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OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 84 Food Safety Officer Posts
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 84 (W-17) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | India |
| Notification No. | IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025 |
| Last Updated | 20 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.ossc.gov.in |
84 (W-17)
Vacancies
08-07-2026
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
OSSC is offering for 84 Food Safety Officer posts with qualifications B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D, last date 11 July 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 08-07-2026 |
|---|---|
| Event / Date | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 30-12-2025 |
| Opening Of Online Registration | 09-06-2026 |
| Correction Date | 09-06-2026 to 14-07-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified on OSSC website |
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
SC
Exempt (No Fee)
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through the online mode only via the Odisha Treasury portal linked with the online application form. Fee once paid will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the first stage (Preliminary Examination) of the recruitment. Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and liable for rejection. All candidates must clearly mention their valid/active bank account details in the online application for receiving the refundable fee.
Age Limit
| Details | Candidates must be minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 01-01-2025. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, and all Women candidates, and by 10 years for PwD candidates. PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST category are entitled to a cumulative relaxation of 10 years over and above the normal relaxation for their category. Candidates falling under more than one category shall be eligible for only one benefit of age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial. | Note: To be eligible, candidates not enjoying any relaxation must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology from a recognized University or institution. OR Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Dental Surgery / Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery / Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery / Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery / Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery / Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery from a recognized University. |
| Matched Qualifications | 10TH_Pass, ITI, B_Tech_BE, B_Sc, M_Sc, CA, MPhil_PhD |
| Details | Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of submission of Online Application Form. Candidates must be a citizen of India, of good character, of sound health and free from organic defects, able to read, write and speak Odia fluently (with proof via Middle School/Matriculation/Class-VII exam with Odia as subject). If married, must not have more than one spouse living. | Educational Qualification |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| No. Of Posts (Out Of Which Women) | 84 (W-17) |
| Pwd Category | Cat-III-02 |
| No. Of Posts | 01 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 |
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Selection Process
1Mode of Examination Total Questions Total Marks Duration Type Negative Marking
2CBRE / OMR mode 150 150 2½ Hours (150 minutes) Objective MCQ 0.25 mark per wrong answer
3CBRE / OMR mode 100 200 2½ Hours (150 minutes) Objective MCQ 0.5 mark per wrong answer
4Qualifying Marks 50% of total marks
How to Apply
- 1Applications must be submitted online only through the OSSC official website https://www.ossc.gov.in. No physical/hard copy application will be accepted. New users must click on "NEW USER" button and complete Online Registration. Registered users must click on "REGISTERED USER" and proceed to fill the application form. The candidate can exercise options for more than one post/service as per their eligibility. Only one online application is allowed per candidate; multiple applications will result in cancellation of all applications. Candidates are strongly advised to submit the application well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
- 2Candidates must upload valid Certificate and Marksheet(s) of qualifying degree at the time of online application. SC/ST/SEBC category candidates must submit valid online caste certificate details. Government servants/PSU employees must upload NOC at the time of application. PwD candidates must upload permanent disability certificate issued by UDID. After submission of the final online application, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances.
- 3Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Certificate Verification:
- 4Downloaded copy of Admission Letter for Certificate Verification
Important Instructions
- Only bonafide Indian citizens are eligible to apply; must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently. Candidates must possess the requisite qualification on the last date of submission of Online Application Form. No hard copy / physical application will be accepted – online submission only. Examination fee is refundable only to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. Only one online application is allowed per candidate; multiple applications will result in cancellation. Candidates applying for Senior Economic Investigator post must choose one of 13 technical paper subjects in the online form; this choice is final and cannot be changed. PwD candidates must have permanent disability of not below 40% to be eligible to apply under PwD category. PwD candidates requiring scribe must opt for scribe in the online application form; scribe facility is not allowed for Computer Skill Test. Government servants / PSU employees must obtain and upload NOC from their controlling authority; those who become Government servants after submission must produce NOC at Certificate Verification. Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned inside examination premises. No Admission Letter will be sent by post; candidates must download from OSSC website regularly. All information published regarding this recruitment will be on the OSSC website only – candidates are advised to check it regularly. Any misrepresentation/use of forged/false documents at any stage of selection will result in cancellation of candidature, debarment, and criminal proceedings. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores; no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.