DSSSB has advertised the vacancy for the post of Food Safety Officer. All interested and eligible candidates for the post of Food Safety Officer 2017 can apply online. More details about the DSSSB Food Safety Officer are listed below. The Total number of vacancies under this recruitment is 10. Further division of the vacancies category wise / state wise for DSSSB Food Safety Officer 2017 are shared below.
Basic Details
Important details and information about DSSSB Food Safety Officer 2017 in Food and Safety Department.| Name of Post | Food Safety Officer |
| Department | Food and Safety Department |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 |
| Recruiting Body | DSSSB |
| Application Fee | 100/- General / OBC and 0 for rest |
| Place of Posting | Delhi |
| Year | 2017 |
| Recruiting Body | DSSSB |
Important Dates:
Important Dates for Food Safety Officer are listed below. It includes Application form dates, exam date, result date etc.| Event | Dates | Remark |
| Start of Online Application Form | 2017-08-01 | No Remark Available |
| End of Online Application Form | 2017-09-21 | No Remark Available |
DSSSB Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria
- A degree in food technology or dairy technology or bio technology or oil technology or agriculture science or veterinary sciences or bio chemistry or micro biology or
- Master degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from recognized university or Any other equivalent/recognized qualification notified by Central Govt.Successfully completion of training as specified by Food Authority in a recognized institute or institutions approved for the purpose.
Age Limit
18-30 years, Age Relaxable to SC/ST/OBC/Deptt. Candidates//PH/Exsm/Sports persons/Widow/divorced women in Accordance with the instructions / orders issued by Govt. of India from time to time.Selection Process
Selection will be on the basis of the recruitment exam. Exam will be conducted by the DSSSB. List of selected candidates will be prepared on the basis of the marks scored in the entrance exam.
For more details about the recruitment exam see the exam pattern section
DSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Subjects | Marks per question | Number of question | Total marks | Negative marking | |
| 1. | Mental ability and reasoning ability | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.25 | |
| 2. | General Awareness | 1 | 2 | 20 | 0.25 | |
| 3. | English Language & Comprehension | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.25 | |
| 4. | Hindi Language & comprehension | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.25 | |
| 5. | Numerical Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0.25 | |
| 6. | Questions from the Concerned Subject | 1 | 200 | 200 | 0.25 | |
| Total Number of Questions & Total Marks | 300 | 300 | ||||
DSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus
Section-A
- General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’sGeneral Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test knowledge of Current Events and of such matter of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will alsoinclude questions relating to History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture,Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/InternationalOrganizations /Institutions etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: The syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination,observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Abilities will cover Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average,Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs etc.
- Hindi Language & Comprehension and English Language & Comprehension: In addition to the testing of candidate’s understanding and comprehension of the English and Hindi Languages, questions on its Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc. would also be covered.
SECTION B (Subject-specific)
Post specific subject related questions: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions on the subject concerned as per the qualification prescribed in the Recruitment Rules for the post.DSSSB Food Safety Officer Salary Structure
| Detailed Salary Structure | |
| Basic Salary | 35400 |
| HRA (House Rent Allowance) Currently 24% of Basic | 8496 |
| DA (Dearness Allowance) Currently 7% of Basic | 2478 |
| TA (Transport Allowance) (3600 + DA on TA) | 3852 |
| Total Salary | 50226 |
| Deduction Details | |
| NPS (National Pension Scheme) | 3787 |
| Income Tax (May differ as per your savings) | 1000 (Approximately) |
| DHS / CGHS (For Health Scheme) | 650 |
| CGEIS | 20 |
| Total Deduction | 5457 |
| Net In Hand Salary | 44769 (Per Month) |
| Total NPS Contribution (For Pension) | 7574 (Per Month) |