BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: 105 Posts in Bihar Health Department (Advt 29/2026)
The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has issued Advertisement No. 29/2026 for regular appointment to 105 Food Safety Officer posts in the Bihar Food Safety cadre under the Health Department, Government of Bihar. Apply online on btsc.bihar.gov.in from 25/09/2026 to 24/10/2026.
Official Notification PDF: BTSC Advertisement 29/2026 – btsc.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates – BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 | |
| Advertisement: | 29/2026 |
| Online application starts: | 25/09/2026 |
| Last date to apply: | 24/10/2026 |
| Age counted on: | 01/08/2026 |
| CBT date: | Announced later on btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Application Fee | |
| All candidates: | ₹100 (online only; bank charges extra) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | BTSC Advertisement 29/2026 – btsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Official Website: | BTSC Bihar Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BC Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All posts | 41 | 11 | 17 | 02 | 18 | 12 | 04 | 105 |
| Of which reserved for Bihar-domicile women (35%) | 14 | 04 | 06 | 00 | 06 | 04 | 00 | 34 |
PwD: VH 2, HH 1, OH 1, MH 1. Grandchildren of freedom fighters: 2. BC Women (WBC) is a separate reserved category. Reservation, including the 35% for women and PwD reservation, applies only to permanent residents (domicile) of Bihar; others compete as Unreserved. Selected candidates are appointed after training as required under the FSS Act 2006 and FSSAI rules.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine from a recognised university; or
- Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in one of these Food Technology subjects: Food Engineering; Food Engineering & Technology; Food Processing & Preservation; Food Processing & Technology; Food Technology & Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Plant Operation Management; Food Process Engineering & Management; Food Processing; Food Safety & Quality Management; Process & Food Engineering; or
- Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in one of these Agricultural Science subjects: Agriculture; Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition & Dietetics; Horticulture; or
- MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS (Siddha), BAMS or Bachelor of Sowa-Rigpa Medicine & Surgery; or
- Any other course or qualification notified from time to time by FSSAI, New Delhi (with prior approval of the Central Government) for appointment as Food Safety Officer.
- All certificates (qualification, caste, NCL, EWS, domicile, PwD) must be issued on or before 24/10/2026 and uploaded in the online form.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum 21 years. Maximum: UR male 37; UR female 40; BC/EBC (male & female) 40; SC/ST (male & female) 42. PwD +10 years; regular Bihar Government employees with 3 years' continuous service +5 years; ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their service plus 3 years, provided their age does not exceed 57. Only one of these relaxations can be claimed. Age is counted from the Matriculation certificate.
Salary
Revised pay structure Pay Level-6 (pre-revised PB-2 with Grade Pay ₹4,200), plus admissible allowances.
BTSC Food Safety Officer Level 6 In-Hand Salary
₹64,969
₹58,743
₹55,203
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹19,470 | ₹19,470 | ₹19,470 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹10,620 (30%) | ₹7,080 (20%) | ₹3,540 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹71,070 | ₹64,740 | ₹61,200 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹104 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹6,101 | ₹5,997 | ₹5,997 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹64,969 | ₹58,743 | ₹55,203 |
Selection Process
- Selection is based only on a written Computer Based Test of 100 marks.
- 100 objective questions in Hindi and English, 2 hours. Negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer. Normalisation applies across shifts.
- Minimum qualifying marks: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST/women/PwD 32%. Candidates from outside Bihar need 40%.
How to Apply
- Go to btsc.bihar.gov.in and open the Advertisement 29/2026 application link.
- Register, then fill in the online form with your Aadhaar number (or another photo ID).
- Upload photo, signature and certificates (caste, domicile, NCL, EWS, PwD as applicable).
- Pay the ₹100 fee online and submit by 24/10/2026. Keep the receipt.
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BTSC Food Safety Officer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.
