Top Government Job Opportunities for Food Technologists

Most of us want to get a government job but finding one in the food technology sector is not that easy. This video briefly discusses the different government organisations offering jobs for food technologists in India. All the details about opportunities in the government sector, the vacancies, eligibility, salary and process of selection are also discussed that will help food tech students and professionals for their future endeavours. Watch this video till the end to not miss out any important details.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
3:26 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
5:23 Food Corporation of India (FCI)
7:53 State Food Safety Officer
9:10 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
10:50 Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
12:22 Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
13:46 Academic Positions
*Subscribe to our channel to stay updated about our new videos.
*Follow us on
Instagram: / foodemyofficial
LinkedIn: / foodemyofficial
Facebook: / foodemyofficial
#GovernmentJob #FoodTechnologyJob #FoodTechnologyCareer

[@foodemy]

*Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more.* instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@tasmiyatamboli4997]

Mam which is the top job in food industry and it's salary??? please reply

[@raghavrichhariya7290]

Mam tech industry m nhi ja skte kya??

[@foodemy]

@@tasmiyatamboli4997 Hi Saniya. We are working on a video on the topic you suggested. You can expect a video in the near future

[@foodemy]

@@raghavrichhariya7290 Hi Raghav. Can you be a little more specific what you mean by tech industry

[@raghavrichhariya7290]

Mam agr m food tech k saath coding kru to future m tech companies ja skta hu kya??

[@eswarreddy7219]

Explanation really super 👍😍

[@foodtechbuddy]

Appreciable, I saw your first video and I must say I am impressed

[@foodemy]

Thank you

[@aniketverma5399]

#best channel for career guidance for food technology

[@foodemy]

Thank you so much Aniket for your kind words. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@Jyoti-nk7xi]

Thank you so much .. this was a much needed information.

[@foodemy]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@Dontskip_]

Too good❤️ Gives lot of information very using Tq so much 😊

[@foodemy]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@deepanshikacharia9398]

Yayieeee neha! Doing amazing work!

[@foodemy]

Thank you for your kind words

[@akshaysengar8717]

Great work ,keep it up foodemy 👍

[@foodemy]

Thank you 😋

[@saniatabassumrahman2727]

Being a Food Technologist, this video gonna really help me out in future. Thank you for such a informative content!😀

[@foodemy]

Glad it helped. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@rjedey658]

I am food technologist too... Are you a student or having a job?

[@dianamary7727]

@@rjedey658 hello my friend is a food technology graduate

[@dianamary7727]

Are you doing any job?

[@saniatabassumrahman2727]

@@rjedey658 I'm student

[@AmanSharma-lc7lu]

very informative video , Thank you so much ma'am.Keep doing the good work

[@foodemy]

So nice of you Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@raghavrichhariya7290]

Kha thi mam aap itne dino se sirf 1 hi channel tha youtube pr food tech ka food simplified

[@zerashaan4433]

Thank u so much, really helpful 🥰🙏

[@foodemy]

Thanks for watching Zera

[@rjedey658]

Really a helpfull video, Will help alot for my guidance Thank you❤

[@foodemy]

Glad it was helpful! Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@logeshvn6561]

Much needed info👌👌👌

[@foodemy]

Thank you

[@narasimha22]

thank you so much for such wonderful videos

[@foodemy]

You are welcome Narasimha

[@manaspatil16]

Thankyou very much👍👍

[@foodemy]

You are welcome Manas. Thanks for watching

[@TechLearningX]

Need detailed viedo about the est KZbin channel for btech food amd technology engineering. Also the scope of it. Govt job,, and all the entrance examination related to it.

[@jaishankarprasad1331]

Well done Neha... very impressive...

[@foodemy]

Thanks a lot Sir.

[@jayantabanerjee9754]

Very informative. Very useful. Keep on posting such valuable videos. Thank you very much

[@foodemy]

Thank you so much for your kind words Jayanta

[@archita_mishra]

👍👍... thanks to giving important information for foodtech students👍👍 wow mam such a very useful video...thankuu u so much.....Maine aapko Instagram pr follow kiya h...🙂🙂

[@foodemy]

So nice of you

[@archita_mishra]

@@foodemy 😊😊

[@abhishekKumar-nm6ir]

I can feel your hard work to make this video very nice video

[@foodemy]

Thank you Abhishek . :)

[@anchala9019]

Insightful

[@foodemy]

Thank you so much Anchal Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@prajjwalsharma3056]

video is too good and gave very important knowledge...i was waiting for this video for long time....tysm mam😇

[@foodemy]

Thanks Prajjwal. Glad to know that you liked the video

[@uncuttrollsofficial3121]

@@foodemy can bvoc food technology students apply for these jobs

[@Mr_Scube9]

thanks great info🙌👏

[@foodemy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StudyMadeEasy555]

check the recent QCI recruitment notification . There is a great opportunity for food technology graduates. As this is only for food science and tech graduates competition will be minimal. If u crack this exam u will be directly recruited to IAS level gazetted post.

[@amandeepsingh-pw2jt]

This video is very helpful

[@foodemy]

Thanks a lot Amandeep. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for more exciting content, discussions, guidance and much more. instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial www.linkedin.com/company/FoodemyOfficial facebook.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@somnathpan3565]

Best video for food technology

[@foodemy]

Thank you, Somnath!

[@nikhilreddyyedla4647]

Very good video.... Toooo much patience to foodemy team , I thank to all the team members

[@foodemy]

Thank you so much

[@gursevaksingh6864]

Thnks didi

[@StudyMadeEasy555]

check the recent QCI recruitment notification . There is a great opportunity for food technology graduates. As this is only for food science and tech graduates competition will be minimal. If u crack this exam u will be directly recruited to IAS level gazetted post.

[@MKSeafoodInstitute]

Valuable info

[@foodemy]

Thannk you

[@bataveeresh5207]

Very useful information for foodtech students

[@foodemy]

Thanks a lot

[@mr.chandrasekhar9481]

Mam video was soo informative.. and I wanna know much more about food sciences jobs and vacancies

[@foodemy]

Thank you. Please consider this video for your reference on the topic of lesser known jobs in food science. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJuYlnavhdRsbM0

[@kiranvr6154]

Hii... Please make a video on the mandatory training required before the start of application for state food safety officer... Nobody knows which training program has to be completed and from where such training has to be completed... It will be very helpful if you can provide information regarding the training.

[@foodemy]

Hi Kiran as discussed during our Instagram conversation we shall make a video on it

[@sohankamble8003]

Thank you very much this video is much helpful

[@foodemy]

Thanks for watching

[@sohankamble8003]

@@foodemy i followed u on insta i ll dm if I hv any queries ok

[@foodemy]

@@sohankamble8003 Feel free to reach out to us whenever you need

[@anmolsharma5484]

Make a video on private jobs along with companies

[@shaileshugale5500]

Nice

[@foodemy]

Thanks

[@siddharthsingh5169]

very informative

[@foodemy]

Thank you, Siddharth.

[@siddharthsingh5169]

thank you neha mam

[@lakshmikumari9160]

Ma'am , MSc in dietetics and food service management student TO post ke liye apply kr sakte h??

[@pravallikamullamuri2859]

Good information mam can u suggest good materail for food safetyoffier exam preparation

[@BackBencherJH10]

thanks you

[@foodemy]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@steavlin0176]

Thank you for your guidance.For FCI Manager post ,why south has 0 candidates

[@foodemy]

You are welcome. The vacancies are based on the Corporation's requirements for a particular post in a zone. For South zone, in the year 2019, Manager (Technical) vacancies were not there, however there were 09 vacancies for Manager (General).

[@i_preeti27]

Ma'am can you please tell me if B. Voc students(3 yr degree) are eligible for FCI(manager)technical. Please help me🙏

[@uday3301]

Mam, how to prepare for fso either it is state level or central level. & which books should be prefer for this??

[@foodemy]

Hi. Could you please DM us on Instagram so that we could guide you better instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@chandanadas5032]

Hello ma'am, good morning, can I get fssai from ditetics background and gate qualified student?

[@01mahalakshmi36]

Iam watching this video in 2024 January... Is the vaccancy list are same?

[@mihirpashine3233]

Nice video..but could u please tell me one thing that ..mtech guys are eligible in govt jobs eligiblity criteria than the msc guys in food science and technology??? Is it so???

[@foodemy]

Most of the notifications we saw only had Masters as the required eligibility where PG was required. M.Tech or MSc wasnt specified

[@rajkumargadade9317]

Can we apply nabard that all four streams such as general, agriculture,dairy as food Technology students

[@Rautelakimi]

Great work 🙂 please make on video fssai internship 2021 how can I apply now I'm second year msc student in food science and technology My bsc had done in life science [zoology, botany, chemistry] Must reply 💕dear🙏

[@foodemy]

Thank you for your suggestion. We shall try to work on a video for the topic you have mentioned.

[@Rautelakimi]

@@foodemy ok thank u must do please🙏 🙂

[@nithijeevan656]

U should apply online through the Fssai portal,check in Fssai portal

[@shobikas5565]

Mam what is the procefure for applying technical assistant or assistant grade 111 technical job

[@sahanasm3503]

Hlo mam firstly dis vedio is very informative ..... I'm in the final sem (8) fo b tech food technology ..I wish to work in psu sector immediately after my graduation..... so cn u plz update the vedio regarding vacancies of job as well book to prepare for the entrances........

[@foodemy]

Hi Sahana. Thank you for your kind words about our work. The govt job mentioned do not have vacancies every year. It would be very difficult for us to tell when the next vacancy would be available

[@KiranKumar-ez6qm]

Iam. Also interested to join in food technology.so pls give ur good experience sis .is it good or not .pls tell me sis

[@batholetirumalesh9574]

Hii sis is food technology will be the good one or not. I have bit interested in it so kindly i want your suggestion shall I go for it

[@aryatripathi4674]

But food technologist can also apply in the govt dairy and spice board....

[@foodemy]

Hi Arya. Govt jobs are not limited to the ones we mentioned in the video. Many others may be present including the ones you mentioned. We had just compiled a list of recent opportunities in our knowledge.

[@nikhilreddyyedla4647]

Plzz give information upcoming jobs , when any notification comes concerned to food technology jobs.

[@foodemy]

Yes. We shall definitely try to do that

[@kalpanamolabanti6986]

Your body language and hair style very marveless

[@foodemy]

Thank you, Kalpana!

[@padmanavsahoo5016]

Are food process engineers also eligible for agricultural field officer ?? Eagerly waiting for your reply??

[@senorita6681]

Yes u can

[@sachinbaghele3999]

Mam video is too good and your information in this video also good I am impressed very much Mam please give me information about after diploma in food Technology what I can do give me answer

[@foodemy]

Hi Sachin. We don't have much knowledge about career prospects about diploma in FT

[@soyetamondal1295]

Please can you make a detail video on what books we should study for government jobs.

[@foodemy]

Hi Soyeta. Thank you for your suggestion. We shall definitely work on making a video on this topic

[@soyetamondal1295]

@@foodemy Thankyou soo much

[@kritikalodha1210]

Heyy!! Can you please tell career options after msc food and nutrition.

[@foodemy]

We don't have too much exposure of MSc Food and Nutrition. Nor do we have anyone in our circle with the particular background. It wont be right for us to comment on this. Please DM if we can help you in any other way instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@himanshusuryawanshi3937]

Tysm mam for the video. I want more info about State Food Safety Officer, where can I connect with you mam?

[@foodemy]

Hi Himanshu. Please DM us on Instagram

[@geetrajput7832]

Mam can you plz tell that what is internal auditor in food industry and how can we get that position in any food industry or comapany ?

[@foodemy]

Please DM us on Instagram

[@StudyMadeEasy555]

check the recent QCI recruitment notification . There is a great opportunity for food technology graduates. As this is only for food science and tech graduates competition will be minimal. If u crack this exam u will be directly recruited to IAS level gazetted post.

[@sakshirani5950]

Hey...which post is good for food tech students???can you please tell

[@nahidsarfaraz955]

ma'am i have done bsc in general from ignou now willing to do msc in food science..is it good for me? i want to apply for govt jobs,will be eligible for this?

[@foodemy]

The educational qualification required varies for different posts. Kindly check the qualification criteria for the post you are looking for and see if you are eligible.

[@vrushalikshirsagar9674]

Mam could you guide me on food inspector exam.. I'm studying harder but i don't know how to or am i doing it right or not as there is no one for guidance. Please answer it'll be really helpful. Thanks

[@foodemy]

Hi Vrushali. Please DM us on Instagram so that we can guide you better instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@nishkarshpandey2490]

Is oil technology applicable for bis

[@sanket1041]

Can bsc food science student are eligible or only b.tech

[@vartikachaudhary9567]

Ma'am pls tell me BHMS or btech in food technology which is best??

[@foodemy]

Please DM us on Instagram

[@Anjipasham369]

Which course is best b s c food technology or bsc agriculture

[@aswinm2034]

agri

[@nikhy810]

Mam, can you suggest gov jobs for msc food science nutrition and dietics

[@futureiasipsifs5314]

Agar koi food Inspector banna chahta he to te|egra pe ek food Inspector or food safety officer ke doondh lo usme sb material milega...wo dekhlo.

[@rjekka6625]

Can you make a video about diary technology ???

[@foodemy]

Hi Shipra. We ll try to make a video on it

[@manginageethu9468]

Mam bsc food technology r eligible for gate?

[@02ishwaridhumaknale56]

Hi ma'am Recently I am in my first year of course BTech food technology but now I am thinking to get into BSc food technology is it a good option? Can one appear for the FSSAI exam with BSc in food technology?

[@foodemy]

Hi Ishwari. There are several exams of FSSAI. What exam are you referring to?

[@skiruthika5460]

Ma'am is 3 years under graduate student is eligible for food safety officer post? And msc food science and nutrition student is eligible for Fso post?

[@foodemy]

Most of the notifications we saw only had Bachelors as the eligibility criteria. BSc and Msc are all eligible

[@skiruthika5460]

@@foodemy thank you ma'am for your reply...but in our state bsc and msc food science students are not eligible for Fso exam like that people are telling ma'am. In eligibility criteria also I didn't find

[@foodemy]

@@skiruthika5460 Could you please DM us on Instagram so that we can communicate better instagram.com/FoodemyOfficial

[@skiruthika5460]

@@foodemy sure ma'am

[@shivanipatil8379]

Which state?

[@vidyagakhar6771]

How do we get to know about the vacancies?

[@foodemy]

You need to regularly visit the respective organization's website for any updates regarding the vacancies. We also sometimes update our social media handles when vacancies open. instagram.com/foodemyofficial linkedin.com/company/foodemyofficial

[@sruthinallanagula4948]

Is this video applicable for food science students also ?

[@foodemy]

Yes it is

[@sruthinallanagula4948]

Ok thank you

[@jasleenkour484]

Mam agr bsc nhi ki ho but MSc ki ho food science and technology me tab bhi hum fssai and FCI ke exam de skte h ?

[@foodemy]

Hi Jasleen, Yes you can. Please check the eligibility criteria whenever new notification comes.

[@pranjalikhgowda6675]

Hii mam after completed bsc in food technology. which are the competitive exams I have to attend for the government jobs. Please response to my message. Thank you

[@StudyMadeEasy555]

check the recent QCI recruitment notification . There is a great opportunity for food technology graduates. As this is only for food science and tech graduates competition will be minimal. If u crack this exam u will be directly recruited to IAS level gazetted post.

[@elizabethtom277]

Hello foodemy!!!.... Can u suggest how to prepare for nabard grade a exam food processing ... And where to find past year question paper's... There is very less information available on the internet

[@foodemy]

Hi Elizabeth! For food processing, you can study from your regular college notes and study material as it will cover the food processing part. For the rest if the sections, you can refer to basic materials online. Previous year questions are not available online, only few sites might be showing memory based questions.

[@nivedithat8807]

Ma'am is this video applicable for Bsc clinical nutrition and dietitics students?

[@foodemy]

Hi Niveditha. We do not have much knowledge about Bsc clinical nutrition and dietitics

[@aemannawaz9042]

Ma'am I'm student bsc food technology... Mje app plz ye btyegi hum isme apply toj kr denge lkn iski preparation kese kre means syllabus

[@riyapore3584]

Ap konse cllg se kr rhe hai mujhe bhi bsc in food tech krni hai plz reply

[@narasimha22]

you have said eligibility criteria for assistant professor, then what is the eligibility criteria for the professor and associate professor

[@foodemy]

Hi Narasimha For being a Professor or Associate Professor you would first need to be an Asst Professor. With years of experience and other works like paper publishing you would then be eligible.

[@narasimha22]

@@foodemy thankyou now I understood

[@harsimranjitkaur537]

Hii mam ... Recently I'm in 2nd year of Bsc (hons.) in Food science and technology. ....so i just don't know whats the scope after completion of my degree. ...... So will you help me please.... What can i opt for ???? Please reply ....its quite urgent .......no one is guiding me..... Wanted help. .....🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@foodemy]

Hi Harsimranjit! Kindly reach out to us on our Instagram page.

[@prajjwalsharma3056]

In BIS overall gate score is considered or only food Technology(xl-u) subject score?

[@foodemy]

Hi Prajjwal, the whole score is considered.

[@pravallikamullamuri2859]

Mam i completed bsc foodtechnology i need to right the exams for foodsafety officer can u suggest me a good material for preparation

[@uncuttrollsofficial3121]

Hai is this a good course

[@panetisiddaratha2131]

food tech or agricultuire which is ore better please reply

[@foodemy]

Hi, It all depends on your interest. Therefore, we suggest you to check the course curriculum for both of them.

[@adheenavarghese8096]

Hi mam I am MSc foodchemistry and food processing student with bsc chemistry ..am I eligible for Kerala food safety exam

[@foodemy]

Hi Adheena. The eligibility criteria is such that only a few degrees have been specifically mentioned to be eligible. Even BTech Food Technology is not eligible directly. But with an equivalency certificate stating that BTech Food Technology is an equivalent degree to BSc Food Technology (which is mentioned among the eligible qualification), BTech Food Technology becomes eligible. We do not know specifically for your course. You ll have to check with your college or university and see if your degree can get an equivalency certificate. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to us on Instagram

[@adheenavarghese8096]

Thank you madam for replying me 👍👍

[@tanishkarani5026]

I have a question that after bsc and msc is there surity of job and get this any govt hospital mam plz 🙏reply mam

[@foodemy]

Hi Tanishka We don't have much knowledge about govt hospital recruitments

[@LCLS_official_]

Hello ma'am!! I have done BSC Home science from food Science and Nutrition department and right now I am pursuing Masters degree in food Science and technology . Therefore, I want to know whether I can apply for all those post that is based on bachelor's degree eligibility????

[@foodemy]

Could you please DM us on Instagram

[@sandeepremalle4479]

Yes you can

[@vivekbharwan3721]

Are you eligible for the job .... because I have done same as you have??????

[@vivekbharwan3721]

Please reply.... it will help me alot

[@elakkiyasuresh6198]

I have completed B.E agricultural engineering can I apply for this job

[@AmitKumar-mk4vt]

Check Eligibility criteria for Entrance Examination.

[@olive.Yenneti]

Mam..eamcet should be attempted for food science(degree)..?

[@foodemy]

Hi Oliva. Different colleges have different criteria for their admission. Some colleges like NIFTEM and IIFPT accept JEE score. Some through state entrance exams or just by considering 12th marks

[@raghavrichhariya7290]

Mam, btech in food kr rha hu m coding bhi kr skta hu kya??

[@foodemy]

Aap bilkul kar sakte ho coding. But food industry me iska direct benefit hone ke chances kam hai. As a food technologist we rarely need to use coding

[@swapnilmohanty8938]

Maam is niftem reputed Institute for btech and how are the placements there?

[@foodemy]

Hi, Yes NIFTEM is a good option for Btech in Food technology. The placement varies with the market scenario. But yes, a lot of reputed companies do take part in NIFTEM placement drive.

[@venkatgvenkateshwarlu]

hai akka

[@tinsatomy2481]

Mam other countries job opportunities for bsc food technology course

[@foodemy]

Hi Tinsa. We are trying to make videos on your suggested topic. You can expect a video in the near future.

[@darshanreddy2999]

Hlo is that food technology a good course to select after puc.and how is the scope and placements and jobs salary please say anyone

[@foodemy]

Hi Darshan, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3S0hX2Im9yeo5o This video might help you a bit to know about the scope after food technology. Also, this decision completely depends on your interest for the subjects. For placements, there are a lot of food companies but a lot of hard work with your knowledge would be required to reach a good position in the industry.

[@soniasangwan7687]

Man kya asrb main food tech main hi PhD ho ni chaiye agar other stream main ki hai PhD like dairy tech kya woh eligible hoga kya

[@foodemy]

Yes, Food technology ke alawa bhi bht disciplines h ASRB- ARS me. Agar apki PhD Dairy Technology me h to aap Dairy Technology ki vacancy keliye eligible h. ARS-2016 me more than 30 disciplines me vacancy thi, to aap apni specialisation ke basis pr us particular discipline me eligible honge.

[@kailaskrishnan7500]

Didi myself a graduate in Microbiology can u plz suggest me any info regarding job in food departments .... Plz

[@foodemy]

Hi Kailas. We have mentioned job opportunities for Microbiology graduates in the video itself. There are currently no openings in the organisations.

[@bhagatrajak8436]

En application ko online kese karege. Aur en sav job ke date kya hai

[@foodemy]

Hi. These are govt jobs from previous years just to give an idea of govt jobs in the food sector. There is no information available on when vacancies for these jobs will be available in the future.

[@ishakumari5363]

Mam I had did bvoc in food processing mangement is i am eligible for this jobs please mam please reply

[@AkshayKumar-nz6yp]

From where.......... Are u completed...... U r doing job.......... Are u know what are the scope.... I'm searching students of b. Voc fpm....

[@sravanidevi7669]

Hey sis , I will graduate my bsc food science and technology this year . What Gov jobs am I eligible??

[@foodemy]

Hi Sravani Most of the govt jobs mentioned have Bachelor's degree as its requirement. So, you would be eligible for most of the jobs.

[@sakshigupta9215]

Mam in job ki vacancy ka time period bhi bataiye..kis month m ye vacancy aati h

[@foodemy]

Hi Sakshi. As we had mentioned in the video the vacancies discussed are from past notifications. These vacancies do not come every year and some only in several years. There is no expected time when we can expect these vacancies to be available.

[@sakshigupta9215]

@@foodemy ok

[@saifuddinmondal3603]

Now I am a student of bsc food and nutrition ,if I complete msc food technology then can I apply for FSSAI??(for CFSO post)plz tell me

[@foodemy]

Hi Saifuddin Mondal! Yes, you can.

[@saifuddinmondal3603]

@@foodemy thank you, thank you so much Didi😊.

[@StudyMadeEasy555]

check the recent QCI recruitment notification . There is a great opportunity for food technology graduates. As this is only for food science and tech graduates competition will be minimal. If u crack this exam u will be directly recruited to IAS level gazetted post.