Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Food Safety Officer and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 199 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Food Safety Officer and other Posts will be accepted from 09 June 2026 to 08 July 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Food Safety Officer and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
OSSC – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Economic Investigator | 16 | No Details | Odisha |
| Food Safety Officer | 84 | No Details | Odisha |
| Senior Cost Assistant | 1 | No Details | Odisha |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | 2 | No Details | Odisha |
| Laboratory Assistant (F.S. & C.W. Department) | 1 | No Details | Odisha |
| Computer Programmer | 1 | No Details | Odisha |
| Graphic Designer | 2 | No Details | Odisha |
| Librarian (DIETs, BIETs) | 30 | No Details | Odisha |
| Librarian (Directorate of TE & SCERT) | 1 | No Details | Odisha |
| Statistical Assistant | 3 | No Details | Odisha |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Science, Chemistry) | 7 | No Details | Odisha |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | 5 | No Details | Odisha |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | 23 | No Details | Odisha |
| Laboratory Assistant (EIC, Water Resources, Odisha) | 20 | No Details | Odisha |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry Honours) | 1 | No Details | Odisha |
| Scribe | 2 | No Details | Odisha |
| Total Vacancies: | 199 |
OSSC Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for OSSC Food Safety Officer and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Odisha Staff Selection Commission. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Senior Economic Investigator | Bachelor’s Degree OR PG Degree with Honours in Economics, Applied Economics, Agriculture Economics, Resource Economics, etc |
| Food Safety Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Bio Technology, Agricultural Science, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology OR Master Degree in relevant field |
| Senior Cost Assistant | ICWAI(Inter), ICMAI(Inter) |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects), Technology, Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering |
| Laboratory Assistant (F.S. & C.W. Department) | Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects), Technology, Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering |
| Computer Programmer | B. Tech OR B.E. in Computer Science, Electronic and Telecommunication OR MCA |
| Graphic Designer | Degree in Fine Art, Visual Art with PG Diploma in Multimedia, Animation, Visual Effect |
| Librarian (DIETs, BIETs) | B. Lib (Bachelor of Library Science) with 50% marks, M. Lib (Master of Library Science) with 50% marks, BLIS (Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science) |
| Librarian (Directorate of TE & SCERT) | B. Lib (Bachelor of Library Science) with 50% marks, M. Lib (Master of Library Science) with 50% marks, BLIS (Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science) |
| Statistical Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science with Honours in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, Applied Economics OR Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Computer knowledge |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Science, Chemistry) | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subject |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Graduation Degree in Humanities, Science, Commerce OR an equivalent qualification |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Bachelor Degree Science OR such other qualification as are equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree Science Examination |
| Laboratory Assistant (EIC, Water Resources, Odisha) | Bachelor Degree Science OR such other qualification as are equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree Science Examination |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry Honours) | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours |
| Scribe | Degree in Fine Art, Visual Art with knowledge in use of Computer applications like Photoshop & Corel Draw |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Odisha Staff Selection Commission for Food Safety Officer and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Economic Investigator | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Food Safety Officer | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Senior Cost Assistant | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Laboratory Assistant (F.S. & C.W. Department) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Computer Programmer | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Graphic Designer | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Librarian (DIETs, BIETs) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Librarian (Directorate of TE & SCERT) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Statistical Assistant | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Science, Chemistry) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Laboratory Assistant (EIC, Water Resources, Odisha) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry Honours) | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
| Scribe | Min 21 to Max 42 years |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.500/-. SC / ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.
The selection of candidates for Food Safety Officer and other Posts will be carried out through Written Examination, Document Verification. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Odisha Staff Selection Commission. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for OSSC Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Odisha Staff Selection Commission is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from ossc.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 08 July 2026.
Important Links
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |