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OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 84 Food Safety Officer Posts

Reviewed by the Top Sarkari Jobs Editorial Team Updated 27 June 2026 Sourced from the official notification : how we verify
84 (W-17)
Vacancies
08-07-2026
Last Date
Online only (via www.ossc.gov.in)
Apply Mode
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Location
Applications Closed: The last date to apply for this recruitment has passed. This page is kept for reference — check the official website for any newer notification.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Expert Analysis

Yeh OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 ek achha mauka hai Sarkari Naukri ke liye. Aapko apne qualifications aur experience ke hisaab se apply karna hoga. Expert advice hai ki aap apne preparation ke liye puri tarah se tayyar ho jayein.

Who Should Apply OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification

Ideal candidate profile hai B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D qualified candidates jo Sarkari Naukri ke liye tayyar hain. Aapko apne qualifications aur experience ke hisaab se apply karna hoga.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Preparation Tips

Apne preparation ke liye yeh tips follow karein: 1) Apne qualifications aur experience ke hisaab se apply karein. 2) Apne preparation ke liye puri tarah se tayyar ho jayein. 3) Apne interview ke liye puri tarah se tayyar ho jayein.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Salary Insights

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 ke liye salary 53,100-1,32,750 hai. Yeh ek achha salary hai jo aapko career growth ke liye provide karega.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Job Profile

Food Safety Officer ke liye day-to-day work hai apne department ke liye karya karna aur apne team ke saath kaam karna. Career growth ke liye aapko apne skills aur experience ko badhane ke liye kaam karna hoga.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Selection Strategy

Selection process ke liye aapko apne qualifications aur experience ke hisaab se apply karna hoga. Apne interview ke liye puri tarah se tayyar ho jayein aur apne skills aur experience ko showcase karein.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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
Post NameFood Safety Officer
Total Vacancies84 (W-17)
Application ModeOnline only (via www.ossc.gov.in)
Job LocationBhubaneshwar, Odisha
Notification NumberIIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025
Official Websitehttps://www.ossc.gov.in
Last Updated20 May 2026
DepartmentOffice of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, BBSR (Health & Family Welfare Department)

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

Last Date To Apply08-07-2026
EventDate
Date Of Advertisement30-12-2025
Opening Of Online Registration09-06-2026
Correction Date09-06-2026 to 14-07-2026
Age Calculated As On01-01-2025
Preliminary Examination DateTo be notified on OSSC website

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee Details

General/URRs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
SCExempt (No Fee)
General FeeRs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
SC FeeExempt (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
  1. 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
  2. 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

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility & Qualification

Education QualificationDetails
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.
Details
  1. 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
  2. Educational Qualification

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details & Eligibility

CategoryNo. of Posts (Out of which Women)PwD CategoryNo. of VacanciesBenchmark Disability EligibleNo. of Posts
UR (Unreserved)44 (W-09)
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class)08 (W-03)
SC (Scheduled Caste)13 (W-01)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)19 (W-04)
Total84 (W-17)
Cat-II-0406 (W-02)Cat-II: Hard of Hearing with Suitable Aid
Cat-III-02Cat-III: Dwarfism, Acid attack victim, Leprosy Cured
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)04
Sports Person01

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Category-wise Vacancy Details

No. Of Posts (Out Of Which Women)84 (W-17)
Pw D CategoryCat-III-02
No. Of Posts01

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Salary Details & Pay Scale

Pay ScaleLevel-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern

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
5Exempted Posts Food Safety Officer is NOT exempted; Computer Skill Test is required.
61st Tie-Break Marks in Preliminary Examination
72nd Tie-Break Date of birth (older candidate placed higher)
83rd Tie-Break Alphabetical order in which names of candidates appear
9The selection process for OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 (three) successive stages – Stage I: Preliminary…
10CBT/OMR
11150 minutes)
12Stage II: Main Written Examination (200 marks
13Technical Paper) + Computer Skill Test (qualifying
1450% marks required)
15and Stage III: Certificate Verification. Candidates failing to appear at any stage will be rejected and will not be included in the merit…
16Stage I – Preliminary Examination
17Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 times of the vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for the Main Written…
18Stage II (a) – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
19Stage II (b) – Computer Skill Test
20Stage III – Certificate Verification
21Candidates numbering 1.5 times of the vacancies advertised (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification…
22Tie-Breaking Rules

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination is based on a general indicative syllabus (Annexure-C). The Main Written Examination Technical Paper syllabus for Food Safety Officer is given in Annexure-D (Section II) of the official notification. All papers are MCQ-based, bilingual (Odia and English), except Paper I of the Main Exam (language). The exam medium option once given in the online application cannot be changed. | Preliminary Examination – Indicative Syllabus (Annexure-C) | Computer Skill Test – Indicative Syllabus (Annexure-C) | Main Written Examination – Technical Paper Syllabus for Food Safety Officer (Annexure-D, Section II)

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 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
  • 5Downloaded copy of Bio-Data-cum-Attestation form duly filled and signed
  • 6Copy of Online Application form legibly signed by the candidate
  • 7HSC Certificate & Mark Sheet (for Date of Birth proof)
  • 8+2/equivalent certificate & mark sheet (as applicable)
  • 9Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Mark sheets / Master's Degree / Doctorate Degree Certificate & Mark sheets (as applicable)
  • 10Computer Certificate & Marksheet (as applicable for the post)
  • 11Caste certificate issued by competent authority (SC/ST/SEBC candidates); SEBC certificate must be within one year prior to closing date
  • 12Certificate of passing HSC with Odia as compulsory subject or certificate of passing Odia of M.E. standard
  • 13Photocopy of permanent disability certificate issued by UDID (for PwD candidates)
  • 14Discharge certificate, identity card, and service period document (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
  • 15Sports Identity Card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha (for Sports Person candidates)
  • 16NOC or Standing NOC (for candidates working in Government Service/PSUs)
  • 17Government-issued ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter's Identity Card / Driving License etc.)
  • 18Apply Online at: https://www.ossc.gov.in

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : 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.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

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OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
A
OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by Odisha Staff Selection Commission under Advertisement No. IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC to fill 84 Group-B Food Safety Officer posts under the Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
Q2How many vacancies are available in OSSC FSO 2026?
A
A total of 84 vacancies are available for Food Safety Officer posts distributed as UR-44, SEBC-08, SC-13, ST-19, with 17 seats reserved for women and 6 seats for PwD candidates across categories.
Q3What is the last date to apply for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
The last date for online application submission is 11 July 2026, with online registration opening on 09 June 2026 and an editing window available till 14 July 2026.
Q4What is the eligibility for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
Candidates must have a Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or medical degrees (MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS, BSRMS) from recognized universities, plus adequate computer knowledge.
Q5What is the age limit for OSSC FSO 2026?
A
Candidates must be between 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2025, with 5 years relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women and 10 years relaxation for PwD candidates, plus additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen.
Q6What is the selection process for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
The selection process includes Stage-I Preliminary Examination (150 marks, 150 questions, 150 minutes), Stage-II Main Written Examination Technical Paper (200 marks, 100 questions) plus Computer Skill Test (qualifying at 50%), and Stage-III Certificate Verification, with negative marking of 0.25 and 0.5 marks respectively.
Q7Is there any application fee for OSSC FSO 2026?
A
Yes, examination fee is ₹500 for General/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Sports Person candidates (refundable to those who appear in Preliminary Examination), while SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Q8What is the salary for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
Food Safety Officers will receive Pay Matrix Level-9, Cell-1 as per ORSP (Odisha Revised Pay Structure) 2017 on a regular appointment basis as Group-B State Cadre officers.
Q9Is Odia language mandatory for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
Yes, candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and must have proof of passing Middle School/Matriculation/Class-VII examination with Odia as a subject, or ME standard Odia test conducted by School and Mass Education Department.
Q10How to apply for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A
Candidates must apply online only through the official OSSC website ossc.gov.in from 09 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 by completing registration, uploading educational certificates, computer knowledge proof, caste/disability certificates (if applicable), paying examination fee, and submitting the application form.

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