The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) is accepting online applications for 105 Food Safety Officer posts under Advertisement No. 29/2026 for the Health Department, Government of Bihar. The application window opened on 25 September 2026 and closes on 24 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.
This recruitment is broader than a single food-technology degree route. The official advertisement accepts several notified food, agriculture, science and medical qualifications. Age is calculated on 1 August 2026, and the upper limit changes by category. Selection is through a 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document scrutiny under the Commission's process.
Candidate note: Do not decide eligibility from the words “science graduate” or “medical graduate” alone. Match your exact degree title with one of the qualification routes printed in Advertisement 29/2026 before paying the fee.
BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Post | Food Safety Officer |
| Advertisement | 29/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 105 |
| Appointment | Regular appointment |
| Pay | Pay Level 6; pre-revised Grade Pay ₹4,200 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Applications open | 25 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date | 24 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age reckoning date | 1 August 2026 |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Application fee | ₹100 plus applicable bank/payment charges |
| Selection | Computer Based Test + document verification/scrutiny |
| Job location | Bihar |
Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 11 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12 |
| Backward Class Women (WBC) | 4 |
| Total | 105 |
The notification also shows 34 vacancies within the category total under the 35% horizontal reservation for eligible women who are permanent residents of Bihar. Reservation benefits are governed by the Bihar-specific conditions and certificate rules in the advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Notification / recruitment opening | 25 September 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 25 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration closes | 24 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last date to submit application | 24 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 24 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Food Safety Officer syllabus published by BTSC | 1 October 2026 |
| CBT date | To be announced by BTSC |
The Commission states that requests to correct an online application after submission will not be considered. Review the entered name, date of birth, category, qualification and fee details before final submission.
Educational Qualification: Check the Exact Route
The advertisement permits more than one qualification route. A candidate should possess a degree covered by at least one of the notified routes below from a recognised university or institution.
Route 1 — Food, agriculture, science or medicine discipline
A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in any of these notified disciplines:
- Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Oil Technology
- Agricultural Science
- Veterinary Sciences
- Bio-Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Medicine
Route 2 — Specifically listed food/agriculture programmes
A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in one of the programmes listed in the advertisement, including:
| Food-technology group | Agriculture-science group |
|---|---|
| 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 Plant Operations Management | Food Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Food Process Engineering and Management | Horticulture |
| Food Processing | — |
| Food Safety and Quality Management | — |
| Process and Food Engineering | — |
Route 3 — Notified medical degrees
The notice also lists the following professional medical degree routes:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Sowa-Rigpa Medicine and Surgery
Route 4 — Other recognised Food Safety Officer qualification
Another qualification may be accepted only when it is a qualification notified for appointment as Food Safety Officer by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with the prior approval of the Central Government. Do not assume an unlisted “equivalent” course qualifies without that recognition.
Qualification cut-off: The advertisement instructs candidates to upload the relevant certificates and marksheets and states that the supporting qualification documents should have been issued by 24 October 2026.
For a preliminary self-check, compare your exact qualification and age rule with Regal Naukri's Government Job Eligibility Checker.
Age Limit as on 1 August 2026
The minimum age is 21 years for all applicants. The notified upper age ceiling depends on category.
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved male | 37 years |
| Unreserved female | 40 years |
| BC / EBC, male or female | 40 years |
| SC / ST, male or female | 42 years |
Additional concessions apply under the conditions stated in the advertisement, including provisions for eligible persons with disabilities, qualifying Bihar government employees and eligible ex-servicemen. Where more than one concession appears relevant, follow the notification's combination rule rather than adding relaxations yourself.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 August 2026 as the cut-off date, then compare the result with the row that applies to your category.
Reservation and Domicile Conditions
Reservation benefits under this advertisement are linked to permanent residence in Bihar and the prescribed Bihar certificates. Candidates living outside Bihar should not assume that a category certificate issued elsewhere provides the same reservation benefit in this recruitment.
The advertisement also requires candidates claiming reservation to enter the correct category in the online form and hold the prescribed supporting certificate. Category correction after registration is restricted by the stated rules, so verify the category before submission.
Application Fee
| Item | Amount / rule |
|---|---|
| Online application fee | ₹100 |
| Payment mode | Online only |
| Bank/payment gateway charges | Extra, where applicable |
The Commission states that no fee is accepted through an offline mode. Keep the payment receipt after a successful transaction.
Pay Level and Training Condition
The Food Safety Officer post carries Pay Level 6 in the revised pay structure, with the advertisement also showing the pre-revised Grade Pay of ₹4,200.
A notable condition appears after the vacancy table: for candidates covered by the qualification clauses identified in the advertisement, the prescribed Food Safety Officer training is to be completed before appointment. The notice says the State Government will arrange that training in coordination with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi.
Selection Process and CBT Pattern
BTSC will prepare the merit process on the basis of a competitive examination. The detailed advertisement specifies a Computer Based Test.
| CBT feature | Official rule |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total questions | 100 objective questions |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Marks for a correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Multiple shifts | Normalisation may be used |
| Syllabus | Food Safety Officer syllabus published separately by BTSC |
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | 32% |
The advertisement states that candidates outside Bihar, including women and persons with disabilities who are not Bihar residents, must meet the minimum qualifying standard applicable to the General category for this purpose.
BTSC published the separate Food Safety Officer syllabus page on 1 October 2026. Use that official syllabus rather than relying on a coaching-topic list.
Documents to Prepare Before Applying
The notification places strong emphasis on the documents uploaded with the online form. Keep clear scans of the records that support every claim you make.
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Matriculation / Class 10 certificate | Date of birth and identity details |
| Degree certificate and relevant marksheets | Essential qualification |
| Category certificate | Reservation claim, where applicable |
| Bihar domicile / permanent-residence proof | Bihar-linked reservation benefit, where applicable |
| EWS / non-creamy-layer certificate | Where the claimed category requires it |
| PwD certificate | Disability claim, where applicable |
| Ex-servicemen proof | Age/benefit claim, where applicable |
| Recent photograph | Online application |
| Payment receipt and submitted form | Application record |
BTSC warns that a qualification or reservation claim not supported by the uploaded document can be rejected at verification. The Commission may compare the original document only with what was uploaded in the online application.
For organising the records before submission, use Regal Naukri's Government Job Document Checklist guide.
How to Apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
- Open the BTSC Food Safety Officer recruitment page and confirm Advertisement 29/2026.
- Read the official Food Safety Officer advertisement from the first page through the application instructions.
- Open the BTSC online application portal.
- Complete candidate registration using your own active mobile number and email address.
- Enter your date of birth, category and qualification exactly as supported by your documents.
- Upload the prescribed certificates and clear photograph files.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee through the online payment options shown by the portal.
- Recheck every field before final submission because the advertisement does not provide for correction requests after submission.
- Submit the form no later than 24 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.
- Save the submitted application and payment receipt for examination and document-verification stages.
Important Official Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment Page | Advertisement 29/2026 dates and official recruitment entry |
| Official Advertisement 29/2026 | Vacancy, qualification, age, fee and selection rules |
| BTSC Online Application Portal | Registration, fee and application submission |
| Official Food Safety Officer Syllabus | BTSC syllabus published on 1 October 2026 |
| BTSC Official Website | Latest notices and recruitment updates |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many BTSC Food Safety Officer vacancies are available?
BTSC Advertisement 29/2026 lists 105 Food Safety Officer vacancies for the Health Department, Government of Bihar.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application, registration and fee-payment deadline is 24 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.
What is the application fee?
The notification sets an ₹100 online application fee, with applicable bank/payment charges extra.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The upper limit is 37 years for UR men, 40 for UR women and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 for SC/ST candidates, subject to the detailed relaxation rules.
Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes. Each correct answer carries one mark and 0.25 mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
Is a Food Technology degree the only eligible qualification?
No. Advertisement 29/2026 lists multiple food, agriculture, science and medical qualification routes. Candidates should match the exact title of their degree against the official list.