📋 OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2025
Food Safety Officer
Recruitment 2026
84 vacancies under Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha. Group-B post — everything you need in one complete guide.
Post Code: CGLS/345
Group-B
Pay Level-9
Basic ₹35,400/mo
Apply by 14 Jul 2026
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Important Dates
Revised schedule — updated 12 June 2026
🔄 REVISED DATES — Notice dated 12.06.2026
🌐 Online Registration
Start Date12 June 2026
End Date11 July 2026
📝 Submit Application Form
Start Date12 June 2026
Last Date14 July 2026
✏️ Edit / Correction Window
Start Date12 June 2026
Last Date17 July 2026
🎂 Age Reference Date
Fixed Date01 January 2025
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After final submission no correction is allowed. Apply well before the last date — website may be slow near closing.
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Vacancies
Total 84 posts across all categories
84
Total Posts
👩 Including 17 Women reserved seats
Dept: Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha
44
👩 09 Women
UR (Unreserved)
08
👩 03 Women
SEBC
13
👩 01 Women
SC
19
👩 04 Women
ST
🎖️
04
Ex-Servicemen
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01
Sports Person
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06
PwD (W-02)
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PwD eligible: Cat-II (Hard of Hearing with Aid) · Cat-III (Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Leprosy Cured). Minimum 40% permanent disability required.
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Pay Matrix & Salary
ORSP 2017 · Level-9, Cell-1
Basic Pay · Level-9, Cell-1
₹35,400
per month · Odisha Revised Scale of Pay 2017
Group-B Post
Regular Appointment
💼 Basic Pay (Level-9, Cell-1)
₹35,400
📈 DA @ ~50% of Basic
~₹17,700
🏠 HRA (varies by city)
₹2,800–₹5,000
➕ Other Allowances
₹2,000–₹3,500
💰 Approx. Gross In-Hand
₹55,000–₹62,000
📌 Note: DA rates are revised by Odisha Govt periodically. Exact in-hand salary may vary based on city of posting, DA revision, and other allowances. Basic Pay of ₹35,400 is fixed as per ORSP 2017 Level-9, Cell-1.
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Educational Qualification
Any ONE option qualifies you
Option ABachelor's Degree
Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology from a recognized University.
OR Medical: MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BAMS / B.Sowa Rigpa Medicine & Surgery.
OR Medical: MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BAMS / B.Sowa Rigpa Medicine & Surgery.
Option BMaster's Degree
Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry from a recognized University.
Option CDoctorate Degree
Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Bio Technology / Agricultural Science / Oil Technology / Veterinary Science / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology from a recognized University.
✅ FOOD TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES
Food Engineering
Food Biotechnology
Food Processing & Preservation
Food Safety & Quality Mgmt
Food Technology & Management
Food Plant Operations Mgmt
Process & Food Engineering
✅ AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINES
Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Fisheries
Food Nutrition & Dietetic
Horticulture
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Mandatory: Adequate knowledge of Computer Applications is required for this post.
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Age Limit
As on 01 January 2025
21
Min. Years
42
Max. Years
SEBC / SC / ST / All Women+5 Yrs → Max 47
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)+10 Yrs → Max 52
PwD under SC / ST+10 Yrs cumulative
Ex-ServicemenFull Defence Period
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Without relaxation: DOB must be not before 2nd Jan 1983 and not after 1st Jan 2004.
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Examination Fee
Refundable after appearing in Stage-I
₹500
UR / SEBC / General
NIL
SC / ST / PwD
🏦Payment via Online mode only — Odisha Treasury portal linked to the form.
🔄Fee is refunded to candidates who appear in Stage-I examination.
📋Enter correct Bank Account No., IFSC Code & Bank Branch for refund processing.
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Exam Pattern
3-stage selection process
Stage I
Preliminary Exam
150
Marks
150
Questions
2.5h
Duration
MCQ
Type
−0.25
Negative
5×
Shortlist
Syllabus: Arithmetic (10th Std) · Data Interpretation · Logical Reasoning · Current National & International Events · Computer/Internet Awareness
Stage II-A
Main Written — Technical Paper
200
Marks
100
Questions
2.5h
Duration
MCQ
Type
−0.5
Negative
Odia/Eng
Medium
2 Sections: (A) Food Safety Standards, Act & Regulations + (B) Food Chemistry & Biochemistry
Stage II-B
Computer Skill Test
50%
Qualifying Marks
Required
FSO must appear
Topics: Computer Fundamentals · MS Word · MS Excel · MS PowerPoint · MS Access · Internet · Basic Networking
Stage III
Certificate Verification
1.5× vacancies (category-wise) called for verification. Must bring originals + self-attested photocopies. Absent candidates will NOT be considered for final selection.
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Technical Paper Syllabus
Mains — Food Safety Officer specific
🛡️ A. Food Safety Standards, Act, Rules & Regulations
- Food definition, additives, contaminants, toxic substances, heavy metals
- Pesticides, antibiotic residues & microbiological control
- Genetically modified, organic, functional & proprietary foods
- Packaging and labelling of foods
- Advertisement restrictions & unfair trade practice prohibition
- Responsibilities & liability of Food Business Operators
- Food recall procedures
- Licensing & Registration of Food Business
- GMP, Good Hygienic Practice, HACCP, Personal Hygiene
- Potable water, purification methods, Food & Water-Borne Diseases
🧪 B. Chemistry
- Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids — Classification & Properties
- Essential & non-essential amino acids
- Vitamins — Fat-soluble & Water-soluble
- Enzymes — definition, classifications, co-enzymes
- Micro & macronutrients and dietary sources
- Nutrition deficiency disorders
- Acid value, iodine value, saponification value of lipids
- Food spoilage — microorganisms, conditions & control
- Food poisoning — Bacterial, Fungal, Algal
- Food preservation — physical & chemical methods
- Fermentation — cheese, yoghurt, bread production
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Documents Required
For Certificate Verification — originals + photocopies
1
Downloaded Admission Letter2
Bio-Data-cum-Attestation Form3
Signed Online Application Form4
HSC Certificate & Mark Sheet (DOB proof)5
+2 / Equivalent Certificate & Mark Sheet6
Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets7
PG / Master's / Doctorate (if applicable)8
Computer Certificate & Mark Sheet9
Caste Certificate (SC / ST / SEBC only)10
Odia Language Certificate11
PwD Disability Certificate (UDID)12
Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)13
Sports Identity Card (Sports persons)14
NOC / Standing NOC (Govt. servants)15
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)⚠️
Important Rules
Read before applying
1️⃣Only one application per candidate. Multiple applications = candidature cancelled.
🔒After final submission, no correction or modification is allowed under any circumstances.
📅Required qualification must be complete on or before 14 July 2026 (last date).
🗣️Must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently (proof required at verification).
🏆Final allotment: merit-cum-preference. Selected for only ONE post regardless of options chosen.
📱Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices & electronic gadgets strictly banned in exam hall.
🏛️Govt. servants must submit NOC from controlling authority with the application.
🎯Tie-break order: Prelims marks → Date of Birth (older wins) → Alphabetical name order.
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How to Apply
Step-by-step guide
1
Visit ossc.gov.in
Click "APPLY ONLINE" button on the homepage.
2
Register / Login
New user → "NEW USER" → get User ID & Password. Existing user → login directly.
3
Fill Application Form
Name, DOB (as per Matriculation), Father's/Mother's name, address, qualification, and post preferences.
4
Upload Documents
Photo (JPG, 20–100 KB) · Signature (JPG, up to 20 KB) · Certificates (PDF, 100–500 KB).
5
Pay ₹500 Fee
UR/SEBC: Pay online via Odisha Treasury. Enter bank details for refund. SC/ST/PwD: No fee.
6
Submit & Save Printout
Review carefully → Submit → Save printout for your records.
Ready to Apply? 🚀
Applications open from 12 June 2026
Last date to apply: 14 July 2026