 September 2026 through 24 October 2026 via the BTSC website. The selection process comprises a 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification for qualifying candidates.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

BTSC has announced 139 Food Safety Officer positions. The notification’s category distribution is shown below, retaining its two separate vacancy columns as “Row 1” and “Row 2.”

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must be citizens of India and hold a qualification from a recognised university or institution. The notification accepts a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine. It also identifies degrees in Food Technology or Agricultural Science disciplines as an eligible route, although the source text does not provide a further list of those disciplines. The listed professional qualifications are MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS and Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery. A different course or qualification may also be accepted if FSSAI, New Delhi, notifies it for Food Safety Officer appointments with prior approval of the Central Government.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 21 years, calculated as of 1 August 2026. The upper age limit depends on category and gender. The date of birth recorded in a candidate’s Matriculation or equivalent certificate will be used to determine age.

Additional age relaxation is available for eligible candidates. The notification states that a candidate may claim only one of the relaxations listed below: 10 years for persons with disabilities; 5 years for Bihar Government regular employees with at least 3 years of continuous service; or 3 years plus the period of defence service for ex-servicemen, provided their actual age does not exceed 57 years on the application date.

Reservation benefits are restricted to permanent residents of Bihar; applicants from outside the state are treated as unreserved. The 35% horizontal reservation for women and horizontal reservation for benchmark-disabled candidates apply only to Bihar domicile candidates. Grandchildren of Bihar freedom fighters may claim 2% horizontal reservation if they provide a certificate in the prescribed format from the District Magistrate of their home district. Transgender candidates receive reservation benefits under the Backward Classes category. BC and EBC applicants need a non-creamy layer certificate, while EWS applicants need an income and asset certificate valid for one year from its issue date. Candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more may request a scribe by selecting “Yes” in the application. Candidates must claim reservation while applying; the category cannot be changed after registration.

Application Fee

The fee is the same for every applicant. It must be paid online, and any bank charges are payable separately.

Payment is accepted through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official BTSC website at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in and read the detailed recruitment notification.
2. Register using your own active mobile number and personal email address. These contact details are required, as recruitment communications will be sent by email.
3. Complete the form with your personal, educational and category details, and check that you meet the eligibility requirements before proceeding.
4. Enter your Aadhaar number as photo identification. If you do not have Aadhaar, provide a PAN card, driving licence or another photo ID; bring the same ID to the examination.
5. Upload a recent colour photograph taken within the previous three months. It must have a white background, with the face and eyes clearly visible and no glasses. Upload the required certificates and mark sheets as well.
6. Review the information carefully before final submission. The notification says that changes will not be permitted after the application is submitted.
7. Pay the INR 100 fee online using an available payment method, then submit the application by 24 October 2026.
8. Download and retain a hard copy of the completed application form and payment receipt. Printed, typed or handwritten applications are not accepted.
9. Carry the photo ID entered in the application when attending the examination.

Salary & Pay Scale

The Food Safety Officer post is assigned Pay Level 6, corresponding to the pre-revised Grade Pay of INR 4200 under Pay Band 2. The Level 6 pay matrix starts at a basic salary of INR 35400 per month. Applicable allowances are payable under Bihar Government rules.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a written competitive examination conducted as a Computer Based Test, followed by document verification for candidates who qualify. The CBT carries 100 marks and has 100 objective multiple-choice questions to be completed in two hours. The paper is available in Hindi and English; candidates receive one mark for each correct answer and lose 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Normalisation applies if the examination is held in multiple shifts. There are no marks for work experience or an interview. Document verification is qualifying, and candidates must attend on the date fixed by the Commission.

Eligible candidates should submit their online application and fee by 24 October 2026. Check the BTSC notification and application portal carefully before submitting, since the application details cannot be corrected after submission.