The Bihar Health Department has announced a significant recruitment drive for 105 posts of Food Safety Officers under advertisement number 29/2026. The last date to apply for these positions is October 24, 2026. Eligible candidates are advised to apply promptly without waiting for the last moment.

This recruitment is notable for its specific educational qualifications. General graduate degree holders are not eligible. Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Bio-Technology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, or Microbiology. Post-graduate degree holders in Chemistry are also eligible. Additionally, candidates with medical degrees such as MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, and BAMS are considered qualified. Applicants are strongly advised to cross-check their degree specialization with the list provided in the official advertisement.

The category-wise breakdown of posts is as follows: Unreserved - 41, EWS - 11, SC - 17, ST - 2, Extremely Backward Class - 18, Backward Class - 12, and Backward Class Women - 4. There is also a provision for horizontal reservation for women.

The minimum age limit is 21 years as of August 1, 2026. The maximum age for unreserved male candidates is 37 years, and for female candidates, it is 40 years. Age relaxations will be provided as per government rules for various categories.

The application fee is a nominal 100 rupees for all categories (General, Backward Class, EWS, SC, ST, and Women). Fees can only be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. The deadline for fee submission is also October 24, 2026. The selection process will involve a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification. Examination dates and admit card information will be announced later. Before applying, candidates must carefully read the official notification to confirm their eligibility.