BTSC Food Safety Officer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
111 Posts | Online Application | Bihar Technical Service Commission
Advertisement No. 29/2026 & 30/2026 | Health Department, Government of Bihar
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for regular appointment to the posts of Food Safety Officer (FSO) and Scientific Assistant. Interested candidates can submit their applications online from 25 September 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Candidates interested in BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 should carefully check the educational qualification, mandatory work experience, age limit, vacancy details, selection process and other eligibility conditions before submitting the application form.
BTSC FSO & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Advertisement No. | 29/2026 & 30/2026 |
| Post Names | Food Safety Officer & Scientific Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 111 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Bihar |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 25 September 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Admit Card | To Be Notified |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Advt. No. | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | 29/2026 | 105 | Level-6 |
| Scientific Assistant | 30/2026 | 06 | Level-5 |
| Total | 111 | — | |
Scientific Assistant – Category-Wise Vacancy
| UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BC Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
Educational Qualification
Scientific Assistant
- B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university; OR
- B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) from a recognized university.
- Candidates must also possess 1 year of experience in drug testing and analysis.
Food Safety Officer
Eligible qualifications for the Food Safety Officer post include specified Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate-level qualifications in subjects such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine and other subjects/qualifications prescribed in the official notification.
Important: Candidates should check the detailed official advertisement for the exact qualification and equivalency conditions applicable to the Food Safety Officer post before applying.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Unreserved | 37 Years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC | 40 Years |
| SC / ST | 42 Years |
Age relaxation and other category-specific provisions will be applicable as per the rules and conditions mentioned in the official BTSC advertisement.
Application Fee
Application Fee: ₹100/- for each candidate.
Payment is to be made through the prescribed online payment mode.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Details |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | Level-6 | Pay Matrix Level-6; Grade Pay ₹4,200 as stated in the notification |
| Scientific Assistant | Level-5 | Pay Matrix Level-5 |
Selection Process
Scientific Assistant:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 75 Marks
- Relevant Work Experience – 25 Marks
- Total – 100 Marks
Scientific Assistant Exam Pattern
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 400
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Question Paper: Hindi and English
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Documents Required
- Matriculation / Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification
- B.Sc. Chemistry or B.Pharm marksheet and degree/provisional certificate
- Experience certificate for drug testing and analysis
- Caste / EWS / NCL certificate, wherever applicable
- Bihar domicile / residential certificate, wherever applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Other documents/certificates prescribed in the official notification
How to Apply for BTSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BTSC recruitment portal.
- Select the relevant recruitment advertisement.
- Choose Advt. No. 29/2026 for Food Safety Officer or Advt. No. 30/2026 for Scientific Assistant.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Fill in personal, educational and category information carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates/documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment mode.
- Review the complete application form before final submission.
- Submit the application before 24 October 2026.
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Apply Online: Visit the official BTSC online application portal and select the relevant advertisement.
Scientific Assistant Official Notification: Advertisement No. 30/2026
Food Safety Officer Official Notification: Advertisement No. 29/2026
Official Website: Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC)
BTSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
There are 06 Scientific Assistant vacancies.
The online application starts on 25 September 2026.
The last date for registration and fee payment is 24 October 2026.
Candidates should have B.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Pharm from a recognized university along with the prescribed 1 year experience in drug testing and analysis.
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age varies by category, with 37 years for unreserved candidates, 40 years for unreserved females and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the notification's conditions.
₹100/- is prescribed as the application fee.
Scientific Assistant is placed at Pay Level-5.
Selection is based on the written/CBT examination and relevant work experience, as prescribed in the official advertisement.