TSPSC Food and Safety Officer (FSO) Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 – Check Exam Pattern, Download Syllabus

The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has published the TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the 2022 exam. Candidates writing the exam should study the TSPSC FSO Recruitment Syllabus properly and be aware of the TSPSC FSO Exam Pattern to ace the examination. Candidates must keep tabs on this page to know completely about the officially published syllabus and exam pattern. The recruitment process for the post of TSPSC FSO (Food and Safety Officer) has 2 stages: Written exam and Document verification. Candidates must begin their preparation to make sure they finish the whole Syllabus before the exam date.

• The TSPSC FSO selection process consists of two rounds, that is, written exam, and document verification.
• A total of 300 questions (150 each for both the papers) will be asked in the exam. The exam duration is 150 minutes.
• Candidates must have a detailed knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern to prepare well and score greater than the TSPSC FSO Cut Off marks.

Interested candidates can go through this article to know more about the TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern with respect to subject-wise topics, marking scheme, exam duration, etc.

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TSPSC FSO Syllabus 2022 – Overview

All the important details of TSPSC Food Safety Officer Notification 2022 are tabulated below for the convenience of applicants.

TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Syllabus 2022

The TSPSC FSO Syllabus will assist the candidates to prepare for the exam and provide them an idea about the type of questions which can be asked in the exam. Candidates who fulfill all the TSPSC FSO Eligibility Criteria and are attending the exam must go through the below table for more information. The written exam will consist of 300 questions, and the paper will be of multiple-choice type. The below table gives the details of the TSPSC FSO Syllabus:

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Exam Syllabus

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paper-I 

Current Affairs 

• Regional, National and International
•  International Relations and Events.
•  General Science; India’s achievements in Science and Technology
•  Environmental issues and Disaster Management
•  Economy of India and Telangana
•  Geography of India with a focus on Telangana
•  Indian Constitution and Polity with a focus on local self Government
•  Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana
•  Policies of Telangana State
•  History of Modern India with a focus on Indian National Movement
• History of Telangana with special emphasis on Movement for Telangana Statehood
•  Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
• Basic English

Paper-II Concerned Subject (Common for All)

1. Food Chemistry

Carbohydrates  -Structure  and  functional   properties  of  mono,  di  &  oligo- polysaccharides  including  starch,  cellulose,  pectic  substances  and  dietary  fiber; Proteins  –  Classification  and  structure  of  proteins  in  food.  Lipids-Classification and  structure  of  lipids,  Rancidity  of  fats,  Polymerization  and  polymorphism; Pigments-Carotenoids,  chlorophylls,  anthocyanins,  tannins  and  myoglobin; Food flavours-Terpenes, esters, ketones and quinones; Enzymes-Enzymatic and non-enzymatic browning in different foods

2. Food Microbiology, Hygiene & Sanitation

Characteristics  of  microorganisms-Morphology,  structure  and  detection  of bacteria,  yeast  and  mold  in  food,  Spores  and  vegetative  cells;  Microbial growth in food- Intrinsic and extrinsic factors, Growth and death  kinetics, serial dilution   method   for   quantification;   Food   spoilage-   Contributing   factors, Spoilage  bacteria,  Microbial  spoilage  of  milk  and  milk  products,  meat  and meat  products;  Food  borne  disease-Toxins  produced  by  Staphylococcus, Clostridium and Aspergillus; Bacterial pathogens- Salmonella, Bacillus, Listeria, Pseudomonas,   Candida,   Escherichia   coli,   Shigella,   Campylobacter;   Food Hazards  of   natural  origin  –  sea   food  toxins,  biogenic  amines,   alkaloids, phenolic compounds, protease inhibitors and phytates. Types of hazards, biological, chemical, physical hazards, importance of safe foods. Priniciples and methods of food preservation. Hygiene and sanitation in food sector – pest control measures, Garbage and Sewage  disposal, Water  –  Sources,  purification,  Hazards  Analysis  &  Critical Control   Point   (HACCP),   Good   Manufacturing   Practices   (GMP),   Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), Good laboratory Practices (GLP).

3. Food Processing Technology

Food processing- structure, composition, nutritional significance and types of processing  methods  for  various  categories  of  foods:  Cereals  (Rice-milling, parboiling,  Barley-  Pearling,   malting,  brewing,   Corn-  wet   and   dry   milling, Wheat-milling,  pulses  (milling,  germination,  cooking,  roasting,  frying,  canning and fermentation), and oil seeds (extraction and refining), Fruits & vegetables (canning, drying and dehydration, concentration, freezing, IQF, thawing and fermentation);  plantation crops (primary and secondary processing of Tea, Coffee  and  Cocoa),  Spices  (Oleoresin  and  essential  oil  extraction),  Meat, fish  and  poultry  (ante  mortem  inspection,  slaughtering  and  dressing,  post mortem  examination,  canning,  curing,  smoking,  freezing,  dehydration  and fermentation), eggs (quality inspection and dehydration) milk (receiving, separation,    clarification,   pasteurization,  standardization, homogenization, sterilization, UHT and fermentation). Unit   operations   of   food processing  – grading,   sorting,   peeling   and   size reduction. Product development – Consumer  trends  and  their  impact  on  new  product development; stages-  to  conceive  ideas, evaluation  of  ideas, developing ideas   into   products,   test   marketing   and   commercialization;   criteria   for selection    of    raw    materials,    sensory    evaluation,    objective    evaluation, standardization.Types   &   functions   of   packaging   materials   including   smart   packaging   and biodegradable materials used in foods. Packaging material as a threat, impact on health and controlling measures. Surveys – types, sampling procedures for conducting surveys and for quality control.

4.Food Laws and Organizations

Laws  and  Regulations – Brief  review  of  regulatory  status  in  India  before  the advent of FSSAI: FPO, MMPO, MFPO, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, Paradigm shift from PFA to FSSAI; Overview of Food Safety Standards Act 2006,  Food  Safety   Standards  Rules  &  Regulations,  2011  (Licensing   and registration of  food businesses, Food product      standards  &  Additives, Packaging  &  labelling,  Contaminants,  toxins  an residues,Laboratory and sample   analysis,   Prohibition   and   restriction  on   sales),   Organizational hierarchy, Powers   and   duties   of   Food business   Operator, Food  Safety Officer, Designated  Officer,   Food   Analyst;   Food   recall   and   Traceability, Other Acts: Essential commodities   Act, Legal Metrology Act, AGMARK  Codex Alimentarius – development and issue of standards, Committees under Codex, role in maintaining harmony in food standards. National  Organizations  –  Bureau  of  Indian  Standards,  ICMR,  ICAR,  NABL, Council  for social welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare – delivery Health Services in India. Export  and  Quality  Control  through  Export  Inspection  Council  (EIC),  APEDA and  MPEDA.  International      Organizations  FAO  (Food & Agriculture Organization), WHO   (World   Health Organization), ISO, WTO, APLAC, ILAC.

5. Public & Occupational health and Nutrition

Public  Health:  Definition  of  Public   Health  and  Associated  Terms,  Current Concerns  in  Public  Health  : Global  and  Local, Core  functions  and  scope of  public  health,   History  of  public  health  and  evolution  of  Public  Health, Concept   of   health   and   disease,   Natural   history   of   disease,   Levels  of prevention, Concept of health and disease, Natural history of disease, Determinants  of  health,  Infectious  Disease  and  Germ  Theory,  Introduction  to public   health   ethics,   Globalization   and   Health,   Governance   in   Health, International Health Regulations, Indian Health Systems. Occupational Health – health of workers in industries safety measures, occupational diseases. Nutrition – Assessment of  nutritional  status, Balanced diet, food sources of nutrients, essential vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids, their    deficiency    diseases    and    toxicity,    PER,    Recommended    dietary allowances for various nutrients, Antinutrients, clinical and diet surveys. Programmes  on  Nutrition  in  India  (mid-day  meals  at  schools,  anganwadi systems, ICDS,  NIDDCP, NNAPP, WIFS, National Food Security Mission, SABLA, FSSAI  initiatives  on  food  fortification,  FFRC,  FFWP,  NPPNB  due  to  VAD, NGCP).

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TSPSC FSO Exam Pattern 2022

The TSPSC FSO Exam Pattern will be released on the official website of the commission along with the Syllabus. The TSPSC FSO Exam Pattern will help the candidates attending the exam to understand the marking scheme. The detailed Exam Pattern is given in the table below:

• Exam consists of 300 questions.
• The examination is conducted for 300 marks.
• The duration of the exam is 300 minutes.

Document Verification

The last stage in the TSPSC FSO selection process is document verification. Candidates who are appearing for the document verification round should have the following documents:

• Aadhar card
• SSC certificates
• Intermediate certificates
• Residence certificate
• Physical measurement certificate
• NOC from the employee (applicable to employed candidates only)

TSPSC Food And Safety Officer (FSO) Job Profile

The recruitment process for Food Safety Officer is conducted by the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) of the concerned state. The vacancy for Food Safety Officer is hover almost every year by the SPSCs through the state civil services examination. The work functions of a Food Safety Officer include taking sample of foods products from various places, seizing hazardous food products, inspection of any suspicious food production premise, issuing notice for any hazardous food products or raw material and destroying them, acting against the producers, distributors and sellers of hazardous food items, etc. within the district of his appointment.

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TSPSC Food And Safety Officer (FSO) – Salary Structure

The selected candidates will get a salary ranges between (Rs.42,300 -Rs.1,15,270). The candidates who are selected for the TSPSC FSO post are also eligible for various allowances and other benefits offered during the job.

The various allowances are following:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Fuel Expenses
• Conveyance Allowance
• Foreign allowance
• Deputation Allowance
• Medical Allowance
• Fuel Expenses
• Refreshment Allowance
• Provident fund
• Child care Allowance
• Subsistence Allowance
• TA on retiring
• TA in transfer
• Travel Allowance
• Daily Allowance
• Cash Handling Allowance
• Children Education Allowance

TSPSC FSO In Hand Salary 2022

The in hand salary is the final salary that a candidate will get after all kinds of deductions. The deduction includes taxes and PF. The in hand salary of TSPSC FSO is ranges between( Rs. 42,300 – Rs.1,15,270) per month.

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TSPSC FSO Salary Slip

Candidates who working as TSPSC FSO will get a salary slip at the end of each month. With the help of this slip the employ can avail of loans and use it for other personal purposes.

TSPSC FSO Additional Benefits

The  candidates who are selected for TSPSC FSO not only have a secure job but also have various other benefits. The benefits includes

• Pension
• Transport facility
• Govt Accommodation
• Health Insurance
• Job training
• Increments and incentives
• Paid holidays
• Medical facilities.
• Child Safety.
• Bonus

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TSPSC FSO Exam 2022: Preparation Strategy

Candidates must be properly planned and must come up with a productive preparation strategy to score well in the TSPSC Food and Safety Officer exam. Candidates should control their time productively to maximize the result on the TSPSC FSO exam. Candidates attending the TSPSC FSO exam can follow the steps given below to make it to the TSPSC FSO Merit List as well.

• Candidates must complete the whole TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Syllabus a day or two prior to the exam so they have time for revising important topics.
• Candidates should have knowledge of the TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Exam Pattern.
• Candidates should plan their time productively and concentrate on the important topics.
• Candidates should have good knowledge of current affairs, and read newspapers to get good scores in the general knowledge paper.
• Candidates should practice regular mock tests for time management and get an idea of the type of questions to expect.

TSPSC Food and Safety Officer Exam 2022: Books for preparation

Candidates attending the exam should refer to the best books for learning the entire TSPSC FSO Syllabus. Some of the most important TSPSC FSO books that cover the maximum Syllabus provided by the commission are tabulated as follows:

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