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Food Analyst Class-2 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

Urban Developement and Urban Housing Department

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Postgraduate, Graduate, Experienced
Location
Gujarat

The Urban Development and Urban Housing Department of Gujarat is recruiting for Food Analyst Class-2 posts under advertisement JMC/202627/7. The number of posts is not stated in the notice. You likely qualify if you hold a degree in chemistry, food technology, microbiology, dairy technology or a related science, plus at least three years of food analysis experience. The closing date and time are not given in the data for this page, so check the official notice before applying.

Who Should Apply for Food Analyst Class-2 2026

This suits graduates or postgraduates in the listed sciences who have at least three years of food analysis work and the required Food Analyst declaration, but freshers without that experience are not eligible.

The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.

Watch Out Before You Apply

  • Confirm the closing date and time on the official Ojas notice before you start your application, because this page does not have them.
  • Check that your degree is from a university established in India by law, or is one of the listed equivalent qualifications.
  • Keep proof of your three years of food analysis experience ready, since the eligibility rule depends on it.
  • Confirm you hold the board declaration that qualifies you as a Food Analyst, because the notice requires it.

Food Analyst Class-2 2026: हिंदी में सारांश

गुजरात सरकार के शहरी विकास एवं शहरी आवास विभाग की ओर से फूड एनालिस्ट क्लास-2 के पद के लिए भर्ती निकाली गई है। इसका विज्ञापन क्रमांक JMC/202627/7 है और वेतनमान ₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800 (लेवल 9) है। आवेदन के लिए रसायन विज्ञान, माइक्रोबायोलॉजी, खाद्य प्रौद्योगिकी आदि विषयों में स्नातक, स्नातकोत्तर या डॉक्टरेट की डिग्री तथा खाद्य विश्लेषण में कम से कम तीन वर्ष का अनुभव आवश्यक है। अधिकतम आयु सीमा 45 वर्ष है, जिसमें सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार छूट दी जाती है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन ओजस पोर्टल के माध्यम से करना होगा।

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Important Dates

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Last date to applyNot yet announced
Published on this site28 Oct 2026

Food Analyst Class-2 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law, or Associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) in Food Analysts section, or equivalent notified qualification, with not less than three years' experience in food analysis; and declared qualified as Food Analyst by a board appointed and notified by the Authority

Age Limit

Maximum 45 years

Age Relaxation

  • General candidates maximum 40 years; other categories relaxation as per prevailing Government rules; upper age limit maximum 45 years

Other Conditions

  • Computer knowledge as per advertisement
  • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi and English, and command over Gujarati language

Posts located in: Gujarat. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.

Food Analyst Class-2 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

The pay level is Level 9 in the 7th Pay Commission matrix, with a scale of ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800. The starting basic pay is not stated in the notice.

As printed in the notification: ₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800 (7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level 9)

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Before You Apply for Food Analyst Class-2 2026: Quick Check

  • You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law, or Associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) in Food Analysts section, or equivalent notified qualification, with not less than three years' experience in food analysis; and declared qualified as Food Analyst by a board appointed and notified by the Authority).
  • Your age is no more than 45 years, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
  • If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
  • Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
  • You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.

What Happens After Selection

Candidates who make the final merit list have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.

The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.

New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.

The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.

Food Analyst Class-2 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know Gujarati to apply?

Yes. You need adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi and English, and a good command over Gujarati language.

Is computer knowledge required?

Yes. The notification requires computer knowledge as per the advertisement.

Can I apply if I only have a diploma in food technology?

The notification does not say. The listed qualifications are degrees, so check the official notice.

Abbreviations on This Page

DA
Dearness Allowance

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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Urban Developement and Urban Housing Department. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.

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