BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 105 Posts, Apply Online

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 105 Food Safety Officer (FSO) vacancies under the Health Department, Bihar. As per Advertisement No. 29/2026, the online application process started on 25 September 2026 and will continue until 24 October 2026. Candidates with the prescribed educational qualifications can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, category-wise vacancies, salary, application fee, selection process and exam pattern before applying.

BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates can check the key details of the Bihar Food Safety Officer recruitment in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
Department	Health Department, Bihar
Post Name	Food Safety Officer (FSO)
Advertisement Number	29/2026
Total Vacancies	105
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	25 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 October 2026
Selection Process	Computer-Based Test and Document Verification
Job Location	Bihar
Pay Level	Level 6
Grade Pay	₹4,200
Official Website	btsc.bihar.gov.in

BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The official notification contains information about the available vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, examination pattern, reservation rules and document verification requirements. Candidates should read the notification carefully to confirm that they meet the eligibility conditions before applying.

BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online application process began on 25 September 2026. Candidates must complete the application and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

Event	Date
Notification Advertisement No. 29/2026	September 2026
Online Application Begins	25 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 October 2026
Last Date for Required Documents	24 October 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be announced

BTSC FSO Vacancy 2026

BTSC has announced a total of 105 Food Safety Officer vacancies. The notification provides category-wise vacancy details, including horizontal reservation for women who are domiciled in Bihar.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

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	4
Total	105

BTSC FSO Apply Online 2026

The online application process for BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 is open from 25 September to 24 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications for the 105 Food Safety Officer posts through the direct application link below.

Apply Online for BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026

Steps to Apply for BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Open the BTSC FSO Application Link.
2. Register or log in to the application portal.
3. Enter personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Review and submit the application form.
7. Download and save the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.

BTSC FSO Application Fee 2026

The notification prescribes an application fee of ₹100. Payment must be completed online.

Particulars	Fee
Application Fee	₹100
Payment Mode	Online
Available Payment Methods	Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking and UPI

BTSC FSO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limit, educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions to apply for the Food Safety Officer post.

BTSC FSO Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The maximum age varies by category.

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved (Male)	37 years
Unreserved (Female)	40 years
Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male and Female)	40 years
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (Male and Female)	42 years

BTSC FSO Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a recognised degree in one of the prescribed disciplines to be eligible for the Food Safety Officer post. The accepted qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degrees in specified disciplines.
• Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology and Agricultural Science.
• Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and Medicine.
• Eligible medical degrees such as MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS and BUMS.
• Other qualifications recognised by FSSAI, subject to the notification’s conditions.

BTSC FSO Selection Process 2026

The BTSC FSO Selection Process 2026 outlines how candidates will be assessed for the Food Safety Officer post. Candidates should understand the selection stages and prepare the required documents accordingly.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): A 100-mark examination based on the prescribed syllabus.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, identity and category certificates, as applicable.
3. Appointment and Training: Appointment is subject to the prescribed requirements, including mandatory training under applicable food safety rules.

BTSC FSO Exam Pattern 2026

The BTSC FSO Exam Pattern 2026 provides details about the examination structure, subjects and marking scheme. Candidates can check the paper-wise distribution of marks and exam duration in the table below to understand the test format.

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Paper 1	General Studies and Mental Ability	25	25
Paper 2	Chemistry and Food Nutrition	75	75
Total	–	100	100
Duration	–	2 Hours	–

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The notification prescribes category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the written examination.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General / Unreserved	40%
Backward Class (BC)	36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	34%
SC / ST	32%
Women	32%
Persons with Disabilities	32%

Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee selection. The final outcome will depend on the applicable selection criteria, merit position, eligibility verification and other recruitment rules.

BTSC FSO Syllabus 2026

The BTSC FSO examination syllabus covers subjects relevant to the Food Safety Officer post. Candidates should refer to the prescribed subject-wise syllabus provide below.

Subject	Topics
Food Technology	Food processing and preservation
Dairy Technology	Milk processing and dairy products
Biotechnology	Basic biotechnology concepts
Agricultural Science	Agricultural practices and related concepts
Veterinary Science	Veterinary and animal-related topics
Biochemistry	Biochemical processes
Microbiology	Microorganisms and food safety
Chemistry	Basic and applied chemistry
Medicine	Relevant medical and health concepts

BTSC FSO Salary 2026

The Food Safety Officer post carries a revised pay structure under Pay Level 6, with a grade pay of ₹4,200 as mentioned in the notification.

Particulars	Details
Post	Food Safety Officer
Pay Level	Level 6
Grade Pay	₹4,200
Department	Health Department, Bihar