๐ฅ BTSC Bihar Recruitment 2026 โ Food Safety Officer Vacancies
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released Advertisement No. 29/2026 inviting online applications for the post of Food Safety Officer under the Health Department, Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online at https://www.btsc.bihar.gov.in from 25 September 2026 to 24 October 2026.
๐ Post Details
- ๐งโ๐ผ Post: Food Safety Officer
- ๐ข Department: Health Department, Bihar
- ๐ฐ Pay Scale: Level-06 (Grade Pay โน4200, Pay Band-2)
- ๐ Location: Bihar State
- ๐ Application Dates: 25 September 2026 โ 24 October 2026
๐ Eligibility Criteria
- โ Educational Qualification: Degree/Master/Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine, or equivalent recognized courses notified by FSSAI.
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Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026):
- UR (Male): 21โ37 years
- UR (Female): 21โ40 years
- BC/EBC (Male & Female): 21โ40 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 21โ42 years
- PwBD: Relaxation up to 10 years
- Govt. Servants (with 3 years continuous service): Relaxation up to 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Relaxation up to 3 years + service period (max age 57 years)
- โ Reservation: Applicable only for permanent residents of Bihar with valid caste/domicile certificates.
๐ Vacancy Distribution
Total vacancies: 139 (UR-41, EWS-11, SC-17, ST-02, EBC-18, BC-12, WBC-04, plus horizontal reservations for PwBD and freedom fighter descendants).
๐ Application Fee
- ๐ต โน100 (Online payment only via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
- ๐ Keep the payment receipt safely for future reference.
โ ๏ธ Important Instructions
- ๐ซ Reservation benefits are only for Bihar residents with valid certificates.
- โ Upload clear, self-attested scanned copies of required documents.
- โ Only one relaxation category can be claimed (PwBD/Govt. Servant/Ex-serviceman).
- โ Vacancies may increase or decrease as per administrative requirements.
- โ Candidates must undergo training as per FSSAI guidelines before appointment.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ What is the post advertised?
- The post is Food Safety Officer under the Health Department, Bihar.
- ๐ What qualifications are required?
- A degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine, or equivalent recognized by FSSAI.
- ๐ What is the age limit?
- 21โ37 years for UR males, with relaxations up to 42 years for SC/ST and 10 years for PwBD.
- ๐ How many vacancies are available?
- There are 139 vacancies distributed across categories with horizontal reservations.
- ๐ฐ What is the application fee?
- The fee is โน100, payable online only.
- ๐ What are the application dates?
- Applications are open from 25 September 2026 to 24 October 2026.
- ๐ Where can I apply?
- Applications must be submitted online at BTSC Bihar Official Website.
