WBPSC Food SI Syllabus 2023

Scheme of Examination:
A. Written Examination: The Examination will consist of only one paper on – (i) General
Studies (ii) Arithmetic Total Marks – 100 (50 marks each).
The duration of the examination will be 1½ hours.
The examination will be held on multiple choice objective-type questions.

B. Personality Test: Full Marks – 20 A limited number of candidates selected merit-wise on the
results of the written examination will be called to appear at the personality test.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in the written
examination and the marks obtained in the personality test.
The Commission shall have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in the written examination, the
personality test, and also in the aggregate.

Syllabus of the Written Examination:

(i) General Studies (Matters of common experience including everyday science, current events
and problems with special reference to India, elementary knowledge of Indian History and
Indian Geography).

1. Indian History
2. Indian Culture: Nature and Characteristics
3. Constitutions of India, Political System, and Indian Administrative System
4. Current events of National and International importance
5. Geography of India (Physical, Economical, Social), Main Features
6. Main Features of India's Economy
7. The Role of Science in Technology in The Development of India
8. Sports and Winners
9. Indian Agriculture and Rural Economy
10. Environment and Ecosystem of India
11. Books and Authors
12. International MoUs, Summits, and Conferences

(ii) Arithmetic (Questions will be set on the basis of the syllabus of Madhyamik Examinations of
the W.B.B.S.E. with mental ability). (iii) Assessment and evaluation of answer scripts done by
the Commission shall be final.
1. Number System
2. HCF and LCM
3. Decimal and Fractions
4. Simplification
5. Percentage
6. Time and Distance
7. Ratio and Proportion
8. Average
9. Simple and Compound Interest
10. Profit and Loss
11. Data Interpretation.
12. Pipes and Cisterns
13. Boats and Streams
14. Allegation & Mixture
15. Works and Wages
16. Speed, Time, and Distance