Manipur PSC FSO official syllabus guide
Manipur PSC FSO syllabus 0
The scheme notified on 3 December 2014 set one written paper of 200 MCQs and 300 marks in 3 hours, then an interview of 50 marks. The paper on this site (11 January 2015) has 193 questions and 289.5 marks, so a few questions appear to have been dropped from the 200; it splits into 144 food science and food safety questions and 49 General Studies.
Exam pattern and marking
- Part A, written examination: 200 MCQs, 300 marks, 3 hours (1.5 marks per question).
- General Studies: 50 MCQs. Main subject (food science and technology): 150 MCQs.
- Part B: interview/personality test of 50 marks for candidates who qualify in the written examination.
- The scheme notification does not state negative marking or the language of the paper.
200 MCQs: General Studies plus the main subject, then a 50-mark interview syllabus
General Studies (50 MCQs)
6 topics- General science and everyday science
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and world geography, with emphasis on India
- Indian polity, Constitution, Panchayati Raj and economy
- General mental ability: reasoning and analytical ability
Chemical constituents of foods and enzymes
4 topics- Water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals: classes, nomenclature, structure and chemistry
- Desirable and undesirable food constituents
- Enzyme nomenclature, classification, specificity, kinetics and role in food modification
- Single cell protein; metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients
Food microbiology and hygiene
4 topics- Classification, morphology, physiology, growth and nutrition of microorganisms; pure cultures
- Sources of contamination and microbiological standards of foods
- Food poisoning, food-borne infections and toxins
- Plant sanitation, inspection, personnel hygiene; beneficial microbes in fermentation
Nutrition and dietetics
4 topics- Balanced diet, RDA, energy values and basal metabolism
- BV, NPU, BMR and PER calculations; protein quality
- Assessment of nutritional status; malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies
- Diseases caused by food adulteration
Storage, fruit and vegetable, oils and fats
3 topics- Major Indian crops, storage losses, storage environments, fumigation and aeration; bins and silos; modified and controlled atmosphere
- Juices, pulp, puree, ketchup, sauces, squashes, jams, jellies, preserves, candies, beverages
- Oilseed processing, refining and hydrogenation; oil quality values (peroxide, saponification, iodine, acid, RM and Polanski); rancidity, antioxidants, adulteration
Milk, meat, fish, poultry and egg
3 topics- Milk properties, collection, pasteurization, homogenization, types of milk and adulterant tests
- Cream, butter, ghee, cheese, curd, ice cream, condensed and powdered milk, Indian dairy products, casein and lactose
- Slaughtering, curing and meat products; fish and poultry processing; egg characteristics and products
Preservation and cereal, bakery and beverage technology
3 topics- Principles of spoilage and preservation: temperature, drying, chemicals, salt and sugar, radiation, high pressure, hurdle technology
- Paddy parboiling and milling, rice products, wheat milling, flour grades, bread, biscuits, cakes, pasta, breakfast cereals
- Corn milling, starch, pulse milling, malting, beer, wine, vinegar, spices, tea, coffee, cocoa and confectionery
Quality control and food laws
3 topics- Quality control and assurance, sampling, records, risk analysis, pesticide residues, permitted additives
- PFA, FPO, SWMA, MPO, AgMark and BIS standards; Food Safety and Standards Act
- HACCP and food safety management, food standards and specifications, NABL and ISO certification
Source: MPSC Scheme of Examination notification, 03-12-2014 ↗. Checked 2026-10-02.
Section weight by year
| Paper | Food Science & Food Safety | General Studies | Total | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipur PSC Food Safety Officer 2014 | 216 144 Q | 73.5 49 Q | 289.5 | 180 |
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