Vacancy Circular No:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
invites applications for recruitment of Technical Officer, Food Analyst, More Vacancies
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Recruitment Cell, FDA Bhavan, Kotla Road, New Delhi-110002
Kotla Road, New Delhi, 110002 Delhi
Number of Vacancy: 196 Posts
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Recruitment 2021 | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Technical Officer, Food Analyst, More Vacancies |
| Education Requirement | BVSC,B.Lib,12TH,M.Sc,MCA,PG Diploma,MSW |
| Total Vacancy | 196 Posts |
| Job Locations | New Delhi |
| Age Limit | Age limit on closing date of application: 25 - 35 yrs |
| Experience | 2 - 5 years |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Posted on | 04 Oct, 2021 |
| Last Date To Apply | 07 Nov, 2021 |
Educational Qualification: B.Tech/B.E, BVSC, B.Lib, 12TH, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, PG Diploma, MSW
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) hereinafter referred to as 'Authority’ is a statutory body under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. i. FSSAI invites applications on Direct Recruitment basis from dynamic and motivated candidates looking for exciting career opportunities in Food Regulatory System. 1. Post Name: Food Analyst 2. Pay Level: 10 3. No. of Vacancies: 04 4. Educational and other qualifications: i. Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition or Bachelor of Technology in Dairy or Oil or degree in Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law or is an associate of the ii. Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) or any other equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central government for such purposes iii. And has at least three years experience in the analysis of food. iv. And has been declared qualified for appointment as a Food Analyst by a board appointed and notified by the Authority. v. Desirable: Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test. 1. Post Name: Technical Officer 2. Pay Level: 7 3. No. of Vacancies: 125 4. Educational and other qualifications: (a) “Master Degree from a recognized University or Institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural or horticultural Sciences or Industrial Microbiology or Toxicology or Public Health or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance. (b) PG Diploma of at least one year duration in Food Safety or Food Science or Food Processing or Quality Assurance in Food sector or Dietetic and Public Health or Nutrition or Dairy Science or Bakery Science or Post Harvest Technology from a Govt. recognized University/ Institute with a condition that candidates who have completed these PG Diploma courses, must have studied anyone of following subjects at their i. Bachelor’s degree level i.e. Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural or horticultural Sciences or Industrial Microbiology or ii. Toxicology or Public Health or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance or Food Processing Technology or Fruit & Vegetable or Medicine or Veterinary sciences or Fisheries or Animal Sciences” (c) BE or B.Tech in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Food Process Engineering or Food Processing Technology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance or Bachelor’s degree (not less than four years duration) in Medicine or Veterinary sciences or Fisheries or Animal Sciences 5. Desirable: Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test 1. Post Name: Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) 2. Pay Level: 7 3. No. of Vacancies: 37 4. Educational and other qualifications: (a) Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University OR (b) any other equivalent or recognized qualification notified by the Central Government. 5. Desirable: Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test. 1. Post Name: Assistant Manager (IT) 2. Pay Level: 7 3. No. of Vacancies: 4 4. Educational and other qualifications: (a) B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering Discipline or MCA or Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant field (b) 5 Years of total experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field 1. Post Name: Assistant Manager 2. Pay Level: 7 3. No. of Vacancies: 4 4. Educational and other qualifications: (a) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass communication or Public Relation from a recognized university or Institute OR (b) Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Work or psychology or Labour and Social Welfare from a recognized university or Institute OR (c) (i) Bachelor’s degree in Library Sciences or Library and Information Science of a recognized University or Institute (ii) Two years professional experience in a Library under Central or State Govt. or Autonomous or Statutory Organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University. 5. Note : Out of the total experience sought, two years of experience should be in immediate lower pay level (Pay level 6) in central dearness allowance , or equivalent industrial dearness allowance scale (as applicable) and in case of candidates working in private sector he or she shall be drawing minimum annual cost to company of Rs 7 Lakh for two years. 1. Post Name: Personal Assistant 2. Pay Level: 7 3. No. of Vacancies: 19 4. Educational and other qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution with proficiency in shorthand (80 WPM) and typing (40 WPM - English) and/ or (35 WPM Hindi) Should be computer literate and proficient in using MS Office and internet etc. 5. Desirable: Diploma or certificate in office management and secretarial procedure or equivalent from a recognized or reputed institution. 1. Post Name: Junior Assistant Grade- 1 2. Pay Level: 4 3. No. of Vacancies: 03 4. Educational and other qualifications: 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University 5. Advt No: DR-04/2021
Pay Scale:
INR
Not Disclosed
Age Limit: Age limit on closing date of application: 25 - 35 yrs
1. Scheme of Examination:
(a) Selection for the posts will be done as per the stages given below
(b) Shortlisting of Candidates for CBT (Stage-2). Candidates in the ratio of 1:20 will be shortlisted / called for CBT (Stage-2).
(c) Shortlisting of Candidates for Interview –Candidates in the ratio of 1:5 will be shortlisted / called for interview for the post.
(d) Shortlisting of Candidates for Proficiency in Short hand and Typing (for the post of Personal Assistant) – Candidates in the ratio of 1:10 will be shortlisted for proficiency in short hand. Qualifying the proficiency test in short hand and typing will be mandatory for selection the post. However, marks obtained in short hand and typing exam will not be added to the final result.
(e) The ratio at (b), (c) and (d) above may change depending upon number of applicants for each post.
(f) Marks scored in all stages of selection mentioned against each post in para (a) above in accordance with weightage assigned to each stage will be counted for final selection. Candidate absent in any stage(s) of selection will not be eligible for selection. Further, the Authority reserves the right to introduce additional stage of examination which would be notified at suitable time, if considered necessary.
(g) Resolution in case of Tie at the Final Stage of Selection. In case of two/ three candidates scoring same marks at final stage, the candidate possessing a desirable qualification wherever applicable as per Recruitment Regulations shall be given preference
(h) If the tie still persists the candidate older in age will get preference. If the tie continues to persist, the tie will be resolved by referring to the alphabetical order of names i.e. a candidate whose name begins with the alphabet which comes first in the alphabetical order will get the preference.
1. Candidates are required to apply only ONLINE through the website www.fssai.gov.in. No other mode for submission of application is available. Candidates are not to forward hard copies of online application to FSSAI.
2. Website Link open for online registration of applications and payment of Fees/Intimation Charges: 08.10.2021
3. Last Date for Online Application: 07.11.2021
4. Cut off date for Eligibility and Qualification Criteria: 07.11.2021
5. Tentative Date for availability of downloadable Admit Card for CBT (Stage-1), Tentative date of CBT (Stage-1), Dates for CBT (Stage-2) exam would be published on FSSAI website post declaration of result for CBT (Stage-1): The dates will be published on FSSAI website after last date of online application.
Published on: 04 October 2021
FSSAI Assistant, Technical Officer, PA & Various Posts CBT Exam Result Exam Result List-I
FSSAI Assistant, Technical Officer, PA & Various Posts CBT Exam Result Exam Result List-II
For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) ( Not Specified)
INRAs Per Rules
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Kotla Road near Bal Bhawan, New Delhi | 22nd January 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
Director
( 03 Posts) Posts • Kotla Road, New Delhi
|
19th December 2025 |
|
Assistant Manager and Various Posts
( 34 Posts) Posts • Kotla Road Near Bal Bhawan, New Delhi
|
7th May 2025 |
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been created for laying down standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
The Act also aims to establish a single reference point for all matters relating to food safety and standards, by moving from multi- level, multi- departmental control to a single line of command. To this effect, the Act establishes an independent statutory Authority – the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India with head office at Delhi.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI. The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have already been appointed by Government of India.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India New Delhi, Delhi recruitment offers great career opportunities for several posts such as Consultant (Microbiologist).
Interested candidates can pursue courses in Master's Degree in Microbiology/Food Microbiology/Bacteriology for a great career at FSSAI.