Exciting news for job seekers! The Maharashtra FSO Vacancy 2025 is expected to be announced soon. According to statements from Rajesh J Narvekar, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra, the state needs approximately 1,100 food safety officers to ensure proper oversight and compliance among its 1.1 million food business operators, which is the highest for any state in India. Currently, only 130 officers are working in the field, highlighting a substantial resource gap.
Maharashtra FSO Vacancy 2025: Government Plans to Fill the Gap
The Maharashtra government is likely to 900+ new FSO posts in the coming months to fill this gap and strengthen food safety monitoring across Maharashtra. The recruitment will invite graduates in food technology, microbiology, or related sciences, who will be responsible for inspecting food establishments and enforcing safety standards.
Details of Recruitment
Details about eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, and selection process are expected to be available soon on the FDA Maharashtra website. This recruitment will not only provide good job opportunities but will also help improve the state’s public health system.
Experts have welcomed this decision, saying more officers are needed for regular inspections, handling complaints, and preventing food-related risks. Interested candidates should keep an eye on the official notification and start preparing early, as the competition is expected to be high.