The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has released the Assistant Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 notification inviting eligible candidates to apply online for 45 Assistant Food Safety Officer (also called Sahayak Food Safety Officer) posts in its Health & Food Safety Department. This recruitment aims to strengthen food safety regulation and inspection across Ahmedabad city to ensure hygiene and compliance with public health norms.
Recruitment Overview
The AMC Assistant Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 notification was published on 13 January 2026 and the online application process opened the same day. Interested applicants needed to submit their applications through the AMC official portal (ahmedabadcity.gov.in) before 27 January 2026. The recruitment drive is for 45 vacant positions for Assistant Food Safety Officer (Sahayak FSO) posts.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Assistant Food Safety Officer (Sahayak Food Safety Officer)
- Total Vacancies: 45
- Category-wise Distribution: General, EWS, SEBC (OBC), SC, ST with some seats reserved for PwD candidates within categories.
These positions are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with responsibilities in municipal food safety enforcement and regulation.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from a recognised university in one of the following fields:
- Food Technology / Food Processing / Food Engineering
- Dairy Technology / Biotechnology
- Agricultural Science / Agriculture Engineering
- Veterinary Sciences
- Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry
- Medicine (MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS)
This broad eligibility ensures that applicants from relevant food science, agricultural, medical, and life science backgrounds can apply.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old as on the last date of online application (27 January 2026). Age relaxations are allowed for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, women, and PwD candidates in accordance with government norms.
Application Process
The application process was completely online and involved the following steps:
- Visit the AMC official website (ahmedabadcity.gov.in).
- Go to the Recruitment & Results section.
- Select the Assistant Food Safety Officer post and click Apply Online.
- Enter personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- Review and submit the form before the deadline.
- Pay the application fee online and save the confirmation.
Application Fee
- General / Unreserved: ₹500
- EWS / SEBC / SC / ST: ₹250
- PwD Candidates: No fee required.
Selection Process
The selection procedure generally includes:
- Written examination or online test assessing relevant knowledge.
- Document verification for eligibility and certificates.
Final selection will be based on performance in the written test and fulfilment of eligibility requirements as per the AMC recruitment norms.
Salary and Job Profile
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a contractual basis with a fixed monthly salary of ₹49,600 during the first three years of probation. After successful probation, pay will be adjusted according to the Level-7 Pay Matrix (₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600) with allowances as per AMC rules.
The role of an Assistant Food Safety Officer involves inspecting food establishments, monitoring food handling and preparation standards, enforcing food safety norms, and assisting in public health initiatives to prevent the sale and distribution of unsafe or unhygienic food products in Ahmedabad.
Job Location
The job is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the administrative control of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Health Department. Officers may be deployed across different municipal zones for inspection and enforcement activities.
Final Notes
The AMC Assistant Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 provides a key government job opportunity for candidates with relevant degrees in food science, agriculture, veterinary sciences, medical and life science fields. Since the selection process and recruitment details are officially governed by the AMC notification, candidates are advised to refer to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s official website for precise updates, admit card releases, and final results