Bihar Technical Service Commission Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

- The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced recruitment for 139 Food Safety Officer (FSO) vacancies under Advertisement No. 29/2026.
- This includes 105 regular vacancies and 34 backlog vacancies under the Bihar Health Department.
- The recruitment aims to fill positions in the Bihar Food Safety Service for ensuring food safety standards across Bihar.
- The online application process began on 25 September 2026 and will close on 24 October 2026.
- Selected candidates will undergo a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.
- The selected candidates will be required to complete training with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) before joining.

- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in one of the following disciplines: Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Medicine, or other specified disciplines.
- Specializations Accepted: For Food Technology and Agricultural Science, the following specializations are recognized: 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 Machinery Operations Management, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Processing Engineering and Management, Horticulture, Food Processing, Food Safety and Quality Management, Processing and Food Engineering.
- Medical Graduates: Candidates with recognized medical qualifications, including MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH degrees, are also eligible.
- Age Limit: As of 1 August 2026, the minimum age is 21 years. Maximum age limits vary by category: 37 years (Unreserved Male), 40 years (Unreserved Female, BC/EBC), and 42 years (SC/ST). Age relaxation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and eligible Bihar government employees with qualifying service.
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be domiciled in Bihar to claim reservation benefits.

- Computer-Based Test (CBT): A written examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in two hours. The exam will be conducted in Hindi and English.
- Negative Marking: There will be a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Normalization: Marks will be normalized if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Vary by category: 40% (General), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), and 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwBD).
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the CBT will have to undergo document verification for educational, age, reservation, and other supporting certificates.

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

- Photo ID: Aadhaar or another prescribed photo identity document.
- Educational Certificates: Degree and qualification certificates, mark sheets, and other relevant academic documents.
- Category Certificate: For reserved categories (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS), Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, and other applicable certificates.
- Domicile Certificate: For candidates claiming Bihar reservation benefits.
- Disability Certificate: For eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate: Where applicable.

The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories. Payment must be completed online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.