PSC SUB INSPECTOR OF FOOD Syllabus details

West Bengal Public Service Commission

Sub Inspector of Food Recruitment 2018

Syllabus Details and Previous Year Question Papers PDF

Here’s the detailed syllabus for the WBPSC Food SI (Sub‑Inspector in Food & Supplies Service) 

Stage or Paper	Component	Details / Topics Covered
Written Examination (100 marks, 90 minutes)	Paper I – General Studies (50 marks)	- Everyday science, current events, environment, and India-related issues- Indian History & Geography- Polity and Constitution- Economy & Agriculture- Environment & Ecosystem- Sports, Culture, Art & Literature- Books & Authors, MoUs, Summits, Conferences, etc.
	Paper II – Arithmetic (50 marks)	Based on Madhyamik (Class 10) level mathematics including:- Number System, HCF & LCM, Fractions, Decimals- Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average- Profit & Loss, Discount- Simple & Compound Interest- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Speed- Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns, Allegations/Mixtures- Chain Rule, Clocks, Calendar, Trigonometry, Height & Distance, Mensuration, Stocks & Shares, Data Interpretation & Series
Personality Test / Interview (20 marks)	Personality & Interview Stage	No fixed syllabus. Assessment is based on overall personality, communication skills, general awareness, and suitability for the role.

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Summary & Key Insights

• The written test consists of two parts:

  • General Studies covers a wide range of topics including current affairs, science, social studies, arts & culture, and more—very much in line with general knowledge and general studies orientation.

  • Arithmetic follows the Madhyamik-level syllabus and digs into both basic and applied mathematics.

• The Personality Test has no specific syllabus. Candidates are evaluated on soft skills and overall personality.

• Exam pattern:

  • Total Marks: 100 (writing) + 20 (interview)

  • Written Test Duration: 90 minutes

  • Format: Objective-type MCQs

  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

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PSC Sub Inspector of Food recruitment 2018

West Bengal Public Service Commission

Sub Inspector of Food Recruitment

The West Bengal Public Service Commission is conducting a competitive examination for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector in the Subordinate Food & Supplies Service, Grade-III, under the Food & Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal, 2018.

Vacancies: 957 [Unreserved – 454, SC – 208, ST – 58, OBC(A) – 98, OBC(B) – 69, Ex-Service Men -50 (Unreserved- 40, SC-10), Meritorious Sportsperson- 20 (UR)]

Qualification: Applicants must have passed the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.

Application Fee: The fee is Rs. 110/- (Rupees one hundred and ten) only, along with a service charge of 1% of the examination fee (minimum Rs. 5/-) for online payment through debit/credit card, or a service charge of Rs. 5/- for Net Banking, or a service charge of Rs. 20/- for payment through a bank counter (offline payment). SC/ST candidates from West Bengal are exempted from paying any fee. BC candidates from West Bengal are required to pay the usual fee as mentioned above. SC/ST/BC candidates from other states are not eligible for fee exemption.

Important Dates to Remember:

1. Commencement of online application submission: August 22nd, 2018, from 11:00 a.m.

2. Closing date for online application submission: September 18th, 2018 (up to 12:00 midnight)

3. Closing date for online fee submission: September 18th, 2018 (up to 12:00 midnight)

4. Closing date for offline fee submission: September 19th, 2018. *Please note that the Challan must be generated positively by September 18th, 2018.

Scheme and Syllabus of the Examination:

The examination will consist of two successive stages:

1. Written Examination: 100 marks

   - There will be a single paper containing 100 multiple-choice questions.

   - Duration: 1.30 hours.

2. Interview: 20 marks

   - Candidates will be invited for an interview based on their merit in the written exam.

Syllabus:

1. General Studies: 50 marks

   - Questions will be based on the Madhyamik standard.

2. Arithmetic: 50 marks

   - Questions will be based on the Madhyamik standard.

Please note that this information is specific to the 2018 recruitment. For the latest updates and specific details, please refer to the official notification or website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission.

QUESTIONS ON EDUCATION - WEST BENGAL PSC SUB INSPECTOR OF SCHOOL RECRUITMENT 2018

West Bengal PSC Sub Inspector of School Recruitment

For information on the recruitment process and details, click here.

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To check the eligibility criteria, click here.

Previous year question papers for the PSC Sub Inspector recruitment can be found here.

Educational questions that generally appear in the Sub Inspector of School Recruitment are related to:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy Psychology

2. Educational Sociology

3. Educational Philosophy

4. Curriculum Development

5. Environmental Studies

6. School and classroom management

7. Basic facts about Education System in India

8. Modern history of Education

9. Teaching Aptitude

10. Research Aptitude and Methodology

11. Higher Education System

12. Communication and ICT

Sample questions on education:

1. In which year was the University Grants Commission established? (Answer: 1953)

2. Another name for Basic Education or Nai Talim is? (Answer: Wardha education plan)

3. What does ICT stand for? (Answer: Information and communication technology)

4. The satellite channel launched by IGNOU on 26th January 2003 for technological education is called? (Answer: Eklavya Channel)

5. Which departments are included in the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)? (Answer: Department of Women and Child Development, Department of elementary education and literacy, Department of secondary-higher secondary education)

6. Which institution in the field of education is set up by the MHRD Government of India? (Answer: National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi)

7. The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of? (Answer: Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission)

8. Which article of the Indian Constitution safeguards the rights of Minorities? (Answer: Article 30)

9. What is the term used for networking libraries through electronic media? (Answer: Inflibnet)

10. What does value education aim to make a student? (Answer: Good citizen)

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West Bengal Sub Inspector Of School Recruitment 2018

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) conducts the recruitment for the position of Sub Inspector of Schools in West Bengal. The recruitment process includes eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus details, study materials, and previous year question papers to assist applicants in their preparation. The recruitment is for the West Bengal Subordinate Educational Service under the School Education Department of the Government of West Bengal.

There are a total of 338 vacancies, including 176 unreserved, 74 reserved for SC, 20 for ST, 34 for O.B.C. Category 'A', 24 for O.B.C. Category 'B', and 10 for persons with disabilities.

Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours or Second Class Master's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent with at least 50% marks in the Honours Degree, and a minimum of 55% marks in Madhyamik and 50% marks in Higher Secondary or equivalent from a recognized board/council. Additionally, a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching or Education from a recognized university or equivalent is required. Proficiency in spoken and written Bengali/Nepali, as well as the ability to undertake extensive tours on official duty, are also essential.

Desirable qualifications include teaching experience in schools, proficiency in games and sports, and the ability to organize extra-curricular activities.

The maximum age limit for applicants is 36 years as of January 1, 2018. The application fee is Rs. 160/-, and different convenience fees and charges apply depending on the mode of payment. Certain categories of candidates, such as SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and persons with disabilities (P.W.D.) with a physical disability of 40% and above, are exempted from paying the fee.

Applications can be submitted online only through the Commission's website, and the filling of online applications begins on July 17, 2018, with a closing date of August 6, 2018. Offline payment of fees can be made up to August 7, 2018, at any branch of UBI.

The recruitment process includes a written exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions, with a time duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Additionally, there will be an interview conducted for 100 marks, which may include difficult-level questions or a writing task.

The syllabus for the written exam includes 50 questions on Education, 25 questions on Math, and 25 questions on General Studies.

Further details regarding the selection process will be announced later, and study materials will be made available soon. Applicants are advised to follow the official website of the PSC for updates.