GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 90 FSO Posts

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released two official recruitment advertisements for the post of Food Safety Officer (FSO), Class-3 under the Commissionerate of Food and Drugs Control Administration, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.

A total of 90 Food Safety Officer vacancies have been announced through Advertisement No. 465/2026-27 and Advertisement No. 466/2026-27. The regular recruitment covers 84 vacancies, while 6 vacancies are available under a special recruitment drive for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

The online application process starts on 27 October 2026 at 6:00 PM and will remain open until 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date for online examination fee payment is 13 November 2026.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

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GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organization	Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Department	Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat
Office	Commissionerate of Food and Drugs Control Administration
Post Name	Food Safety Officer (FSO)
Classification	Class-3
Regular Advertisement	465/2026-27
PwBD Special Recruitment	466/2026-27
Regular Vacancies	84
PwBD Special Drive Vacancies	06
Total Vacancies	90
Minimum Age	18 Years
General Upper Age Limit	37 Years
Initial Salary	Rs 40,800 Per Month
Subsequent Pay Scale	Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300, Level 5
Selection Process	Competitive Examination and Document Verification
Examination Marks	210
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	27 October 2026
Application Last Date	10 November 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	13 November 2026
Job Location	Gujarat
Application Website	ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Official Board Website	gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	27 October 2026
Application Opening Time	6:00 PM
Last Date to Apply	10 November 2026
Application Closing Time	11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	13 November 2026
Fee Payment Closing Time	11:59 PM
Examination Date	Not Announced
Admit Card Release	Not Announced
Answer Key Release	Not Announced
Result Date	Not Announced

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Vacancy Details 2026

GSSSB has announced the vacancies through two separate recruitment advertisements for the Food Safety Officer post.

 Regular Recruitment

A total of 84 vacancies have been announced under the regular recruitment.

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (General)	40
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	08
Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)	19
Scheduled Caste (SC)	07
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	10
Total	84

Women Reservation

The following vacancies are reserved for women within the respective category totals:

Category	Women-Reserved Vacancies
General	13
EWS	02
SEBC	06
SC	02
ST	03
Total	26

These 26 women-reserved vacancies are included within the total 84 vacancies and should not be counted separately.

The regular advertisement also identifies 8 positions under the applicable ex-servicemen reservation provisions.

PwBD Special Recruitment Drive

A total of 6 vacancies have been announced exclusively for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities.

Disability Group	Vacancies
Group A – Low Vision (LV)	02
Group B – Deaf / Hard of Hearing	02
Group C – Specified Locomotor Disabilities	01
Group D & E – Specified / Multiple Disabilities	01
Total	06

The special recruitment advertisement specifies the applicable disability categories and percentage requirements.

Important: Candidates who do not meet the prescribed disability eligibility conditions cannot apply for these six PwBD vacancies.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the educational qualifications prescribed under the relevant recruitment rules.

Essential Academic Qualifications

The notification specifies the following principal qualification routes:

Option 1 – Master’s Degree in Chemistry

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

OR

Option 2 – Degree in a Prescribed Relevant Discipline

Candidates may possess a degree in any of the following disciplines:

• Food Technology

• Dairy Technology

• Biotechnology

• Oil Technology

• Agricultural Science

• Veterinary Science

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Medicine

Additional Recognized Disciplines

The notification identifies additional qualifications related to Food Technology and Agricultural Science.

Food Technology-Related Disciplines	Agricultural Science-Related Disciplines
Food Engineering	Agriculture
Food Engineering and Technology	Agriculture Engineering
Food Processing and Preservation	Biotechnology
Food Processing Technology	Dairy Technology
Food Technology and Management	Fisheries
Food Biotechnology	Food Technology
Food Plant Operations Management	Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Process Engineering and Management	Horticulture
Food Processing	—
Food Safety and Quality Management	—
Process and Food Engineering	—

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Computer Knowledge

Candidates must have basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules.

Candidates who do not possess the relevant computer certificate at the application stage may apply, but they must produce the required evidence before appointment.

Language Knowledge

Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Important Eligibility Restriction

A person having a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any article of food is not eligible for appointment as a Food Safety Officer under the stated recruitment rules.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 10 November 2026.

Category	Maximum Age
General Male	37 Years
General Female	42 Years
Reserved Category Male	42 Years
Reserved Category Female	45 Years
Eligible PwBD Candidates	Up to 45 Years, subject to applicable rules
Ex-Servicemen	Relaxation based on service period and applicable rules

The minimum age is 18 years, while the general upper age limit is 37 years.

For the PwBD special recruitment drive, eligible candidates are entitled to the applicable disability-related age relaxation, subject to the maximum age limit of 45 years.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Salary 2026

According to the recruitment notification, selected candidates will receive a fixed remuneration of ?40,800 per month for the first five years.

After the fixed-pay period, candidates may be appointed on the regular Pay Level 5 scale of Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300, subject to applicable Government of Gujarat conditions.

Salary Component	Details
Initial Fixed Monthly Salary	Rs 40,800
Fixed-Pay Period	5 Years
Subsequent Regular Pay Scale	Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300
Pay Level	Level 5
Other Benefits	As per applicable government resolutions

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process will be based on the competitive examination and subsequent recruitment procedures.

Stage 1 – Competitive Examination

Candidates will appear for the examination conducted by GSSSB. The examination carries a total of 210 marks.

Stage 2 – Merit Preparation

The board will prepare the merit list using examination marks or normalized marks, wherever applicable.

Stage 3 – Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted according to merit and applicable recruitment rules will have to produce their original certificates and supporting documents.

Stage 4 – Final Selection

Final selection will be subject to eligibility verification, reservation rules and other applicable requirements of the appointing authority.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The board has issued separate detailed syllabus documents for Advertisement Nos. 465/2026-27 and 466/2026-27.

The examination consists of Part A and Part B, carrying a total of 210 marks.

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
A	Reasoning and Data Interpretation	30	30
A	Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
A	Constitution of India	10	10
A	Current Affairs	10	10
A	Gujarati and English Comprehension	10	10
B	Technical Subjects Related to FSO Qualification	120	120
Total		210	210

Part A carries 90 marks, while Part B carries 120 marks.

Qualifying Standards

The recruitment notice prescribes separate minimum qualifying standards for Part A and Part B.

The general qualifying standard is 40% in each part, subject to applicable provisions for reserved categories and other notified relaxations.

Candidates should note that scoring well in one part does not automatically compensate for failing the minimum qualifying standard in the other part.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026

Part A – General Subjects

Part A carries 90 marks and includes the following subjects:

1. Reasoning and Data Interpretation – 30 Marks

Topics include:

• Coding-decoding

• Blood relations

• Age and height problems

• Directions

• Clocks and calendars

• Venn diagrams

• Ranking

• Arithmetic progression

• Analogies

• Visual reasoning

• Probability

• Data interpretation

• Data sufficiency

• Symmetry

• Mathematical operations

• Logical analysis

2. Quantitative Aptitude – 30 Marks

Important topics include:

• Number systems

• LCM and HCF

• Percentages

• Partnership

• Profit and loss

• Simple and compound interest

• Ratio

• Time and work

• Speed and distance

• Average

• Algebra

• Equations

• Mensuration

• Coordinate geometry

• Trigonometry

3. Constitution of India – 10 Marks

Topics include:

• Preamble

• Fundamental Rights

• Fundamental Duties

• Directive Principles of State Policy

• Union and State Governments

• Legislature

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Local self-government

• Elections

• Indian democracy

4. Current Affairs – 10 Marks

Current events of state, national and international importance.

5. Gujarati and English Comprehension – 10 Marks

• Gujarati Comprehension – 5 Marks

• English Comprehension – 5 Marks

Questions will assess comprehension, interpretation, inference and related language abilities.

Part B – Technical Subjects

Part B carries 120 marks and consists of ten technical units.

Unit	Technical Subject	Marks
1	Food Laws, Regulations, Certification and Development Schemes	30
2	Introduction to Basic Food Science	20
3	Food Microbiology and Food Biotechnology	15
4	Food and Nutrition	05
5	Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage	05
6	Agricultural Science	05
7	Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene and Standards	15
8	Animal Product Processing	05
9	Dairy Science	10
10	Food Processing Technology	10
Total		120

Important Technical Topics

Food Laws and Regulations: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI, Food Safety and Standards Rules and Regulations, 2011, food adulteration, misbranding, BIS, AGMARK, Codex Alimentarius and certification procedures.

Basic Food Science: Food constituents, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestion, absorption, metabolism and physical and chemical properties of food.

Food Microbiology: Microorganisms, foodborne diseases, food poisoning, microbial growth, fermentation, food spoilage, microbial detection and biotechnology.

Food and Nutrition: Balanced diet, Recommended Dietary Allowances, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies and Indian nutrition programmes.

Food Preservation and Packaging: Thermal and non-thermal preservation, food storage, packaging regulations and modern packaging technologies.

Agricultural Science: Farming systems, crop production, livestock, horticulture, fisheries and agricultural enterprises.

Food Safety and Quality Control: Food hazards, hygiene, sanitation, contamination control, HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO standards and food safety management systems.

Animal Product Processing: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and related processing techniques.

Dairy Science: Milk chemistry, microbiology, pasteurization, sterilization, homogenization, dairy products and quality assurance.

Food Processing Technology: Food preservation technologies, non-thermal processing, nutraceuticals and related food-processing methods.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Application Fee 2026

Category	Examination Fee
Unreserved Category	Rs 500
Women of All Categories	Rs 400
SEBC	Rs 400
SC	Rs 400
ST	Rs 400
EWS	Rs 400
PwBD	Rs 400
Ex-Servicemen	Rs 400

Examination Fee Refund

Candidates who appear for the examination are eligible for a refund of the examination fee under the prescribed conditions.

Candidates who remain absent from the examination are not eligible for the refund.

The last date for examination fee payment is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

How to Apply for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must submit their applications online through the Gujarat OJAS portal.

Step 1 – Visit the OJAS Portal

Visit the Gujarat OJAS website.

Step 2 – Complete One-Time Registration

Candidates must have an OJAS One-Time Registration (OTR).

Those who have not registered should complete the OTR before starting the application.

Step 3 – Open the Online Application

Click on the Online Application section and select GSSSB.

Step 4 – Select the Correct Advertisement

Choose the advertisement according to your eligibility:

• 465/2026-27: Food Safety Officer, Class-3, Regular Recruitment

• 466/2026-27: Food Safety Officer, Class-3, PwBD Special Recruitment Drive

Step 5 – Apply Using OTR

Enter your OTR registration number and date of birth, then proceed to the application form.

Step 6 – Fill in Personal Details

Enter and verify all required personal information, including your name, date of birth, category and other mandatory details.

Step 7 – Enter Educational Qualification

Enter your educational qualification details exactly as mentioned in your original certificates.

Step 8 – Provide Bank Account Details

Enter the bank account details requested for examination fee refund purposes.

Upload the required bank passbook image according to the OJAS instructions.

Step 9 – Upload Photograph and Signature

Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and dimensions.

Step 10 – Confirm the Application

Review all details carefully and complete the final application confirmation.

Save the generated confirmation number.

Step 11 – Pay the Examination Fee

Pay the examination fee using the available online payment facility.

The notification lists payment options including:

• Debit Card

• Internet Banking

• UPI

• Wallets

Step 12 – Download the Application

Download and print the confirmed application form and payment receipt.

Candidates should preserve these documents for the examination and subsequent recruitment stages.

Documents Required for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, wherever applicable:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Scanned signature

• Class 10 certificate or equivalent date-of-birth proof

• Educational degree certificates and marksheets

• Computer knowledge certificate, if available

• Category certificate, if applicable

• EWS certificate, if applicable

• SEBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable

• PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable

• Ex-servicemen supporting documents, if applicable

• Bank account details and passbook image

• OJAS registration details

• Other relevant eligibility certificates

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GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in GSSSB FSO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 90 vacancies have been announced through two separate advertisements.

Q2. What is the regular recruitment advertisement number?

The regular recruitment advertisement number is 465/2026-27.

Q3. What is the PwBD special recruitment advertisement number?

The PwBD special recruitment advertisement number is 466/2026-27.

Q4. How many vacancies are available under regular recruitment?

There are 84 vacancies under the regular recruitment.

Q5. How many vacancies are available under the PwBD special recruitment drive?

There are 6 vacancies reserved for eligible candidates with specified disabilities.

Q6. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to apply online is 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q7. What is the last date for examination fee payment?

The last date for examination fee payment is 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q8. What is the minimum age limit for GSSSB FSO Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age limit is 18 years.

Q9. What is the maximum age limit for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

The general upper age limit is 37 years, with applicable category-wise age relaxation.

Q10. What is the salary of a GSSSB Food Safety Officer?

Selected candidates will initially receive a fixed remuneration of Rs 40,800 per month for five years. The subsequent regular pay scale is Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300, Level 5, subject to applicable conditions.

Q11. What is the GSSSB Food Safety Officer exam total marks?

The competitive examination carries a total of 210 marks, with 90 marks in Part A and 120 marks in Part B.

Q12. When will the GSSSB Food Safety Officer exam be conducted?

The examination date has not been announced in the provided recruitment information.

Q13. Where can candidates apply for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the Gujarat OJAS portal.