Food Safety Officer — Government Job, Uttar Pradesh

📋 About The Vacancy

Official recruitment for the post of Food Safety Officer at Uttar Pradesh, India. Applications are invited from eligible candidates as per the official {BapuTalk Protected} process as per the recruiting authority's guidelines.

📋 Vacancy Details

Post Name: Food Safety Officer

💰 Pay Scale

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Dairy, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Veterinary, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine
• Age between 21 and 40 years as of 1 July 2026
• No financial interest in food manufacturing, import or sale
• Must complete online registration and pay the prescribed fee

📋 Selection Process

As per official notification issued by the recruiting authority.

💰 Salary & Benefits

₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

📍 Location

Uttar Pradesh, India

📧 How to Apply

Refer to the official notification for application procedure, required documents, and deadlines.

## 📅 Important Dates & Timeline
 * **Commencement of Online Application:** June 25, 2026
 * **Last Date for Fee Payment & Online Submission:** July 27, 2026
 * **Last Date for Correction/Modification in Application:** August 3, 2026
 * **Crucial Date for Age Calculation:** July 1, 2026
## 🔢 Total Vacancies & Pay Level
 * **Total Vacancies:** The notification states there are **about 500 vacancies in total** across all Combined State/Upper Subordinate services. A specific post-wise break-up for the FSO vacancy count is not detailed in the text.
 * **Pay Level / Scale:** The advertised posts carry a pay scale (as per the 6th Pay Commission) ranging from **Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600** up to **Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400**.
## 🎓 Eligibility Criteria (FSO & BDS)
### 1. Educational Qualifications for FSO
To be eligible for the Food Safety Officer post, a candidate must possess any of the following qualifications from a recognized university:
 * Bachelor's Degree in **Food Technology**, **Dairy Technology**, **Biotechnology**, **Oil Technology**, **Agricultural Science**, **Veterinary Sciences**, **Bio-Chemistry**, or **Microbiology**.
 * **Degree in Medicine**.
 * Post Graduate Degree in **Chemistry**.
 * Any other equivalent/recognized qualification notified by the Central Government.
> ⚠️ **Regarding BDS Eligibility:** The document states that a **"Degree in Medicine"** is an eligible {BapuTalk Protected} BDS is a dental medical degree, the text does not explicitly clarify if "Degree in Medicine" strictly refers to an MBBS degree or includes BDS. Candidates with a BDS typically register under dental councils rather than medical councils, so eligibility is subject to the specific department's equivalence interpretation.
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### 2. General Conditions
 * **Age Limit:** 21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 1986, and July 1, 2005). Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC of U.P. (+5 years) and PH candidates (+15 years).
 * **Training:** Selected candidates must successfully complete training specified by the Food Authority.
 * **Disqualification:** Anyone with a financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of any article of food is ineligible.
## 📝 Application Process
The online application is an **O.T.R. (One Time Registration) based system** completed in four distinct stages:
 1. **First Stage:** Obtain an O.T.R. number from [{BapuTalk Protected} at least 72 hours before applying. Authenticate using the O.T.R. number on the UPPSC portal via OTP/Password to auto-fill personal details.
 2. **Second Stage:** Access the 'Applicant Dashboard', enter preferential qualification options, and verify permanent/correspondence addresses.
 3. **Third Stage:** Pay the application fee via 'SBI MOPS' (Net Banking, Cards, or UPI). Unreserved/OBC/EWS candidates pay **Rs. 125**; SC/ST pay **Rs. 65**; PWD pay **Rs. 25**.
 4. **Fourth Stage:** Review the final application form, submit it, and print out the application receipt for future verification records. Modifications are allowed only once before the final date.
## 🎯 Recruitment Process & Paper Pattern
The selection process comprises three successive stages:
 1. **Preliminary Examination** (Objective & Multiple Choice)
 2. **Main Examination** (Conventional Written Type)
 3. **Viva-Voce** (Personality Test)
### 1. Preliminary Examination Pattern
Consists of two compulsory papers conducted on a single day via OMR sheets.
 * **Negative Marking:** One-third (**0.33**) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
 * **Paper-I (General Studies-I):** 150 questions | 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM).
   * *Syllabus:* Current events, History of India & Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Environmental Ecology/Climate Change, and General Science (with special reference to U.P.). **Merit for the Main exam is determined solely on Paper-I**.
 * **Paper-II (General Studies-II/CSAT):** 100 questions | 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM).
   * *Syllabus:* Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, Logical reasoning, Decision making, General mental ability, Elementary Mathematics (Class X level), General English (Class X level), and General Hindi (Class X level). **This paper is qualifying in nature with minimum marks fixed at 33%**.
### 2. Main Examination Pattern (Total: 1500 Marks)
Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for this conventional descriptive written exam. All papers allow 3 hours to solve.
 * **General Hindi:** 150 Marks
 * **Essay:** 150 Marks (3 sections, write 3 essays of 700 words each)
 * **General Studies (Papers I to VI):** 6 Papers of 200 Marks each (Total: 1200 Marks)
   * *GS-I:* History, Culture, Society, and Geography.
   * *GS-II:* Constitution, Polity, Governance, and International Relations.
   * *GS-III:* Economy, Budgets, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Environment, and Internal Security.
   * *GS-IV:* Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, and Case Studies.
   * *GS-V & GS-VI:* Detailed and specialized focus on Uttar Pradesh (History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Security, and Current Affairs of U.P.).
### 3. Personality Test (Viva-Voce)
 * **Total Marks:** 100 Marks
 * Candidates equal to 3 times the number of vacancies are called for the interview based on their performance in the Main Written Exam. It assesses general awareness, intelligence, character, personality expression, and general suitability for the service.