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Admit Card Notification the Post of Research Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admit Card Notification the Post of Research Officer administered by MOFPI Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOFPI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹7,810 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹7,810 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Admit Card Notification the Post of Research Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹7,810 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MOFPI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mofpi.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MoFPI recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, active email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill the detailed application form, carefully entering academic qualifications, professional experience in food technology or economics, and selecting preferred examination centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to specified dimensions.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online through integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the payment confirmation receipt.

Monitor the portal for the release of the Admit Card, download it using registration credentials, and print a clear copy to carry to the designated examination venue.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admit Card Notification the Post of Research Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Food Processing Technology, Agricultural Economics, Food Safety Standards (FSSAI), Government Schemes (PMKSY, PLISFPI), Industrial Policy
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying (No Marks), 1 Day	Verification of original academic transcripts, Caste certificates validation, Experience certificates verification, Standard medical fitness assessment by a civil surgeon
Stage 4: Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of personality, Communication skills, Domain knowledge, Problem-solving capabilities, Suitability for policy formulation in MoFPI

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Research Officer post at the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is a Group 'A' Gazetted position classified under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is Rs. 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the gross monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 8,583, and professional tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Research Officer in a metropolitan Class X city is approximately Rs. 1,03,500. This competitive compensation package is further augmented by medical facilities, LTC, and government accommodation eligibility.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admit Card Notification the Post of

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the MoFPI Research Officer exam?

The minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Screening Test are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, subject to overall merit.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula based on percentile equivalence will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent confirmation in the cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for a Research Officer?

Newly recruited Research Officers are placed on a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are closely evaluated.

Where will the selected Research Officers be posted?

The primary posting is at the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Headquarters in New Delhi, though officers may be posted to regional offices across India.

Is there negative marking in the Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the screening test.