Catering Officer

What is the Post Name and Code?

The post name is Catering Officer, and its corresponding Post Code/Serial Number in the advertisement is 3.

What is the minimum educational qualification (Eligibility Criteria)?

For the Catering Officer post, candidates must meet the following Essential Qualifications:

• (i) A degree from a recognised University.
• (ii) A diploma in Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition from the Institute of Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Mumbai or an equivalent qualification.

The minimum qualification barrier here is a Degree, making it a Graduate level requirement.

What experience is required for this Naukri?

Candidates must have 3 years experience in the line.

What are the desirable qualifications?

Desirable: (i) Experience in Social Welfare work.

What is the Pay Scale and Salary for Catering Officer?

The Pay Scale is Rs. 50000-160000 (pre-revised Rs. 20600-46500/ 9100-15100). The minimum monthly base salary is 50000.

What is the expected in-hand salary?

Total emoluments will be approximately Rs.94500/- per month, plus HRA as admissible (if not residing in Mumbai Port Authority quarters).

What is the Age Limit for this Sarkari Job?

The maximum age limit is 30 years (as on 01.03.2026). Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.03.1996 and later than 01.03.2008 (both dates inclusive).

What is the age relaxation applicable?

The general age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disability is 10 years. Ex-servicemen get relaxation up to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces. Existing Employees of the Board of any Major Port Authority can apply up to 55 years of age.

What are the important dates for application?

The application start date is 06/03/2026. The last date to apply (Registration End Date) is 06/04/2026.

What is the Application Fee?

For PwBD candidates, the fee is Rs. 250/- (Intimation Charges Only) + GST @18%. For all other candidates, the fee is Rs. 750/- (Application fee including intimation charges) +GST@18%.

What is the Selection Process for this Bharti?

The selection process involves: (i) Appearing for an online examination. (ii) Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents and subsequent Interview. (iii) The final selection will be made on the basis of overall performance in Online Examination (Total Marks 200) and Interview (Marks allotted 30).

What is the Exam Pattern for Catering Officer?

The exam is objective type with a total of 200 Marks and 140 Questions over 120 minutes for the written test. The structure is:

• Technical questions* (subject related): 120 Marks, 60 Questions, 120 Minutes.
• Test of Reasoning, General Awareness and Information Technology: 30 Marks, 30 Questions.
• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Marks, 25 Questions.
• English Language: 25 Marks, 25 Questions.

Is there Negative Marking?

Yes, Negative marking of one fourth (1/4) of the marks allotted for each question will be applicable for every wrong answer.

Where will the exam be held?

Exam centres will be in Mumbai/ Greater Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/ Thane/ Palghar area.

What are the required documents for verification?

Documents required include Call Letter, Valid Photo Identity Proof (original and photocopy), system generated printout of the online application form and e-receipt, Proof of Date of Birth, Mark-sheets & certificates of educational qualifications, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and Disability Certificate (if applicable).

What is the employment type and classification?

The employment type is Direct Recruitment. Based on the pay scale (Level 10 equivalent), the classification is Group B.

Is this a Gazetted Post?

The document mentions recruitment for 'CLASS I POSTS', which typically implies Gazetted status, but the explicit 'Gazetted' field is not marked 'Yes' for this specific post, so it is set to null based on strict extraction rules.

What are the suitable PwD categories?

Suitable categories include LV, D, HH, OA, BA, OL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, ASD(M), SLD, MI, and MD involving (a) to (d) above.