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MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online

Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-07-04

Basic Information

Organization Name	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Description	The organization conducts recruitment for the Food Safety Officer posts under the Public Health and Medical Education Department.
Post Title	Food Safety Officer
Contact	Helpline: 0755-6720220, 0755-6720221 Email: [email protected]
Address	Residency Area, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Website	Visit Website

Dates

Notification Release Date	31 December 2024
Online Application Start Date	28 March 2025
Online Application End Date	27 April 2025
Error Correction Start Date	01 April 2025
Error Correction End Date	29 April 2025
Admit Card Availability	To be announced
Written Exam Date	To be announced
Interview Date	To be announced

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/Differently Abled (Residents of Madhya Pradesh)	₹250
All Other Categories (Including Residents Outside Madhya Pradesh)	₹500

Eligiblity Criteria

Educational Qualification	A degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine from a recognized university. Alternatively, any equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority with prior approval of the Central Government.
Age Limit	Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 40 years (as of 01 January 2025) Age relaxations apply as per government rules.
Employment Registration	Candidates from Madhya Pradesh must provide a valid employment registration certificate by the document submission deadline. Candidates from other states are exempt from this requirement.
Additional Requirements	Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria by the last date of application submission (27 April 2025). No qualifications obtained after this date will be considered.

Post Details

Post Name	General (UR)	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total Posts
Food Safety Officer (Main Allocation)	28	16	28	38	10	120
Food Safety Officer (Backlog Allocation)	14 (Provisional)	-	14	-	5 (Provisional)	33

Selection Process

Stage	Description
Written Examination	An objective OMR-based test will be conducted at Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior centers. The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions with results based on the marks obtained.
Merit-Based Shortlisting	Based on the written exam marks, candidates will be shortlisted in a ratio of three times the advertised vacancies for interviews.
Interview	Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview, and the final selection will be based on the combined marks from the written exam and the interview.
Result Declaration	Final results will be declared based on the cumulative scores of the written test and interview, in merit order.
Objections to Answer Key	Provisional answer keys will be published online, and candidates can submit objections within 5 days. Objections require a fee of ₹100 per question plus ₹40 portal charges.

Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern	Syllabus
Type: Objective OMR-based test Duration: 3 hours Sections: General Aptitude, Functional Knowledge Marking Scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer	General Aptitude: Includes reasoning, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and numerical series. Functional Knowledge: Covers food laws, food preservation, food chemistry, human nutrition, and food safety standards. General Awareness: History, culture, geography, and current affairs. Computer Literacy: Basics of IT, MS Office, and digital tools.

How to Apply

Visit the Official Website: Go to the official MPPSC website at http://mppsc.mp.gov.in.
Register Online: Create an account or log in using existing credentials.
Fill Out the Application Form:
- Enter personal details (name, contact information, etc.).
- Provide educational qualifications and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photo and signature.
Pay the Application Fee:
- ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/Differently Abled candidates (residents of Madhya Pradesh).
- ₹500 for all other categories and applicants from outside Madhya Pradesh.
- Payment can be made via credit/debit card, net banking, or through MP Online kiosks.
Review and Submit:
- Review all entered details carefully.
- Click "Submit" to finalize the application.
Save and Print: After successful submission, download and print the completed application form for future reference.
Contact Support: For any issues, contact the MPPSC helpline at 0755-6720220/6720221 or email at [email protected].

Link

Apply Online	Apply Here
Download Notification	Download Notification
Official Website	Visit Website

Faq's

Applicants can apply online at MPPSC Website from 28 March 2025 to 27 April 2025. Only online submissions are accepted. Ensure to review all details and make payments through authorized channels before submission.

Applicants must have a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medicine, or related fields. The age limit is 21–40 years as of 1 January 2025. Additional eligibility details are provided in the notification.

The selection includes a written OMR-based test followed by an interview. Candidates with the highest scores (in a ratio of 3 times the total vacancies) will be shortlisted for interviews. Final selection is based on combined scores from both.

Yes, corrections can be made online from 1 April 2025 to 29 April 2025. A fee of ₹50 per correction session applies. Name changes are not allowed.

Provisional answer keys will be published on the MPPSC website. Candidates can raise objections online within 5 days of publication by paying ₹100 per question plus ₹40 portal charges.