Recruitment overview
- Organisation
- Bihar Technical Service Commission
- Qualification
- Bachelor, master or doctorate in food technology, dairy, oil technology, agriculture, veterinary science, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry or medicine; certain medical and AYUSH degrees also count.
- Age limit
- Minimum 21; maximum 37 (UR men), 40 (UR women, BC, EBC), 42 (SC, ST) on 1 August 2026.
- Selection process
- One computer-based test of 100 objective questions (100 marks, 0.25 negative marking), then document verification.
- Salary
- Pay Level 6 (revised pay structure).
- Application fee
- Rs 100 online, plus bank charges.
- Applications open
- 25 Sept 2026
Recruitment overview
The commission is recruiting Food Safety Officers for the Bihar Food Safety Service. Selected candidates are trained under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India before appointment.
Key facts
Vacancies: 139 posts in total, shown as two table rows of 105 and 34.
Qualification: Bachelor, master or doctorate in food technology, dairy, oil technology, agriculture, veterinary science, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry or medicine; certain medical and AYUSH degrees also count.
Age limit: Minimum 21; maximum 37 (UR men), 40 (UR women, BC, EBC), 42 (SC, ST) on 1 August 2026.
Pay: Pay Level 6 (revised pay structure).
Selection: One computer-based test of 100 objective questions (100 marks, 0.25 negative marking), then document verification.
Fee: Rs 100 online, plus bank charges.
Application window
Applications opened on 25 September 2026 and close on 24 October 2026.
How to apply
Apply on the BTSC portal using the Apply Online link on the commission website; the form, fee and certificates must be completed by 24 October 2026, 23:55.
Reservation note
Reservation applies only to Bihar domicile candidates, with 35% horizontal reservation for women of Bihar. Certificates must have been issued on or before the last date.
Before you apply
Read the full official notice and any corrigendum, confirm the cut-off dates for age and qualification, keep category and identity documents ready, and save the submission and payment receipts.
Official sources and verification
Information checked on 24 October 2026. Check the official notice for changes before applying.
BTSC official advertisement 29/2026 (PDF) — checked 24 October 2026.
BTSC recruitment page with the registration dates — checked 24 October 2026.