GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 - Summary
GSSSB Food Safety Officer syllabus is the official examination scheme and curriculum issued by Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) for Food Safety Officer Class-3 positions. Candidates preparing for the competitive examination can review the section-wise weightage and prescribed topics on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
The recruitment process consists of a computer-based recruitment test (CBRT) followed by document verification. Candidates must hold a relevant degree in food technology, dairy science, biotechnology, or allied disciplines. Details on eligibility, vacancies, and pay scale are listed in the GSSSB FSO recruitment notification.
GSSSB Food Safety Officer exam pattern
The written examination contains 210 multiple-choice questions for 210 marks, with a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes):
| Part | Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (General) | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | ||
| Constitution of India, Languages & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | ||
| Part B (Technical) | Food Science, Nutrition & Food Safety Laws | 120 | 120 | |
| Total | 4 Sections | 210 | 210 | 180 minutes |
Each question carries 1 mark. A negative marking deduction of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
GSSSB Food Safety Officer syllabus table
The curriculum divides between general aptitude and core technical food safety subjects:
| Part & Section | Marks | Prescribed Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | Analytical reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, seating arrangement, syllogisms, and interpretation of charts and tables |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Number systems, simplification, decimals, percentages, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, average, simple and compound interest, time and work, and speed and distance |
| Constitution, Languages & General Knowledge | 30 | Basic structure and fundamental rights under the Constitution of India, Gujarati grammar and comprehension, English grammar and vocabulary, and current affairs |
| Food Chemistry & Microbiology | 60 | Properties of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and vitamins; food additives and preservatives; food-borne pathogens, spoilage mechanisms, sanitation principles, and HACCP standards |
| Food Processing, Laws & Quality Control | 60 | Food preservation methods, packaging technology, Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI) 2006, enforcement procedures, Codex Alimentarius, food adulteration testing, and laboratory quality control |
Minimum qualifying marks
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed by GSSSB to qualify for document verification. Final selection depends on merit rank in the written examination and verification of original certificates.
