The MP Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 notification was released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) on its website, on 23 June 2025. MPPSC is conducting this recruitment drive to fill out a total of 67 vacancies of Food Safety Officer under the Public Health and Medical Education Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The MPPSC FSO Online Application 2025 window opened on 11 July 2025 and eligible candidates can apply until 10 August 2025. Interested and qualified candidates can submit their FSO applications by viusiting the official website of the commission. We advise the candidates to apply online within the stipulated time to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. Read on to know all about the MPPSC FSO Recruitment 2025, like important dates, eligibility requirements, exam structure, and a direct link to apply online.

Recruitment of MP Food Safety Officers for 2025

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission MPPSC) is accepting online applications from the eligible candidates of MP and other states, for the position of Food Safety Officer (FSO). In accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, this hiring is being done to guarantee quality and safety in the public food distribution and monitoring system. The selection process includes an OMR-based written exam, followed by an interview. Candidates who are selected for the FSO post will be placed on a salary scale of Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800.

MP FSO Exam 2025: Highlights

The MPPSC FSO exam is held to appoint Food Safety Officers under the Department of Food and Drug Administration, Government of Madhya Pradesh. FSOs are responsible for monitoring food quality, inspecting food establishments, and ensuring that food products meet safety regulations as per the Food Safety and Standards. For a quick overview of the MP FSO Recruitment 2025, check the table below:-

MP FSO Exam Updates
Exam Conducting Organization	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	Food Safety Officer Examination 2025
Vacancies	67
Application Dates	11 July to 10 August 2025
Application Mode	Online
Examination Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Frequency of Exam	Annually
Exam Centres	Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process	Written Examination Interview

MPPSC FSO Important Dates

MPPSC FSO Application Window 2025 is open now and to prevent any last-minute technical problems, candidates are advised to submit their Food Security Officer Application Form 2025 well before the deadline. Check the table below for all the important dates related to the recruitment:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	23-06-205
Application Start Date	11-07-2025
Last Date to Apply	10-08-2025 till 12:00 PM
Deadline For Making Online Fee Payment	10-08-2025
Window for Application Form Correction	From 16-07-2025 to 12-08-2025 till 12:00 PM
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Answer Key Release Date	To Be Announced
Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced

Important Links for MP FSO 2025 Recruitment

The table below contains all the important dates for the MP FSO Recruitment 2025. Knowing these dates will allow candidates to plan their preparation and avoid missing any significant stages of the selection process.

Official Website of the Commission

MP FSO Notification PDF

MPPSC FSO Exam Syllabus

MP FSO Apply Link

MP FSO Admit Card (Will be activated soon)

MP FSO Answer Key (Will be activated soon)

MP FSO Result (Will be activated soon)

MP FSO 2025 - Vacancy Details

A total of 67 vacancies have been announced by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for the Food Security Officer Recruitment 2025. The exact number of posts for different categories is given in the table below:

MP FSO Vacancy 2025
Category	Vacancy
UR	14
SC	08
ST	17
OBC	23
EWS	05
Total	67

Note: for reserved vacancy details for Ex-servicemen and domicile of MP, refer to the official notification PDF.

MPPSC FSO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying for the MPPSC FSO Examination 2025, applicants must check the information regarding the age limits and educational requirements. They must meet the eligibility standards; if they do not meet the qualifications, they will not be considered for the post.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

To be eligible for the MPPSC Food Security Officer Exam 2025, candidates must be between 21 to 40 years of age as on 1st January 2026.

Age Relaxation

The following Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the Madhya Pradesh government rules.

MP FSO Age Relaxation
Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PwBD	5 years
Women (all categories)	5 years

Educational Qualification

Candidate shall be a passout from a recognized university/institution with a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or its allied field.

MP FSO Recruitment Application Process 2025

MPPSC Food Safety Officer 2025 exam application must be submitted between 11 July to 10 August 2025. Candidates can complete their registration by visiting the MPPSC portal, filling in personal and educational details, uploading required documents, and submitting the application fee by following the steps below:

Step 1: Open the website of MPPSC.

Step 2: Click on the "Apply online Link" on the home page and select "Recruitment Advertisement for Food Safety Officer Exam 2025".

Step 3: Click on the "Apply Online" link given in front of the exam name and fill out the application form completely with personal, educational, and professional information.

Step 4: Scan the necessary documents to be uploaded, like photographs, signatures, and educational certificates, as per the required format.

Step 5: After uploading documents, proceed to pay the online application fee via the online mode available.

Step 6: On verification of the application, click the submit button. Don't forget to download the confirmation page of the Application and Fees for future reference.

MP FSO Application Fees

To complete the MPPSC FSO Application Form 2025, candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category. Category-wise FSO application and examination fee is given in the table below:

MP FSO 2025 Application Fee
Category	Fees
SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/EWS/PwBD (domicile of MP)	Rs. 250
UR / Other State Candidates	Rs. 500
Application Correction Fees	Rs. 50

MP Food Security Officer Selection Process 2025

The selection process for MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025 consists of two main stages, i.e, Written Examination and Interview, followed by the Document Verification. Let's analyze all stages in some detail:

Written Examination: This is the first stage of the FSO recruitment process. The written examination will be conducted offline through an OMR-based format, and the question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), divided into two sections – Food Science and Technology and General studies.
Interview: Candidates who clear the FSO written examination will be shortlisted for the interview round. The personal interview stage will be of 50 marks and assesses communication skills, problem-solving ability, and overall suitability of a candidate for the role of Food Safety Officer.
Document Verification: Candidates who appear for the interview round will have to undergo the document verification process. They must carry their original documents as instructed by the commission to validate their category, educational qualifications, date of birth, age, and caste certificate (if applicable).

MPPSC Food Security Officer 2025 Exam Pattern

The FSO exam is divided into two parts: Section A and Section B. Section A includes 50 questions and Section B comprises 100 questions. Each question in both sections is worth 3 marks, bringing the overall exam total to 450 marks. Check the Detailed MPPSC FSO Exam Pattern 2025 here:

All questions will be of an objective (multiple-choice) type, having four options (A, B, C, D).
There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

MP FSO Exam Pattern 2025
Section	Subject	No. of Question	Max. Marks	Exam Duration
Section A	General Studies	50	150	3 hours
Section B	Food Science and Technology	100	300
Total		150	450

MPPSC Food Security Officer 2025 Exam Syllabus

MPPSC FSO Exam Date 2025 is yet to be announced and candidates who want to appear in the exam must check the syllabus carefully and gather the required study material accordingly. In this section, we are providing the detailed topics of each subject for your reference:-

MP FSO Syllabus 2025
Subject	Topics
General Studies	History of Madhya Pradesh Ancient History of MP - Prehistoric Period, Protohistoric Period and Historic Period. Medieval and Modern History of MP Freedom Movement in MP Tribal History and Tribal Literature of MP Geography of MP Location, Area, Major Rivers, and Mountain Ranges Forest types and Forest produce Climate: Seasons, Soils, Temperature, Rainfall Agriculture: Major crops, Sources of irrigation, Irrigation projects Thermal power projects, Non-conventional energy sources, Major Minerals. Population: Size, Growth and Literacy. Political and Economics of MP Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet, Legislature, Judiciary, District and Local Governance, Panchayati Raj. State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Divisional Commissioner, Police Commissioner. State Election Commission, State Information Commission, State Scheduled Castes Commission, State Scheduled Tribes Commission, State Backward Classes Commission, State Commission for Women. Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989; Panchayats Extension to Schedule Areas (PESA) Act, 1996; Environment Protection Act, 1986; Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2004 Economy of MP Overview of the Economy of MP. Status of Agriculture and Rural Development. Development of Industrial and Infrastructural Framework. Status of Education, Health and Skill Development. Status of MP in Sustainable Development Goals, Ease of Doing Business and Multidimensional Poverty Index. Tribes of Madhya Pradesh: Heritage, Folk Culture and Folk Literature The geographical spread of tribes in MP, constitutional provisions related to tribes. Major tribes of MP and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Tribal welfare programs. Tribal culture of MP: Traditions, special arts, festivals, celebrations, language, dialects and literature. MP tribal's contribution to the freedom struggle of India and iconic tribal personalities of state. Popular institutes related to tribes of Madhya Pradesh. Folk culture and folk literature. International, National & Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs and Information and Communication Technology Important International and National Events. Important Events of MP and Major Public Welfare Schemes. Famous Personalities and Important Places of MP. Computer, Information and Communication Technology, e-Governance. Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Internet of Things.
Food Science and Technology	Introduction to Basic Food Science History of food & its preservation. Traditional Food and their importance. Role of Food Fortification. Aspects of eating right challenges in India. Tribal foods of Madhya Pradesh. Food Constituents - Carbohydrate, Proteins, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes: Chemical structure, classification and functions. Metabolic Pathway: Digestion and Absorption; Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Fibres and Minerals. Properties of Food. Food Microbiology General characteristics of microorganisms. Food Poisoning and Foodborne Disease, Food Toxins. Rapid methods in the detection of micro-organisms. Food Fermentation. Food spoilage of specific food groups. Microbial techniques; Types of micro-organism, their morphology, culture and media preparation, SPC, TPC. Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition; its functions, classification and sources. Balance diet, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), Basal energy metabolism; (BV, NPU, BMR, PER, BMI) calculations. Techniques for assessment of Human Nutritional status, causes and preventions of Malnutrition. Programme of Nutrition and Health in India (MDMP, ICDS, National Food Security Mission). Macro and micro nutrients deficiency diseases and their prevention. Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage Food preservation, Principles and its methods. Thermal and Non-Thermal Food Preservation Technology. Concept of food packaging, Type of packaging, Packaging Laws and Regulations, Evaluation of food packaging materials, Packaged commodities rules. Novel Technologies in Food packaging and recent development. Storage structures, practices, environment and its interaction with stored product. Indian Farming System Status of Agriculture in India, Types of traditional and modern farming systems. Components of Farming System, Farming-based Livelihood Systems-Crops and cropping systems. Livestock: Dairy, Piggery, Goatry, Poultry, Duckery systems. Horticultural Crops, Agro-forestry systems, Aquaculture, Duck/ Poultry-cum- Fish, Dairy-cum-Fish, Piggery-cum-Fish. Small, medium and large enterprises including value chains and secondary enterprises as livelihood components for farmers. Farming-Based Livelihood Models – Initiatives by NABARD, ICAR, State Agricultural Universities, and KVKs Government & Institutional Support – Central/State Schemes and Programs Promoting Farming-Based Livelihoods Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene & Standard Food Safety Hazards and Risks; Types of hazards - Physical, Chemical, Biological hazards. Management of hazards. Hygiene and Sanitation in Food Service Establishments; Introduction, Sources of contamination and their control. Waste Disposal. Pest and Rodent Control, Personnel Hygiene. Basic concepts of Food Safety Management, PRPs, GHPs, GMPs, SSOPs. HACCP, ISO Series, TQM. FSMS 22000, ISO 22000:2005, Global Food Safety Management systems. Integrated Agriculture Production Technology Salient features of Agriculture and livestock of MP. Crops production Animal Husbandry; Livestock Production, Goatry, Poultry, Duckery, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Apiculture, Agroforestry Systems, Concept of Sustainability. Post Harvest Management, Energy Management, Water Harvesting & Management, Soil Health, Crop Management, Pest Management. Animal Product Processing Composition of Meat, Types of Meat, Slaughtering, Tenderization and Curing. Fish and Poultry processing. Physical, Chemical, Nutritional and Functional Characteristics of Egg. Processing of Egg and Egg products. Composition and properties of Milk and their different processed products (Concentrated and dried, Fermented, Cream, Ice Cream, Butter, Cheese). Milk adulterants and its detection. Food Processing Technology Use of non-thermal technologies (Micro Filtration, High Pressure processing, Ultra Filtration, Reverse Osmosis), Ultra-high voltage electric fields, Cold Plasma. Nutraceuticals and functional foods, Junk foods. Method of food preservation; Thermal Processing, Pasteurization, Concentration, Canning, Dehydration, Freezing, Fermentation, Irradiation and Food additives. Aseptic preservation, Hurdle Technology, Hydrostatic Pressure Technology, Microwave Processing. Innovative Thermal Technologies (Ohmic heating, Dielectric heating, Infrared and Induction heating) in food processing. Food Laws, Regulations, Certification and Development Schemes National and International Food Laws and Standards, Food Regulatory Regime, FSSAI, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Global Scenario CAC. Food Safety and Standards Act, FSSAI Rules-2006, Food Adulteration, Misbranding, Common Adulterants in Foods, Duties and Responsibilities of Food Safety Authorities. Certification: Procedure, Auditing, Certifying and Accrediting Bodies. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), AGMARK, Weights and Measures Act, Principle, Implementation, Documentation, Types of records. Organic Food and Genetically Modified Food. Food institutes; CFTRI, NIFTEM, ICAR, ICMR, DFRL.

MPPSC Food Security Officer Admit Card 2025

MP FSO Admit Card 2025 will be issued by the MPPSC on its official website once the exam date is announced. Candidates who want to appear in the MPPSC Food Safety Officer Exam 2025 are required to download their admit card from the official resources, as it contains all the important information regarding the exam. Without the MPPSC Admit Card 2025, candidates will not be able to enter the exam hall.

You can download your admit card by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the commission at (mopsc.mp.gov.in).

Step 2: Go to the “Admit Card” section on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on the link that says “Admit Card Link for Food Safety Officer Written Examination 2025.”

Step 4: You’ll be redirected to a new login page do download admit card. Enter your registration number, password and date of birth.

Step 5: Click on the “Submit” button to view your MP FSO admit card on the screen.

Step 6: Download and print your MPPSC Food Safety Officer exam Admit Card.

MP FSO Answer Key 2025

Once the FSO Written Exam 2025 is concluded, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission will upload the MPPSC FSO Answer Key 2025 PDF on its official website. Candidates are advised to carefully review the answer key and, if required, submit their objections within the stipulated timeframe through online mode only. Candidates will be required to pay a fee of Rs. 150/- for each question they wish to challenge against any question or answer of the MP FSO Answer Key. It will be available for download here, once it is uploaded on the official website.

MPPSC FSO Result 2025

MPPSC will release the FSO result in two stages, i.e., after Written examination to shortlist candidates for the next stage and after the Interview for final selection. Once the entire selection process (Written exam and Interview) is complete, the MPPSC Food Safety Officer Final Result 2025 will be released on the website. The final result would include the PDF list of candidates who were shortlisted for the FSO post based on their performance in the written exam and Interview. Candidates can download the MP FSO 2025 by following the steps provided here carefully:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the MPPSC.

Step 2: Click on the “Results” tab on the homepage.

Step 3: Find and click on the link titled “Food Safety Officer Result 2025”.

Step 4: The result list will open in a PDF format. Use the search option (Ctrl+F) to find your name or roll number in the shortlisted candidates list.

Step 5: Save and take a printout of the Food Safety Officer Result PDF for future use.

MPPSC FSO Exam Cut-off

The MPPSC Food Safety Officer Cut Off 2025 will be released along with the exam results. These cut-off marks represent the minimum marks required for candidates to to be shortlisted in the selection process. The cut-off may vary depending on factors such as

Total Number of Vacancies released
Exam’s difficulty level,
The number of candidates appeared for the exam, and
Category-wise reservation.

All these factors together determine the final cut-off marks needed to move on to the next stage.

MPPSC Food Safety Officer Salary 2025

The Food Safety Officer (FSO) post under MPPSC falls under Category III – Executive, and it is a permanent government position. As per the official notification, the salary structure is:

₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 (Pay Matrix Level as per 7th CPC). Along with this, Dearness Allowance (DA) and other government-approved allowances are also applicable.