Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) – Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2025
Advt. No.: 04/2025
Total Vacancies: 67 Posts
Organization: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Department: Public Health and Medical Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: 23 June 2025
- Application Start Date: 11 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2025 (till 12:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 August 2025
- Correction Window: 16 July to 12 August 2025
- Admit Card: To be announced
- Exam Date: To be announced
Vacancy Details – Total Posts: 67
- General: 14
- EWS: 5
- OBC: 23 (including 10 backlog)
- SC: 8 (including 7 backlog)
- ST: 17
Reservation as per MP Government norms.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 1 January 2026):
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in one of the following:
- Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Oil Technology
- Agricultural Science
- Veterinary Science
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Food Authority and Central Government
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years
Upper age relaxation applicable: SC/ST/OBC, MP Govt. employees, Women – up to 45 years
Application Fee:
- General / Other State: ₹500
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD (MP Domicile): ₹250
- Portal Charges: ₹40
- Correction Charges: ₹50 (if applicable)
Selection Process:
- Written Exam (OMR Based):
- Total Marks: 450
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Questions: 150 Objective-type
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Sections:
- Section A – General Studies (50 Qs, 150 Marks):
- MP History, Geography, Politics, Economy
- Current Events & Sports
- ICT
- Section B – Food Science and Technology (100 Qs, 300 Marks):
- Basic Food Science, Microbiology, Nutrition
- Packaging, Preservation
- Indian Farming, Agriculture Production
- Food Laws, Quality Control, Hygiene
- Food Safety Schemes, Animal Product Processing
- Interview: 50 Marks
- Candidates called 3 times the number of vacancies category-wise
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Salary Details:
Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Includes DA, HRA, PF, Pension, Medical and other allowances as per MP Govt. norms
How to Apply:
- Visit: mppsc.mp.gov.in
- Go to the “Recruitment” or “Advertisement” section
- Click on “Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 (Advt. No. 04/2025)” → Apply Online
- New users register with mobile number and email
- Login and fill the application form
- Upload photo, signature, certificates
- Pay fee online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
- Submit and save the application for reference
Official Website: mppsc.mp.gov.in
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Note: For complete syllabus, examination center details, and further updates, candidates must refer to the official MPPSC website.