Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts All India Food Inspector Exam for the recruitment of food inspectors.


Eligibility:
The applicant should have completed graduation in Agriculture, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Dairy Technology or Veterinary Science with good academic record from any recognized university of India.


Tentative dates:
Opening Date for Online Registration: 22 October 2014
Closing Date for Online Registration: 21 November 2014
Last Date for Receipt of Examination Fees: 18 November 2014
Last Date for Submitting Hard Copy of the Application: 12 December 2014


Age Limit:
You must be in age of 18 to 27 yrears

Age relaxation
Your minimum age should be 18 years.
Your age should not cross above 28 years.
For SC/ST + 5 years
For OBC + 3 years


Exam Pattern for Food Inspector Recruitment:
The candidates will have to answer the questions on the following main topics:
Hindi language: 13 Questions
English Language: 12 Questions
General Knowledge: 25 Questions
Mental Ability/ Reasoning: 50 Questions
Mathematical Skills: 25 Questions
Computer Efficiency: 25 Questions


Syllabus for Exam:
Mental Ability/ Reasoning:
Finding Pattern and Trends, Creative Thinking, Verbal Reasoning, Assessment of Figures and Diagrams and Unfamiliar Relationships etc


Mathematical Skills/ Quantitative Aptitude:
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Numerical Calculations, Charts and Tables respectively


General Knowledge/ Current Affairs:
Current Affairs related to Trade and Economy of India, Indian Political System, Indian Judiciary System, Sports, Culture and Science & Technology related issues respectively


Language /Verbal Ability:
Questions based on Comprehension, Grammar Based Questions, Essay Writing in both the languages – Hindi and English, Vocabulary Test and Sentence Formation respectively


Computer Proficiency:
Fundamental Concepts of Computers, Operating System Operations respectively