GSSSB Opens Recruitment for 84 Food Safety Officer Posts in Gujarat

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced a direct recruitment drive for 84 Food Safety Officer, Class-3 positions under Advertisement No. 465/202627. The vacancies are allocated within the office of the Commissioner, Food and Drugs Control Administration, operating under the control of the Health and Family Welfare Department.

Vacancy Breakdown and Key Dates

The total of 84 openings includes allocations across various categories: 40 for Unreserved (UR), 8 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 19 for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), 7 for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 10 for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Additionally, 8 posts are reserved for ex-servicemen. Openings for candidates with disabilities are managed under a separate notification, Advertisement No. 466/202627.

Online applications opened on October 27, 2026, at 18:00 hours, and will close on November 10, 2026, at 23:59 hours. Candidates must complete a One Time Registration (OTR) on the OJAS portal before applying. The deadline to pay the application fee online is November 13, 2026, at 23:59 hours.

Eligibility Criteria and Pay Structure

Applicants must hold a degree in specific disciplines such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, a degree in Medicine, or a Master's degree in Chemistry. Candidates are also required to possess basic computer knowledge and adequate proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi. The age limit is set between 18 and 37 years as of November 10, 2026, with permissible upper age relaxations applicable to reserved categories of Gujarat origin.

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 40,800 for the first five years. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, officers become eligible for regular appointment in the Level-5 pay scale.

Selection Process

Selection is determined through a single-stage Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) competitive examination administered via Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR sheet. The examination consists of 210 total questions split into Part-A (90 questions) and Part-B (120 questions) with a duration of 3 hours. A negative marking scheme applies, deducting one-fourth of a mark for every incorrect answer. Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying score of 40% in each part separately.

Practical Implications and Verification

Applicants must ensure that all certificates—including caste, non-creamy layer, or EWS documentation—are valid and acquired within the specified official dates prior to the November 10, 2026 cut-off. Bank account details must be correctly entered during submission to facilitate fee refunds for candidates who appear for the exam. Readers can independently verify all official rules, download notifications, and access the application portal directly at the official GSSSB and OJAS websites.