Bihar Technical Service Commission - Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Food Safety Officers under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.

BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

• Recruiting Organisation: Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
• Department: Health Department, Government of Bihar
• Post: Food Safety Officer
• Pay Level: Level-06
• Grade Pay: ₹4,200/- (as mentioned in the notification)
• Application Mode: Online
• Online Application Starts: 25 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 October 2026
• Official Website: www.btsc.bihar.gov.in

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the post of Food Safety Officer. The notification specifies eligible qualifications in areas including Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Technology and Management, Food Biotechnology, Food Safety and Quality Management, Process and Food Engineering, and other specified disciplines.

The notification also provides eligibility through specified agricultural qualifications, including Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Horticulture and related disciplines.

Certain recognised medical qualifications, including specified MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSRMS

Age Limit

The minimum age prescribed is 21 years as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age limit varies according to the category:

• Unreserved: 37 years
• Unreserved Women: 40 years
• Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class: 40 years
• Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: 42 years

Age relaxation and other applicable concessions will be provided according to the rules and provisions specified in the recruitment notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be made on the basis of a written competitive examination. The examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 hours
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium: Hindi and English
• Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer

The examination will be conducted according to the syllabus prescribed by the Commission for the Food Safety Officer post. The notification also specifies minimum qualifying marks for different categories.

Application Dates

• Online Application Begins: 25 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 24 October 2026

Important Documents

Candidates should keep the required certificates and documents ready while submitting the online application. Depending on the category and claims made by the candidate, documents such as educational qualification certificates, caste certificate, domicile/residential certificate, EWS certificate, disability certificate and other applicable documents may be required.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official BTSC website.
2. Open the recruitment section and locate the Food Safety Officer recruitment notification.
3. Read the detailed notification carefully.
4. Complete the online registration and application form.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
7. Submit the application before the closing date.
8. Download and preserve a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to carefully verify their eligibility, educational qualification, age, category and other details before submitting the online application. The Commission will not accept incomplete, unclear or improperly submitted applications. Candidates should also regularly check the official BTSC website for examination-related updates and further instructions.

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