OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 84 Food Safety Officer Posts

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has issued the recruitment advertisement for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts (CGLRE Specialist–2025). This OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 drive covers 84 FSO vacancies under the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. The online application window has been rescheduled and is now set to commence on 12th June 2026. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through the official OSSC portal before the deadline.

OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Conducted under Advertisement No. IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC, these Group-B positions involve a rigorous three-stage selection process. Candidates must qualify through a Preliminary Examination, a Main Written Examination (including a Computer Skill Test), and final Certificate Verification.

Successful candidates will be deployed under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, with remuneration structured at Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017.

Download OSSC Food Safety Officer Official Notification 2026 PDF

Odisha FSO Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Before submitting your application for the OSSC Food Safety Officer post, please review the critical recruitment highlights detailed in the sections below.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has finalized the registration schedule for the FSO recruitment drive. All applicants must adhere to the official timeline to ensure their candidature is processed successfully.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026

There are 84 vacancies available for the Food Safety Officer role, with specific seat allocations for Women, SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons. Refer to the table below for a complete breakdown of category-wise vacancies.

In addition to the standard quotas, this recruitment includes specific reservations for designated categories as outlined below.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Apply Online Link

The online application portal for OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026 opens on 12th June 2026. Interested candidates can register and submit their applications until 08 July 2026. We strongly recommend applying early to prevent potential server congestion or last-minute technical difficulties.

How to Apply for OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official OSSC website. The Commission will not accept any physical copies or offline applications.

Please follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure your online application is filled out correctly.

• Visit the official OSSC website.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
• Fill out the online application form carefully.
• Select post and department preferences correctly.
• Upload required documents, photograph, signature, and certificates.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Submit the application form before the last date.
• Download and print the submitted application form for future use.

OSSC FSO Application Fee 2026

Applicants are required to pay the specified examination fee online. Note that candidates from certain reserved categories are exempt from this requirement. Please refer to the fee structure provided below.

The Commission will process examination fee refunds for candidates who participate in the Preliminary Examination. It is mandatory to provide accurate bank account information during the registration process.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be considered, applicants must meet the strict eligibility standards set by the OSSC, covering educational qualifications, age limits, technical competency, and proficiency in the Odia language.

Failure to comply with the prescribed eligibility requirements will result in the immediate rejection of the application.

OSSC FSO Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the required academic credentials from a recognized institution. Acceptable degrees are categorized below.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

• Food Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Bio Technology
• Agricultural Science
• Oil Technology
• Veterinary Science
• Bio-Chemistry
• Microbiology

Medical/Professional Degrees

• MBBS
• BDS
• BHMS
• BUMS
• BSMS
• BAMS
• Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery

Master’s Degree Programs

• Food Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Bio Technology
• Agricultural Science
• Oil Technology
• Veterinary Science
• Bio-Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Chemistry

Doctoral Degrees

• Food Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Bio Technology
• Agricultural Science
• Oil Technology
• Veterinary Science
• Bio-Chemistry
• Microbiology

Eligible Sub-Disciplines

The OSSC accepts degrees in specific disciplines relevant to Food Safety. Key fields include:

• Agriculture
• Food Engineering
• Food Processing & Preservation
• Food Technology & Management
• Food Biotechnology
• Nutrition and Dietetic
• Horticulture
• Fisheries

Computer Knowledge Requirement

Basic computer literacy is mandatory for all applicants. Candidates will be assessed on these skills through a dedicated Computer Skill Test during the final selection phase.

OSSC FSO Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as of 01 January 2025. Please confirm that your age falls within the permitted minimum and maximum range by checking the table below.

Age Relaxation

The OSSC provides upper age relaxation benefits for candidates from reserved categories, consistent with Government of Odisha guidelines.

Odia Language Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this post is proficiency in the Odia language. Applicants must satisfy the criteria as follows:

• Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
• Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as medium of examination, OR
• Passed Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above.

OSSC FSO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process comprises three distinct stages. Progression to the final stage is contingent upon qualifying for every preceding examination phase.

The selection stages are detailed below for your reference.

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination will be conducted in an objective, multiple-choice format (CBRE/OMR). Refer to the exam pattern guidelines below.

Stage-II: Main Written Examination & Skill Test

Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the Main Written Examination and Computer Skill Test. Technical subject details are provided in the following section.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Salary 2026

Food Safety Officers receive a competitive salary package under Level-9 of the ORSP, 2017, which includes basic pay, additional allowances, and various government-sanctioned benefits.