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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially cancelled the MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 (advt no. 01/57/2024 dated 31.12.2024). Candidates who were actively preparing for the examination must not lose hope, as the Public Health and Medical Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has announced to release of the new notification for MPPSC FSO soon on the official website.
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 Cancelled
The recruitment for the MPPSC Food Safety Officer has been cancelled due to the issuance of a new Gazette Notification on 28th March 2025 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). In this new gazette, FSSAI has expanded the list of qualifications for the Food Safety Officer posts. This includes degrees such as BDS, BAMS, BHMS, MBBS, BYMS, Sowa Rigpa Mecidine, and Siddha Medicine.
The new MPPSC FSO Notification 2025 will include the extended list of eligibility criteria. Candidates who have applied will get a refund of their application fees between 15th May to 30th May 2025.
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Through the Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) provides a good opportunity for candidates who have a complete Graduation, post-graduation, or Doctoral degree in Food Technology or a relevant stream to secure FSO posts in the state. The selection process includes the written exam and an Interview.
MP Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025- Highlights | |
Exam Details Organization Name – Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Post Name – Food Safety Officer (FSO) Official Website – https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/ |
Important Dates Apply Online Starts -To Be Notified Edit Correction Dates – To Be Notified Exam Date – To be notified |
Eligibility Educational Qualification – To Be Notified Age Limit – 21 to 40 years (as on 01/01/2025) |
Vacancy: To Be Notifed |
Selection Process Written Exam (OMR based) Interview |
Application Fee SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS – Rs. 250/- Others – Rs. 500/- |
Salary Rs. 36200/- to Rs. 114800/- |
Job Location Madhya Pradesh |
Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2025
Since the notification has been cancelled for now, the candidates will get to know the category-wise vacancies with the revised MPPSC FSO Notification 2025.
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Online Form 2025
The online application for the MPPSC Food Safety Officer will start with the release of the New notification. Those who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be able to apply online for the FSO posts. Candidates who earlier applied for the 120 vacancies for the cancelled notification will now get their application fees refunded.
MPPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
To complete the MPPSC FSO Application Form 2025, candidates must submit an application fee as per category. The application fee will be paid through credit/debit card, internet banking, and through authorized kiosks online of M.P. Cash
- SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS and Divyangjan category natives of Madhya Pradesh – Rs. 250/-
- Others and candidates resident outside Madhya Pradesh – Rs. 500/-
Steps to Apply Online for MP Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025
Candidates can submit the MPPSC Food Safety Officer Online Form 2025 by following the below step by step process.
- Visit the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission official website: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- On the right side of the homepage, click on the Apply Online tab.
- Candidates are redirected to a new page. Click on the Apply tab in front of the text reading “Recruitment Advertisement For Food Safety Officer Exam 2024 (Public Health And Medical Education Department – Government Of Madhya Pradesh).
- Fill out the registration form by providing your personal details, including a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Submit the application form by providing educational and other required details.
- Upload scanned photographs and signatures in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee as per category through online mode and click on the final submit tab.
- Save and print out the MP Food Safety Officer Application Form 2025 for future records.
Eligibility Criteria for Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025
Before applying for the MPPSC FSO Recruitment 2025, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the required eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit as per the notification.
MP Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria | |
Educational Qualification | Candidates must have completed a Graduation or post-graduation or Doctoral degree in Food Technology or Dairy or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Science or Bio-Chemistry or Microscience or Chemistry or Medicine from a recognized University. |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) | Minimum Year – 21 years Maximum Year – 40 years |
Age Relaxation-
The upper age relaxation for the reserved category will be provided as per government rules.
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ ST/OBC/Person with Disabilities | 05 years |
Government/Corporation/Board/Autonomous Institution employees/City Soldiers/Women (Unreserved/Reserved) | 05 years |
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2025
The selection process for Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 includes the total marks obtained by candidates in the written exam and performance in the Interview exam.
- Written Exam – The MPPSC will conduct the OMR-based examination to shortlist candidates for the Interview. The written exam will consist of objective-type questions for a total of 400 marks.
- Interview – In the interview process, candidates’ overall suitability for the Food Safety Officer posts will be evaluated. The final selection will be done on the basis of total marks obtained by candidates in written examination and interview
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2025
- The MPPSC Food Safety Officer Exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- A total of 150 questions will be based in exam.
- The exam will be held for a total of 400 marks.
- The total time duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Section A | 50 | 100 | 3 Hours |
Section B | 100 | 300 | |
Total | 150 | 400 |
MP Food Safety Officer Salary 2025
The selected and appointed candidates for Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts will receive the salary on the pay scale of Rs. 36200/- to Rs. 114800/- and other admissible allowances as applicable. Along with salary, candidates will be provided a dearness allowance and other allowances as per the orders issued by the state government.
Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
Food Safety Officer (FSO) | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 36200/- to Rs. 114800/- |