Vacancy: For the Food Safety Officer Posts
Food Safety Officers in the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura. The recruitment offers 16 vacancies for Group-B Gazetted posts with a salary in Pay Matrix Level-13 under Tripura State Civil Services(Revised Pay)
Important Points:
Organization: Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC)
Post Name: Food Safety Officer
Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Tripura
Group: B Gazetted
Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-13 (Tripura State Civil Services(Revised Pay) rules, 2017)
Vacancy Details: Category-Wise Breakdown
Category | Number of Posts | 33% Reservation for Women | Total |
UR | 9 | 3 | |
ST | 4 | 2 | |
SC | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agriculture Science or Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or Medicine from a recognized university.
Disciplines: Food Technology, Agricultural Science or Medicine
Other Requirements: Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC) is required
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 02-09-2025)
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PH and Govt. Employee candidates
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
Written Examination (85 marks, MCQ type, 2 hours)
Interview/Personality Test (15 marks)
Number of Candidates Called for Interview: Based on written test results as per the following ratio:
1 vacancy: 5 candidates
2 vacancies: 8 candidates
3 or more vacancies: 3 times the number of vacancies
Candidates securing equal marks to the last qualified candidate in the written test will also be called for the Interview/Personality Test.
Final selection will be based on the combined marks of the written examination and Interview/Personality Test.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the online application portal only.
Before applying, new users must register through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the TPSC website.
Applicants need to apply for the post using the OTPR User ID through the Commission's website.
Recruitment Fees
General Candidates: Rs. 350/-
ST/SC/BPL/Physically Handicapped Candidates: Rs. 250/-
Fees are non-refundable.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 07-08-2025
Online Application Last Date: 02-09-2025 (upto 5.30 PM)
Application Correction Window: 7 days from the closing date of application submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential qualifications for the Food Safety Officer post? The essential qualification includes a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in specific fields such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines from a recognized university. A Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC) is also required.
How will the selection process be conducted? The selection process involves a written examination and an interview/personality test. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the written examination, and the final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores of both stages.
What is the age limit and relaxation criteria for this recruitment? The age limit is 18-40 years as on 02-09-2025, with a relaxation of 5 years applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH categories and Government employees.