Eligibility criteria for the exam of Food Inspector

I want to give the All India Food Inspector Exam and for that I want to get the details of eligibility criteria for the exam of Food Inspector so can you provide me that?

[Raman Vij]

As you want to get the details of eligibility criteria for the exam of Food Inspector so here it is for you:

Structure and Pattern of the All India Food Inspector Exam
The test pattern comprises of questions on technical side, which includes science subjects.

There will also be an English language test. The duration of the exam will be 150 minutes.

Aspirants need to be very careful in attending the unknown questions

Qualification Criteria for the All India Food Inspector Exam:
Candidates must have passed graduation in medicine and must have gone through training in food inspection are qualified to attend the test

Or

Candidates must have passed bachelors’ degree in any of the science subjects. They must have studied Chemistry as a subject in their qualifying course. Graduates in Agriculture / Pharmacy / Food Technology / Dairy Technology are also eligible to apply for the test.

Those who are having an equivalent degree can also apply for the test.

Application Procedure of the All India Food Inspector Exam
Candidates can get the application form from the post offices within the country.

As the test is conducted all over India, applicants can procure the same from any GPO offices across the country by remitting the required application fee.

After filling the forms, applicants should send it to the official address of UPSC.

Can you tell me about the eligibility criteria for sitting for the exam of Food Inspector as I want to check if I am eligible for the exam or not?

[Quick Sam]

Food inspector monitors and keep close caution on food processors, manufacturers and distributors for violation of safety and sanitation. They are also required to inspect slaughter houses and poultry farms. They report violations to the appropriate regulatory agency and are responsible for ensuring that foods are suitable for human consumption.

Eligibility for Food Inspector:-
Age:
Candidates aged between 18 and 25 years of age are eligible to apply for the post of Food Inspector.

Educational qualification:
Educational qualification:
Aspirants possessing any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply for UPSC All India Food Inspector Exam

- Graduates in medicine with one year training in food inspection.
- Bachelors degree in science stream with chemistry as a compulsory.
-Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Public Health/ Veterinary Science/Dairy Technology/Pharmacy / Food Technology

Candidates possessing any degree equivalent to those given above are eligible to apply.

Procedure of Selection:-
Candidates are selected based on performance in written test and interview.

Syllabus for Exam:

Mental Ability/ Reasoning:

Finding Pattern and Trends, Creative Thinking, Verbal Reasoning, Assessment of Figures and Diagrams and Unfamiliar Relationships etc

Mathematical Skills/ Quantitative Aptitude:

Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Numerical Calculations, Charts and Tables respectively

General Knowledge/ Current Affairs:

Current Affairs related to Trade and Economy of India, Indian Political System, Indian Judiciary System, Sports, Culture and Science & Technology related issues respectively

Language /Verbal Ability:

Questions based on Comprehension, Grammar Based Questions, Essay Writing in both the languages – Hindi and English, Vocabulary Test and Sentence Formation respectively

Computer Proficiency:

Fundamental Concepts of Computers, Operating System Operations respectively