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 Events | Dates |
| WBPSC Food SI Notification | 22 Aug '23 |
| Last date to apply online | 20 Sep '23 (3 p.m.) |
| Last date to pay the online application fee | 20 Sep '23 (3 p.m.) |
| Last date to pay the offline application fee | 21 Sep '23 (3 p.m.) |
| Food SI Admit Card Date | 2 Mar '24 |
| WBPSC Food SI Recruitment Exam Date 2024 | 16 - 17 Mar '24 |
| Food SI exam 2024 answer key | 21 Mar '24 |
| WBPSC Food SI Recruitment 2024 Exam Result Date | April 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Type | Subject | Question Type | Total Marks | Duration |
| Written Ability Test | General Studies | MCQ Based | 100 (50 for each section) | 90 Mins. (1.3 hrs) |
| Arithmetic | ||||
| Personality Test | Interview Round | 20 | - | |
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.
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Studies |
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| Arithmetic |
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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.