Public Service Commission has released Food Safety Officer (Group-B) vacancies. The recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. 25/2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 28 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for candidates with relevant qualifications in Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine, and other prescribed disciplines.
Recruitment Overview
- Recruitment Authority: Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.: 25/2026
- Post Name: Food Safety Officer
- Post Category: Group-B
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Application Mode: Online
The eligibility of candidates regarding age, educational qualification, and other conditions will be determined as on the closing date of the online application.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate Degree from a recognised university or institution in one of the prescribed disciplines.
Eligible disciplines include:
- Food Technology
- Food Engineering
- Food Engineering and Technology
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Food Processing Technology
- Food Technology and Management
- Food Biotechnology
- Food Plant Operations Management
- Food Process Engineering and Management
- Food Processing
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Process and Food Engineering
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Oil Technology
- Agricultural Science
- Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering
- Fisheries
- Food Nutrition and Dietetics
- Horticulture
- Veterinary Sciences
- Bio-Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Medicine
Certain medical qualifications such as MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS and other prescribed equivalent qualifications are also included, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed training requirement under the applicable Food Authority rules. Hindi or Sanskrit at the Matric level, or Hindi as a subject in higher education, is also required as specified in the recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved and other categories according to the applicable government rules.
Salary
- Selected candidates for the Food Safety Officer post will receive pay under:
- Pay Scale: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Pay Level: FPL-6, Cell-1
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹35,400
- Other applicable allowances and benefits will be provided according to the applicable service rules.
Application Fee
- The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category.
- Eligible PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability – NIL
- Eligible reserved categories and women candidates covered under the specified rules – ₹250
- DESM candidates belonging to the prescribed reserved categories – ₹250
- DESM candidates belonging to the Unreserved category – ₹1,000
- All other candidates – ₹1,000
- The fee must be paid online through the available payment options.
Selection Process
- The recruitment process may include the following stages:
- Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
Depending on the number of applications received, the Commission may shortlist candidates through educational qualification marks, higher qualifications, relevant experience, a Screening Test, a Subject Knowledge Test or other methods mentioned in the recruitment notification.
The final examination pattern and shortlisting method will be decided by the Commission according to the recruitment requirements.
Important Dates
- The important dates for Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 are:
- Notification Released: 19 September 2026
- Online Application Starts: 28 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Candidates should complete the online application and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates have to apply online through the official recruitment portal.
- Visit the official recruitment website.
- Register using a valid mobile number and create the required registration details.
- Log in using the generated registration credentials.
- Select the Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Enter personal, educational, and other required information carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and educational documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
- Take a printout of the completed application form.
- Check all the information carefully and sign the printed application form.
- Upload the signed application form along with the required documents.
- Submit the final application successfully.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
A valid personal email ID and mobile number should remain active during the recruitment process because important communication may be sent through these channels.
Documents Required
- Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Mark sheets of relevant examinations
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- Disability certificate, wherever applicable
- Other supporting certificates mentioned in the recruitment notification
- Only the documents submitted/uploaded with the application within the prescribed period will be considered for determining eligibility.
Important Links
- Official Recruitment Website: Official Recruitment Portal
- Official Recruitment Notification: Recruitment Notification














