This page on wbpscupsc.com is built as a single-stop preparation hub for WBPSC Food SI candidates. Here’s what you get:

• Subject-separated previous year questions — History, Geography, Polity, Science, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Economy, and Current Affairs
• Mock Tests — full-length practice sets on our dedicated testing platform
• An FAQ block answering the doubts most Food SI aspirants search for

No need to hop across ten different websites — it’s all arranged here.

Not a single rupee. Every subject-wise previous year question on wbpscupsc.com is 100% free — no login, no subscription, no hidden paywall.

That covers History, Geography, Polity, Science, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Economy, and Current Affairs.

For structured mock exams, our sister platform wbcsmocktest.com offers both free tests and a few paid ones for deeper practice.

wbpscupsc.com is a Bengali-friendly platform built for competitive exam aspirants across West Bengal. Exams covered include:

• UPSC Civil Services Exam
• WBPSC — including Food SI, Clerkship, and Miscellaneous
• WBCS — West Bengal Civil Service
• Gram Panchayat Recruitment Exam
• Free subject-wise previous year papers for every one of these

It’s especially built for Bengali-medium students who want organized, no-cost preparation material in their own language.

Because mixed practice makes it hard to know exactly where you’re weak. So this page splits Food SI PYQs into:

• History
• Geography
• Polity
• Science
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Economy
• Current Affairs

You can now attack one subject at a time, measure your progress subject by subject, and stop wasting time re-solving what you already know.

Yes, right below the subject buttons. The Mock Tests block gives you two options:

• Practice – PYQs: Sets built directly from actual Food SI previous year questions
• Mock Tests: Full-length timed tests on wbcsmocktest.com, our dedicated mock test platform

The PYQ practice here stays free; the mock test platform runs a free-plus-paid model.

No file downloads are offered here. wbpscupsc.com doesn’t provide PDF copies of Food SI previous year papers.

Instead, every question is meant for direct online practice — open the page on your phone or laptop and start solving right away, with nothing to save or manage.

A few reasons aspirants keep coming back:

• True subject-wise split — not just one long jumbled list
• Zero cost for all previous year practice, no sign-up needed
• Bengali-language friendly content built for West Bengal aspirants
• Correct answers included with every question
• Fresh questions added regularly as new exam cycles happen

Save this page and use it as your default Food SI revision spot.

Right here on wbpscupsc.com — organized cleanly by History, Geography, Polity, Science, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Economy, and Current Affairs.

Why subject-wise practice actually matters: it shows you which topics repeat most often, how the Commission usually frames its questions, and which subject is quietly pulling your score down — all at zero cost.

Yes, updates happen on an ongoing basis.

• New previous year questions get added as fresh ones surface
• Exam-related information is revised whenever WBPSC makes an official update

It’s worth bookmarking this page and checking back often so you don’t miss newly added Food SI content.

For most aspirants, yes — and here’s why:

• You spot weak topics immediately instead of guessing
• You start recognizing question patterns within each subject
• Revision right after practice becomes focused, not scattered
• Mastering one subject builds momentum for the next

That’s exactly the thinking behind organizing all Food SI content subject-wise on this page — completely free for every aspirant.

We’re active across several platforms so you never miss an update:

• Facebook Page — daily exam news and new question sets
• Facebook Group — a community to ask doubts and swap prep strategies with fellow aspirants
• Telegram Group — instant notifications the moment new PYQs or exam news go live
• YouTube Channel — video walkthroughs and guidance
• WhatsApp Support — stuck on something? Message us directly and our team will help

These channels get fresh Food SI updates daily, so joining them keeps you a step ahead.

The WBPSC Food SI Exam is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission to recruit Sub-Inspectors for the Subordinate Food & Supplies Service, Grade-III, under the Food & Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal.

Selected candidates go on to supervise the Public Distribution System (PDS), including fair price shops, ration dealers, and food grain distribution across the state.

A Food Sub-Inspector’s core responsibilities include:

• Inspecting fair price shops (ration shops) and government godowns
• Checking the quality and quantity of distributed food grains
• Preventing hoarding and black-marketing of essential commodities
• Maintaining PDS-related records and assisting with subsidy schemes

It’s a field-heavy role that involves regular travel to rural and semi-urban areas.

Vacancy numbers vary with every cycle and are confirmed only in the official notification. In the 2024 cycle, for instance, WBPSC had notified around 480 Food SI posts plus backlog vacancies.

For the exact, current-cycle figure, always check the official notification on wbpsc.gov.in.

The WBPSC Food SI written exam is MCQ-based with the following structure:

• Total 100 marks, 1 mark per question
• Two sections — General Studies and Arithmetic
• Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer

Candidates who clear the written test move on to the Personality Test.

Yes. For every incorrect answer in the written test, 1/3 (0.33) mark is deducted.

With 100 questions to attempt in 90 minutes, this makes calculated guessing and accuracy just as important as speed.

Yes. Unlike the Clerkship exam, Food SI recruitment includes a Personality Test / Interview worth 20 marks, held after the written exam.

Candidates are shortlisted for this stage based on their written exam score, and the final merit list combines both.

The WBPSC Food SI selection process runs through these stages:

1. Written Examination — MCQ, 100 marks
2. Personality Test / Interview — 20 marks, for shortlisted candidates
3. Document Verification
4. Final Merit List based on combined Written + Personality Test marks

There is no separate physical efficiency test for this particular post.

The syllabus is split across two sections:

• General Studies — everyday science, current affairs, Indian history, Indian geography, polity, and economy
• Arithmetic — based on the Madhyamik (Class 10) level syllabus of W.B.B.S.E., focused on mental ability and calculation speed

Since General Studies is broad, breaking it into History, Geography, Polity, Science, and Current Affairs for separate practice makes revision much more manageable.

General Studies for Food SI typically covers:

• Matters of everyday experience and everyday science
• Current events of national and international importance
• Elementary Indian history and geography
• Indian polity and administrative system
• Main features of the Indian economy
• Indian agriculture and rural economy

This is exactly why we’ve split it into separate History, Geography, Polity, Science, Economy, and Current Affairs buttons above.

The Arithmetic section follows the Madhyamik-level (Class 10) syllabus of W.B.B.S.E. and generally tests:

• Ratio, Proportion, and Percentage
• Profit, Loss, and Simple Interest
• Simplification, LCM, HCF, and Number System
• Basic mental ability and calculation speed

Regular subject-wise practice here directly boosts your attempt speed on exam day.

History questions for Food SI mostly stay at an elementary/general awareness level and cover:

• Basics of Ancient and Medieval Indian History
• Key events of the Modern Indian freedom movement
• Well-known historical personalities and dates

Since this exam doesn’t demand deep, graduate-level history, focused PYQ practice usually covers what’s actually asked.

Geography for Food SI generally includes:

• Elementary geography of India and West Bengal
• Rivers, mountains, and climate basics
• Well-known places and landmarks in India
• India’s neighbouring countries

This is a scoring area if you keep your revision simple and fact-focused rather than overly detailed.

Polity questions fall under General Studies and generally test:

• The Constitution of India — basic structure and features
• The Indian political system and administrative setup
• Fundamental rights, duties, and key constitutional bodies

A light, fact-based revision of these basics is usually enough for this level of exam.

Science questions here are framed around everyday, general-awareness science rather than technical depth, and often touch on:

• The role of science and technology in India’s development
• Common everyday scientific facts and applications
• Basic environment and ecosystem awareness

No specialized science background is needed — general reading is sufficient.

The Economy portion of General Studies typically includes:

• Main features of the Indian economy
• Indian agriculture and the rural economy
• Basic economic problems and government schemes

Given the Food & Supplies Department’s link to the Public Distribution System, questions on food and agricultural economics show up fairly often.

Current Affairs covers:

• National news from the past several months
• Important developments concerning West Bengal
• Major international events and sports news

Reading a daily newspaper and maintaining a short revision notebook is still the most reliable way to stay on top of this section.

Basic eligibility for WBPSC Food SI includes:

• Educational Qualification: Passed Madhyamik (Class 10) from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent recognized board
• Nationality: Indian citizen
• Language: Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali (this specific condition is relaxed for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali)

Always cross-check the complete eligibility conditions in the official WBPSC notification before applying.

General category candidates are typically required to be between 18 and 40 years of age as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.

Standard age relaxation usually applies for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and other reserved categories as per government rules — exact figures are confirmed only in the official notification.

Food SI is placed under the state government’s PB-2 pay band with Grade Pay, along with standard allowances (D.A., H.R.A., and Medical Allowance).

Based on recent pay-matrix figures, gross monthly pay for this post is generally estimated in the Rs. 22,700 – Rs. 58,500 range depending on posting and allowances. Exact, current figures are always confirmed in the official notification, since pay structures get revised periodically. A 2-year probationary period applies to all newly selected candidates.

The Food SI written exam is generally set in English and Bengali, so candidates can attempt questions in whichever language they’re more comfortable with.

Since Bengali language proficiency is also part of the eligibility requirement, most candidates from West Bengal find this straightforward.

Applications must be submitted online only through the official WBPSC portal at wbpsc.gov.in.

Applications through post, email, or any other means are not accepted. Candidates typically register, fill in personal and educational details, upload photo and signature as per specification, and pay the application fee before the deadline.

No PET is required for WBPSC Food SI recruitment. Unlike some other Sub-Inspector posts, selection here is based purely on the Written Exam and Personality Test, with no physical efficiency or endurance test involved.

This makes it accessible to a wider range of candidates, including those who may not wish to appear for physically demanding recruitment exams.

Most aspirants find the Food SI syllabus itself not overly difficult, since it’s largely at the Madhyamik level — but the competition is high because of the large number of applicants for a limited number of posts.

Consistent subject-wise practice, timed mock tests, and control over negative marking usually matter more than raw difficulty here.

The full official notification with exact vacancy numbers, application dates, and exam schedule is released periodically by WBPSC and is expected to be announced in due course.

Keep checking wbpscupsc.com regularly — this page gets updated as soon as fresh official information is available.

A practical strategy for WBPSC Food SI:

1. Get the General Studies and Arithmetic syllabus and pattern clear in your head first
2. Practice subject-wise previous year questions on wbpscupsc.com — History, Geography, Polity, Science, GK, Mathematics, Economy, Current Affairs
3. Take regular mock tests to build speed and manage the 1/3-mark negative marking confidently
4. Read a daily newspaper for Current Affairs instead of cramming right before the exam
5. Once shortlisted, prepare separately and calmly for the Personality Test

Bottom line: steady daily practice across all subjects beats last-minute revision every single time.