TPSC FSO Syllabus And Selection Procedure 2024
TPSC FSO Syllabus And Selection Procedure 2024, Discover the detailed syllabus and selection procedure for the Food Safety Officer recruitment in Tripura. Learn about the general aptitude, computer literacy, functional knowledge, and key topics covered, including food safety laws and microbiology. Get insights into the examination pattern, including marks distribution and interview process.
About TPSC FSO:
In December 2020, a pivotal meeting was held to finalize the syllabus for recruiting Food Safety Officers. The meeting took place at the office of the Chairman of the Committee, Assistant Director of Family Welfare & P.M., Government of Tripura. The key decision was to align the syllabus with the Central Food Safety Officer guidelines. This post outlines the finalized syllabus and selection procedure established during the meeting.
Syllabus for Food Safety Officer Recruitment
Part A: General Aptitude and Computer Literacy
| General Aptitude | General Intelligence | General Intelligence: Includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Topics cover analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, arithmetic reasoning, and number series. |
| General Awareness | Tests knowledge of current events, history, constitution, sports, and general environmental awareness. | |
| English Language | Assesses grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and error spotting. | |
| Computer Literacy | MS Office Proficiency | Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic commands. |
| Social Media Skills | Familiarity with everyday social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. |
Part B: Functional Knowledge
| Indian and International Food Laws | Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006 | Provisions, definitions, and implementation. Overview of relevant national and international food control systems. |
| Subject Matter Knowledge | Food Preservation and Processing | Principles, methods, and technologies in food preservation, packaging, and processing. Understanding of food chemistry, additives, and nutrients. |
| Food Microbiology | Basic principles, sources of microorganisms, food spoilage, and hygiene. | |
| Food Analysis and Testing | Fundamentals of sampling, classical and modern analytical techniques, quality assurance, and control. | |
Selection Procedure:
1. Written Examination
- Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Marks: 85
- Negative Marking: Applied as per Tripura Public Service Commission norms
2. Interview/Personality Test
- Marks: 15
- Selection Ratio: 1:5 based on the merit list from the written exam
3. Final Merit List
- Preparation: Combined marks from written examination and interview
- Recommendation: Based on the final merit list prepared by the Tripura Public Service Commission
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