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

OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Get the latest OSSC recruitment notification 2026 for 84 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) vacancies under the Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha. The online registration starts on 09th June 2026 and the last date to submit the online application form is 11th July 2026. Find OSSC vacancies across Odisha on the official website ossc.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of "Upcoming OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026" notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 apply online from the OSSC career page.

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 | 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.

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. | Category Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025) General (UR) 21 to 42 years SEBC / SC / ST / All Women 5 years relaxation (max 47 years) PwD (Persons with Disabilities) 10 years relaxation over applicable category limit Ex-Servicemen Total period of defence service rendered | 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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