BTSC Food Analyst Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Patna has officially announced the recruitment of Food Analyst (Khadya Vishleshan) positions under the Bihar Food Protection Service, Health Department, Bihar. Released under Advertisement No. 24/2026, this recruitment drive offers a highly prestigious Level-09 career opportunity for qualified and experienced professionals in food technology, chemistry, and allied sciences.

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official BTSC portal between May 20, 2026, and June 19, 2026.

BTSC Food Analyst Notification 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the recruitment timeline to ensure timely application submission and document uploads:

Vacancy Distribution & Salary Structure

A total of 11 vacancies are available. These posts are distributed across various categories in compliance with Bihar State reservation norms, which include a 35% horizontal reservation for women possessing a Bihar domicile.

• Unreserved (UR): 02 Posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 01 Post
• Backward Class (BC): 02 Posts
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 03 Posts
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 00 Posts
• Horizontal Reservation for Women (Within categories): 03 Posts

Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in the Revised Pay Structure Level-09 (Pre-revised Pay Band-2: Rs. 9,300 – 34,800/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-).

Eligibility Criteria

Aspiring candidates must meet both the educational qualifications and mandated professional criteria as of the closing date of applications (19-06-2026):

1. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Required Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Food Safety, Dairy Technology, or Oil Technology from a recognized university or UGC/AICTE-approved institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in food analysis.
• Mandatory Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the Food Analyst Examination conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi.

2. Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)

The minimum age required to apply is 21 years. Upper age limits apply category-wise:

• General (Unreserved Male): 37 Years
• Unreserved Female: 40 Years
• BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 Years
• SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
• Divyang (PH) candidates: Additional relaxation of 10 years
• Regular Bihar Government Employees (with 3+ years continuous service): Additional 5 years relaxation

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee must be paid online during the application registration process using credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI:

• All Candidates (across all categories): Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only)

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of a single-stage Written Competitive Examination followed by Document Verification (DV).

Written Test Structure:

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Total Marks: 100 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response (+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect).

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

How to Apply for BTSC Food Analyst Vacancy 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by adhering to these steps:

1. Go to the official website of BTSC Bihar at www.btsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Recruitment/Career section and locate the advertisement link for Food Analyst (Advt No. 24/2026).
3. Fill out the registration form with your valid mobile number, email, and personal details.
4. Log in using your system-generated credentials and fill in the application form accurately.
5. Upload clear, scanned copies of all required credentials, including educational marksheets, FSSAI certificate, experience letter, caste certificate, and Bihar domicile proof (if applicable).
6. Upload a high-quality recent photograph (taken within 3 months, with a plain white background) and digital signature.
7. Pay the Rs. 100/- application fee through the online payment gateway.
8. Review the application details, submit the form, and download/print a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt for future records.