GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 84 Posts, Apply Online

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the notification for GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026  under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27. A total of 84 vacancies have been announced for the Food Safety Officer, Class-3 post under the Health and Family Welfare Department. Interested candidates can apply online through the official OJAS Gujarat portal.

The online application process for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 will begin on October 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM and continue until November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates can pay the application fee up to November 13, 2026.

GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The GSSSB Gujarat FSO Notification 2026 has been released under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27 for 84 Food Safety Officer, Class-3 vacancies. The notification provides complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, salary, application fees, selection process, and examination pattern. Candidates interested in applying for these posts should read the official notification carefully to understand the recruitment rules and ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.

Notification PDF	Download Link
GSSSB Food Safety Officer Notification 2026 – Gujarati	Download PDF
GSSSB Food Safety Officer Notification 2026 – English	Download PDF

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates can check the important details of GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026 in the overview table given below.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Post Name	Food Safety Officer, Class-3
Advertisement Number	465/2026-27
Department	Health and Family Welfare Department
Total Vacancies	84
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	October 27, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 10, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	November 13, 2026
Selection Process	Competitive Examination
Official Application Portal	www.gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Posts

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced a total of 84 vacancies for the Food Safety Officer, Class-3 post under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27. The category-wise vacancy details are given in the table below.

Category	Vacancy
UR	40
EWS	08
SEBC	19
SC	07
ST	10
Total	84 Posts

What Is Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates applying for GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026 must meet the required age limit, educational qualification, and other eligibility conditions. The eligibility criteria will be considered as of November 10, 2026.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age for General category candidates is 37 years. Age relaxation is available for eligible candidates as given below:

Category	Maximum Age
General Male	37 years
General Female / Reserved Male	42 years
Reserved Female / Divyang	45 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications from a recognised university or institution:

• A Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
• A degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Medicine.
• Other eligible degrees and specialisations mentioned in the official notification, including certain fields related to Food Engineering, Food Processing, Fisheries, and Horticulture.

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Computer Knowledge: Candidates must fulfil the prescribed computer knowledge requirements through an eligible certificate, diploma, degree, or Class 10/12 qualification with Computer as a subject, as permitted by the rules.
• Language: Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 must pay the prescribed application fee. The category-wise fee details are given below.

Particulars	Details
Unreserved Category	₹500
Reserved Categories, Women, Divyang and Ex-Servicemen	₹400
Payment Mode	Online
Last Date for Fee Payment	13 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM

Refund Policy: The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination. Candidates who do not appear will not receive a refund.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Apply Online 2026

The online application process for GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026 will begin on October 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM and continue until November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official OJAS Gujarat website. Applicants should fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and pay the applicable fee within the prescribed deadline. The last date for fee payment is November 13, 2026

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026- Apply Link

How to Apply Online for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for GSSSB Gujarat FSO Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the official OJAS Gujarat website www.gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
• Open the Online Application section and find the Food Safety Officer recruitment under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27.
• Complete the registration process, if required, and enter the necessary personal and educational details.
• Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
• Review the application form carefully and verify all the details.
• Pay the applicable application fee through the available payment method.
• Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 will be based on a competitive examination conducted through CBRT/OMR mode.

The selection process includes the following stages:

• Written Examination: Candidates must appear for the competitive examination consisting of Part A and Part B.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure at least 40% marks separately in both parts of the examination.
• Final Selection: Selection will be made according to the applicable merit, eligibility, and recruitment rules.

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The GSSSB Food Safety Officer examination will be conducted in CBRT/OMR mode. The question paper will have two parts, carrying a total of 210 marks, with a duration of 3 hours.

PART A

No.	Subject	Marks
1	Logical tests and Data Interpretation	30
2	Mathematical tests	30
3	Constitution of India, current affairs, Gujarati and English comprehension	30
	Total	90

PART B

No.	Subject	Marks
1	Questions related to the relevant subject and its utility	120
	Total	120

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the GSSSB Food Safety Officer, Class-3 post will receive a fixed salary for the first five years. After satisfactory completion of this period, they may be appointed in the regular pay scale as per the applicable rules.

Salary Details	Amount / Details
Fixed Monthly Salary (First 5 Years)	₹40,800
Regular Pay Level	Level-5
Regular Pay Scale	₹29,200 – ₹92,300

GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 84 vacancies have been announced for the Food Safety Officer, Class-3 post.

Q2. When will the GSSSB Food Safety Officer application process start?

The online application process starts on October 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Q3. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the online application form is November 10, 2026.

Q4. What is the last date for application fee payment?

Candidates can pay the application fee until November 13, 2026.

Q5. What is the age limit for GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age for General category male candidates is 37 years, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories.

Q6. What is the educational qualification for Food Safety Officer?

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Chemistry or another eligible degree in the specified disciplines mentioned in the official notification.