GSSSB FSO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 84 Food Safety Officer Posts | Advertisement No. 465/202627

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the official notification (Advt No. 465/2026-27) for the direct recruitment of Food Safety Officer (Class-3) posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department.

GSSSB FSO Key Highlights & Important Dates

Total Vacancies: 84 Posts
Online Application Start Date: 27 October 2026 (6:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Website / Portal: ojas.gujarat.gov.in / gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

GSSSB FSO Vacancy Distribution

Total Posts: 84 (Includes reservations for categories as per government rules; note that positions for candidates with disabilities are handled under a separate special drive via Advt No. 466/2026-27).

GSSSB FSO Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Chemistry OR a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate) in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Medicine from a recognized university.
Additional Requirements: Basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
Age Limit: 18 to 37 years as of 10 November 2026 (Upper age relaxations applicable for reserved categories and Gujarat government employees as per rules).

GSSSB FSO Salary Structure

Initial Fixed Pay: ₹40,800 per month for the first 5 years.
Regular Pay Scale: After successful completion of the fixed period, in the pay matrix of ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-5).

GSSSB FSO Application Fee

Unreserved Category: ₹500
Reserved Categories / Women / Ex-Servicemen: Fee relaxations apply as per norms. Payment must be completed online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

GSSSB FSO Selection Process

Selection is based on a Single-Stage Competitive Examination conducted via CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test) or OMR mode, followed by document verification.

GSSSB FSO Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The examination consists of 210 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 210 total marks, conducted in a single sitting.

Parameter	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / OMR
Duration	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Questions / Marks	210 Questions / 210 Marks
Question Type	Objective MCQs (1 mark each)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted (1/4th) for every wrong or unattempted answer
Qualifying Cut-off	Minimum 40% separately in Part A and Part B

Section-Wise Marks Breakdown

The paper is divided into two distinct parts:

Part A — General Subjects (90 Marks)

Topic / Subject	Questions / Marks
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	30 Marks
Constitution of India	10 Marks
Current Affairs (State, National & International)	10 Marks
Gujarati Language Comprehension	05 Marks
English Language Comprehension	05 Marks

Part B — Technical / Domain Subjects (120 Marks)

Part B tests specialized domain knowledge across 10 key technical units:

Unit	Technical Subject	Marks
Unit 1	Food Laws, Regulations, Certification & Govt. Schemes (FSSAI, FSS Act 2006, etc.)	30 Marks
Unit 2	Introduction to Basic Food Science & Food Chemistry	20 Marks
Unit 3	Food Microbiology & Food Biotechnology	15 Marks
Unit 4	Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene & Standards (HACCP, ISO, GMP)	15 Marks
Unit 5	Food Processing & Preservation Technology	15 Marks
Unit 6	Animal Product Processing (Dairy, Meat, Fish & Poultry Technology)	10 Marks
Unit 7	Food & Human Nutrition	05 Marks
Unit 8	Agricultural Science & Horticulture (post-harvest losses, grain storage)	05 Marks
Unit 9 & 10	Food Packaging, Labelling & Testing/Analytical Techniques	10 Marks

Key Preparation Takeaways

Strict Part-Wise Sectional Cutoff: You must score at least 36 marks in Part A (40% of 90) and 48 marks in Part B (40% of 120) to clear the minimum qualifying threshold. High performance in Part B alone cannot compensate for failing Part A, or vice versa.
High-Yield Units: Food Laws (30 Marks) and Food Science (20 Marks) make up nearly 42% of the technical section weightage.

GSSSB FSO How to Apply Online

Visit the official OJAS portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in).
Ensure you have completed your One Time Registration (OTR).
Go to Online Application -> Apply, select GSSSB, and look for Advt No. 465/202627 (Food Safety Officer, Class-3).
Click Apply with OTR, fill in the necessary details, upload required documents (photograph, signature, bank passbook copy for fee refunds), and submit.
Confirm your application to generate a unique Confirmation Number.
Print your application form and pay the application fee online before 13 November 2026.