BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has officially released the BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 29/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 105 vacancies for the post of Food Safety Officer (Khadya Suraksha Adhikari) in the Bihar Food Safety Service under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.
Eligible candidates with qualifications in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Medicine, or Chemistry can submit their online applications on the official portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in from September 25, 2026, to October 24, 2026.
The Bihar Technical Service Commission conducts this selection process directly through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.
| BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Feature | Official Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 29/2026 |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (FSO) / Khadya Suraksha Adhikari |
| Total Vacancies | 105 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 6 (Pre-revised Grade Pay ₹4,200, Basic Pay ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) |
| Notification Release Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Online Application Opening | September 25, 2026 |
| Online Application Closing | October 24, 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar Technical Service Commission has issued the recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 29/2026) for the post of Food Safety Officer under the Bihar Food Safety Service, Health Department, Bihar. Click the button below to download the notification PDF:
BTSC FSO Notification 2026 PDF Download
BTSC FSO 2026 application process will be conducted entirely online. Eligible applicants must submit their forms between 25.09.2026 and 24.10.2026 through the official website. Click the button below to apply:
BTSC FSO Recruitment Notification 2026 Apply Link
Visit the official website of the Bihar Technical Service Commission: btsc.bihar.gov.in.
Click on the link titled "Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 29/2026)" on the homepage.
Complete initial registration using an active mobile number and personal email address.
Log in using your generated Registration ID and Password.
Fill in personal information, educational qualifications, address, and category details accurately.
Upload scanned passport-sized photographs, signature, and necessary educational and domicile certificates.
Pay the ₹100 application fee online.
Preview all filled details carefully and click Submit before October 24, 2026.
Print and save the final application confirmation page for future reference.
All applicants can pay the mandatory fee via online methods, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI:
General / BC / EBC / EWS / SC / ST / Female / PwBD (All Categories): ₹100
Candidates from Outside Bihar (All Categories): ₹100
A total of 105 vacancies are distributed among different categories as per Bihar state reservation rules, with a 35% horizontal reservation reserved for female permanent residents of Bihar.
Unreserved (UR / General): 41 Posts (14 reserved for Bihar Women)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 11 Posts (4 reserved for Bihar Women)
Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 18 Posts (6 reserved for Bihar Women)
Backwards Class (BC): 12 Posts (4 reserved for Bihar Women)
Backward Class Women (WBC): 4 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 17 Posts (6 reserved for Bihar Women)
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 Posts
Total Posts: 105 Vacancies
Candidates must meet the educational standards and age parameters as of August 1, 2026:
Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Medicine (MBBS/BDS) from a recognised university, or Master's Degree (Post-Graduation) in Chemistry from a recognised university.
Specialised degrees in Food Engineering, Food Processing & Preservation, and Process Engineering are also considered eligible per norms.
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Unreserved (Male): Maximum 37 Years
Unreserved (Female): Maximum 40 Years
BC / EBC (Male & Female): Maximum 40 Years
SC / ST (Male & Female): Maximum 42 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Upper age relaxation up to 10 years.
The selection for BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 is based strictly on merit evaluated through a competitive examination.
Computer-Based Test (CBT): An objective multiple-choice examination testing subject knowledge, food safety laws (FSSAI Act 2006), and general awareness.
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates from the CBT merit list are called to verify original academic marksheets, caste/category certificates, and domicile documents.