FCI Technical Manager Syllabus

Detailed Syllabus for FCI Technical Manager Post (Code-E)

Agriculture

1. Statistics of Indian Agriculture:
   • Overview of Indian agriculture, trends, and challenges.
   • Production statistics of cereals and pulses.
2. Food & Agriculture Microbiology:
   • Role of microorganisms in agriculture.
   • Beneficial microbes for soil health and crop production.
   • Pathogenic microbes affecting crops and their management.
3. Nutrition (Animal & Plant):
   • Macro and micronutrient requirements of plants.
   • Animal nutrition basics, feed composition, and balanced diet principles.
4. Postharvest Care of Cereals & Pulses:
   • Techniques for reducing postharvest losses.
   • Storage, packaging, and transportation of cereals and pulses.
5. Foodgrain Protection:
   • Measures to prevent spoilage and infestation.
   • Use of fumigants and pesticides for foodgrain storage.
6. Agriculture Extension:
   • Principles and methods of agricultural extension.
   • Role in disseminating agricultural innovations and technologies.

Biotechnology

1. Microbes: Beneficial & Harmful:
   • Classification of microorganisms.
   • Applications in agriculture and food industry.
   • Harmful impacts and management strategies.
2. Genetic Engineering:
   • Basics of recombinant DNA technology.
   • Applications in crop improvement and pest resistance.
3. Biotechnological Principles:
   • Techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, and genome editing.
4. Economic Biotechnology:
   • Role in bio-economy and industrial applications.
   • Production of biofertilizers and biopesticides.
5. Pathogens & Control:
   • Study of plant pathogens, their spread, and management.
6. Recent Trends:
   • Advances in GMOs, CRISPR, and sustainable agriculture through biotechnology.

Entomology

1. Basic Entomology:
   • Classification and anatomy of insects.
   • Life cycles and reproduction.
2. Economic Entomology:
   • Insects of economic importance in agriculture.
   • Impact on crop yields and storage.
3. Beneficial and Harmful Insects:
   • Pollinators, pest predators, and parasites.
   • Pests affecting crops and food storage.
4. Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
   • Principles and techniques.
   • Use of biocontrol agents and cultural practices.
5. Storage Grain Insect Pest:
   • Common pests in stored grains and their control measures.
6. Vertebrate Pests:
   • Birds and rodents affecting stored grains and crops.

Chemistry

1. Physical Chemistry:
   • Atomic structure and chemical bonding.
   • Radioactivity and its applications.
2. Inorganic Chemistry:
   • Periodic table trends.
   • Properties of metals and non-metals.
3. Organic Chemistry:
   • Basics of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).
   • Alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids.
4. Biochemistry:
   • Structure and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Food

1. PFA Act, 1964:
   • Provisions of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
   • Definitions, standards, and penalties.
2. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006/Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011:
   • Overview of food safety and quality control.
   • Food labeling, packaging, and hygiene standards.
3. Right to Information Act, 2005:
   • Transparency and accountability in food safety regulations.
   • Role in ensuring consumer rights and grievance redressal.

This comprehensive syllabus covers all critical topics for the FCI Technical Manager Post (Code-E) examination.