The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), under the Health Department of the Government of Bihar, has released two new recruitment advertisements — Advt No. 29/2026 for Food Safety Officer and Advt No. 30/2026 for Scientific Assistant — inviting online applications for 111 posts (105 Food Safety Officer + 6 Scientific Assistant). Online applications opened on 25 September 2026 and will remain open till 24 October 2026 on the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in. This is one of the biggest Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunities in Bihar for graduates and postgraduates in food technology, dairy technology, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, veterinary science, medicine and pharmacy. Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification, and the application fee is only ₹100 for all candidates. In this article we cover the complete BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026 details — vacancy break-up, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, important dates, how to apply online and the important links.

Quick Overview

Organization	Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Health Department, Government of Bihar
Notification	Advt No. 29/2026 (Food Safety Officer) & Advt No. 30/2026 (Scientific Assistant)
Post Names	Food Safety Officer (105), Scientific Assistant (6)
Total Vacancies	111 (FSO category split: UR-41, EWS-11, SC-17, ST-02, EBC-18, BC-12, BC Women-04; 35% horizontal reservation for Bihar women)
Qualification	FSO: Bachelor's / Master's / Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine (MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BAMS / Sowa-Rigpa) or related disciplines. Scientific Assistant: B.Sc. (Chemistry) or B.Pharm with mandatory 1-year experience in drug testing and analysis.
Age Limit	21–37 years (UR/EWS male), 21–40 years (UR/EWS female & BC/EBC), 21–42 years (SC/ST), as on 01-08-2026
Application Fee	₹100 for all candidates
Last Date to Apply	24 October 2026
Official Website	btsc.bihar.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Food Safety Officer: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine (MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS/BAMS/Sowa-Rigpa) or related disciplines from a recognized university/institution.
• Scientific Assistant: B.Sc. with Chemistry or B.Pharm, plus mandatory 1-year experience in drug testing and analysis.
• Age limit: 21–37 years for UR/EWS (male), 21–40 years for UR/EWS (female) and BC/EBC candidates, and 21–42 years for SC/ST candidates, calculated as on 01-08-2026. Age relaxation applies as per Bihar government rules.
• Reservation: 35% horizontal reservation for women candidates of Bihar, as per the notified category-wise vacancy split.
• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen and must fulfil the domicile and other conditions of the Bihar government.

Important Dates

Online Application Starts	25 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in and open the Recruitment section.
2. Read the full official notification for Advt No. 29/2026 (Food Safety Officer) and Advt No. 30/2026 (Scientific Assistant) carefully and confirm your eligibility.
3. Click the apply-online link available in the Recruitment section for the respective advertisement.
4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in the application form with personal, educational and experience details.
5. Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format and pay the ₹100 application fee online.
6. Submit the form before 24 October 2026 and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Online	The apply-online link is published in the Recruitment section of the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in (Advt 29/2026 and 30/2026 rows).
Official Notification	Download the notification PDFs from the Recruitment section of btsc.bihar.gov.in (Advt 29/2026 and 30/2026). A direct PDF URL could not be confirmed at the time of writing, so please use the official Recruitment page.
Official Website	btsc.bihar.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 111 vacancies in total — 105 Food Safety Officer (Advt 29/2026) and 6 Scientific Assistant (Advt 30/2026).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for BTSC FSO Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 24 October 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee?
A: The application fee is ₹100 for all candidates.

Q4. What is the qualification for Food Safety Officer?
A: A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine (MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS/BAMS/Sowa-Rigpa) or related disciplines.

Q5. What is the selection process?
A: Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.

Q6. What is the age limit?
A: 21–37 years for UR/EWS male, 21–40 years for UR/EWS female and BC/EBC, and 21–42 years for SC/ST candidates, as on 01-08-2026.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification for Advt 29/2026 and 30/2026 on btsc.bihar.gov.in carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates, results, admit cards and answer keys.