TNPSC Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern

The TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Food Safety Officer exam pattern typically consists of a single written examination followed by document verification. The exam is conducted in two parts: Paper I and Paper II. Here’s the detailed exam pattern:

Exam Pattern:

1. Written Examination

• Paper I: Subject Paper (Food Safety)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Number of Questions: 200
  • Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Subjects Covered:
    • Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations, 2011
    • Food Chemistry
    • Food Microbiology
    • Food Adulteration and Contaminants
    • Nutrition and Health
    • Food Processing Technology
    • Analytical Techniques in Food Testing
    • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
    • Food Laws and Regulations
    • Public Health and Epidemiology
• Paper II: General Studies and Aptitude
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Number of Questions: 100
  • Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Subjects Covered:
    • General Studies (Degree Standard)
      • General Science
      • Current Events
      • Geography of India
      • History and Culture of India
      • Indian Polity
      • Indian Economy
    • Aptitude and Mental Ability
      • Quantitative Aptitude
      • Logical Reasoning
    • General Tamil/General English (SSLC Standard)
      • Grammar
      • Vocabulary
      • Comprehension
      • Translation

2. Document Verification

Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for document verification. This step ensures that the candidates fulfill all the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification.

Key Points:

• Total Marks: 500 (Paper I: 300 + Paper II: 200)
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Varies depending on the category (Usually, it’s around 150 for SC/ST and 200 for others).
• Negative Marking: Generally, there is no negative marking in TNPSC exams, but it’s advisable to check the specific notification for confirmation.

This exam pattern is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge in food safety as well as their general awareness and reasoning abilities.