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Food Safety Officer (FSO), Odisha
The Food Safety Officer (FSO) post under the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha is a Group-B government position filled through the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC). This role is ideal for candidates seeking a stable, respectable, and impactful career in the field of food safety and public health.
A Food Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring food quality, inspecting food establishments, enforcing food safety laws, and ensuring that food standards are maintained across the state. It is a highly responsible role that directly contributes to public health and consumer safety.
As per available details, there are 84 vacancies for the Food Safety Officer post. The position comes under Pay Level-9 of ORSP, 2017, offering an attractive salary structure along with government benefits.
The eligibility criteria and detailed syllabus are released through the official notification. The selection process generally includes a written examination, followed by document verification and other required stages as per commission rules.
Details | Information |
Name of the Post | Food Safety Officer (FSO) |
Department | Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha |
Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
Post Category | Group-B |
Pay Level | Level-9 (ORSP, 2017) |
Total Vacancies | 84 |
Job Location | Odisha |
Mode of Application | Online |
Selection Process | Written Examination, Document Verification |
Job Role | Food inspection, enforcement of food safety laws, public health protection |
Exam Level | State Level |
Eligibility | As per official notification |
Career Type | Government Job |
Check the study plan here
Stage-I : Main Written Examination
Paper-I : Composite Paper (Objective Type)
(Paper 1 will be provided in the Recorded Format)
Paper-II : Technical Paper (Objective Type)
Stage-I : Main Written Examination :
| Paper | Subject / Paper Name | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration | Type |
Paper-I | Composite Paper (General Studies, Mathematics, Computer Application, English) | 100 | 100 | 1½ Hours | Objective (OMR Based) |
Paper-II | Technical Paper (Food Safety Act & Rules, Chemistry) | 100 | 100 | 1½ Hours | Objective (OMR Based) |
Each question carries 1 mark
Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer (Paper-II)
Stage-II : Computer Skill Test (Qualifying)
| Test | Marks | Duration | Nature |
Computer Skill Test | 50 | 1 Hour | Qualifying |