Overview
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Food Safety Officer (FSO), Class-3. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
- Vacancies
- 90 (84 Regular + 6 PwBD Special Recruitment)
Exam Pattern
The GSSSB Food Safety Officer examination consists of two parts. Part A assesses reasoning, numerical aptitude, constitutional knowledge, current affairs and language comprehension. Part B covers technical subjects related to Food Safety Officer qualifications and their practical applications. Part: Subject | Questions | Marks A: Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 A: Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 A: Constitution of India | 10 | 10 A: Current Affairs | 10 | 10 A: Gujarati and English Comprehension | 10 | 10 Part A Total: 90 | 90 B: Technical Subjects Related to Food Safety Officer | 120 | 120 Grand Total: 210 | 210
Syllabus
GSSSB has published syllabus documents for Food Safety Officer, Class-3, under Advertisement Nos. 465/2026-27 and 466/2026-27. Candidates should download the syllabus applicable to their recruitment advertisement from the official website. Syllabus / Notification: Official Link Food Safety Officer Syllabus - Advertisement 465/2026-27: Download from GSSSB Gujarat OJAS Portal: Visit Portal
Selection Process
The recruitment selection process includes a single-stage competitive examination followed by eligibility verification and the applicable selection procedures. • Competitive Examination: An objective examination containing Part A and Part B, carrying a total of 210 marks. • Merit Preparation: Candidates are considered according to examination performance and applicable recruitment rules. • Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates. • Final Selection: Selection is subject to merit, eligibility and applicable reservation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
The recruitment selection process includes a single-stage competitive examination followed by eligibility verification and the applicable selection procedures. • Competitive Examination: An objective examination containing Part A and Part B, carrying a total of 210 marks. • Merit Preparation: Candidates are considered according to examination performance and applicable recruitment rules. • Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates. • Final Selection: Selection is subject to merit, eligibility and applicable reservation requirements.