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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the 2025 recruitment notification for Food Safety Officer (FSO) positions. Here's a summary of the key details:
Important Dates:
* Online Application Start Date: July 11, 2025
* Online Application Last Date: August 10, 2025
* Fee Payment Last Date: August 10, 2025
* Correction Date: August 12, 2025
* Admit Card & Exam Date: To be announced later
Vacancies:
* A total of 67 Food Safety Officer (FSO) positions are available.
Eligibility Criteria:
* Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per Madhya Pradesh government norms.
* Educational Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree from a recognized university in one of the following disciplines:
* Food Technology / Food Processing / Food Engineering
* Dairy Technology / Biotechnology
* Oil Technology / Agricultural Science / Veterinary Science
* Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Medicine
* Degrees should be approved by a competent authority such as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) or equivalent.
Application Process:
* Visit the official MPPSC website: mppsc.mp.gov.in.
* Register or log in.
* Click on the "Apply Online" link and select Food Safety Officer (Advt. No. 04/2025).
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* Fill out the application form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee.
* Application fees vary by category (e.g., General/UR: ₹560/-, SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): ₹310/-). A correction fee of ₹50/- is also applicable.
Selection Process:
The selection process typically includes:
* Written Examination: This is the primary assessment tool, evaluating candidates on subject knowledge (food safety standards, regulations, scientific knowledge), general awareness, reasoning, and analytical skills. The exam is OMR-based.
* The exam will have two sections: Section A (General Studies) with 50 questions for 150 marks, and Section B (Food Science and Technology) with 100 questions for 300 marks.
* The total duration is 3 hours for 150 questions and 450 marks.
* Negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer is applicable.
* Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each section for General category, and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates.
* Interview: Candidates who qualify the written examination are shortlisted for an interview to assess communication skills, professional knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. The interview carries 50 marks.
* Document Verification: Successful candidates undergo document verification to confirm eligibility.
* Final Selection: A final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the written examination and interview, along with successful document verification.
Syllabus:
The syllabus is divided into two sections:
* Section A: General Studies (History, Geography, Politics, Economy, and Current Affairs of Madhya Pradesh).
* Section B: Food Science and Technology (Introduction to Basic Food Science, Food Microbiology, Food and Nutrition, Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage, Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene & Standards, Public Health & Nutrition, Agriculture & Animal Product Processing, etc.).
For more detailed information, including the official notification and syllabus, it is recommended to visit the official MPPSC website.
