FSSAI Invites Application for 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) Recruitment 2026

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India New Delhi Last Date: 22nd January, 2026
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Role
Food Analyst Exam (FAE)
Salary
INR As Per Rules Per Month
Deadline
2026-01-22
Fee
Rs. 2500/- (plus GST) for the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Rs.5000/- (plus GST) for Practical Examination. The fee is non-refundable and submitted online.

Snapshot

FSSAI invites applications for the 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2026. Candidates need a degree in relevant sciences and 3 years of food analysis experience. Application deadline is Jan 22, 2026. Selection involves a test/interview in New Delhi.
Qualification & Eligibility
The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Sciences from an Indian university or be an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts. Additionally, candidates must possess not less than three years’ experience in the analysis of food in any institution/research institution/research laboratory after attaining the minimum essential academic qualification.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in specific science fields (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or be an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) in Food Analysts. A crucial requirement is a minimum of three years of experience in food analysis post-qualification. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the 11th FAE 2025.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a test/interview. This process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) and a Practical Examination. For comprehensive details on the selection procedure, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
After Applying
After submitting the online application, candidates should regularly visit the official website (fssai.gov.in) for updates regarding syllabus, answer key, merit list, selection list, admit card, and results. All important notifications will be uploaded there.
Detailed Notification Below

Vacancy Circular No: -

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) Recruitment 2025. Advertisement for the post of 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) in Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Candidates are advised to read the details and criteria mentioned below for this vacancy. Candidates must check their eligibility, i.e., educational qualification, age limit, experience and etc. The eligible candidates can submit their applications directly before 22nd January 2026. Candidates can check the latest Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Recruitment 2025 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) Vacancy 2025 details and apply online at the fssai.gov.in/ recruitment 2025 page.

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Recruitment Notification & Recruitment application form is available @ fssai.gov.in/ Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Selection will be done on the basis of test/interview, and shortlisted candidates will be appointed in Delhi. More details of fssai.gov.in/ recruitment, new vacancy, upcoming notices, syllabus, answer key, merit list, selection list, admit card, result, upcoming notifications, etc., will be uploaded on the official website.

11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE)

Job Location:
Kotla Road near Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, 110002 Delhi
Last Date: 22nd January 2026
Employment Type: Full-time

Number of Vacancy: Not Specified

Educational Qualification: The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in:
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Dairy Chemistry
Agriculture Science
Animal Science
Fisheries Science
Biotechnology
Food Safety or Food Technology
Food and Nutrition
Dairy Technology
Oil Technology
Veterinary Sciences
From a university established in India by law or as an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India).

The candidate should possess not less than three years’ experience in the analysis of food in any institution/research institution/research laboratory after attaining the minimum essential academic qualification specified above for 11th FAE 2025.

Pay Scale:
INR
As Per Rules
Per Month

Age Limit: No upper age limit for appearing in the 11th FAE 2025.

Selection Procedure: please refer to official notification.

Application Fee: Fee: Rs. 2500/- (plus GST) for the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Rs.5000/- (plus GST) for Practical Examination. The fee should be submitted through online mode which is non-refundable.

How to Apply:

Applications for this job are to be filled out online. Please follow the link given below to apply (or visit the original job details page): https://fssai.formsubmit.in/ep_ses_web_landing.

Important Dates:

Published on: 25th December 2025

Last date for application is: 22nd January 2026

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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