The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has already released its recruitment notification for 2024 for the post of Food Sub-Inspector. WBPSC has announced this recruitment drive to select the best candidates for the Sub-Inspector role in an attempt to fill vacancies across the state. The main purpose behind this is to ensure that the food safety and quality standards are maintained effectively in the state.
The official announcement mentioned that the Food and Supplies Department of the West Bengal government requires filling 480 Food SI (Sub-Inspector) positions for the Subordinate Food & Supplies Service, Grade-III positions. Candidates need to take the WBPSC Food SI Exam for admission.
Notification Details
The formal announcement of WBPSC Food SI Recruitment 2024 has been officially released on their respective website. It also lists the open positions, necessary credentials, and important deadlines that a candidate needs to keep in mind. It is recommended that prospective applicants carefully read the notification to understand the requirements of the application.
Candidates who have applied for WBPSC SI positions through the official portal are qualified to take the 2023 WBPSC Food SI Exam, which took place on March 16–17, 2024.
WBPSC Food SI Recruitment Outline
Food SI positions released by the West Bengal government's Food & Supplies Department fall within the authority of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). The detailed information for this job position is available on the official website. The qualified applicants will work in the state of West Bengal.
Particulars | Details |
| Organization | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Post | Food Sub-Inspector (Food SI) |
| Department | Food and Supplies Department, Govt. of WB |
| Category | State Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Vacancies | 480 |
| Food SI Exam Date | March 16-17, 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Interview |
| Official Website | https://wbpsc.gov.in |
WBPSC Food SI Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the WBPSC Food SI Recruitment, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Particulars | Details |
| Educational Qualifications | Must have Madhyamik/Secondary examination from WBSE Board or an equivalent. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Bengali is essential. |
| Physical Requirements | Need to be of sound health and able to travel extensively in West Bengal's rural areas. |
| Age Limit | The minimum qualification age is 18 years, with age restrictions according to category and state government laws. |
| Nationality | Indian |
These are the required eligibility criteria for the Food SI exam application. Further, in the personality test, candidates will be assessed on their Bengali reading, writing, and speaking skills. Candidates whose performance on the test is mediocre or below average have a high risk of having their candidature terminated in the personality test.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: The official WBPSC Food SI Recruitment 2024 notification was released on 23rd August 2023.
- Online Application Start Date: Following the release of the notification, online applications were open from 22nd August 2023 - 20th September 2023.
- Last Date to pay Application Fees: Candidates were needed to submit their application fee by the deadline of 21st September 2023.
- Release of Admit Card: The admit cards for the exam were released on 2nd March 2024 that mentioned exam centers and exam timings.
- Exam Date: The written exams for WBPSC Food SI were held on the 16th and 17th March 2024.
- Result Date: The official website of WBPSC announced the results in the month of April 2024. Candidates could check their scores on their website.
WBPSC Food SI Online Form 2023-24
The deadline for submitting the online application for the Food SI Recruitment 2023 was September 20, 2023, at 3 p.m. Candidates must precisely fill out the application form before the deadline for online registration, and check the details carefully before submitting the form. Candidates should also keep visiting the official website to not miss out on vital information.
WBPSC Application Fees
General category candidates need to submit an application fee of Rs 110/- through the official portal while filling out the form. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, PWD) are exempted from the application fee.
WBPSC Qualifying Marks
The following category-wise qualifying marks have been set by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) as an overall average.
Category | Qualifying Marks |
| General | 40% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 30% |
| OBC (A&B) | 38% |
| PWD | 30% |
| Sports | 40% |
| Ex- Servicemen | 30% |
WBPSC Selection Process
The selection process for the Food SI post is conducted in two phases. The first phase includes the written examination. The exam consists of a total of 100 marks (MCQS and Personality Aptitude Test). Candidates who pass the written examination, are called for an interview (second phase of the selection process) with the selectors. In the interview round, candidates are evaluated based on their presentation and speaking skills.
The final selection is done based on their performance in both phases of the selection process by adding the points from the exam and interview.
WBPSC Food SI Salary
The selected applicants will receive a competitive monthly salary, job security, and numerous other advantages. Apart from their D.A., M.A., and H.R.A. admissible under government regulations, the in-hand remuneration for WBPSC Food SI is between Rs. 22,700 to Rs. 58,500 (as per the 6th pay commission).
WBPSC Exam Centers
The state government conducts the WBPSC Food SI exams in various exam centers located across various districts of the state. Candidates can choose their preferred exam center while filling the application form online.