Punjab Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

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Field	Details
Organization Name	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot
Advertisement No.	BFU-26/05
Post Name	Food Safety Officer (Group-C)
Total Vacancies	05
Qualification	Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine
Age Limit	18 to 37 years (as on 31.12.2025)
Application Start Date	09 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 March 2026
Selection Process	Written Test (100 Marks)
Pay Scale	Rs. 29200–92300 (Level-5)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.bfuhs.ac.in

Punjab Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Distribution

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in any of the following from a recognized University:
- Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Biotechnology / Oil Technology
- Agricultural Science / Veterinary Sciences / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Medicine
Any equivalent/recognized qualification notified by the Central Government
Candidates must have successfully completed training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute or institution approved for the purpose
Important: No person who has any financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of any food article shall be appointed as a Food Safety Officer
Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject

Category	Age Limit
General	18 to 37 years (as on 31.12.2025)
SC / BC	Up to 42 years (5 years relaxation)
Physically Handicapped	Up to 47 years (10 years relaxation)
Punjab Govt / Board / Corporation employees	Up to 45 years
Ex-Serviceman	Service period deducted from actual age; resultant should not exceed max limit by more than 3 years
Widows / Divorcees / Certain married women	Up to 40 years

Category	Total Fee
All Categories except SC	Rs. 2360 including GST Rs.360
SC Category	Rs. 1180 including GST Rs. 180

Stage	Details	Marks
Written Test	Objective/descriptive type exam	100
Punjabi Language Test	Mandatory qualifying test	Qualifying
Document Verification	For shortlisted candidates	—

Component	Details
Pay Scale	Rs. 29200 – 92300
Pay Level	Level-5 (7th CPC)
Governed by	Punjab Food & Drug Administration Technical Group-C Rules 2016
Other Allowances	As per Punjab Government norms
Condition	Mandatory FSSAI training after selection