JPSC FSO Final Result 2026 OUT
Food Safety Officer Final Merit List Declared
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially declared the Final Result for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO) under Advertisement No. 18/2023 on 19 March 2026. The complete final merit list is available at jpsc.gov.in. This result follows the Written Examination Result (released on 02 February 2026) and the subsequent Interview and Document Verification rounds. A total of 56 posts of Food Safety Officer in the Jharkhand State Food Safety Service have been filled through this recruitment. To every candidate who has made it — a heartfelt congratulations! This is a moment you have worked incredibly hard for! 💙
| Category | Posts | Application Fee | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved / General) | As per official notification | ₹600/- | Nil — Max 35 years |
| BC (Backward Class) | As per official notification | ₹600/- | As per Jharkhand Govt. rules |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | As per official notification | ₹600/- | As per Jharkhand Govt. rules |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | As per official notification | ₹600/- | As per Jharkhand Govt. rules |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | As per official notification | ₹150/- | 5 years (Max 40 years) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | As per official notification | ₹150/- | 5 years (Max 40 years) |
| PwD (Persons with Disability) | As per official notification | ₹150/- | 10 years relaxation |
| Grand Total | 56 Posts | Category-wise breakdown in official notification PDF at jpsc.gov.in | |
The following candidates were shortlisted based on the Written Examination result published on 02 February 2026. These 63 roll numbers cleared the written test and were called for Document Verification (DV) and Personal Interview. Check if your roll number appears below:
The following 54 candidates have been finally selected as Food Safety Officer in Jharkhand State Food Safety Service under Advertisement No. 18/2023, as per the Final Result declared on 19 March 2026 by the Controller of Examinations (In-Charge), JPSC Ranchi. Final merit is based on Written Exam (200 marks) + Personal Interview (30 marks) = 230 marks. Roll numbers are listed category-wise in order of merit as per the official PDF. Heartiest congratulations to every selected candidate! 💙
| Stage | Type | Marks | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam — Paper I General Knowledge / General Science |
Objective (MCQ) | 100 Marks | 2 Hours | ✅ Completed 27 May 2024 |
| Written Exam — Paper II Subject-specific: Food Technology / Biochemistry / Microbiology etc. |
Objective (MCQ) | 100 Marks | 2 Hours | ✅ Completed 27 May 2024 |
| Document Verification (DV) Original certificate verification — qualifying |
Qualifying | — | 3 Days | ✅ Completed 09–11 Jun 2024 |
| Personal Interview Personality, subject knowledge, communication |
Viva-voce | 30 Marks | — | ✅ Completed 10–12 Jun 2024 |
| Medical Examination Fitness test for selected candidates |
Qualifying | — | — | 🔜 Post Final Result |
| TOTAL (Written + Interview) | Combined Merit | 230 Marks | — | ✅ Final Merit List OUT |
Payment was accepted online only via the JPSC portal. Fee once paid was non-refundable. Hard copy of application with self-attested documents had to be submitted to JPSC Ranchi office along with the online submission.
Online Application — June–July 2023 ✅
JPSC released Advt. No. 18/2023 on 02 June 2023 inviting online applications from candidates with specialised science qualifications for 56 Food Safety Officer posts. Applications were submitted online at jpsc.gov.in from 15 June to 14 July 2023 (fee by 17 July 2023). A physical hard copy with self-attested documents was required to be sent to JPSC, Ranchi office. This is standard JPSC protocol for all gazetted post recruitments.
Written Examination — 27 May 2024 ✅
The Written Examination was held on 27 May 2024 with Admit Cards released on 21 May 2024. The exam consisted of two papers — Paper I (General Knowledge, 100 marks) and Paper II (Subject-specific, 100 marks), both objective (MCQ) type, each of 2-hour duration. Total marks: 200. The exam was conducted at designated centres across Jharkhand. After the exam, a Revised Response Sheet was also released for candidates to tally their tentative scores.
Document Verification & Interview — June 2024 ✅
Document Verification (DV) was conducted from 09 to 11 June 2024 and the Personal Interview from 10 to 12 June 2024 at JPSC's office in Ranchi. Candidates called for DV had to present original certificates — educational qualifications, category certificates, Aadhaar, etc. The interview panel assessed subject knowledge, analytical ability, and suitability for the role of a Food Safety Officer in the field. Interview carried 30 marks.
Written Examination Result — 02 February 2026 ✅
After a processing period, JPSC officially released the Written Examination Result on 02 February 2026 at jpsc.gov.in. This result contained the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted from the written test. A total of 128 roll numbers were published across 3 pages of the result PDF, signed by the Secretary, JPSC Ranchi. These candidates were then called for the interview stage via official Interview Call Letters published on the JPSC portal.
Final Result Declared — 19 March 2026 ✅ 🏆
The Final Result for JPSC FSO Advt. No. 18/2023 was officially declared on 19 March 2026 via a Press Release signed by the Controller of Examinations (In-Charge), Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Ranchi. The final merit list is available on jpsc.gov.in. The merit is based on Written Exam (200 marks) + Interview (30 marks) = 230 marks combined. JPSC reserves the right to correct typographical errors. Heartfelt congratulations to all selected candidates! 💙
Medical Examination & Appointment — Upcoming
Finally selected candidates will undergo a Medical Fitness Examination before formal appointment as Food Safety Officers. Appointment orders will be issued by the Department of Food Safety, Government of Jharkhand. Selected candidates should keep all original documents and educational certificates ready for the joining process. The posting will be in Jharkhand state as required by the department.
Visit the Official JPSC Website
Open jpsc.gov.in in your browser. This is the only authorised portal for all JPSC results. Beware of third-party websites that may share incorrect or outdated information. The official site is maintained by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Ranchi. Bookmark it for all future JPSC notifications and updates. 💙
Locate the FSO Final Result Link on the Homepage
On the JPSC homepage, look for the "Press Release and Final Result regarding Recruitment of Food Safety Officer Advt. No. 18/2023" link in the Latest News / Press Release section or under the "Examination Files" section for Recruitment of Food Safety Officer. The link was published on 19 March 2026. Click on it to open the official PDF.
Download the Final Result PDF
Click the direct link to open the official Press Release and Final Result PDF dated 19 March 2026. The PDF is signed by the Controller of Examinations (In-Charge), JPSC Ranchi. You can also access it directly at: jpsc.gov.in/data/Press_Release_and_Final_Result_18_23_dated_19_03_2026.pdf. Save the PDF to your device immediately and take multiple printouts for your records. 💙
Search Your Roll Number Using Ctrl+F
Once the PDF opens, press Ctrl + F (Windows/Linux) or Command + F (Mac) to open the search bar. Type your Roll Number exactly as printed on your admit card (e.g., 23180018). If your roll number appears in the list — congratulations, you are SELECTED as a Food Safety Officer in Jharkhand! This is the moment you have worked so hard for! 💙
Verify All Details & Prepare for Medical / Joining
Cross-verify your Roll Number, Name, and Category details in the result PDF against your admit card and application form. Note any discrepancy and contact JPSC immediately at +91 9431301636 / +91 9431301419 or email helpdesk@jpsc.gov.in. Begin gathering original documents for the Medical Examination and joining process. Keep monitoring jpsc.gov.in for appointment-related notifications. 💙
- Stage 1 — Written Examination (200 marks): Paper I — General Knowledge (100 marks) + Paper II — Subject-specific (100 marks). Both MCQ-type, 2 hours each. Held on 27 May 2024.
- Stage 2 — Document Verification (DV): Qualifying stage. Conducted 09–11 June 2024.
- Stage 3 — Personal Interview (30 marks): Conducted 10–12 June 2024 at JPSC Ranchi.
- Stage 4 — Medical Examination: Qualifying stage. Conducted post-final result for selected candidates.
- Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology
- Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science
- Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Degree in Medicine (MBBS)
- Master's Degree in Chemistry
- Conducting inspections of food manufacturing, storage, and sale premises
- Collecting food samples for laboratory testing and analysis
- Issuing and monitoring FSSAI food licences and registrations
- Investigating food safety complaints and violations
- Recommending prosecution for food safety law violations
- Ensuring food quality standards at food businesses across the district
- Download and print the Final Result PDF from jpsc.gov.in immediately — take 4–5 copies
- Collect ALL original educational certificates: Graduation degree + marksheets, 10th & 12th certificates
- Gather category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS) if applicable — ensure it is valid and issued by a competent authority
- Keep Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport ready as identity proof
- Prepare recent passport-size photographs
- Monitor jpsc.gov.in daily for Medical Examination schedule and joining / appointment instructions
- Contact JPSC helpdesk if any discrepancy in result: +91 9431301636
- Helpdesk Phone: +91 9431301636 | +91 9431301419
- Email: helpdesk@jpsc.gov.in
- Address: Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001, Jharkhand
- Website: jpsc.gov.in (use the Feedback/Grievance section for formal complaints)
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