MPPSC Food Safety Officer Result 2026
MPPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Conducted by: Madhya Pradesh PSC
MPPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 Result (Declared) – Final Result, Scorecard & Merit List on mppsc.mp.gov.in
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Bhopal, has declared the final result of the Food Safety Officer (FSO) recruitment 2026, completing one of the fastest full-cycle recruitments of the year. The selection drive was conducted to fill 126 posts of Food Safety Officer across the state of Madhya Pradesh for the Food Safety and Drug Administration department. Candidates who qualified through the written examination held in March 2026 and cleared the subsequent interview/selection stages can now check their final merit status, roll numbers and category-wise position on the official MPPSC portal by opening the exam-specific result link and downloading their scorecard/merit PDF.
This page provides the full result overview — exam timeline, how to access the FSO scorecard on mppsc.mp.gov.in, official links, how the merit list was formed on the basis of written exam and interview aggregate, and the post-result steps including interview/document verification stages and joining with the department. Since the same advertisement also notified higher education specialist/medical posts in other cycles, candidates must open only the FSO-specific result link on the portal to avoid confusion with other MPPSC recruitments.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Result name | MPPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 Result |
| Conducting body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Bhopal |
| Exam/cycle | FSO Recruitment 2026 (Written + Interview cycle) |
| Post(s) | Food Safety Officer, Food Safety & Drug Administration, Madhya Pradesh |
| Total vacancies | 126 posts |
| Status | Final result declared |
| Result date | Final result: late June 2026 (approximate) |
| Selection stages | Written examination (March 2026) followed by Interview/Personality Test; aggregate-based final merit |
| Official website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
MPPSC FSO 2026 Result Timeline
The table below captures the key milestones of the MPPSC Food Safety Officer 2026 recruitment. Dates are indicative wherever exact day-level dates were not separately notified on the portal; the final result was announced in late June 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Recruitment advertisement for 126 Food Safety Officer posts issued on mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| January–February 2026 | Online application submission and fee payment window; admit cards issued |
| March 2026 | Written examination conducted for FSO across Madhya Pradesh |
| April–May 2026 | Provisional answer key released; objections invited and final answer key finalised; written result and interview call letters issued |
| May–June 2026 | Interview / personality test conducted at MPPSC headquarters, Bhopal |
| Late June 2026 | Final result and merit list declared on mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| July 2026 onwards | Recommendation to department, allotment and joining process with the Food Safety & Drug Administration department |
How to Check the MPPSC FSO Result and Scorecard
MPPSC publishes results as both a merit-list PDF and, for scorecard purposes, through a candidate login on its portal. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official MPPSC portal at https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/ and open the Results/What's New section for the 2026 cycle.
- Click the exam-specific result link for the "Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026" — do not open links for other advertisements (such as State Service or Specialist medical posts) that appear alongside.
- For the merit list: download the result PDF and locate your roll number/registration number in the category-wise recommended list.
- For the individual scorecard: open the scorecard/obtain-marks link on the same page and log in with your application number and date of birth (or password) exactly as used during registration.
- View and save your marks statement showing written exam marks, interview marks and the aggregate total used for final merit.
- If your login fails or the scorecard does not reflect your roll number, use the portal helpdesk options provided by MPPSC and contact only through the official helpline numbers/email mentioned in the advertisement.
Official Result Links
MPPSC hosts all its results, merit lists, interview schedules and appointment-related notices on its own portal. Candidates should open the FSO-specific result link from there and avoid unofficial mirror sites.
- MPPSC official website (Results section — click the exam-specific FSO result link): https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/
Cut-off Marks and How the Final Merit List Was Formed
The FSO final merit list is an aggregate-based list combining the written examination and the interview stages, with reservation applied category-wise as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms:
- Written examination stage: Candidates first had to clear the prescribed minimum qualifying/cut-off marks in the written paper(s). The shortlist for interview is drawn category-wise from the written result as per the ratio notified in the advertisement.
- Interview/personality test weightage: Marks obtained in the interview are added to the written exam marks to produce a total aggregate, which is the basis of the final merit order.
- Category-wise cut-offs: Separate cut-offs are effectively applied for Unreserved, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and women categories in line with MP roster rules; a reserved-category candidate qualifying on general merit is adjusted against an unreserved slot where eligible.
- Merit and tie rule: Candidates with equal aggregate marks are ordered as per MPPSC's notified tie-breaking rule (commonly higher written-exam marks or seniority by date of birth) stated in the advertisement.
- Wait/supplementary list: MPPSC may keep a reserve/wait list below the recommended candidates to fill vacancies arising later during the validity of the recruitment, and a supplementary list can be published if seats fall vacant due to non-joining or failed document verification.
Selection Process and Next Stage: Interview and Document Verification
Candidates appearing in the final merit list must now complete the verification formalities before appointment:
- Result status: The final result indicates "Recommended/Selected" candidates against the 126 posts of Food Safety Officer, along with category and merit position.
- Document verification: Selected candidates are called (by MPPSC or by the appointing department after recommendation) for verification of original documents: educational degrees/diplomas in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Home Science or equivalent notified qualification, date of birth proof, MP domicile/residence certificate, caste/EWS certificate, experience certificates where applicable, and a valid set of photographs.
- Character verification: Police/character verification and medical fitness as required for a Food Safety Officer posting are completed by the department before issuing the appointment order.
- Appointment and posting: Approved candidates receive allotment/joining instructions from the Food Safety & Drug Administration department, MP; joining must be completed within the stipulated time notified with the appointment order.
- Wait-listed candidates: Those on the wait list should keep checking mppsc.mp.gov.in for any supplementary list during the validity period of the recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What do I need to check my MPPSC FSO scorecard — roll number or login?
The merit list PDF is open to everyone and requires you to find your roll number manually. The individual scorecard, however, needs a login on the MPPSC portal with your application number (or registration number) and date of birth/password as used in the application. Keep a copy of your application form or admit card handy — it carries both numbers. If you cannot log in, use the forgot-password option on the portal or the MPPSC helpdesk listed in the advertisement; never use third-party scorecard links.
Q2. After the final result, when will I get the appointment letter?
The timeline between final result and appointment order depends on the department's internal process: MPPSC recommends selected candidates to the Food Safety & Drug Administration department, which then conducts document/character verification and prepares the allotment and appointment order. This typically takes several weeks to a few months. Keep watching the official portals of both MPPSC and the department, as well as your registered contact details. There is no separate MPPSC "certificate" to download — the result PDF and your scorecard are your proof until the department issues the appointment order.
Q3. Will there be a separate document verification by MPPSC or the department?
Verification is generally carried out by the appointing department after MPPSC's recommendation (some stages may also be coordinated by MPPSC as notified). You must present originals of all qualification documents, caste/domicile/EWS certificates where claimed, and identity/DOB proofs. Candidates should ensure their category and domicile certificates remain valid and in the current prescribed format, because mismatches at this stage can cancel selection.
Q4. How is reservation reflected in the FSO merit list?
The 126 posts are distributed across categories as per the Madhya Pradesh Government roster (Unreserved, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, plus women reservation where applicable). The merit list is prepared post-wise and category-wise, eligible candidates are placed against their respective reserved slots, and unfilled reserved vacancies are handled as per MP Government rules. A reserved-category candidate with sufficient aggregate to merit an unreserved slot is adjusted accordingly, which is why category-wise cut-offs can vary in the written and final stages.
Q5. Can I ask for re-check or re-evaluation of my MPPSC FSO answer sheet?
MPPSC's FSO advertisement governs any re-check/re-totaling window, and generally the Commission provides only a limited objection facility against the provisional answer key before the result. After the final merit list is declared, re-evaluation of written answer sheets is ordinarily not permitted. If you notice an obvious error in marks credit, contact MPPSC promptly using only the official helpdesk details published with the advertisement; the Commission's decision in such matters is final and binding.
Disclaimer
The dates, vacancy count (126 posts) and stage timelines mentioned on this page — written exam in March 2026, final result in late June 2026, and subsequent department processes — are indicative and compiled from MPPSC notifications for general information. Exact dates, interview weightage, tie-breaking rules and appointment timelines may differ. Candidates must verify all details, including any revised result or supplementary list, only on the official website mppsc.mp.gov.in and through official MPPSC/department communications before taking any decision.