What is the eligibility criteria to become a food inspector? Can someone provide its full information?

Hello Prachi, Food inspectors monitor and keep close vigilance on food processors, manufacturers and distributors for violation of safety and sanitation. Inspectors are many also be required to inspect slaughter houses and poultry farms. Inspectors report violations to the appropriate regulatory agency and are responsible for ensuring that foods are suitable for human consumption. Skills required for a Food Inspector - critical thinking - knowledge of laws and legal codes - ability to solve problems - judgement and decision making - co-ordination of personnel - trouble shooting - management of personnel Eligibility for Food Inspector:- Age: Candidates aged between 18 and 25 years of age are eligible to apply for the post of Food Inspector. Educational qualification: Candidates with completed graduation in medicine or have a Bachelors degree in agriculture, pharmacy, food technology and dairy technology. Procedure of Selection:- Candidates will be selected based on performance in written test and interview. UPSC All India Food Inspector Exam Union Public Service Commission directs All India Food Inspector Exam for recruitment of food inspectors in various offices around the country. This is a national level exam consisting of technical and aptitude based questions. The exam will be conducted at examination centers in every district of each state. Educational qualification: Aspirants possesing any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply for UPSC All India Food Inspector Exam - Graduates in medicine with one year training in food inspection. - Bachelors degree in Science stream with chemistry as a compulsory. -Bachelors degree in Agriculture / Public Health/ Veterinary Science/Dairy Technology/Pharmacy / Food Technology Candidates possesing any degree equivalent to those given above are eligible to apply. Pattern of exam:- The test pattern comprises of questions on technical side, which includes Science subjects. It also consists of numerical ability and GK questions. There will also be an English language test. The duration of the exam will be 150 minutes. Aspirants need to be very careful in attempting unknown questions, as there is negative marking for incorrect answers.

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You should have Bachelors in agriculture, pharmacy, food technology, dairy technology or have MBBS degree can apply for the post of food inspector. After completion of Bachelor’s degree, they have to appear for food inspector exam conducted by various state and central government.

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