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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced the FSSAI Syllabus 2024 alongside the FSSAI Notification 2024. Candidates interested in applying for various posts such as Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant Managers, and Technical Officers should begin their preparation based on this syllabus. The FSSAI Syllabus includes key topics like general awareness, quantitative aptitude, English language, and general intelligence. For a comprehensive understanding and to ensure thorough preparation, check the article for complete details.
FSSAI Exam Pattern 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will conduct a Computer Based Test (CBT) for various posts. The FSSAI Exam Pattern 2024 is divided into two main parts:
- General Aptitude and Computer Literacy: This section covers General Intelligence, General Awareness, and the English Language.
- Functional Knowledge Test: This section assesses job-specific knowledge relevant to the position.
The marking scheme for the FSSAI Exam includes awarding +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer. For a detailed breakdown, refer to the table below.
Computer-Based Test I Exam Pattern | |
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Subject | No. of Questions |
General Intelligence | 20 |
General Awareness | 20 |
English Language | 10 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
Computer Literacy | 25 |
FSSAI-Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding) | 25 |
Total | 120 |
FSSAI Exam Pattern 2024: CBT 2
The main highlights of the FSSAI Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 2 exam are as follows:
- There will be 80 MCQ questions in total.
- The duration of the exam is 180 minutes.
- Difficulty Level – 20%-Easy, 30%-Medium and 50%.
FSSAI Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 2 | |||||
S.no | Question Type | No of Questions | Full Marks | Negative Marks | Total Marks |
1 | Single correct option | 30 | +2 if only the correct answer is selected |
-0.5 if wrong answer option chosen |
60 |
2 | Multiple correct options | 20 | +4 if the correct option(s) is selected |
-2 In all other cases |
80 |
3 | Fill in the blanks ( 2 blanks) | 5 | +4 if only the correct answer is selected |
-1 if wrong answer option chosen |
20 |
4 | Fill in the blanks ( 1 blanks) | 10 | +4 if only the correct answer is selected |
-1 if wrong answer option chosen |
40 |
5 | Comprehension | 10 | +2 if only the correct answer is selected |
-0.5 if wrong answer option chosen |
20 |
6 | Matching list | 5 | +4 if only the correct answer is selected |
-1 if wrong answer option chosen |
20 |
Total | 80 | 240 |
FSSAI Mains Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2
FSSAI CBT 2 Mains Syllabus 2024 for the various posts has been described below. The candidates can go through the FSSAI Syllabus 2024
FSSAI Mains Syllabus for Technical Officer
Principles of Food Preservation, Processing and Packaging
- Food Processing Operations, Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices
- Overview of food preservation methods and their underlying principles including novel and emerging methods/principles
- Overview of food packaging methods and principles including novel packaging materials/techniques
Principles and Basics of Food Chemistry and Their Role in Human Nutrition
- Structure and functions of macro-and micronutrients
- Role of macro and micronutrients in human nutrition
- Overview of food additives to their technological functions
- Overview of anti-nutritional factors and their removal from foods
- Overview of enzymes as food processing aids
- Overview of nutraceuticals and functions of foods
- Overview of food contaminants and adulterants and their effects on human health
- Food allergens and allergenicity
- Importance of diet in alleviating health risks, especially non-communicable diseases
Food Microbiology & General Principles of Food Hygiene
- General Principles of food microbiology and overview of food-borne pathogens
- Overview of sources of microorganisms in the food chain (raw materials, water, air, equipment, etc.) and microbiological quality of foods
- Microbial food spoilage and Foodborne diseases.
- General principles and techniques in microbiological examination of foods.
FSSAI CBT 2 Mains Syllabus for Central Food Safety Officer
Principles of Food Preservation, Processing and Packaging
- Food Processing Operations, Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices
- Overview of food preservation methods and their underlying principles including novel and emerging methods/principles
- Overview of food packaging methods and principles including novel packaging materials/techniques
Principles and Basics of Food Chemistry and Their Role in Human Nutrition
- Structure and functions of macro-and micronutrients
- Role of macro and micronutrients in human nutrition
- Overview of food additives concerning their technological functions
- Overview of anti-nutritional factors and their removal from foods
- Overview of enzymes as food processing aids
- Overview of nutraceuticals and functions of foods
- Overview of food contaminants and adulterants and their effects on human health
- Food allergens and allergenicity
- Importance of diet in alleviating health risks, especially non-communicable diseases
Food Microbiology & General Principles of Food Hygiene
- General Principles of food microbiology and overview of food-borne pathogens
- Overview of sources of microorganisms in the food chain (raw materials, water, air, equipment, etc.) and microbiological quality of foods
- Microbial food spoilage and Foodborne diseases
- General principles and techniques in microbiological examination of foods
FSSAI CBT 2 Mains Syllabus for Assistant Manager (IT)
Computer Science and Information Technology
- Digital Logic: Logic functions, Minimization, Design, and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits; Number representation and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point)
- Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine instruction and addressing modes, ALU and date-path, CPU control design, Memory interface, I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode), instruction pipelining, Cache and main memory,
Secondary storage. - Programming and Data Structure: Programming in C; Functions, Recursion, Parameter passing, Scopes, Binding; Abstract data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Binary Search trees, Binary heaps.
- Algorithms: Analysis, Asymptotic notation, Notions of space and time complexity, Worst and average case analysis, Design, Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer, Tree and graph traversals, Connected components, spanning trees, shortest paths, Hashing, Sorting, Searching, Asymptotic analysis (Best, worst, average cases) of time and space, upper and lower bounds, Basic concepts of complexity classes-P, NP, NP-Hard, NP-complete.
- INTERNET & WEB TECHNOLOGIES: HTML, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, XML, Web Servers: Tomcat, Apache, WAMP, IIS, etc., Server programming Language- Java, .Net, PHP, Web Design Tools, API Integration, DNS & Web hosting, Static & Dynamic Web Development.
- IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Software Development Life Cycle, Requirement Analysis & Engineering, IT Project Planning & Execution, Unified Modeling Language, Software Analysis & Design, Concepts of OOPs, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Change Management, IT Vendor Management, client/
server architecture, deployment of web-based applications. - SOFTWARE TOOLS & TECHNIQUES: Content Management System (CMS), Software Installation & Configuration, Database Management System, Database design, ER diagrams, Database Client.
- CYBER SECURITY AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Secure programming techniques, OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities, concepts on IoT, Cloud Technology, etc.
FSSAI CBT 2 Mains Syllabus for Assistant Manager
Section-1
Communication theories: concept and process; Media laws, ethics, and regulations; corporate communication; writing for traditional media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, etc)and new media (website, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.); Advertising principles and concepts, Media planning, campaign planning; Advertising, Marketing and PR Research;
Section-2
Work psychology and organizational behavior, Community psychology, application of psychology in Mass Media and information technology, the psychological problem of social integration, psychology, and economic development; Laws on social security, Industrial relations, and compensation;
Section-3
Library classification, information sources, services and users, information and communication technology, library automation and networking, library management
FSSAI CBT 2 Syllabus PDF – Click to Download
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Director (Technical), Technical Officer, and Central Food Safety Officer
The FSSAI Syllabus and exam pattern for Assistant Director (Technical) and Technical Officer are as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus 2024 | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
English Language Comprehension | 10 |
Computer Literacy | 10 |
Indian and International Food Laws | 20 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 20 |
Subject Matter Knowledge | 40 |
Total | 120 |
(A) General Aptitude and Computer Literacy
The following topics are covered under General Aptitude and Computer Literacy section:
- General Intelligence.
- General Awareness.
- English Language Comprehension
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
English Language Comprehension
The following topics will be covered under English Language Comprehension:
- Vocabulary.
- Grammar – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
- Word Substitution.
- Antonyms and Synonyms.
- Spelling Errors,
- Spotting Errors in Sentences.
- Idioms and Phrases.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
(B) Functional Knowledge Test
Functional Knowledge Test will cover the following topics:
- Indian and International Food Laws.
- FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives.
- Principles of Food Preservation, Processing, and Packaging.
- Principles and Basics of Food Chemistry and their Role in Human Nutrition.
- Food Microbiology and General Principles of Food Hygiene.
- General Concepts of Food Analysis and Testing.
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Director
The FSSAI syllabus and exam pattern for the post of Assistant Director is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Director | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
English Language Comprehension | 10 |
Computer Literacy | 10 |
Indian and International Food Laws | 10 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives | 10 |
Subject Matter Knowledge | 60 |
Total | 120 |
(A) General Aptitude and Computer Literacy
The following topics are covered under General Aptitude and Computer Literacy section:
- General Intelligence.
- General Awareness.
- English Language Comprehension
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
English Language Comprehension
The following topics will be covered under English Language Comprehension:
- Vocabulary.
- Grammar – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
- Word Substitution.
- Antonyms and Synonyms.
- Spelling Errors,
- Spotting Errors in Sentences.
- Idioms and Phrases.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
(B) Functional Knowledge Test
Functional Knowledge Test will cover the following topics:
- Indian and International Food Laws.
- FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives.
- Administrative or Financial Functioning, or
- Constitutional Law.
- Administrative Law.
- Procedural Law.
- Multidisciplinary and Contemporary Legal Issues.
- Law of Contract, Law of Partnership, Corporate Law (Overall Understanding).
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Manager (IT) and IT Assistant
The FSSAI syllabus and exam pattern for the post of Assistant Manager (IT) and IT Assistant is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Manager (IT) and IT Assistant | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
English Language Comprehension | 5 |
Indian and International Food Laws | 5 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 10 |
Subject Matter Knowledge | 80 |
Total | 120 |
(A) General Aptitude
The following topics are covered under General Aptitude and Computer Literacy section:
- General Intelligence.
- General Awareness.
- English Language Comprehension
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
English Language Comprehension
The following topics will be covered under English Language Comprehension:
- Vocabulary.
- Grammar – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
- Word Substitution.
- Antonyms and Synonyms.
- Spelling Errors,
- Spotting Errors in Sentences.
- Idioms and Phrases.
(B) Functional Knowledge Test
Functional Knowledge Test will cover the following topics:
- Indian and International Food Laws.
- FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives.
- Engineering Mathematics.
- Computer Science and Information Technology.
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant and Junior Assistant (Grade – I)
The FSSAI syllabus and exam pattern for the post of Assistant and Junior Assistant (Grade I) is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus Assistant and Junior Assistant (Grade I) | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
English Language Comprehension | 10 |
General Awareness | 20 |
Computer Literacy | 25 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 25 |
Total | 120 |
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Semantic Analogy.
- Symbolic Operations.
- Symbolic/Number Analogy.
- Trends, Figural Analogy.
- Venn Diagrams.
- Punched Hole/Paper Folding and Unfolding.
- Critical Thinking.
- Social Intelligence.
- Word Building
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Number Series.
- Embedded Figures.
- Problem Solving.
- Coding and de-coding.
Quantitative Aptitude
The following topics will be covered under the Quantitative Aptitude section:
- Number Systems.
- Computation of whole numbers.
- Decimal and Fraction.
- Relationship between numbers.
- Percentages.
- Ratios and Proportions.
- Square Roots.
- Simple and Compound Interest.
- Average.
- Profit and Loss, Discount.
- Mixture and Allegations.
- Partnership in Business.
- Time and distance; time and work.
English Language
The following topics will be covered under the English Language section:
- Spot the error.
- Fill in the blanks.
- Synonyms/Homonyms.
- Antonyms.
- Spellings, detecting misspelled words.
- Idioms and phrases.
- Active/Passive Voice of Verbs.
- One-word substitution.
- Improvement of sentences.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
FSSAI: Roles, Functions, and Initiatives
The following topics are covered in this section:
- Genesis and Evolution of FSSAI.
- Structure and Functions of Food Authority.
- Promoting Safe and Wholesome Food (Eat Right India, Food Fortification, Clean Street Food Hub, RUCO, and other initiatives).
- Overview of systems and processes in Standards, Enforcement, Laboratory Ecosystem, Imports, Third Party Audit.
FSSAI Syllabus for Personal Assistant
The FSSAI Syllabus and exam pattern for the post of Personal Assistant is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus for Personal Assistant | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
English Language | 10 |
General Awareness | 20 |
Computer Literacy | 25 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 25 |
Total | 120 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning
The topics covered in this section are as follows:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude
The following topics will be covered under the Quantitative Aptitude section:
- Number Systems.
- Computation of whole numbers.
- Decimal and Fraction.
- Relationship between numbers.
- Percentages.
- Ratios and Proportions.
- Square Roots.
- Simple and Compound Interest.
- Average.
- Profit and Loss, Discount.
- Mixture and Allegations.
- Partnership in Business.
- Time and distance; time and work.
English LanguageÂ
The following topics will be covered under English Language Comprehension:
- Vocabulary.
- Grammar – Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
- Word Substitution.
- Antonyms and Synonyms.
- Spelling Errors,
- Spotting Errors in Sentences.
- Idioms and Phrases.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
Skill Test in Stenography: Candidates who have obtained qualifying marks in the exam will be called for a Skill Test. The test pattern is as follows:
- Dictation: 10 minutes in English/Hindi at the speed of 80 WPM.
- Transcription on the computer in English: 50 minutes.
- Transcription on the computer in Hindi: 65 minutes.
FSSAI Syllabus for Hindi Translator
FSSAI Syllabus for Hindi Translator | |
Subject | No. of Questions |
Part I: General Intelligence | 10 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
Computer Literacy | 10 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions, Initiatives | 20 |
Part II: Translation: Principles and Practices | 10 |
Official Language Policy of Indian Union | 10 |
Noting & Drafting or Precise Writing in Hindi | 10 |
Translation from Hindi to English | 15 |
Translation from English to Hindi | 15 |
Total | 120 |
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Semantic Analogy.
- Symbolic Operations.
- Symbolic/Number Analogy.
- Trends, Figural Analogy.
- Venn Diagrams.
- Punched Hole/Paper Folding and Unfolding.
- Critical Thinking.
- Social Intelligence.
- Word Building
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Number Series.
- Embedded Figures.
- Problem Solving.
- Coding and de-coding.
Quantitative Aptitude
The following topics will be covered under the Quantitative Aptitude section:
- Number Systems.
- Computation of whole numbers.
- Decimal and Fraction.
- Relationship between numbers.
- Percentages.
- Ratios and Proportions.
- Square Roots.
- Simple and Compound Interest.
- Average.
- Profit and Loss, Discount.
- Mixture and Allegations.
- Partnership in Business.
- Time and distance; time and work.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
FSSAI Syllabus for Deputy Manager
The FSSAI Syllabus and exam pattern for Deputy Manager is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus for Deputy Manager | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
Computer Literacy | 10 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 10 |
Subject Matter Knowledge | 80 |
Total | 120 |
(A) General Aptitude and Computer Literacy
The following topics are covered under General Aptitude and Computer Literacy section:
- General Intelligence.
- General Awareness.
- English Language Comprehension
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
(B) Functional Knowledge Test
Functional Knowledge Test will cover the following topics:
- FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives.
- Communication theories; Concept and Process; Corporate Communication.
- Media Laws, Ethics and Regulations.
- Writing for Traditional Media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, etc.) and new media (websites, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Advertising, Principles and Concepts.
- Media Planning, Campaign Planning, and Advertising.
- Marketing and PR Research.
FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant Manager
The FSSAI Syllabus and exam pattern for Deputy Manager is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus for Deputy Manager | |
Subject | Number of Questions |
General Intelligence | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
Computer Literacy | 10 |
FSSAI – Roles, Functions and Initiatives | 10 |
Subject Matter Knowledge | 80 |
Total | 120 |
(A) General Aptitude and Computer Literacy
The following topics are covered under General Aptitude and Computer Literacy section:
- General Intelligence.
- General Awareness.
- English Language Comprehension
General Intelligence
The following topics are covered under the General Intelligence section:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Ability.
- Analogies.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Space Visualization.
- Problem Solving.
- Analysis, decision, and judgment making.
- Visual Memory.
- Discriminating Observations.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetic Reasoning.
- Verbal and Figure Classification.
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series.
General Awareness
The following topics are covered under the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs.
- India and neighboring countries.
- History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene.
- General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Sports, and Scientific Research.
Computer Literacy
The following topics will be covered under the Computer Literacy section:
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands.
- Google Docs.
- Emails.
- Commonly used social media handles will be tested (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter) would be tested.
(B) Functional Knowledge Test
Functional Knowledge Test will cover the following topics:
- FSSAI – Roles, Functions, and Initiatives.
- Communication theories; Concepts and Processes, media laws, ethics, and regulations, etc.
- Development of Human Behavior, Sensation, Perception and Attention, Learning, etc.
- Library classification, information sources, services, and users etc.
FSSAI Syllabus for Food Analyst
The FSSAI Syllabus for Food Analysts is as follows:
FSSAI Syllabus of Food Analyst | |||
S No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
1. | Food Laws and Standards of India and International Food Laws | 4 | 10 |
2. | Planning Organization and setting up of Food Analysis Laboratory including NABL / ISO / IEC-17025: 2017 and laboratory safety | 4 | 10 |
3. | Physical, Chemical, and Instrumental analysis | 4 | 40 |
4. | Case studies for interpretation and providing an opinion based on an analysis report as per FSSR 2011 | 4 | 40 |
The duration of the exam is 180 minutes. All questions will be subjective.