FSO (Food Safety Officer)

Job description

- Monitor food businesses at the state/district level
- Conduct inspections
- Collect food samples
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations

Respective State Public Service Commissions (e.g., TSPSC, RPSC, OPSC) conducted the Exam for FSO.

Pay level: Level 6 / 7 (varies by state) approx. 35,000-60,000/month.

CFSO (Central Food Safety Officer):

Job description

- Perform similar duties at a national/central level
- Coordinate with state FSOs
- Handle interstate food safety matters
- Report to FSSAI directly

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) — central recruitment conducts the exam for CFSO.

Pay level: Level 7 (as per 7th CPC) approx. 44,900–1,42,400/month + allowances

Eligibility criteria for both of the post bachelor's degree in food technology / Dairy / Agriculture / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Veterinary Sciences / Medicine or equivalent (as per FSSAI rules). Age limits Usually 18 to 30 years (relaxation for reserved categories). Nationality Indian citizen.