Detailed topic-wise syllabus and exam pattern for FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer & Technical Officer 2026 covering all examination stages, marking scheme, question format, duration, and subject breakdown.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Indian Defence Forces, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards (50 Marks)
General English: Comprehension, Error Spotting, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement, One Word Substitution (50 Marks)
Numerical Ability & Mathematics: Arithmetic, Percentages, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration (50 Marks)
Reasoning & Mental Aptitude / Law & Constitution (for Police): Non-verbal & verbal reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Crime control, Human rights, Traffic rules (50 Marks)
Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 to 0.33 marks per wrong answer.
Male Running: 5 km in 24 mins (Paramilitary/Police) or 1.6 km in 6.5 mins (Army/Navy/Airforce)
Female Running: 1.6 km in 8.5 mins (Paramilitary/Police) or 800m in 4 mins (Army/Airforce)
Height & Chest Measurement: Male Height min 168/170 cm, Chest min 80-85 cm (5 cm expansion); Female Height min 152/157 cm.
Long Jump & High Jump (as per specific armed force / police standards)
Visual Standards: 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses (distant vision), no color blindness.
Physical Fitness: Free from knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, squint in eyes, hearing defects, and surgical deformities.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
