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Food SI Vacancy - Overview, Dates, Result (out), Eligibility, Syllabus & More

Nandani Udaiwal

Updated on 19th July, 2024 , 4 min read

The WBPSC Food Sub-Inspector (SI) exam was successfully conducted on 16th and 17th March 2024. The answer key was published on 28th March and the students could raise objections till 3rd April 2024. The final result was declared in April 2024 on the official website and can be checked by visiting the website. The qualified candidates appear for the interview, and it must be noted that the WBPSC 2024 Food SI Vacancy Exam was conducted for 480 vacancies.

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WBPSC Food SI Vacancy - Exam Overview

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal conducts the WBPSC Food SI Recruitment examination for recruitment of eligible candidates as Sub-Inspector posts in Subordinate Food & Supplies Service, and Grade III under the Food & Supply Department. The exam consists of MCQ type questions for 100 marks and a personality and interview test for 20 marks.  Read all about the WBPSC Food SI Vacancy, Food SI Syllabus, Eligibility, Cutoff, and other details here.

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WBPSC Food SI Vacancy - Important Dates

Refer to the below table to check the important WBPSC Food SI exam Dates.

Exam EventsDates
WBPSC Food SI Notification22 Aug '23
Last date to apply online20 Sep '23 (3 p.m.)
Last date to pay the online application fee20 Sep '23 (3 p.m.)
Last date to pay the offline application fee21 Sep '23 (3 p.m.)
Food SI Admit Card Date2 Mar '24
WBPSC Food SI Recruitment Exam Date 202416 - 17 Mar '24
Food SI exam 2024 answer key21 Mar '24
WBPSC Food SI Recruitment 2024 Exam Result DateApril 2024

WBPSC Food SI Recruitment Overview

The WBPSC conducted the WBPSC Food SI Recruitment Exam for almost 480 vacancies. Those who get selected and appointed can earn upto a monthly salary ranging from INR 5400 to INR 25,200. Check the key highlights of the Food SI Vacancy exam here.

Particulars

Details

Conducting Organization

West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)

Post Name

Sub-Inspector in the Subordinate Food & Supplies Service (Food SI)

Vacancies

480

Application Mode

Online

Category

Government Job

Eligibility

Passed Madhyamik Examination

Job Location

West Bengal 

Notification

22 August 2023

Exam Date (Written Exam)

16 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024 

Application Date

23 Aug 2023 - 20 Sep 2023

Selection Process

Written Exam, Personality Test

Salary

INR 5400 - INR 25,200

Official Website

www.psc.wb.gov.in

WBPSC Food SI Vacancy 2024

There are a total of 480 vacancies for the post of Food SI. The tale below shows the number of vacancies under each category.

Category

No. of Vacancies

Unreserved 

220

SC

97

ST

29

OBC (A)

48

OBC (B)

34

PwBD(Blindness & Low Vision)

05

SC PwBD (Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy)

04

PwBD (Deaf & Hard of hearing)

05

PwBD (Autism, Intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness & multiple disability)

05

Ex Service Men

24 (Unreserved- 19, SC-05)

Meritorious Sportsperson

09(UR)

Total 

480

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WBPSC Food SI Examination Fee

The application form for Food SI will not be accepted without the required application fee which has been categorized below.

Category

Fees

General

Rs.110/-

SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) having physical disability of 40%

Exempted

Steps to Apply for the Food SI Recruitment Exam

To apply for WBPSC Food SI examination the candidates need to fill an online application form. The step-by-step procedure to fill out the application form has been given below.

  • Visit the official website of WBPSC @ wbpsc.gov.in.
  • Click on “Apply Online”
  • Candidates will have to log in themselves first using their “Email I.D and the Password “.
  • Fill in the details required in the application form correctly for Food SI post. 
  • Upload your photo and signature in the required dimension and size.
  • Finally, pay the required application fee and click on “Submit”.
  • Save and download the application form for future use.

WBPSC Food SI Eligibility

Before applying for the WBPSC Food SI Exam the candidate must check the eligibility criteria. Only those who fit the eligibility criteria can appear. The eligibility criteria for the exam are listed below.

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India (either natural or by registration), or Such other nationals as declared eligible by the Govt. of India.
  • The candidate must have good health and character and suitability in all respects for appointment to Government service.
  • Educational Qualification: Candidate must pass the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali/Nepali. (Not required for those whose mother tongue is Nepali)
  • Age Limit: The candidate must not be below 18 years but not more than 40 years as of 01.01.2023. Age as recorded only in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate will be accepted.

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

O.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

PwBD (40% and above)

Upto 45 years

WBPSC Food SI Selection Procedure

The candidate will be selected through a written examination and personality test. The written test comprises of MCQ questions designed to analyze a candidate's knowledge in General Studies and Arithmetic. Those who clear the written test will be then called for the interview round where candidates are assessed on the communication skills, overall personality, and their knowledge of the subject. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate's performance in both rounds and will be published on the WBPSC website.

WBPSC Food SI Vacancy - Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the WBPSC Food SI Exam Pattern for the written and Personality test below.

Paper TypeSubjectQuestion TypeTotal MarksDuration
Written Ability TestGeneral StudiesMCQ Based100 (50 for each section)90 Mins. (1.3 hrs)
Arithmetic
Personality TestInterview Round20-

WBPSC Food SI Vacancy - Syllabus

To appear for the exam it is important to understand the syllabus for the Food SI exam. The table below gives a detailed understanding of the syllabus that is curated for the written test. The topics are covered from General Studies and the Arithmetic Sections.

SubjectTopics Covered
General Studies

  • Indian History
  • Indian Culture
  • Geography
  • Economy
  • Polity
  • Constitution
  • Current Affairs
  • Environmental Science
  • Science & Technology
  • Indian Rural Agriculture
  • Sports
Arithmetic

  • Number System
  • HCF and LCM
  • Decimal Fractions
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Allegation or Mixture
  • Average
  • Banker’s Discount
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Boats and Streams
  • Calculus
  • Calendar
  • Chain Rule
  • Clock
  • Complex Number and Quadratic Equations
  • Compound Interests
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Decimal Fractions
  • Linear Equations.
  • Time and Work
  • Time, Work, and Distance
  • Trigonometric
  • True Discount
  • Vectors

WBPSC Food SI Qualifying Marks

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has fixed the following category-wise qualifying marks in aggregate. The aggregate marks will be the marks obtained in the Written Examination and Personality Test taken together. The Commission will, however, have the liberty of further relaxing qualifying marks, if a sizeable number of posts in Reserved Categories remain unfilled. 

Category

Qualifying Marks

UR

40%

OBC (A & B)

38%

SC

35%

ST

30%

PwBD

30%

Ex-Serviceman

30%

Meritorious Sports Person

40%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Food SI?

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal will conduct examination for Recruitment to the posts of Sub-Inspector in the Subordinate Food & Supplies Service , Grade-III, under the Food & Supply Department.

How many vacancies are there for WBPSC Food SI 2024 post?

There are 480 vacancies category-wise for WBPSC Food SI 2024 post.

What is the salary for the post of WBPSC Food SI?

The salary for the post of WBPSC Food SI is Rs.22,700/- to 58,500/-

What is the eligibility for the post of WBPSC Food SI?

The candidate should pass in the Madhyamik Examination of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent.

What is the selection process for the post of WBPSC Food SI?

The Recruitment will be made on the basis of Written Examination (MCQ type) followed by Personality Test to be conducted by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal.

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