Jharkhand FSO Salary 2024, Perks and Benefits

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) annually announces recruitment for the post of Food Safety Officer on the official website. Candidates preparing for this exam must be wondering about the salary of the Food Safety Officer post. This position offers a good and attractive salary package along with various perks and allowances. Go through the article carefully to know the details of the JPSC Food Safety Officer’s Salary and job profile.

Jharkhand FSO Salary 2024

Candidates selected for the post of Food Safety Officer will be granted a pay scale of PB-II-9300-34800 (Grade pay -5,400). The in-hand salary of Food Safety Officers in 2024 falls within the range of Rs.15,600 to Rs.39,100.  The Jharkhand Food Safety Officer Salary Structure consists of Basic Pay, Grade Pay, Allowances, and other perks/ benefits. Candidates can go through the salary structure mentioned below for more transparency.

Jharkhand Food Safety Officer Perks & Benefits

Being appointed as a JPSC FSO, one is eligible for various allowances and perks. You will be entitled to the allowances as given below:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): This depends on how the city candidate is positioned for the post of FSO with higher allowances in metro areas.
• Dearness Allowance (DA): DA is the percentage of the gross salary which fluctuates on the cost of living adjustments.
• Medical Benefits: This covers all the medical expenses of the candidates during service. This varies according to the year of service of a particular candidate.
• Travel Allowance: This depends on the location of the candidates for the office from their residents.
• Pension Scheme: This is the Systematic savings for the post-retirement financial security of the appointed candidate.
• Children’s Education Allowance (CEA): This supports the Financial assistance provided for the candidate’s children’s education.

Jharkhand Food Safety Officer Job Profile

The Food Safety Officer role involves ensuring the safety and quality of food items within the state. This encompasses tasks such as inspecting food establishments, investigating food-related illnesses, educating businesses and customers on food safety practices and actively contributing to public health protection.