OSSC Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026

OSSC Syllabus 2026 - Food Safety Officer

OSSC has released the Food Safety Officer syllabus. Check the complete details below including important dates and official links.

OSSC Food Safety Officer - Overview

Organization	OSSC
Post Name	Food Safety Officer
Qualification	Any Graduate
Location	Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Official Website	ossc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for OSSC Food Safety Officer syllabus must possess the following educational qualification: Any Graduate. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	ossc.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam pattern for OSSC Food Safety Officer 2026?

The OSSC FSO written exam has two objective‑type papers of 100 marks each – Paper‑I (Composite Paper: General Studies, Mathematics, Computer Application theory, English) and Paper‑II (Technical Paper: Food Safety Act & Rules and Chemistry) – each of 1½ hours, for a total of 200 marks in 3 hours, followed by a 50‑mark Computer Skill Test and document verification.

Is there negative marking in the OSSC FSO exam?

Yes, Paper‑II (Technical Paper) has negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, while unattempted questions do not attract any penalty; negative marking is not explicitly specified for Paper‑I in the current patterns, so candidates should follow the official notification for confirmation.

What subjects are included in the OSSC Food Safety Officer syllabus?

The syllabus includes General Studies, Mathematics, Computer Application (theory) and English in Paper‑I, and Food Safety Standards/Act/Rules/Regulations and Chemistry (food‑science oriented) in Paper‑II, plus basic computer topics (Windows, MS Office, MS Access, internet) for the qualifying Computer Skill Test.

How many questions and marks are there in the OSSC FSO written exam?

The main written exam has 100 questions for 100 marks in Paper‑I and 100 questions for 100 marks in Paper‑II, so there are 200 questions for 200 marks in total, each question carrying 1 mark.

Does the OSSC Food Safety Officer selection include an interview?

No, current OSSC FSO recruitment patterns state that the selection process consists of the Main Written Examination, a qualifying Computer Skill Test (50 marks, 15 marks minimum), and document verification, and there is no interview/viva‑voce stage mentioned.