As per your request, I am giving you eligibility criteria for the Food Inspector exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Eligibility Criteria:

Age:

Candidate’s age should be between 18 and 25 years

Educational qualification:

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

Skills required for the Food Inspector

Critical thinking
Knowledge of laws and legal codes
Ability to solve problems
Judgment and decision making
Co-ordination of personnel
Trouble shooting
Management of personnel

Selection procedure:

Written test
Interview

Written Exam pattern:

Paper I
General Science ( 50 marks)
Reasoning (50 marks)
Quantitative aptitude (50 marks)
English (50 marks)

Paper II
Quantitative (100 marks)
English and Comprehension (100 marks)

Paper III
Biological Science (200 marks)