Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has released the official notification Advt. No. 23/2025 for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO), Group-B Gazetted posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura.
A total of 16 vacancies are available, and the online application process will be conducted at tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
Eligible candidates can apply from 07 August 2025 to 02 September 2025 (till 5:30 PM).
Highlights of TPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (FSO), Group-B Gazetted |
| Advt. No. | 23/2025 |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Tripura |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Salary/Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-13 (as per Tripura State Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, 2017) |
| Application Mode | Online (tpsc.tripura.gov.in) |
| Start Date to Apply | 07 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 September 2025 (till 5:30 PM) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (85 Marks) + Interview (15 Marks) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts – 16
Category-Wise Distribution:
UR – 9
ST – 4
SC – 3
Reservation for Women: 33%
Eligibility Criteria for TPSC FSO Recruitment 2025
Age Limit (as on 02-09-2025)
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 40 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST/PH & Govt. Employees – 5 years
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate Degree in any of the following disciplines:
Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Biotechnology / Oil Technology
Agricultural Science / Veterinary Sciences / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Medicine
Candidates must also possess a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC) of Tripura.
Desirable Qualification:
Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-13 under Tripura State Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017 and amendments.
Selection Process
The selection will be done in two stages:
Written Examination (85 Marks, MCQ, 2 Hours)
Interview / Personality Test (15 Marks)
Final Merit List will be prepared based on the Written Exam + Interview Marks.
Exam Syllabus for TPSC Food Safety Officer 2025
Part A: General Aptitude & Computer Literacy (20 Marks)
General Intelligence & Reasoning (Analogies, Series, Problem Solving, Judgment, Classification)
General Awareness (History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Constitution, Current Affairs, Sports, Science)
English Language (Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension, Error Spotting, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms)
Computer Literacy (MS Office, Google Docs, Email, Social Media Basics)
Part B: Functional Knowledge (65 Marks)
Indian & International Food Laws (FSS Act 2006, Codex Alimentarius, WTO Agreements, FSSAI Functions)
Food Safety & Quality Management (GMP, HACCP, GAP, GLP, Hygiene, Traceability)
Food Preservation & Processing (Traditional & Modern Methods, Packaging Techniques)
Food Chemistry & Nutrition (Macro & Micro Nutrients, Additives, Contaminants, Enzymes, Allergens)
Food Microbiology (Pathogens, Spoilage, Beneficial Microbes, Foodborne Diseases)
Food Analysis & Testing (Sampling, Analytical Methods, QA/QC Techniques, Lab Testing)
Total Marks: 85 (Written) + 15 (Interview) = 100 Marks
Application Fees
General Candidates: ₹350
SC/ST/PH/BPL Candidates: ₹250
Mode of Payment: Online
Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 21 June 2025
Application Start Date: 07 August 2025
Application End Date: 02 September 2025 (till 5:30 PM)
Written Exam Date: To be announced on the official website
How to Apply for TPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025
Visit the official website: tpsc.tripura.gov.in
Register yourself through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR). Log in using your User ID & Password. Fill the application form carefully and upload the required details. Pay the application fee online. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
FAQs – TPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are available for the TPSC FSO Recruitment 2025?
Ans. A total of 16 posts are available.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the TPSC Food Safety Officer 2025?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application is 02 September 2025.
Q3. What is the salary of a TPSC Food Safety Officer?
Ans. Selected candidates will get Pay Matrix Level-13 as per the Tripura State Civil Services Rules.
Q4. What is the selection process for FSO recruitment in Tripura?
Ans. The selection will be based on the Written Examination (85 marks) and the Interview (15 marks).
Q5. What is the official website to apply online?
Ans. Candidates can apply at tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
