Food Safety Officer (FSO) Punjab Paper Held on 26 April 2026 (BFU- 26/05)

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot conducted the Food Safety Officer (FSO) examination on 26 April 2026. The exam was held in pen‑and‑paper mode and consisted of two parts: Part A and Part B.

FSO Exam Structure

• Part A: 40 questions on Basic Punjabi (qualifying in nature).
  • Each question carried 1 mark.
  • No negative marking.
  • Candidates needed to score at least 20 marks (50%) to qualify for evaluation of Part B.
  • Marks obtained in Part A were not added to the merit list.
• Part B: 100 questions from multiple subjects.
  • Each question carried 1 mark.
  • Negative marking of –0.25 was applicable.
  • Marks obtained in this section determined the final merit list.

Part A: Punjabi Section (40 Questions)

This section tested candidates’ grasp of Punjabi language basics. Questions were asked from 24 different topics,.

Topics Covered:

• Mourning – Question 1 (Count: 1)
• ਰਸਮ – Question 2 (Count: 1)
• Ornaments – Question 3 (Count: 1)
• ਸਮਾਨਆਰਥਕ / ਵਿਰੋਧੀ – Questions 4, 29, 30 (Count: 3)
• ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ – Question 5 (Count: 1)
• ਦੇਸੀ ਮਹੀਨੇ – Question 6 (Count: 1)
• Freedom Fighters – Questions 7, 12 (Count: 2)
• Guru Sahibans – Questions 8, 9, 10, 11 (Count: 4)
• Political Personalities – Question 13 (Count: 1)
• ਉਪਭਾਸ਼ਾ – Questions 14, 19 (Count: 2)
• ਧੁਨੀਆ – Questions 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25 (Count: 7)
• ਸ੍ਵਰ ਵਿਅੰਜਨ – Question 21 (Count: 1)
• ਲਗਾਂ – Question 23 (Count: 1)
• ਸ਼ਬਦ ਜੋੜ – Questions 26, 31, 38 (Count: 3)
• ਵਾਕ – Question 27 (Count: 1)
• ਕਾਰਕ – Questions 28, 35 (Count: 2)
• ਨਾਂਵ – Question 32 (Count: 1)
• ਲਿੰਗ – Question 33 (Count: 1)
• ਵਚਨ – Question 34 (Count: 1)
• ਪੜਨਾਂਵ – Question 36 (Count: 1)
• ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ – Question 37 (Count: 1)
• ਕਿਰਿਆ‑ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ – Question 39 (Count: 1)
• ਸੰਬੰਧਮਾਨ – Question 40 (Count: 1)
• Miscellaneous – Question 16 (Count: 1)

This section was qualifying only, but crucial for entry into Part B evaluation.

Part B: Subject‑wise Breakdown (100 Questions)

The Part B of the Food Safety Officer (FSO) paper conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot on 26 April 2026 was the most crucial section for candidates.

• Total Questions: 100
• Marks per Question: 1
• Negative Marking: –0.25 for each wrong answer
• Merit Calculation: The final merit list was prepared solely on the basis of performance in Part B.

This section was divided into multiple subjects, each further broken down into specific topics. Below is the detailed analysis:

Subject‑wise Breakdown

• Subject Related Questions – Questions 41–110 (Count: 70) These formed the core of Part B, covering professional and technical knowledge relevant to the Food Safety Officer role.
• English Passage – Questions 111–115 (Count: 5) Tested comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar through short passages.
• Physiology of Punjab – Question 118 (Count: 1)
• Current Affairs – Question 120 (Count: 1)
• Guru Sahibans – Questions 117, 119, 121, 138 (Count: 4)
• Books – Question 122 (Count: 1)
• Relations – Question 123 (Count: 1)
• Arrangements – Question 124 (Count: 1)
• Syllogism – Questions 125, 128 (Count: 2)
• Clock – Question 126 (Count: 1)
• Calendar – Question 127 (Count: 1)
• Days – Question 129 (Count: 1)
• Science – Questions 130, 131 (Count: 2)
• World Geography – Question 132 (Count: 1)
• Triangle – Question 133 (Count: 1)
• One Word for Many – Question 134 (Count: 1)
• Dialects – Question 135 (Count: 1)
• Punjabi Language – Question 136 (Count: 1)
• Districts of Punjab – Questions 137, 139, 140 (Count: 3)

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