OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026- How to Apply

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Salary, Apply Online, OSSC has released the official notification for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO) positions. This recruitment will be conducted for a total of 84 positions. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official OSSC website.

The application process for OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 will begin on June 9, 2026, and applications can be made till July 8, 2026. The minimum age of the candidate to apply should be 21 years and the maximum age should be 42 years.

Vacancy Details

Category	No. of Posts (Out of which Women)
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)
Total	84 (W-17)

PwD (Persons with Disability) Sub-Category Vacancy (Total 06 Posts = out of which W-02)

PwD Category	No. of Vacancies	Benchmark Disability Eligible
Cat-II-04	06 (W-02)	Cat-II: Hard of Hearing with Suitable Aid
Cat-III-02		Cat-III: Dwarfism, Acid attack victim, Leprosy Cured

Special Category (Ex-Servicemen & Sports Person)

Category	No. of Posts
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	04
Sports Person	01

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification	Details
Option 1 – Bachelor’s 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.
Option 2 – Master’s Degree	Master’s Degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry from a recognized University or institution.
Option 3 – Doctorate Degree	Doctorate Degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology from a recognized University or institution.
Additional Mandatory	Must possess adequate knowledge in Computer Application.
Note (Disciplines under Food Technology)	Food Engineering; Food Engineering & Technology; Food Processing & Preservation; Food Processing Technology; Food Technology & Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Plant Operations Management; Food Process Engineering & Management; Food Processing; Food Safety & Quality Management; Process & Food Engineering.
Note (Disciplines under Agricultural Science)	Agriculture; Agricultural Engineering; Fisheries; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture.

• For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.

Salary

• Pay Scale : Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017.

Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Written Examination
• Computer Skill Test
• Certificate Verification

Preliminary Examination

Mode of Examination	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Type	Negative Marking
CBRE / OMR mode	150	150	2½ Hours (150 minutes)	Objective MCQ	0.25 mark per wrong answer

Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 times of the vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on marks in Preliminary Examination.

Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)

Mode of Examination	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Type	Negative Marking
CBRE / OMR mode	100	200	2½ Hours (150 minutes)	Objective MCQ	0.5 mark per wrong answer

Computer Skill Test

Qualifying Marks	50% of total marks
Exempted Posts	Food Safety Officer is NOT exempted; Computer Skill Test is required.

Exam Syllabus

Preliminary Examination – Indicative Syllabus (Annexure-C)

Sl. No.	Topic
1	Arithmetic – 10th Standard
2	Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency etc.) – 10th Standard
3	Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability
4	Current Events of National and International Importance
5	Computer / Internet Awareness

Computer Skill Test – Indicative Syllabus (Annexure-C)

Topic
Computer Fundamentals
MS Windows
Office Software
Word Processing (MS Word)
Spread Sheet (MS Excel)
Presentation or Slideware (MS PowerPoint)
Database (MS Access)
Usage of the Internet, Services available on the Internet
Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology

Main Written Examination – Technical Paper Syllabus for Food Safety Officer (Annexure-D, Section II)

Section	Topics
A. Food Safety Standards, Act, Rules & Regulations	Food definitions, food additives, processing aids, contaminants, toxic substances, heavy metals; pesticides; genetically modified / organic / functional foods; packaging and labelling; advertisement restrictions; responsibilities of Food Business Operators; liability of manufacturers, packers, distributors, sellers; food recall procedures; licensing and registration; GMP, GHP, HACCP/personal hygiene; water pollution and food-borne diseases.
B. Chemistry	Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids – definition, classification, properties, significance; essential and non-essential amino acids; vitamins (fat soluble and water soluble); enzymes – definition, classifications, properties, co-enzymes; chemical components of foods (micro and macronutrients); nutrition deficiency disorders; acid value, iodine value, saponification value of lipids; food spoilage (microorganisms, conditions, factors & control); food poisoning (intoxication) – bacterial, fungal, algal; food preservation (storage, physical and chemical methods); fermentation – types, production of cheese, yoghurt, bread.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://www.ossc.gov.in/) of OSSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 09 June 2026 to 08 July 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment”.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

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