What is the last date to apply for GSSSB FSO 2026?

Apply online on ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 27/10/2026 (6:00 PM) to 10/11/2026 (11:59 PM). The exam fee must be paid online by 13/11/2026 (11:59 PM).

What is the age limit for Gujarat Food Safety Officer 2026?

18 to 37 years as on 10/11/2026. Women of the general category and men of reserved categories get 5 years' relaxation (up to 42), reserved-category women get 10 years (up to 45), and Divyang and ex-serviceman candidates get further relaxation as per rules.

What is the salary of a Gujarat Food Safety Officer?

₹40,800 per month fixed pay for the first five years. After satisfactory service, regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission scale of ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Level-5).

What qualification is required for GSSSB Food Safety Officer?

A Master's degree in Chemistry, or a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology or Medicine. Degrees in the food-technology and agriculture-science disciplines listed in the MoHFW notification of 21/09/2023 are also valid.

Is Gujarati compulsory for the Gujarat FSO exam?

No. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is required. Part A of the exam includes Gujarati and English comprehension questions.

What is the Gujarat FSO exam pattern?

A one-stage CBRT/OMR objective exam of 210 questions in 180 minutes: Part A (90 marks — logical tests & data interpretation, mathematics, Constitution, current affairs, Gujarati and English comprehension) and Part B (120 marks — subject questions). ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer and you need at least 40% in each part.

What is the application fee for GSSSB FSO 2026?

₹500 for Unreserved candidates and ₹400 for women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang and ex-servicemen. It is paid online only and refunded to candidates who appear in the exam.

State FSO

Gujarat GSSSB Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 — 84 Posts

Q: Can candidates from other states apply for Gujarat FSO?

Yes, under the Unreserved category. Reserved seats and age relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and EWS are only for original residents of Gujarat. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi is required.

GSSSB has released Advertisement No. 465/202627 for 84 Food Safety Officer, Class-3 posts under the Commissioner, Food and Drug Regulatory Administration (Health & Family Welfare Department, Gujarat). Apply online on OJAS from 27 October 2026 (6:00 PM) to 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

Applications open

Total vacancies

84 posts

Organisation

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)

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465/202627

Notification date

27 Oct 2026

Apply from

27 Oct 2026

Last date

10 Nov 2026

Salary

₹40,800/month fixed for 5 years, then Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300)

Age limit

18–37 years as on 10/11/2026 (relaxation as per rules)

Fee payment last date

13 Nov 2026 (11:59 PM)

Exam

One-stage CBRT/OMR · 210 questions · 3 hours

Board helpline

079-23258916

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	27/10/2026
Online application starts	27/10/2026, 6:00 PM
Last date to apply	10/11/2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment	13/11/2026, 11:59 PM
Cut-off date for age & qualification	10/11/2026
Exam date	To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

Eligibility

Master's degree in Chemistry, or a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology or Medicine from a recognised university.
Also valid under the MoHFW notification of 21/09/2023: a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in the Food Technology and Agriculture Science disciplines listed below.
Basic computer knowledge — you can apply without the certificate, but must produce it before appointment.
Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
No financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any article of food.
Citizen of India (or nationality as per Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967).
Age, qualification and all certificates are counted as on 10/11/2026.

Selection process

One-stage objective MCQ exam (CBRT/OMR): Part A 90 marks + Part B 120 marks.
¼ mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Minimum 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B for every category.
Certificate verification for about twice the category-wise posts, then a merit-based selection list.
5% bonus on exam marks for eligible widows and recognised sportspersons.

Category-wise vacancies

Category	Total posts	Reserved for women
Unreserved (General)	40	13
EWS	8	2
SEBC	19	6
SC	7	2
ST	10	3
Total	84	26

Ex-servicemen: 8 posts, adjusted within the categories. Divyang: 0 posts here (see Advt. No. 466/202627). The number of posts may increase or decrease.

Age relaxation

Candidate	Relaxation	Maximum age
Women, general category	5 years	42 years
Men, reserved categories	5 years	42 years
Women, reserved categories	10 years	45 years
Divyang men, general category	10 years	45 years
Divyang women, general category	15 years	45 years
Divyang men, reserved categories	15 years	45 years
Divyang women, reserved categories	20 years	45 years
Ex-servicemen	Service period + up to 3 years	—

Upper age limit may also be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service, as per the 1967 Rules.

Exam pattern

Part	Subject	Marks
A	Logical tests & data interpretation	30
A	Mathematical tests	30
A	Constitution of India, current affairs, Gujarati & English comprehension	30
B	Questions on the relevant subject and its utility	120
	Total — 210 questions, 180 minutes	210

Negative marking: ¼ of the question's marks for each wrong answer. Minimum 40% required in Part A and in Part B.

Application fee

Unreserved (General): ₹500.
Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang and ex-servicemen: ₹400.
Pay online only (debit card, net banking, UPI or wallet) by 13/11/2026, 11:59 PM.
The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the exam.

Qualifying degree disciplines (MoHFW notification, 21/09/2023)

Food Technology disciplines: Food Engineering · Food Engineering and Technology · Food Processing and Preservation · Food Processing Technology · Food Technology and Management · Food Biotechnology · Food Plant Operations Management · Food Process Engineering and Management · Food Processing · Food Safety and Quality Management · Process and Food Engineering.
Agriculture Science disciplines: Agriculture · Agriculture Engineering · Biotechnology · Dairy Technology · Fisheries · Food Technology · Food Nutrition and Dietetics · Horticulture.

How to apply on OJAS

1Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on ojas.gujarat.gov.in if you haven't already.
2Go to Online Application → Apply → GSSSB and select Advt. No. 465/202627, Food Safety Officer, Class-3.
3Click Apply now, enter your OTR number and date of birth, and check your personal details.
4Fill in SSC details, bank account details (for the fee refund) and educational details.
5Accept the declaration and save — note your Application Number.
6Upload your photo and signature.
7Check everything, then click Confirm Application and keep the Confirmation Number.
8Pay the fee online by 13/11/2026 and print the application and fee receipt.

Documents to keep ready

OTR number and date of birth.
SSC roll number, month & year of passing, board and name as on the mark-sheet.
Bank passbook first page (JPEG/JPG/PNG), IFSC and account number.
Degree details exactly as on your mark-sheets and certificates.
Photo (5 cm × 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm) in JPG, up to 15 KB each; photo with a white background, taken within 1 year.
Category, Non-Creamy Layer / EWS, disability, ex-serviceman, widow or sports certificates, if applicable.

Important: Reserved seats and age relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and EWS are only for original residents of Gujarat. Divyang posts for this cadre are advertised separately under Advt. No. 466/202627. Nothing can be changed after you confirm the application, so check every detail against your certificates first.

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GSSSB Advertisement No. 465/202627 has 84 Food Safety Officer, Class-3 posts: 40 Unreserved, 8 EWS, 19 SEBC, 7 SC and 10 ST, with 26 of them reserved for women.

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