The OSSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission for 84 Group-B Food Safety Officer posts under the Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha.Advertisement No. IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025 for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts/Services 2025 (CGLRE Specialist-2025) under different Departments/HODs of Govt. of Odisha, out of which 84 vacancies are for the post of Food Safety Officer.
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (FSO) |
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Vacancies | 84 Posts |
| Job Type | Group-B, Odisha Government |
| Pay Level | Level-9 (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start | 9 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | Up to 14 July 2026 |
Eligibility
Candidates should possess any of the following qualifications recognized under Food Safety Officer rules:
- Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Agricultural Science
- Veterinary Science
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Related Life Science disciplines
- Certain medical qualifications such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc.
OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| 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) |
Educational Qualification
| 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. |
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 42 years (as on the prescribed date)
- Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD categories as per Odisha Government rules.
OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| General / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Sports Person | Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | Exempt (No Fee) |
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Computer Skill Test (qualifying)
- Document Verification
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 30-12-2025 |
| Opening of Online Registration | 09-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 08-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Form Submission | 11-07-2026 |
| Editing Window for Online Application Form | 09-06-2026 to 14-07-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified on OSSC website |
OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here