PSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Guide 2026
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📊 PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2023 – Important Information
| Exam Conducting Authority | Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | http://sssb.punjab.gov.in/ |
| Name of the Post | Food Safety Officer |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Written Test Counseling |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to get Hall Ticket | To be announced |
| Exam Date and Time | To be announced |
| Exam Center Location | Punjab |
| Exam Mode | Online/Offline |
| State | Punjab Government Jobs |
📊 PSSSB Food Safety Officer Previous Year Vacancies
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 11 |
| SC (M&B) | 03 |
| SC (R&O) | 02 |
| BC | 03 |
| ESM-GEN (Self) | 02 |
| ESM-GEN (Dependent) | |
| ESM-SC (Self) | 02 |
| ESM-SC (Dependent) | |
| PH (ORTHO) | 01 |
| EWS (GEN) | 01 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- General
- Rs. 600
- Category
- Application fee
- SC/BS/EWS
- Rs. 150
- Handicapped
- Rs. 300
- Ex-servicemen & Dependent
- Rs. 100
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Subject
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Salient features of agriculture with special reference to Punjab. Soil fertility and management of problematic soil. Production techniques for important field crops, horticultural crops, spices and medicinal crops. Important disease and pests of major crops and their management. Agricultural marketing. Agriculture statistics. Storage structure and practices. Modified and controlled atmosphere storage systems. Losses in storage.
- Food Packaging
- Concept of food packaging, polymeric, glass, metal packaging materials, Aseptic Packaging. Newer trends, Package printing, Packaging Laws and Regulations, Evaluation of food packaging materials and package performance.
- Mental Ability
- Simplification LCM, HCF Puzzles, Dice Logical Reasoning Number Series Visual reasoning Arithmetic Problem-solving Alphanumeric reasoning Tables, graphs, diagrams Collection, compilation, and presentation of data Analytical interpretation of data
- Current Affairs
- Latest updates of events Eminent persons & places in the news Appointments Awards & Honors National events International events Sports & Games Geographical landmarks Latest inventions on science & technology Books & Authors Current socio-economic problems The political system in Punjab
- English Language
- Idioms & Phrases Spotting errors in sentences Synonyms Grammar Vocabulary Antonyms Fill in the blanks Infinitive, Gerund, Participle Plural forms Comprehension Find Odd words
- Punjabi Language
- Spelling correction Grammar Synonym Replacement of phrasal verbs Antonym Error correction
- Food Microbiology
- Classification, morphology, physiology growth, nutrition and reproduction of major groups of microorganisms associated with food. Pure culture techniques and maintenance of cultures Sources of microbial contamination in food, factors affecting growth and survival of microorganisms in foods. Microbiological standards of foods, food poisoning and food borne infections, microbial toxins, indicator organisms, food plant sanitation, inspection and control. Food poisoning, Beneficial microorganisms and their utilization in food fermentations.
- General Awareness
- Literature of Punjab Culture & Heritage of Punjab people History of Punjab Punjab Province Punjab since independence and its aftermath Food, Dresses, Dance, the folklore of Punjabi people Political parties of Punjab and populist schemes Punjab welfare and developmental schemes Religious and non-religious traditions of Punjab Punjab Language, Festivals, Music, Crafts
- Food Chemistry and Nutrition
- Concept & Application of pH, Acids, Bases, Buffers, Solutions Surface tension, Viscosity, Absorption, Colloids, Suspension and Catalysis. Desirable and potentially undesirable food constituents and their importance: Nomenclature, Chemistry and Metabolic pathways of Carbohydrates, Lipids, proteins Chemistry of Vitamins, Minerals and Single Cell Proteins Clinical manifestations of Vitamin deficiency and its prevention Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation and Transport of nutrients in humans Diet: Balanced Diet, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) & Standards for different age groups Dietary utilization and disturbances, Functions and Energy values of foods. Basal Energy Metabolism & Calculations of: Biological Value, Net Protein Utilization, Basal Metabolic Rate. Assessment of nutritional status Malnutrition: Causes & prevention Diseases caused due to Food Adulteration.
- Spoilage and Preservation of Foods
- Storage condition for different foods to avoid spoilage, Preservation methods Low and high temperature, drying and dehydration, chemical, salt, and sugar, Irradiation, Hurdle technology, carbonation etc. Plant and personal Hygiene.
- Food Legislation and Quality Control
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance, Legislation for food safety: National and International criteria, sampling, risk analysis and management. Relevant Foods laws: AGMARK, and BIS Standards, Food Safety and Standards Act. Testing food for its safety. The HACCP system and Food Safety Management Systems. Food standards and Specification, Laboratory Quality Management System and ISO certification requirements.
- Animal-based Food Product: Processing and Quality Aspects
- Processing and Quality aspects Physico-chemical properties, Production and collection, cooling and transportation of milk. Clarification and filtration of milk, pasteurized and homogenized milk: Whole, Standardized, Toned, Double toned, skim and special milks, Test for milk quality and detection of diary adulterants. Milk products: Cream, Butter, Butter oil/Ghee, Cheese, Curd and Yoghurt, Sweet meat, Ice cream, Evaporated and Condensed milk, and Milk powders. Indian Dairy Products, Manufacture of casein and Lactose. Causes and prevention of defects in dairy products. Scientific slaughtering methods of meat animals, tendering, curing, smoking and Irradiation of meat. Beef, mutton and pork sausages and other meat products. Fish and poultry processing. Processing of Egg and egg products. Honey and honey based products.
- Plant-based Food products – Processing and Quality aspects
- Processing of oil seeds, Pre-treatments of oil seeds, oil milling, solvent extraction, impurities present in oils and fats. Vegetable oils, refining, hydrogenation, inter-esterification, fractionation, Peanut butter, Margarine and spread. Different quality parameters: Peroxide value, Saponification value, Iodine value, acid value, RM value, Polenske value etc, Adulteration and Its detection In oil and fats. Rancidity, autoxidation and antioxidants. Milling of paddy, quality characteristics, curing and aging of rice. Parboiling and processed rice products. Fruit and Vegetable products: Preservation, Processing and Quality aspects, Cereal and Cereal products. Storage, Processing, and Quality aspects. Spices and condiments: composition, preservation and processing, Quality. Detection of genetic modification.
📊 PSSSB Food Safety Officer Previous Year Exam Pattern
| Name of the Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Food Chemistry and Nutrition | 80 |
| Food Microbiology | |
| Plant Based Food Products- Processing and Quality Aspects | |
| Animal Based Food Products- Processing and Quality Aspects | |
| Spoilage and Preservation of Foods | |
| Food Packaging | |
| Food Legislation and Quality Control | |
| Agriculture | |
| General Awareness (Punjab Culture & History) | 05 |
| Current Affairs | 05 |
| Mental Ability | 10 |
| English Language | 10 |
| Punjabi Language | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
📊 PSSSB Food Safety Officer Previous Year Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
📊 PSSSB Food Safety Officer Previous Year Books
| Subject | Books | Author/ Publication | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab History and Culture | History and Culture of Punjab 10+2 History of Punjab PSEB | Atlantic Publishers & Distributors | The book covers major topics related to the history and culture of Punjab. |
| Static GK | Lucent GK Subjective | Lucent | The Lucent’s books will provide the descriptive knowledge on the subjective part while the Arihant’s Objective based book will have most of similar types of questions asked in competitive examinations. |
| Arihant GK Objective | Arihant | ||
| Computer | Computer | Lucent | All the basic as well as descriptive knowledge on computer is available with proper details and better understanding. |
| Maths and Reasoning | A modern Approach to Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning | RS Aggarwal | With additional questions from various competitive exams, this book provides a sound knowledge on reasoning subjects. |
| Punjabi | 10th class Punjabi grammar | - | The book will provide the basic and sound knowledge on the subject. |
| English | Objective General English | SP Bakshi / Arihant Publication | The book covers all the major topics asked in competitive examinations. |
| Food Chemistry and Nutrition | Food Chemistry and Nutrition: A Comprehensive Treatise | S. Sumathi/ BSP Books Pvt. Ltd. | The book has each topic covered with comprehensible and descriptive topics. |
| Food Microbiology | Food Microbiology | M.R. Adams, M.O. Moss | The book covers the whole field of food microbiology with descriptive and comprehensive topics. |
| Plant Based Food Products- Processing and Quality Aspects | Handbook of Plant-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology | Y.H. Hui, E. Ozgul Evranus/ CRS Press | Book gives a descriptive and sound knowledge on history, microorganisms,quality assurance, and manufacture of fermented food products derived from plant sources. |
| Agriculture | Fundamental of Agriculture Vol.- 1 & 2 | Arun Karyayan | The book covers all the basic contents of agriculture like agronomy, soil science, etc |
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Q1.PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2023 FAQs
Yes, you should download your PSSSB Food Safety Officer application form. The information available on your application form will be helpful in the future.
Q2.How many times can I apply for the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment exam 2023?
There is no limit on the number of times as specified by PSSSB which indicates that you can apply for the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2021 exam until you have reached the maximum age limit which is 37 years.
Q3.There is no photograph on my PSSSB Food Safety Officer Admit Card 2023. Is that okay?
No, the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Hall Ticket must have your photograph on it. If there is no photograph then, contact the officials at the Commission.
Q4.Is the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment exam 2023 over?
No, the commission has not yet declared the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment exam 2023 yet.
Q5.What if I don’t appear for the first round of the counseling of PSSSB Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2023?
Candidates who are absent in the first round of selection can appear in the next round of selection.
Q6.Where can I access the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Answer Key 2023?
Candidates can download the PSSSB Food Safety Officer Answer Key 2023 from the official website of the exam conducting body.
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