{"id":4066,"date":"2026-10-30T06:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/?p=4066"},"modified":"2026-10-30T06:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:51:10","slug":"gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 -Check Exam Pattern &amp; Subject-Wise PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GSSSB Food Safety Officer has been published for the Food Safety Officer (FSO), Class-3 recruitment conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB). The examination will consist of 210 multiple-choice questions carrying 210 marks, divided into Part A (90 marks) and Part B (120 marks). The total examination duration is 3 hours, with negative marking of one-fourth of the marks allotted to each incorrect answer. Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks separately in both parts. Applicants can check the subject-wise syllabus, examination pattern, qualifying marks and official syllabus PDF through gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Syllabus \/ Notification<\/th><th>Official Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Advertisement 465\/2026-27<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/juniortest.com\/media\/files\/download\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus-2026-pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/juniortest.com\/media\/files\/download\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus-2026-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Download pdf<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat OJAS Portal<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ojas.gujarat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Portal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Recruitment Board<\/th><td>Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Post Name<\/th><td>Food Safety Officer (FSO), Class-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Department<\/th><td>Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Recruitment Advertisements<\/th><td>465\/2026-27 and 466\/2026-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Total Vacancies<\/th><td>90 (84 Regular + 6 PwBD Special Recruitment)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Selection Examination<\/th><td>Single-Stage Competitive Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examination Mode<\/th><td>CBRT or OMR<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Question Type<\/th><td>Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Total Questions<\/th><td>210<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Total Marks<\/th><td>210<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Exam Duration<\/th><td>3 Hours (180 Minutes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Part A<\/th><td>90 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Part B<\/th><td>120 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Negative Marking<\/th><td>One-Fourth of Marks for Each Incorrect Answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/th><td>40% Separately in Part A and Part B<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Official Website<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gsssb.gujarat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#660000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">gsssb.gujarat.gov.in<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Part<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Questions<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Reasoning and Data Interpretation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Constitution of India<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Gujarati and English Comprehension<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><th colspan=\"2\">Part A Total<\/th><th>90<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Technical Subjects Related to Food Safety Officer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">120<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">120<\/td><\/tr><tr><th colspan=\"2\">Grand Total<\/th><th>210<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">210<\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Qualifying_Marks_2026\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Qualifying Marks 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks separately in Part A and Part B to meet the minimum qualifying standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Examination Part<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Maximum Marks<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Part A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Part B<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">120<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">210<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">84 (Combined Minimum)<\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About GSSSB Food Safety Officer<strong> : Important:<\/strong> Scoring 84 marks in total does not automatically satisfy the qualifying requirements. Candidates must score at least 36 marks in Part A and 48 marks in Part B individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting the minimum qualifying standard does not guarantee selection. Final merit depends on the applicable recruitment rules, examination performance and available vacancies for GSSSB Food Safety Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Part_A\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Part A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In GSSSB Food Safety Officer : Part A consists of 90 questions carrying 90 marks. Candidates should prepare for reasoning, quantitative aptitude, constitutional knowledge, current affairs and language comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reasoning_and_Data_Interpretation_%E2%80%93_30_Marks\"><\/span>1. Reasoning and Data Interpretation &#8211; 30 Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section evaluates logical thinking, analytical ability and data interpretation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analogy and classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number and alphabet series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding and decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction and distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking and ordering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venn diagrams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical reasoning and conclusions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clocks and calendars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tables, charts and graphs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability and basic mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data interpretation using percentages, ratios and averages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Quantitative_Aptitude_%E2%80%93_30_Marks\"><\/span>2. Quantitative Aptitude &#8211; 30 Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quantitative aptitude section focuses on arithmetic, numerical ability and mathematical problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCM and HCF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fractions and decimals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio and proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit and loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple and compound interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed, time and distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algebra and equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geometry and mensuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigonometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Constitution_of_India_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\"><\/span>3. Constitution of India &#8211; 10 Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preamble of the Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directive Principles of State Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union and State Governments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legislature, Executive and Judiciary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Self-Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian democracy and elections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\"><\/span>4. Current Affairs &#8211; 10 Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should prepare current events of state, national and international importance. Gujarat-related developments, government schemes, science, technology, public health and food safety developments are useful preparation areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gujarati_and_English_Comprehension_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\"><\/span>5. Gujarati and English Comprehension &#8211; 10 Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The language section carries 10 marks, divided equally between Gujarati comprehension and English comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Language<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gujarati Comprehension<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Comprehension<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Total<\/th><th>10<\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should practise reading passages, interpreting information, understanding contextual meaning and answering comprehension-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Part_B\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Part B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part B is the technical section of the Food Safety Officer examination. It carries 120 marks and focuses on food safety laws, food science, microbiology, nutrition, food processing, agricultural science, quality control and related technical disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Technical_Syllabus_%E2%80%93_Unit-Wise_Weightage\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Technical Syllabus &#8211; Unit-Wise Weightage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Unit<\/th><th>Technical Subject<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Food Laws, Regulations, Certification and Development Schemes<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Introduction to Basic Food Science<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Food Microbiology and Food Biotechnology<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Food and Nutrition<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Agricultural Science<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene and Standards<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Animal Product Processing<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Dairy Science<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Food Processing Technology<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><th colspan=\"2\">Total<\/th><th>120<\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_1_Food_Laws_Regulations_Certification_and_Development_Schemes\"><\/span>Unit 1: Food Laws, Regulations, Certification and Development Schemes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 30 marks and is the highest-weightage technical unit. Important preparation topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Safety and Standards Rules and Regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food licensing and registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food adulteration and misbranding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food labelling requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AGMARK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Codex Alimentarius<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food certification systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government programmes related to food safety and food processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_2_Introduction_to_Basic_Food_Science\"><\/span>Unit 2: Introduction to Basic Food Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 20 marks and includes the scientific principles associated with food composition, characteristics and changes during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Useful study areas include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, food chemistry, enzymes, food additives, physical and chemical properties of food, water activity, acidity and food deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_3_Food_Microbiology_and_Food_Biotechnology\"><\/span>Unit 3: Food Microbiology and Food Biotechnology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 15 marks and covers microorganisms associated with food, their characteristics and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important preparation areas include bacteria, yeasts, moulds, microbial growth, food spoilage, foodborne pathogens, fermentation, food biotechnology, microbial testing and methods of controlling contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_4_Food_and_Nutrition\"><\/span>Unit 4: Food and Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 5 marks. Candidates should prepare essential nutrients, balanced diets, vitamins, minerals, nutritional requirements, deficiency disorders and the relationship between food and human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_5_Food_Preservation_Packaging_and_Storage\"><\/span>Unit 5: Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 5 marks and focuses on techniques used to extend the shelf life and maintain the safety and quality of food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation areas include drying, freezing, refrigeration, pasteurisation, canning, packaging materials, storage conditions and deterioration prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_6_Agricultural_Science\"><\/span>Unit 6: Agricultural Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 5 marks and is related to the agricultural production and handling of food materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can revise crop production, agricultural commodities, post-harvest handling, agricultural quality practices and food supply systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_7_Food_Safety_Quality_Control_Hygiene_and_Standards\"><\/span>Unit 7: Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene and Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 15 marks. Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food quality control and assurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food hygiene and sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food contamination and adulteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food safety inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sampling and laboratory analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality standards and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_8_Animal_Product_Processing\"><\/span>Unit 8: Animal Product Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 5 marks and relates to processing, preservation, quality and hygiene requirements for animal-origin food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_9_Dairy_Science\"><\/span>Unit 9: Dairy Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 10 marks. Candidates should prepare milk composition, milk processing, pasteurisation, dairy products, dairy microbiology, quality testing and preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_10_Food_Processing_Technology\"><\/span>Unit 10: Food Processing Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit carries 10 marks and focuses on food processing operations, preservation technologies, food product development and quality maintenance during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation note:<\/strong> The technical topics described within each unit are useful study areas. Candidates should use the official GSSSB syllabus PDF as the final authority for the complete prescribed coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Negative_Marking\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam 2026 &#8211; Negative Marking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The examination includes negative marking for incorrect answers. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a one-mark question, an incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. Candidates should also follow the official instructions regarding unanswered questions and any other available response options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment selection process includes a single-stage competitive examination followed by eligibility verification and the applicable selection procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Competitive Examination:<\/strong> An objective examination containing Part A and Part B, carrying a total of 210 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merit Preparation:<\/strong> Candidates are considered according to examination performance and applicable recruitment rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification:<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Selection:<\/strong> Selection is subject to merit, eligibility and applicable reservation requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_Preparation_Tips_2026\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Preparation Tips 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Part B carries 120 out of 210 marks, candidates should give significant attention to the technical syllabus while ensuring that Part A is also adequately prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study the official syllabus and understand the weightage assigned to each unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritise Food Laws and Regulations, Basic Food Science, Microbiology and Quality Control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise reasoning and quantitative aptitude questions regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare Gujarati and English comprehension separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise the Constitution of India and important current affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt timed mock tests covering 210 questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review incorrect answers and revise weak technical topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare to secure the minimum qualifying marks in both parts independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_30-Day_Study_Plan\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer 30-Day Study Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing over a 30-day period can use the following sample revision schedule. This is a suggested study plan, not an official timetable issued by GSSSB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Days<\/th><th>Preparation Focus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1-5<\/td><td>Food Laws, FSSAI Regulations and Certification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6-9<\/td><td>Basic Food Science and Food Chemistry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10-13<\/td><td>Food Microbiology and Biotechnology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14-17<\/td><td>Food Safety, Quality Control and Hygiene<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18-21<\/td><td>Dairy Science, Food Processing and Preservation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22-24<\/td><td>Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25-26<\/td><td>Constitution, Current Affairs and Language Comprehension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27-28<\/td><td>Full-Length Mock Tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29-30<\/td><td>Revision of Weak Areas and Important Concepts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GSSSB-Food-Safety-Officer-Syllabus-2026-1024x572.png\" alt=\"GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026\" class=\"wp-image-4067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GSSSB-Food-Safety-Officer-Syllabus-2026-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GSSSB-Food-Safety-Officer-Syllabus-2026-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GSSSB-Food-Safety-Officer-Syllabus-2026-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GSSSB-Food-Safety-Officer-Syllabus-2026.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\"><\/span>GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Regular Recruitment Syllabus<\/th><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gsssb.gujarat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Check Official Website<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">OJAS Recruitment Portal<\/th><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ojas.gujarat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Visit Here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>More Updates<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Click Here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Qualifying_Marks_2026\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Qualifying Marks 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Part_A\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Part A<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#1_Reasoning_and_Data_Interpretation_%E2%80%93_30_Marks\" >1. Reasoning and Data Interpretation &#8211; 30 Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#2_Quantitative_Aptitude_%E2%80%93_30_Marks\" >2. Quantitative Aptitude &#8211; 30 Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#3_Constitution_of_India_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\" >3. Constitution of India &#8211; 10 Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#4_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\" >4. Current Affairs &#8211; 10 Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#5_Gujarati_and_English_Comprehension_%E2%80%93_10_Marks\" >5. Gujarati and English Comprehension &#8211; 10 Marks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Part_B\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; Part B<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Technical_Syllabus_%E2%80%93_Unit-Wise_Weightage\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Technical Syllabus &#8211; Unit-Wise Weightage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_1_Food_Laws_Regulations_Certification_and_Development_Schemes\" >Unit 1: Food Laws, Regulations, Certification and Development Schemes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_2_Introduction_to_Basic_Food_Science\" >Unit 2: Introduction to Basic Food Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_3_Food_Microbiology_and_Food_Biotechnology\" >Unit 3: Food Microbiology and Food Biotechnology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_4_Food_and_Nutrition\" >Unit 4: Food and Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_5_Food_Preservation_Packaging_and_Storage\" >Unit 5: Food Preservation, Packaging and Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_6_Agricultural_Science\" >Unit 6: Agricultural Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_7_Food_Safety_Quality_Control_Hygiene_and_Standards\" >Unit 7: Food Safety, Quality Control, Hygiene and Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_8_Animal_Product_Processing\" >Unit 8: Animal Product Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_9_Dairy_Science\" >Unit 9: Dairy Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#Unit_10_Food_Processing_Technology\" >Unit 10: Food Processing Technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_2026_%E2%80%93_Negative_Marking\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam 2026 &#8211; Negative Marking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Selection_Process_2026\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Exam_Preparation_Tips_2026\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Exam Preparation Tips 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_30-Day_Study_Plan\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer 30-Day Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gsssb-food-safety-officer-syllabus\/#GSSSB_Food_Safety_Officer_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\" >GSSSB Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 &#8211; 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