Paper Code: 42/2015  

Date of Examination: 4th March 2015  

Post: Junior Instructor – Food Processing Sector 

Department: Industrial Training Department, Government of Kerala  

Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers | Food Technology | Instructor Exams

Exam Pattern:

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Total Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium of Examination: English

Syllabus & Subject Areas Covered:

This exam integrates core concepts from food processing technology along with general awareness and aptitude, tailored to the responsibilities of a Junior Instructor role.

Core Technical Subjects:

1. Food Processing & Preservation:

   • Principles of food preservation (drying, freezing, canning, pickling)

   • Preservation using salt, sugar, acid, and heat

   • Post-harvest handling and storage of food

2. Food Science & Nutrition:

   • Macronutrients and micronutrients

   • Role of vitamins and minerals

   • Food adulteration and quality control

3. Food Safety & Hygiene:

   • HACCP principles

   • Personal hygiene and sanitation in food units

   • Food safety regulations and BIS standards

4. Processing Techniques:

   • Milling, extrusion, fermentation, dehydration

   • Equipment used in food processing plants

   • Packing and labeling standards

5. Dairy and Meat Processing:

   • Pasteurization and homogenization

   • Meat and fish preservation techniques

   • Cold storage logistics

6. Bakery and Confectionery Technology:

   • Ingredients and methods in baking

   • Bread, cake, biscuit production techniques

   • Quality parameters for baked goods

General Sections:

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs (India & Kerala)

• Kerala Renaissance Leaders

• Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• English Language Usage and Grammar

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