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Advt No: 465/2026-27Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)Published: 31/10/2026Last Updated: 31/10/2026

Gujrat GSSSB Food Safety Officer - 84 Posts Recruitment 2026 Online Form

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced 84 vacancies for Food Safety Officer (Class-3) under Advt. No. 465/2026-27. Eligible applicants holding relevant science or medical degrees can submit their forms online via the OJAS portal from 27 October to 10 November 2026.

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Important Dates

Notification Release Date
27 October 2026
Online Application Start Date
27 October 2026 (6:00 PM)
Online Application Last Date
10 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
13 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date
10 November 2026
CBRT / OMR Examination Date
To Be Announced
Vacancies & Eligibility
Official Cadre
Vacancies84Total Posts
Prescribed Qualification

Post Graduate

Detailed vacancy & qualification criteria in the matrix below

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / Unreserved
₹500
Women, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen
₹400
Online: UPI, Cards & Net Banking

Age Limit

18 to 37 years as on 10 November 2026. Age relaxations are applicable as per category and government rules.
OBC: +3ySC/ST: +5yPwD: +10yExSM

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications

Official allocations across cadres, vacancies, category quota, and prescribed eligibility criteria.

1 Allocations
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)Prescribed Discipline

Food Safety Officer (Class-3)

Sanctioned Seats:84 Posts
Food Safety Officer (Class-3)Pass / Prescribed Norms

Master's in Chemistry or relevant degree in Food Tech, Dairy Tech, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.

Fresher / No prior apprenticeship
Total Sanctioned Posts:84 Posts

Mode of Selection / Selection Process

Sequential qualification stages in chronological order

4 Sequential Stages
01Written / CBT

Single-stage competitive objective examination (CBRT or OMR)

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

02Merit List

followed by provisional and final answer keys

All-India merit rank publication & joining recommendation

03Merit List

merit listing

All-India merit rank publication & joining recommendation

04Verification

document verification

Original matriculation, marksheets & category audit

How to Fill Form

Step-by-step verified candidate procedure for error-free form submission

2 Guided Steps
01Step 1

Visit Official Portal

Eligible candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their applications online via the official OJAS Gujarat portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) between 27 October 2026 and 10 November

02Step 2

Enter Candidate Credentials

Review all entered details carefully before final confirmation and complete the fee payment by 13 November 2026.

Detailed Notification & Overview

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) invites online applications for 84 Food Safety Officer (Class-3) positions under the Health and Family Welfare Department. Candidates possessing specialized degrees in Chemistry, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture Science, or Medicine are encouraged to apply. The selection procedure comprises a single-stage objective test featuring Part-A (General Studies) and Part-B (Professional Knowledge) carrying a total of 210 marks with negative marking. Selected candidates will be entitled to a fixed remuneration of ₹40,800 per month for the first five years, followed by regular placement in Pay Level-5.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

6 Essential Questions

Q1What is the application schedule and registration deadline for the GSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

The online application window opens on 27 October 2026 at 6:00 PM and closes on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date to complete fee payment is 13 November 2026.

Q2What are the educational qualifications required for this post?

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a degree in disciplines such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Medicine.

Q3What is the age limit and reference date for eligibility?

The age limit is 18 to 37 years calculated as of 10 November 2026. Category-wise age relaxations are provided for reserved categories, women, and PwBD candidates as per government regulations.

Q4How much is the application fee and what are the accepted payment modes?

The fee is ₹500 for General male candidates and ₹400 for women, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates, payable through online payment modes on the OJAS portal.

Q5How can I submit the application form and download call letters?

Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official OJAS portal, select the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 465/2026-27), fill out the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and confirm it. Admit cards and call letters will be released on the same portal prior to the exam.

Q6Where can I verify official notifications and portal links securely?

Applicants should solely rely on the official GSSSB web portal (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in) and the OJAS recruitment portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) for authentic updates, notifications, and results.

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