OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 84 Posts

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released an Advertisement for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts (CGLRE Specialist–2025). Under this notification, the OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 84 vacancies under the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha. These posts fall under Group-B services and will be filled through a common recruitment examination to be conducted by OSSC. Candidates can check complete details related to the OSSC FSO Recruitment 2026  in the given post.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

The OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment is part of the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission. The recruitment aims to fill Food Safety Officer posts under the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, along with other specialist posts across various departments of the Government of Odisha. All posts under this recruitment, including Food Safety Officer, are governed by the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP), 2017.

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OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026: Highlights

The OSSC will announce the online application dates, examination schedule, soon. Before applying, candidates should review the key highlights of the OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 given below.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026

As per the advertisement, the OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment includes:

• Post Name: Food Safety Officer
• Number of Vacancies: 84
• Group: Group-B
• Pay Level: Level 9 under ORSP, 2017

The category-wise breakup of vacancies, including reservations for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons, will be released in the detailed advertisement.

How to Apply for OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

The online application form activation date has not been announced yet. OSSC will notify the application schedule through the detailed advertisement on its official website. Applicants are advised to:

• Regularly visit www.ossc.gov.in.
• Track official updates related to the OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment.
• Apply online within the prescribed timeline once the application link is activated.

Steps to Apply:

Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

• Visit the official OSSC website.
• Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
• Fill in the online application form carefully.
• Upload required documents and photographs.
• Submit the application before the last date.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the OSSC FSO post must satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Age Limit

The age limit applicable to all posts under this recruitment, including Food Safety Officer, is:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Cut-off Date: 01 January 2025

Age Relaxation

Usual age relaxation is applicable for:

• SC
• ST
• SEBC
• Women
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Ex-Servicemen

Relaxation will be provided as per prevailing government rules.

OSSC Food Safety Officer Salary

Candidates selected through the OSSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 will be appointed under Pay Level-9 of the Odisha Pay Matrix. Along with the basic pay, candidates will receive admissible allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits as per state government norms.