TSPSC Food And Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2022 – Apply Online, Check Important Dates

Telangana State Public Service Commission has released an official  notification  for Food and Safety Officer (FSO) to fill the post of 24 vacancies in the Institute of Preventive Medicine Public Health Laboratories & Food (Health) Administration. So candidates who are interested and eligible can apply  for TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 through their official portal @ www.tspsc.gov.in. Online application has began on 29 July 2022 and candidates can apply till on or before 28 August 2022.

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TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Overview

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

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022: Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria to apply for TSPSC FSO recruitment 2022. The eligibility criteria includes educational qualifications, age limit, etc. The detailed eligibility criteria for TSPSC FSO recruitment 2022 are given below

Education Qualification

The candidates should have the following education qualification  to apply for TSPSC FSO recruitment 2022.

• The candidate should possess a degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology /Oil Technology / Agricultural Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Biochemistry/Microbiology or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from any recognized University.
• Any other equivalent qualification as per Central Government rules.

Age Limit

Age limit is a mandatory criterion to appear in the recruitment process. The minimum age should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 44 years as on 01st July 2022.

Age Relaxation

There will be age relaxation for the SC/ST/OBC/PWD/PH candidates as per the government rules and regulations.

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TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Vacancy Details

There are a total of 24 vacancies are released for TSPSC FSO under the TPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 notification. The vacancies are distributed as per the category of students and reservation rules as per the government.

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Apply Online

The online applications for TSPSC FSO recruitment 2022 has began already on its official website. The interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online between 29th July 2022 to 26th August 2022. The candidates are advised to read the detailed notification before applying for the post through online for their convenience. The candidates should have to check the eligibility criteria carefully and then go for apply online.

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – How To Apply

Before applying, candidates should register themselves on the One Time Registration (OTR) through the TSPSC’s website www.tspsc.gov.in. Documents like Aadhar card, educational qualification degrees and mark sheets, caste certificates etc. should be kept ready for easy filling of the application form. Below given are the steps to fill the application form.

1. Visit the official website of TSPSC www.tspsc.gov.in, careers/ Notification /recruitment page, Click on Food Safety Officer FSO
2. Click on the online application form for Food Safety Officer FSO, along with the latest 2022 Notifications and PDF notification, the link is shown there.
3. Enter all the required details for registration (Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Category, Education, contact details) for TSPSC Food Safety Officer 2022.
4. Then login using the registration details. Then fill out the online application form carefully by entering all the required details.
5. Upload the required documents in the required size and format.
6. Pay application fees online / Offline.
7. Then click on the final submit button.
8. Take a printout of the same and keep for future use.

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Important Dates

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Application Fees

The application fees for TSPSC FSO recruitment are mentioned below.

• For general candidates the application fee is Rs.280.
• Candidates from the SC/ST and PW/PWD categories are exempted from paying the fees.

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Salary

The candidates must know the salary offered to TSPSC FSO to get motivated  to prepare well. The detailed salary structure for TSPSC FSO recruitment 2022 is given below.

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Exam Pattern

The exam can be conducted in both online and offline mode as per the Board’s decision. The exam includes two papers namely Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 will consist of 150 multiple choice questions from general knowledge and Paper 2 will have 150 questions related to the candidate’s concerned subjects.

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TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022 – Exam Syllabus

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.

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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).

TSPSC FSO Recruitment 2022: Selection Process

The candidates must pass all the stages of recruitment to get selected finally. The selection of candidates in TSPSC FSO recruitment comprises two stages as mentioned below.

• Written Test
• Documents Verification

The candidates are selected based on their performance in the written test as it has the main weightage for selection.

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