Full Form of QCO

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

Quality Control Officers (QCO) are statutory inspection officers appointed under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016 and Essential Commodities Act to inspect industrial production facilities, verify conformance to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs), and test manufactured goods.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

B.Tech in Food Technology / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or M.Sc in Chemistry / Microbiology with minimum 60% marks. Age Limit: 18 to 30 years.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Competitive Computer-Based Examination conducted by BIS or State Public Service Boards followed by Laboratory Skill Assessment.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

Standardization Principles, Indian Standards Specifications (IS Codes), Sampling Methodologies, Analytical Chemistry, and BIS Act provisions.