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GSSSB Food Safety Officer Divyang Recruitment 2026 Notification Released! Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board has announced 6 Food Safety Officer (Class-3) vacancies under Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 through a special recruitment drive for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD). Eligible candidates can apply online through OJAS from 27 October to 10 November 2026. Selected candidates will receive ₹40,800 fixed monthly pay for the first five years. Check disability-wise vacancies, qualifications, age relaxation, application fees, exam pattern and official application links.
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Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
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Gujarat
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The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has announced a special recruitment drive for 6 Food Safety Officer (Class-3) vacancies exclusively for eligible candidates with disabilities.
The recruitment has been issued under Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 for the Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drugs Control Administration, under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
Eligible candidates possessing the prescribed benchmark disabilities and educational qualifications can apply online through the official OJAS Gujarat portal.
The application process commenced on 27 October 2026 at 6:00 PM and will close on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The advertised six vacancies are distributed among eligible disability Groups A, B, C and D & E.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a prescribed degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medicine or another officially recognized eligible discipline.
The general age requirement is 18 to 37 years as on 10 November 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible Divyang candidates, subject to a maximum age of 45 years.
The selected candidates will receive ₹40,800 per month as fixed remuneration for the first five years.
After satisfactory completion of the prescribed service period and subject to applicable conditions, candidates may become eligible for regular appointment under Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300.
Selection will be based on an objective-type competitive examination conducted through CBRT or OMR, followed by the prescribed verification and selection procedures.
Important: This is the separate Divyang Special Recruitment Drive under Advertisement No. 466/2026-27. It must not be confused with the regular 84-vacancy recruitment under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department |
| Recruiting Office | Food and Drugs Control Administration |
| Advertisement Number | 466/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer |
| Class | Class-3 |
| Recruitment Category | Divyang Special Recruitment Drive |
| Total Vacancies | 06 |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Educational Qualification | Prescribed Science Degree / Master's in Chemistry |
| General Age Limit | 18–37 Years |
| PwBD Age Relaxation | As per notified conditions |
| Initial Fixed Salary | ₹40,800 per Month |
| Regular Pay Scale | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Examination Fee | ₹400 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 13 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBRT/OMR and Verification |
| Official Website | https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| Apply Online | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Notification | October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Opening Time | 6:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
The recruitment includes six vacancies reserved under the Special Recruitment Drive for eligible persons with disabilities.
| Disability Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group A – Low Vision | 02 |
| Group B – Deaf / Hard of Hearing | 02 |
| Group C – Eligible Locomotor Disabilities | 01 |
| Group D & E – Specified Disabilities | 01 |
| Total | 06 |
The advertisement identifies Low Vision (LV), with the specified disability percentage range of 40–80%.
The identified eligible disabilities include Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH).
The notice lists specified locomotor disabilities, including applicable combinations and conditions such as One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, Cerebral Palsy and other recognized conditions.
Eligibility depends on the exact disability codes and restrictions specified in the official advertisement.
The notification identifies eligible conditions under Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI) and specified Multiple Disabilities (MD).
Applicants must satisfy the relevant disability certification and percentage requirements.
Important: A disability certificate by itself does not establish eligibility for every vacancy group. Applicants must fall within a disability category identified as suitable for the advertised Food Safety Officer post.
Candidates must possess qualifications prescribed under the applicable Food Safety Officer recruitment rules.
A recognized Master's Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Government.
A recognized degree in an eligible discipline, including:
Food Technology
Dairy Technology
Biotechnology
Oil Technology
Agricultural Science
Veterinary Science
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Medicine
The notification also identifies several qualifications covered under the prescribed Food Technology and Agricultural Science categories.
Examples include Food Engineering, Food Processing Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management, Agriculture Engineering, Fisheries, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, and Horticulture.
Applicants must carefully verify the exact degree title, recognition and equivalence conditions before applying.
Candidates must possess basic knowledge of computer applications under the applicable Gujarat Government rules.
Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is also required.
The recruitment rules prohibit appointment of a person with a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of food articles.
As this is a special recruitment drive for Divyang candidates, applicants must establish eligibility through the prescribed disability documentation.
The notification refers to disability certificates issued under the applicable provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
Relevant certificates may be issued in Form V, Form VI or Form VII, as applicable.
Candidates must accurately provide their disability type and percentage in the online application.
The notification also refers to the applicable medical certification requirements issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
The general minimum and maximum age requirements are calculated as on 10 November 2026.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General PwBD Male | 10 Years | 45 Years |
| General PwBD Female | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category PwBD Male | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category PwBD Female | 20 Years | 45 Years |
The general minimum age is 18 years.
Although the relaxation figures differ according to category, the notification applies a maximum age ceiling of 45 years.
The special recruitment drive does not provide separate vacancies reserved exclusively for women or Ex-Servicemen.
The notification provides a fixed initial monthly salary followed by eligibility for a regular pay scale under prescribed conditions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Fixed Monthly Pay | ₹40,800 |
| Initial Period | Five Years |
| Regular Pay Level | Level-5 |
| Regular Pay Scale | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Regular Appointment | Subject to Satisfactory Service and Applicable Conditions |
The regular pay-scale provision is subject to the Government resolutions and legal conditions identified in the recruitment advertisement.
The initial ₹40,800 fixed pay should not be confused with the regular basic-pay scale.
The examination fee for eligible Divyang candidates applying under Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 is ₹400.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹400 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| Payment Deadline | 13 November 2026 |
| Transaction Charges | Additional, where applicable |
| Refund | Subject to Examination Attendance and Notified Conditions |
Candidates who appear in the examination are eligible for the prescribed examination fee refund.
Candidates who remain absent from the examination are not eligible for the attendance-based refund.
The notification requires the examination fee to be paid by the deadline. Failure to pay the required fee may result in rejection of the application.
The selection process will involve the objective-type competitive examination and subsequent recruitment procedures.
Candidates must submit their applications through OJAS after completing the required One Time Registration.
The examination will be conducted through CBRT or OMR, according to the Board's instructions.
GSSSB will publish the provisional answer key and subsequent examination-related updates.
Candidates will be considered according to their examination performance, qualifying standards and applicable recruitment rules.
Candidates shortlisted for verification will need to establish their educational, age, disability and other eligibility conditions.
The selection or waiting list will be prepared according to the applicable rules and the advertised vacancies.
Meeting the minimum examination qualifying marks does not guarantee selection.
The competitive examination will contain two parts.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Part-A | Mathematical Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Part-A | Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| Part-B | Subject-Related Professional Knowledge and Applications | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 210 | 210 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | CBRT / OMR |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions | 210 |
| Maximum Marks | 210 |
| Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Part-A Marks | 90 |
| Part-B Marks | 120 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark per Wrong Answer |
| Qualifying Requirement | 40% Separately in Each Part |
| Part | Total Marks | Minimum 40% |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 90 | 36 |
| Part-B | 120 | 48 |
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualifying standard separately in both examination parts.
The officially listed subjects include:
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Mathematical Ability
Indian Constitution
Current Affairs
Gujarati Comprehension
English Comprehension
The notification specifies questions based on relevant professional subjects and their applications at a level corresponding to the prescribed educational qualifications.
Potential preparation topics include food chemistry, food microbiology, food technology, food safety principles, food analysis, food adulteration, quality assurance and relevant food safety legislation.
These are suggested preparation topics rather than a verbatim official chapter-wise syllabus.
Candidates should refer to any detailed syllabus separately published by GSSSB for the definitive examination content.
Eligible candidates must apply through the official Gujarat OJAS portal.
Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
Open the Online Application section.
Select GSSSB as the recruiting board.
Find Advertisement No. 466/2026-27.
Select Food Safety Officer, Class-3, Divyang Special Recruitment Drive.
Read the complete recruitment notification.
Click Apply Now.
Enter the required OTR details and date of birth.
Complete the personal and educational information.
Enter the disability category and percentage accurately.
Provide the required examination fee refund bank details.
Upload the photograph, signature and documents requested by the portal.
Review all entered information.
Confirm the completed application.
Pay the ₹400 examination fee within the prescribed deadline.
Download and preserve the confirmed application and fee receipt.
Important: Once an application is confirmed, the notification generally does not permit changes to the submitted details.
Candidates should prepare the following documents as applicable:
School Leaving Certificate or Date of Birth Proof
SSC Certificate and Marksheets
Relevant Degree or Postgraduate Certificate
Educational Marksheets
Valid Disability Certificate
Disability Percentage and Classification Documents
SC/ST/SEBC/EWS Certificates, where applicable
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
Computer Knowledge Supporting Certificate
Passport-Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Bank Passbook Details
Other Supporting Documents Required by the Notification
All information entered into the OJAS application must match the relevant original certificates.
The advertisement number is 466/2026-27.
The recruitment is exclusively for eligible Divyang candidates.
The advertised vacancies total six.
Applicants must meet the relevant disability-group conditions.
The general age requirement is 18–37 years, with applicable relaxation.
The maximum age after notified PwBD relaxation is 45 years.
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications.
Basic computer knowledge and the specified language requirements apply.
The fixed initial monthly salary is ₹40,800.
Online applications close on 10 November 2026.
The examination fee is ₹400.
The fee-payment deadline is 13 November 2026.
OTR registration is required for the online application.
Candidates must accurately enter disability and category information.
A confirmed application should be downloaded and preserved.
The examination comprises 210 objective questions.
Wrong answers attract one-fourth negative marking.
Part-A and Part-B have separate qualifying standards.
Candidates must monitor GSSSB for examination and result updates.
This advertisement is separate from the 84-post regular recruitment notification.
| Description | Official Link |
|---|---|
| GSSSB Official Website | https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in/ |
| OJAS Apply Online | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/ |
| Detailed Recruitment Notice | Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Examination Fee Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Examination Schedule | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Answer Key | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
Yes. GSSSB has issued Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 for six Food Safety Officer vacancies under the Divyang Special Recruitment Drive.
There are six vacancies.
Candidates meeting the notified disability-group, educational, age and other eligibility requirements.
466/2026-27.
Food Safety Officer, Class-3.
The recruitment concerns the Food and Drugs Control Administration under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat.
Yes. The six vacancies are advertised through the special recruitment drive.
Two vacancies.
Two vacancies.
One vacancy.
One vacancy.
10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
27 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
13 November 2026.
₹400, excluding any applicable transaction charges.
Yes, for candidates who appear in the examination, subject to the notification's conditions.
A Master's Degree in Chemistry or another recognized degree in one of the disciplines prescribed in the recruitment rules.
Yes, provided their degree meets the notified qualification and recognition requirements.
Yes. Biotechnology is included among the qualifying disciplines.
Yes, subject to all other eligibility conditions.
The Chemistry-specific qualification pathway requires a Master's Degree in Chemistry. A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry alone should not be assumed sufficient.
The general age requirement is 18–37 years as on 10 November 2026, with applicable disability-category relaxation.
45 years under the notified relaxation provisions.
₹40,800 fixed per month for the first five years.
₹29,200–₹92,300 under Level-5, subject to prescribed conditions.
Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration on OJAS before applying.
210 questions.
180 minutes.
Yes. One-fourth of the allocated marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
90 marks.
120 marks.
40% separately in Part-A and Part-B.
Yes. Applicants must establish the applicable disability-category eligibility through valid documentation.
No examination date is specified in the uploaded notification.
No. Advertisement No. 465 covers 84 vacancies under regular recruitment, while Advertisement No. 466 covers six vacancies under the Divyang Special Recruitment Drive.
The notification states that the normal application process does not permit editing after final confirmation.
Yes. The prescribed basic computer knowledge requirement applies.
Yes. Applicants must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
The GSSSB Food Safety Officer Divyang Recruitment 2026 offers six Class-3 vacancies under a special recruitment drive for eligible candidates with disabilities.
The positions are distributed among the prescribed disability groups, with two vacancies each for Groups A and B, one for Group C, and one for Groups D & E.
Eligible candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and valid disability documentation.
The recruitment offers an initial fixed salary of ₹40,800 per month for five years, followed by eligibility for the prescribed Level-5 pay scale under applicable conditions.
Online applications are accepted through OJAS from 27 October to 10 November 2026.
The examination fee is ₹400, payable online by 13 November 2026.
The selection examination consists of 210 objective questions across Part-A and Part-B, with a total duration of three hours.
Candidates should complete OTR registration, verify their disability-group eligibility, read the official notification carefully and submit their applications before the deadline.
This article covers Advertisement No. 466/2026-27 exclusively. It does not include the 84 vacancies advertised separately under Advertisement No. 465/2026-27.
For corrigenda, examination dates, admit cards, results and other recruitment updates, candidates should follow the official GSSSB website.
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