Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has released the BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. BFU‑26/05) notification inviting online applications for 05 Group‑C Food Safety Officer posts under the Food & Drug Administration, DHS, Punjab. Eligible graduates and postgraduates in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, medicine and other FSSAI‑recognized disciplines can apply online for Punjab Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026 from 09 March 2026 to 29 March 2026 through the official website bfuhs.ac.in.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Notification PDF for BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 is available on the official website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, under advertisement number BFU-26/05 titled “Vacancies for Food Safety Officer (Group-C) under Food & Drug Administration, Punjab” with revised terms and conditions.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Note: Backlog of Freedom Fighter 01 (Female) and Ex-Serviceman 01 (Female).

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Eligibility criteria - BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

1) Educational qualification​

• Bachelor’s or Master’s or Doctorate degree in any of the following (or equivalent notified by Central Government/FSSAI): Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine.

• Additionally, other disciplines recognised by FSSAI for Food Safety Officer, including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BSRC and degrees listed under “Food Technology” and “Agricultural Science” in FSSAI notifications (e.g. Food Engineering, Food Processing & Preservation, Food Safety & Quality Management, Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Horticulture, etc.).​

• Candidate must successfully complete FSSAI‑specified training at a recognised institute after recruitment, before being notified as Food Safety Officer under Section 37 of FSS Act, 2006.​

• Candidates having any financial interest in manufacture, import or sale of any article of food are not eligible to be appointed as FSO.​

2) Punjabi language requirement​

• Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject OR any equivalent exam in Punjabi language as specified by Punjab Government.

• For Group‑C posts, must also pass a qualifying Punjabi Language test equivalent to Matric level with at least 50% marks, conducted by the recruitment agency in addition to the competitive exam; failing this disqualifies the candidate from final merit list.​

• Certain war‑hero/defence‑personnel categories have relaxed Punjabi requirement as per Punjab Govt rules.​

3) Age limit (as on 31.12.2025)​

• General age limit: 18 to 37 years.

• Relaxations:

  • SC/BC: +5 years.

  • Persons with Disabilities: +10 years.

  • Ex‑Servicemen: deduct full service in Armed Forces from actual age; if resultant age does not exceed upper age limit by more than 3 years, considered within age limit.

  • Punjab Govt/Boards/Corporations/Commissions/Authorities employees & all State/Central Govt employees: upper age relaxable up to 45 years.

  • Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women: upper age relaxable up to 40 years as per letter No. 1/50/83-5PP(1368)-3454 dated 23.04.1984.​

4) Nationality​

• Citizen of India, or

• Citizen of Nepal, or

• Subject of Bhutan, or

• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 to settle permanently, or

• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, several East African countries, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with intention of permanent settlement in India, with eligibility certificate from Govt. of Punjab, Home Affairs & Justice.​

5) Other conditions​

• Degrees/diplomas from non‑recognised institutions or certain distance‑learning courses within India are not accepted.

• Candidates must meet all qualifications and conditions by the last date of application.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

• All Categories except SC Category: Rs. 2360/- (Fee Rs. 2000 + GST Rs. 360 @ 18%).
• For SC Category: Rs. 1180/- (Fee Rs. 1000 + GST Rs. 180 @ 18%).
• Non-refundable.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

• Written Test (100 Marks): Candidates will be selected purely on merit of a written examination of 100 marks conducted by BFUHS, Faridkot.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates scoring at least 33% in the written test will be treated as eligible; those scoring below 33% will be declared ineligible.
• Merit & Tie-breaking: Final selection will be based on inter‑se merit of written test, subject to verification of original certificates and other conditions; if marks are equal, candidate older in age will be given preference.
• Punjabi Language Test: For Group‑C posts, candidates must also qualify a separate Punjabi language test (Matric level) with minimum 50% marks; failing this will exclude them from final merit list irrespective of written‑test marks.
• Document & Police Verification: Appointment is subject to satisfactory verification of certificates, experience (if applicable), police verification, and no pending disciplinary proceedings in case of Government employees.
• No Extra Weightage: No additional weightage is given for higher qualifications beyond prescribed eligibility.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Application Form 2026

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has started accepting the online BFUHS Food Safety Officer Application Form 2026 on its official website https://www.bfuhs.ac.in/. Candidates can submit their duly filled online application form for FSO (Group‑C) posts under Food & Drug Administration, Punjab up to 29 March 2026.

After successful online submission, candidates should keep a printed copy of the BFUHS FSO Application Form 2026 and fee receipt safely, as the same will be required at the time of document verification and counselling by the Food & Drug Administration, Punjab.

Required Documents for BFUHS FSO Application Form 2026

• Printed BFUHS Food Safety Officer Application Form / Confirmation Page
• Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth and Punjabi subject proof)
• All marksheets and degree certificates of required qualification (Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in eligible disciplines)
• Category Certificate (SC/BC/EWS/Ex‑Serviceman/Freedom Fighter/Sports/PwBD), if applicable
• Domicile/Residence Certificate of Punjab, if required under category rules
• Any other certificate required under revised terms & conditions (experience, NOC for Govt employees, etc.)
• Online Fee Payment Receipt for Application Fee (₹2360 for all except SC; ₹1180 for SC)

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Salary 2026

For the BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026, the pay scale is:

• Pay Level: Level‑5 in Punjab pay matrix

• Salary Range: ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 per month (basic pay)​

This pay scale is as per Punjab Food and Drug Administration (Technical Group‑C) Service Rules, 2016 and the amendment notified on 03 June 2025.

How to Apply for BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Baba Farid University of Health Sciences website: https://www.bfuhs.ac.in.
2. Open the “Recruitments / Careers” section and locate the advertisement Advt. No. BFU-26/05 - Food Safety Officer under Food & Drug Administration, Punjab.
3. Download and read the revised terms & conditions for BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 carefully to verify eligibility (education, age, Punjabi, category, etc.).
4. Click on the online application link for Food Safety Officer (Group C) and complete registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (degree/discipline as per FSSAI recognised list), category and reservation information accurately as per certificates.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents (educational degrees, caste/category certificates, disability/Ex‑serviceman/Freedom Fighter/Sports/EWS certificates, etc.) in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the non‑refundable application fee online: ₹2360 for all categories except SC (₹2000 + 18% GST) and ₹1180 for SC candidates (₹1000 + 18% GST).
8. Submit the BFUHS FSO online application form 2026 and take a printout of the confirmation page/fee receipt for future reference and document verification.

BFUHS Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Edit Form Link: Click here
• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website:Click here