FSSAI Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2021-22: Check detailed FSSAI Syllabus

Q: Q.How many vacancies are released for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021?

Ans: The total number of vacancies released is 254.

Q: Q. What will be the mode of FSSAI Exam 2021?

Ans: The FSSAI Exam 2021 Will be conducted in pen and paper mode i.e. offline.

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FSSAI Syllabus 2021-22: FSSAI has released the official notification for the recruitment of various posts i.e. Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant, Food Analyst, Deputy manager, etc. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has released a total of 233 vacancies; we have given the syllabus and Exam pattern of all the posts in this article. The candidates must be preparing for the FSSAI exam which will be conducted from 28th to 31st March 2022. Before preparing for any exam candidates must go through the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. We are providing you with the detailed FSSAI syllabus and exam pattern for all the posts.

FSSAI Syllabus 2021: Overview

FSSAI Syllabus 2021
Recruitment Body	Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Post Name	Group A and other posts
Vacancies	233
Category	Syllabus
Exam Level	Central
Mode of Exam	Online
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each
Negative Marking	0.25 marks
Selection Process	Written Test -Interview
Official Website	www.fssai.gov.in
Exam Date	28th to 31st March 2022

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FSSAI Syllabus 2021: Exam Pattern

FSSAI will be recruiting 233 various vacancies. All these posts announced by FSSAI have different exam patterns. Candidates must carefully check the exam pattern of the post for which they have applied to form their preparations accordingly.

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FSSAI Food Analyst Exam Pattern

The paper would be in two parts.
There will be 16 Subjective type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
Food Laws and Standards of India and International Food Laws	04	180 Minutes
Planning Organization and setting up of Food Analysis Laboratory	04
Physical, Chemical and Instrumental analysis	04
Case studies for interpretation and providing an opinion based on an analysis report as per FSSR 2011	04
Total	16

FSSAI Technical Officer Exam Pattern

The paper would be in two parts.
There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
English Language	10
General Awareness	10
Computer Literacy	10
FSSAI(Functional knowledge)	80
Total	120

FSSAI Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager Exam Pattern

There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	120 Minutes
General Awareness	10
Computer Literacy	10
FSSAI(Functional knowledge)	10
Choice of Section from A, B, and C	80
Total	120

FSSAI Hindi Translator Exam Pattern

The paper would be in two parts, Part 1 comprising of 60 Objective MCQ type questions to be attempted in 90 minutes.
Part II will also comprise 60 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes and will have questions on the subject matter of translation (in objective form)
The total number of questions will be 120.
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted
Both Part 1 and Part 2 would carry 50% weightage each.

Parts	Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
I	General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
	General Awareness	10
	Computer Literacy	10
	Quantitative Aptitude	10
	FSSAI – Role, Functions	20
II	Translation: Principles & Practices	10
	Official Language Policy of Indian Union	10
	Noting & Drafting or Precis Writing in Hindi	10
	Translation from Hindi to English	15
	Translation from English to Hindi	15
	Total	120

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FSSAI Personal Assistant Exam Pattern

There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted
Qualified candidates in the written test will be called for skill Test in Steno typing

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	20	180 Minutes
General Awareness	20
Computer Literacy	25
English Language	10
Quantitative Aptitude	20
FSSAI – Role, Functions	25
Total	120

FSSAI Assistant and Junior Assistant Grade -1 Exam Pattern

There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, (-1) mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	20	180 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	20
English Language	10
General Awareness	20
Computer Literacy	25
FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding)	25
Total	120

FSSAI Assistant Manager (IT) & IT Assistant Exam Pattern

The paper would be in two parts.
There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
English Language	5
General Awareness	10
Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview)	05
FSSAI -Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding)	10
Engineering Mathematics	30
Computer Science and Information Technology	50
Total	120

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FSSAI Assistant Director & Administrative Officer Exam Pattern

There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
English Language	10
General Awareness	10
Computer Literacy	10
FSSAI(Functional knowledge)	10
Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview)	10
Choose from Section A and B	60
Total	120

FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern

The paper would be in two parts.
There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
English Language	10
General Awareness	10
Computer Literacy	10
FSSAI(Functional knowledge)	80
Total	120

FSSAI Assistant Director (Tech) Exam Pattern

There will be 120 Objective MCQ type questions
The duration will be 180 minutes.
For each right answer, 4 marks will be given
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

Subject	No. Of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence	10	180 Minutes
English Language	10
General Awareness	10
Computer Literacy	10
Fictional Knowledge	80
Total	120

FSSAI Syllabus 2021

The detailed post-wise syllabus for FSSAI recruitment 2021 is given below. Candidates must check The syllabus of the post for which they have applied and start their preparations immediately.

FSSAI Syllabus 2021: Technical Officer

Subject	Topics
General Intelligence	Include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type for e.g. Questions on analogies, similarities, and difference, space visualization, problems solving, analysis, judgment, decision making visual memory, discriminating relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series.
General Awareness	Questions to test the ability of the candidates General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Also testing knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, sports and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline
English language Comprehension	Would test the candidates understanding of the English language its vocabulary, grammar, etc. would include questions on comprehension, one-word substitution, synonyms, and antonyms, spelling error, spotting errors in sentences, grammar nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, use of ‘a ‘an” and ‘the’, idioms And phrases, etc, Parts of speech.
Computer Literacy	The candidate is expected to be able to handle all regular office work on computers. Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands, Google Docs, emails, digital signature, Commonly use social media handles (Whatsapp, FB, Twitter, etc). would be tested.

FSSAI Syllabus 2021: Central Food Safety Officer

Subject	Topics
General Intelligence	It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types e.g. Questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making visual memory, discriminating relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series.
General Awareness	Questions to test the ability of the candidates General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Also testing knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, sports and scientific research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
English language Comprehension:	Would test the candidates understanding of the English language its vocabulary, grammar, etc. would include questions on comprehension, on word substitution, synonyms, and antonyms, spelling error, spotting errors in sentences, grammar noun, pronoun, adjectives, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, use of ‘a ‘an” and ‘the’, idioms And phrases, etc, Parts of speech.
Computer Literacy	The candidate is expected to be able to handle all regular office work on computers. Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands, Google Doc, emails, digital signature, Commonly use social media handles (Whattsapp, FB, Twitter, etc). would be tested

Part B

Functional Knowledge – Indicative syllabus

Subject
Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview)	Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006 Provision, definitions and different sections of the Act and implementation. FSS Rules and Regulations Overview of other relevant national bodies (e.g. APEDA, BIS EIC, MPEDA, Spice Board etc.) International Food Control Systems/Laws, Regulations and Standards/Guidelines concerning Food Safety– (i) Overview of CODEX Alimentarius. Commission (History, Members, Standard setting and Advisory mechanisms: JECFA, JEMRA, JMPR): WTO agreements (SPS/TBT). Important national and international accreditation bodies
FSSAI-Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding)	Genesis and Evolution of FSSAI Structure and Functions of Food Authority Overview of systems and processes in Standards, Enforcement, Laboratory ecosystem, Imports, Third-Party Audit, etc.Promoting safe and wholesome Food (Eat Right India, Food Fortification, SNF, Clean Street Food Hub, RUCO, and various other social and behavioral change initiatives) Training and capacity building,Role of State Food Authorities

FSSAI Syllabus 2021: Assistant

Subject	Topics
General Intelligence	Include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type e.g. Questions on analogies, similarities, and difference, space visualization, problems solving, analysis, judgment, decision making visual memory, discriminating relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series.
General Awareness	Questions to test the ability of the candidates General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Also testing knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, sports and scientific research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline
English language Comprehension	Would test the candidates understanding of the English language its vocabulary, grammar, etc. would include questions on comprehension, on word substitution, synonyms, and antonyms, spelling error, spotting errors in sentences, grammar nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, use of ‘a ‘an” and ‘the’, idioms And phrases, etc, Parts of speech.
Computer Literacy	The candidate is expected to be able to handle all regular office work on computers. Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, power point) including basic commands, Google Docs, emails, digital signature, Commonly use social media handles (Whatsapp, FB, Twitter, etc). would be tested.
Quantitative Aptitude	Number Systems, Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio, and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture, and Allegation, Time and distance, Time and work, mensuration (area, perimeter, volume).