Bihar BTSC FSO 2026 : Apply for 139 Officer Posts

Bihar Technical Service Commission has opened online registrations for 139 Food Safety Officer vacancies in the Health Department under Advertisement No. 29/2026. Degree holders in food technology, agriculture, biochemistry, or medicine can apply at btsc.bihar.gov.in by 24 October 2026.

Bihar BTSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) is conducting recruitment for 139 Food Safety Officers (FSO) under the Bihar Food Safety Service cadre. The positions comprise 105 regular vacancies and 34 backlog posts in the Health Department of Bihar.

Appointed officers inspect food premises, enforce safety norms under the Food Safety and Standards Act, and collect statutory surveillance samples. The post carries Pay Level 6 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200 under Pay Band 2, along with state dearness allowance, medical reimbursement, and pension coverage.

Important Dates Schedule

Note these official application timelines:

• Online Application Start: 25 September 2026

• Online Application Last Date: 24 October 2026

• Supporting Document Upload Deadline: 24 October 2026

• Computer Based Test (CBT) Date: To be announced by BTSC

Vacancy Reservation Breakdown

The 139 vacancies are allocated across regular and backlog rosters:

• Unreserved (UR): 55 Posts (41 Regular + 14 Backlog)

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 15 Posts (11 Regular + 4 Backlog)

• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 24 Posts (18 Regular + 6 Backlog)

• Backward Class (BC): 16 Posts (12 Regular + 4 Backlog)

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 23 Posts (17 Regular + 6 Backlog)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 Posts (2 Regular)

• Backward Class Women (WBC): 4 Posts (Regular)

• Horizontal Reservation: 35 percent seats reserved for eligible women domiciled in Bihar.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Candidates must meet these qualifications as of 01 August 2026:

• Educational Qualifications: Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine from a recognized university.

• Age Limits: Minimum 21 years complete. Upper age limits are 37 years for unreserved males, 40 years for unreserved females and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.

• Domicile Benefit: Category reservation benefits apply strictly to permanent residents of Bihar with valid certificates.

Application Fee Breakdown

Submit the fee online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:

• Application Fee: Rs. 100 for all candidates.

Selection Process Stages

Selection involves two transparent phases:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 multiple choice questions worth 100 marks for 2 hours in Hindi and English. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for wrong answers.

2. Document Verification: Candidates scoring above the qualifying threshold (40 percent for General, 36.5 percent for BC, 34 percent for EBC, 32 percent for SC/ST/Women) appear for certificate verification.

How to Apply Online at btsc.bihar.gov.in

1. Open the commission portal at btsc.bihar.gov.in or btsc.pariksha.nic.in.

2. Select Advertisement 29/2026 for Food Safety Officer recruitment.

3. Register with your mobile number, email, and Aadhaar card details.

4. Fill the online form with academic details, category data, and address proofs.

5. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and educational certificates.

6. Complete the Rs. 100 fee transaction and save your printed acknowledgment form.