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Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Scientific Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration Junior Scientific Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration Goa Junior Scientific Officer (Food) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Government of Goa
Post Name	Junior Scientific Officer (Food)
No of Posts	1 (reserved for General)
Salary	As per pay Matrix Level-7
Qualification	Post-Graduate in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Microbiology or Food and Drugs + 3 years experience in food analysis + qualified as Public Analyst + Knowledge of Konkani (Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi)
Age Limit	Maximum 45 years
Start Date	09 January 2026
Last Date	23 January 2026
Official Website	https://cbes.goa.gov.in/

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Department	Vacancy
Junior Scientific Officer (Food)	Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration	1

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification: Post-Graduate in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Microbiology or Food and Drugs from a University established in India by law or is an Associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysis conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) and has not less than 3 years of experience after Post Graduation in the Analysis of Food in a laboratory recognized by the Government or in the combined food and drugs laboratory of the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Government of Goa. Has been declared qualified for appointment as a Public Analyst by a Board appointed and notified by the Central Government for such purpose.
Knowledge: Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi.

Salary/ Stipend

As per pay Matrix Level-7.

Age Limit (as on relevant cutoff date)

Maximum Age: 45 years.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date of Application	09 January 2026
Last Date of Application	23 January 2026

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Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Junior Scientific Officer (Food) in Directorate of Food And Drugs Administration Goa?

The last date of application is 23 January 2026.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for this post?

Post-Graduate in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Food Technology/Microbiology/Food and Drugs + 3 years post-PG experience in food analysis + qualified as Public Analyst by Central Government Board + Knowledge of Konkani.

Q3. What is the age limit for Junior Scientific Officer (Food) recruitment?

The maximum age is 45 years.

Q4. How many vacancies are available for Junior Scientific Officer (Food)?

There is 1 post reserved for General category.

Q5. What is the pay scale for this position?

The scale of pay is as per Matrix Level-7.

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