Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) invites applications for the Food Safety Officer Exam 2025 under the Public Health and Medical Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Applications must be submitted online through mppsc.mp.gov.in from 11 July 2025 to 10 August 2025. Selected candidates will serve in various units under the department across Madhya Pradesh.
Advertisement Date: 23 June 2025
Application Start Date: 11 July 2025
Application Last Date: 10 August 2025 (12:00 PM)
Correction Window: 16 July 2025 to 12 August 2025
Admit Card: To be announced
Written Exam Date: To be announced
Document Submission Deadline: To be announced
Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility
- Nationality: Citizen of India
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or equivalent from a recognized university
- Age Limit: 21-40 years as on 01 January 2025
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): 5 years
- PwD: As per MP Govt. rules
- Women (MP Domicile): 5 years
- Employees of MP Govt./Autonomous Bodies: As per rules
Reservation Notes
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations applicable only for MP domiciles
- Non-MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates treated as unreserved
- Women candidates (MP domicile) eligible for 33% reservation
Notes
- Qualifications must be completed by 10 August 2025
- Certificates for reserved categories must be issued before or on 10 August 2025
- False information leads to disqualification
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: To be specified in the official notification
Reserved for MP Domicile Women: 33% of total vacancies
Note: Detailed vacancy breakdown by category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) will be available in the official notification on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
Selection Procedure
Written Examination
- Objective-type OMR-based test
- Conducted in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior
- 87% weightage for written exam
- Shortlisting: Top candidates (3 times the number of vacancies) and those with equal marks
Interview
- 13% weightage for interview
- Candidates must submit required documents on interview day
- Travel expense reimbursement for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules
Important Notes
- Admit card mandatory for exam
- Exam center change requests not entertained post-allotment
- Exam syllabus and details to be released on MPPSC website
Application Process
How to Apply
- Visit mppsc.mp.gov.in
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Upload scanned passport-size photo (clear, no glasses/reflections, light background) and signature
- Pay application fee online
- Submit application by 10 August 2025 (12:00 PM)
- Correction window: 16 July 2025 to 12 August 2025 (Rs. 50 per correction)
Application Fee
- General/Other States: To be announced
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS (MP Domicile): To be announced
- Payment Modes: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
Important Instructions
- Ensure clear photo and signature uploads
- Provide accurate bank details for SC/ST/OBC travel reimbursement
- No changes allowed post-correction window
- Keep checking MPPSC website for updates
Documents Required
For Online Application
- Passport-size photograph (scanned, clear, no reflections)
- Signature (scanned)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, MP domicile, issued before 10 August 2025)
- EWS certificate (if applicable, issued before 10 August 2025)
- PwD certificate (if applicable, issued post 01 June 2021)
- Bank passbook (first page) for SC/ST/OBC travel reimbursement
For Interview/Document Verification
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Caste/EWS/PwD certificate (as applicable)
- Permanent caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, issued by competent authority)
- Travel tickets for reimbursement (SC/ST/OBC)
- Declaration form for scribe (PwD candidates)
Important Note
All documents must be valid and issued before the specified dates. False or incorrect information may lead to cancellation of candidature.