Mofpi Consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Mofpi for the post of Consultant. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Technologies | 5 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2024-03-01 |
| Technical Officer | 1 | Rs. 50,525 - Rs. 5,0 | 15-09-2025 |
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 50,525 - Rs. 5,0 | 15-09-2025 |
| Harvest Technologies | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Mofpi (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mofpi (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mofpi (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mofpi (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Visit the official MoFPI recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details, and generate a unique user login ID.
Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the consultant domain, and upload scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, and identity proofs.
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG format of 20 to 50 KB, and verify all entered details before final submission.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online via net banking, credit or debit card, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.
Submit the application, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the MoFPI portal for the release of the screening shortlist and subsequent interview call letters.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Mofpi Consultant Recruitment 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: Shortlisting and Portfolio Screening | Qualifying / No Fixed Duration | Academic excellence in Food Technology or Agricultural Economics, Relevance of post-qualification professional experience, Analysis of past project reports and policy contributions, Evaluation of publications and domain-specific research papers |
| Stage 2: Written Domain Assessment | 100 Marks / 2 Hours | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) guidelines, PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, Food safety standards, FSSAI regulations, and quality control, Supply chain logistics, cold chain infrastructure, and agricultural marketing |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Sectoral challenges and strategic policy formulation, Communication, presentation, and advisory capabilities, Financial appraisal of food processing projects, Problem-solving in real-time industrial bottleneck scenarios |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying / Half Day | Verification of original academic degrees and transcripts, Validation of experience certificates and relieving letters, Caste, category, or income certificate verification, Standard medical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The MoFPI Consultant recruitment maps to the equivalent of Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix for senior-grade engagements. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, amounting to Rs. 35,881, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% of the basic pay (Rs. 20,310), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 7,200 plus DA thereon (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 1,34,907. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 10,358 and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,23,907, ensuring a robust financial package aligned with central government standards.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, MoFPI implements statutory reservations for all direct recruitment and long-term contractual engagements. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are strictly enforced. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), subject to the submission of a valid income and asset certificate. Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from application fees to promote gender diversity in public administration.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Mofpi Consultant Recruitment
Cutoffs are determined based on a cumulative score of academic qualifications, years of relevant post-qualification experience in the food processing sector, and the total number of applications received per vacancy.
If the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of the question papers.
While there is no financial service bond, selected consultants must sign a standard contract agreement committing to a minimum tenure of one year, extendable based on performance.
Contractual consultants undergo an initial performance evaluation period of six months, during which their deliverables, conduct, and domain contributions are closely monitored by the division head.
The syllabus focuses heavily on the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), PM-FME scheme, food safety regulations, supply chain management, and financial appraisal of food processing projects.
Selected consultants are primarily posted at the MoFPI Headquarters in New Delhi. Since these are specialized headquarters-based roles, there is generally no provision for inter-city transfers.