Commission Name | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), 19, Hardinge Road, Patna |
Advertisement No. | 24/2026 |
Post Name | Food Analyst (Khadya Vishleshan) |
Department | Bihar Food Protection Service, Health Department, Bihar |
Pay Scale | Revised Pay Structure Level-09 (Pre-revised Pay Band-2: Rs. 9300–34,800/-, Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-) |
Total Vacancies | 11 (UR-02, SC-01, BC-02, EBC-03, EWS-00, Women-03 horizontal reservation) |
Application Mode | Online only (via BTSC website) |
Selection Mode | Written Examination – Computer Based Test (CBT), 100 Marks, 2 Hours |
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BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Opening of Online Application Portal | 20-05-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application Submission | 19-06-2026 |
Last Date for Certificate/Marksheet Upload | 19-06-2026 |
Age Calculated As On | 01-08-2026 |
Written Examination Date | To be notified on BTSC website |
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, BC, EBC, and EWS categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women (applicable to Bihar domicile women only) within each category, as per Bihar Government norms.
Department | Total |
|---|---|
Health Department, Bihar, Patna | 10 (UR row) / 01 (reserved row) |
Note: (i) Divyang (PH) sub-categories: VH – Visual Handicap & Low Vision; HH – Deaf and Hard of Hearing; OH – Locomotor Disability (including healed leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy); MH – Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Autism, multiple disabilities. (ii) After appointment, selected candidates will not engage in trade/business related to food items and will not claim non-professional allowance.
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (19-06-2026). Qualifications must be from a Government or Government-recognized or UGC/AICTE-recognized university/institute. All stages of selection are provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
Educational Qualification
Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
Option 1 – Educational Degree | Bachelor's / Master's / Doctorate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology / Food Technology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, from any university established by law in India; OR any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government and notified in the Official Gazette; AND minimum 3 years experience in food analysis. |
Option 2 – Mandatory Additional Qualification | For appointment as Food Analyst, the candidate must have passed the Food Analyst examination conducted by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi. |
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age as on 01-08-2026. Upper age limit varies by category. Age will be calculated as per Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Divyang (PH) candidates are eligible for 10 years of upper age relaxation as per General Administration Department resolution dated 22.01.2021. Regular Bihar Government employees with minimum 3 years of continuous service are eligible for 5 years upper age relaxation. Only one of the applicable relaxations under clauses 2(ii), 2(iii), and 2(iv) will be granted.
Category | Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026) |
|---|---|
General (Unreserved) | 21 to 37 years |
Unreserved Women | 21 to 40 years |
BC / EBC (Male / Female) | 21 to 40 years |
SC / ST (Male / Female) | 21 to 42 years |
Divyang (PH) | 10 years relaxation over applicable category limit |
Regular Bihar Govt. Employees (3 years continuous service) | 5 years relaxation over applicable upper age limit |
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee online as specified below. Fee must be paid through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI only. No offline/cash payment will be accepted. Candidates must download and retain the payment receipt. Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
All Candidates | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) |
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process for BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based Test) of 100 marks. Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for Document Verification in the ratio specified under the relevant category provisions. The final merit list will be based on written examination marks (with Normalization applied wherever the exam is conducted in multiple sessions). If a candidate is absent in Document Verification, their candidature will not be considered for final selection.
Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
Exam Type | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Computer Based Test (CBT) – MCQ | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
Negative Marking
Marks for correct answer | +1 mark per question |
Negative marking for wrong answer | −0.25 marks per wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Examination)
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 40% |
BC (Backward Class) | 36.5% |
EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 34% |
SC / ST / Women / Divyang (PH) | 32% |
Note: Candidates failing to achieve the minimum qualifying marks as per their category will have no claim considered for selection.
BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus
The Written Examination (CBT) will be based on the graduate-level Food Analyst syllabus prescribed by the appointing department. Questions will be of MCQ type, bilingual (Hindi and English). The detailed syllabus will be published separately on the BTSC website. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for the syllabus notification.
How to Apply for BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the BTSC official website https://www.btsc.bihar.gov.in. Hard copy, printed, handwritten, or offline applications will not be accepted. The online portal will be active from 20-05-2026 to 19-06-2026. Candidates must upload all required certificates and marksheets in the designated columns during the online application. All certificates must be issued on or before 19-06-2026. Candidates must ensure they satisfy all eligibility criteria before applying. Registered Mobile Number and Email ID must not be changed after submission as all communication will be sent through SMS/Email only.
Documents / Certificates to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
Matriculation (Class 10) original certificate / marksheet (for date of birth proof)
Degree certificate and marksheets for all years (from qualifying degree onwards) – Chemistry / Microbiology / Dairy Chemistry / Agricultural Science / Veterinary Science / Fisheries Science / Biotechnology / Food Technology and allied subjects
Experience certificate for minimum 3 years in food analysis
Certificate of passing Food Analyst Examination conducted by FSSAI, New Delhi
Caste certificate / Creamy Layer-free certificate / EWS income and asset certificate (as applicable)
Domicile / Residential proof (for reservation benefit – Bihar domicile mandatory)
Apply Online at: https://www.btsc.bihar.gov.in
Important Instructions for BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026 Candidates
Only bonafide Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Reservation benefit is available only to permanent residents / domiciles of Bihar; candidates residing outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation.
No hard copy, handwritten, or offline application will be accepted – online submission only.
Application fee is non-refundable; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Candidates must upload Aadhaar Card number (or alternate photo ID) as mandatory Photo ID proof.
Photo must be recent (within 3 months), show full face and head clearly, eyes open, plain white background, no shadows.
Candidates must retain at least 5 extra copies of the photograph uploaded during application.
Reservation category cannot be changed/corrected after submission; no claim beyond the declared category will be entertained.
All certificates / marksheets must be issued on or before 19-06-2026 to be considered valid.
Only certificates mentioned and uploaded in the online application will be verified at Document Verification; any additional certificate not mentioned in the online form will not be accepted by the Commission.
Blurred, unclear, dark, or illegible uploaded documents will result in rejection of candidature at Document Verification stage.
Candidates must download and retain the hard copy of the filled online application form for all future reference.
Commission will not be responsible for internet/banking system failures during online payment.
All information published regarding this recruitment will be on the BTSC website only; candidates are advised to check it regularly. Separate notification through newspapers, SMS, or email is not guaranteed.
Any misrepresentation or use of forged/false certificates at any stage of selection will result in immediate cancellation of candidature and legal action.
All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
BTSC Food Analyst Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here