Overview
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is recruiting Assistant Food Safety Officers to strengthen food safety and quality management across Ahmedabad city. This is an excellent opportunity for science graduates to work in the public sector, ensuring food safety standards in the municipality. Selected candidates will get permanent government employment with good salary and benefits in Ahmedabad.
📋 Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) |
| Total Vacancies | 45 Posts |
| Post Name | Assistant Food Safety Officer (Sahayak Food Safety Officer) |
| Post Type | Municipal Service (Class-3) |
| Job Type | Full-Time Permanent |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | https://www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | January 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 27, 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | January 29, 2026 |
| Result / Selection List Release | To be announced on website |
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 45
All positions are for the role of Assistant Food Safety Officer posted across various departments and zones of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
You must have one of the following qualifications from a recognized university in India:
Food Technology Related:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Food Technology
- Food Engineering
- Food Engineering and Technology
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Food Processing Technology
- Food Technology and Management
- Food Biotechnology
- Food Plant Operations Management
- Food Process Engineering and Management
- Food Safety and Quality Management
Agricultural Science Related:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Dairy Technology
- Fisheries
- Food Nutrition and Dietetics
- Horticulture
Medical/Science Related:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
- BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
- BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
💰 Salary / Stipend (Per Month)
First 3 Years:
- Fixed Monthly Salary: ₹49,600
After 3 Years (Upon Regularization):
- Pay Scale: Level-7 of Pay Matrix
- Salary Range: ₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600
- Additional allowances as per government rules
⏳ Age Limit (as on January 27, 2026)
Basic Age Requirement:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years
Age Relaxations:
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat domiciles) | 5 years | 40 years |
| Women candidates | 5 years | 40 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years | 45 years |
| Overall Maximum | – | 45 years |
Note: AMC employees already serving may get additional age relaxation.
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in
- Click on Recruitment: Navigate to Recruitment & Results section
- Find the Post: Look for Assistant Food Safety Officer vacancy
- Click Apply: Select the “Apply Online” option
- Fill Application Details:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience (if any)
- Language knowledge
- Contact details
- Upload Documents:
- Passport-size photograph (JPG/PNG format)
- Digital signature
- Experience certificates (if applying as experienced)
- Combine all experience letters in one PDF
- Review Information: Verify all details are correct before submission
- Submit Application: Click submit button to finalize
- Note Application Number: Save the application number received via SMS
- Pay Application Fee:
- Unreserved: ₹500
- Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS): ₹250
- Disabled: FREE
- Visit fee payment link and pay online
- Payment gateway will open automatically after application submission
- Alternatively, go to fee payment page: https://www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in
- Download Receipt: Save the fee payment receipt for future reference
- Keep Documents Ready: You may need original certificates during verification
Important Instructions:
- Fill all mandatory fields (*) carefully
- Only one application per candidate (last submitted application considered valid)
- No changes allowed after confirmation
- Keep mobile number active (used for OTP and notifications)
- Download and print application form for your records
- DND (Do Not Disturb) should be OFF on your mobile for OTP/messages
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Documents to Prepare Before Applying:
✅ Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate degree certificate (relevant field) ✅ High School/10th standard certificate (for age proof) ✅ School Leaving Certificate ✅ Passport-size photograph (recent, JPG format, max 15 KB) ✅ Digital signature (clear, on white background, JPG format) ✅ Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS – if applicable, from competent authority) ✅ Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (SEBC candidates only) ✅ EWS Certificate (if claiming EWS reservation) ✅ Disability Certificate (40% or more for PwD candidates) ✅ Experience certificates (if any previous work experience) ✅ Work experience documents in PDF format ✅ Aadhaar Card or any valid identification ✅ Marriage registration certificate (if married woman applying under parents’ income)
Special Instructions:
- All documents must be from recognized institutions
- For Grade/CGPA, provide equivalent percentage as per university conversion chart
- Experience certificates must show period, duties, and type of work
- SEBC non-creamy certificate issued in last 3 financial years
- EWS certificate valid for 3 years from issue date
- All certificates must be issued on or before application deadline
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
| Apply Online Portal | https://amcmodules.ahmedabadcity.gov.in/AMCWEBREC/HRMS/frmVacancyApplication.aspx |
| Fee Payment Link | https://www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Check official website Recruitment section |
Important Points to Remember
✅ Online application only – No offline applications accepted
✅ Fee is mandatory – Applications without fee will be rejected
✅ One application per candidate – Last submitted application is valid
✅ No changes after confirmation – Fill carefully before submitting
✅ Mobile DND OFF – Required for receiving OTP and notifications
✅ Reserved for Gujarat domiciles – Reservation benefits only for Gujarat residents
✅ Original certificates required – For verification at interview stage
✅ Document details must match – Mismatch leads to rejection
✅ Fair selection process – Selection by Staff Selection Committee
✅ No TA/DA – Candidates bear own expenses for exam/interview
✅ Subject to court orders – Previous court cases related to similar recruitment may apply
❓ Quick FAQs
Q: How many posts are available? A: 45 posts for Assistant Food Safety Officer.
Q: What’s the salary in the first 3 years? A: ₹49,600 per month as fixed remuneration.
Q: Can any Bachelor’s degree holder apply? A: No, degree must be in specific fields like Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Medical, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology.
Q: Is there age relaxation? A: Yes, 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Q: What’s the application fee? A: ₹500 for unreserved, ₹250 for reserved categories, FREE for disabled candidates.
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Apply now and start your career in public health and food safety with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation!
