As FSSAI Notification 2024 will be released for different posts, it is necessary to decide which posts to apply for. Candidates applying for multiple posts will have to mention the order of preference for joining in case of selection for more than one post. The preference mentioned by the candidate in the online application will be final and hence filling the FSSAI Application Form correctly is crucial.
FSSAI Recruitment
Age limit, education qualification, selection process etc. vary post wise. Candidates who want to apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2024 must know all the details. FSSAI Vacancy is released for posts like Food Analyst, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO), Assistant, Personal Assistant, Assistant Manager etc. Read below for more about FSSAI Recruitment 2024.
FSSAI Recruitment - Overview
FSSAI will announce various vacancies to be filled through Direct Recruitment basis for which the candidates have to first submit their online applications. Check the job summary for FSSAI Recruitment 2024 from the below overview table.
FSSAI Recruitment 2024 Overview
Exam Name
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, FSSAI
The FSSAI Vacancy is divided into various posts and categories. In this section, we will provide you with the detailed FSSAI Vacancy both category wise & post wise.
Post/ Category
UR
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Food Analyst
1
1
1
–
1
4
Technical Officer
50
33
19
10
13
125
Central Food Safety
Officer (CFSO)
14
10
6
3
4
37
Assistant Manager
(IT)
2
1
1
–
–
4
Assistant Manager (Journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation)
1
1
–
–
–
2
Assistant Manager (Social Work, Psychology, Labour and Social Welfare, Library Science)
Step-2: Scroll down the page and search for Jobs @FSSAI (Careers) at the bottom.
Step-3: Search for the job post you are interested in and click on “Apply Online”.
Step-4: The candidates will have to log in themselves first.
Step-5: Login using their “Email I.D and the Password “.
Step-6: Fill in the details required in the application form correctly by providing the details.
Step-7: Upload your photo and signature in the required dimension and size.
Step-8: Finally, pay the required application fee and click on “Submit”.
Step-9: Save and download the application form for future use.
FSSAI Recruitment - Application Fee
The application forms for FSSAI Recruitment will not be accepted without the required application fee which has been categorized below. The fee is to be paid through online mode only.
FSSAI Application Fees & Intimation Charges
Category
Application Fee
Intimation Charges
Total Fee
General/OBC
Rs 1000/-
Rs 500/-
Rs 1500/-
SC/ST/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD
Nil
Rs 500/-
Rs 500/-
FSSAI Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for FSSAI Recruitment exam will be released along with its official notification. Have a look at the required post-wise eligibility criteria essential for FSSAI Recruitment. The candidates holding the minimum education qualification and fall within the age limit can apply for the vacancies.
FSSAI Recruitment Age Limit
Post Name
Upper Age Limit
Food Analyst
35 years
Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant, Hindi Translator, Personal Assistant, IT Assistant, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer
30 years
Junior Assistant Grade-1
25 years
FSSAI Recruitment Education Qualification
Post Name
Academic Requirement
Technical Officer
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.
OR
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 in Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Fisheries or Animal Sciences
OR
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
Central Food Safety Officer
Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Sciences or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University
Food Analyst
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology
OR
Bachelor of Technology in Dairy or Oil or degree in Veterinary Sciences and 3 years of experience in the analysis of food
Assistant Manager
Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation from a recognized university or Institute
OR
Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Work or psychology or Labour and Social Welfare from a recognized university or Institute
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Library Sciences or Library and Information Science of a recognized University or Institute. Two years of professional experience in a Library under Central or State Govt. or Autonomous or Statutory Organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University.
Assistant Manager (IT)
B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering Discipline or MCA
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant field and 5 Years of total experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field.
Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution
Hindi Translator
Masters degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject and vice versa.
OR
Masters degree in any other subject with Hindi and English as compulsory subjects
Personal Assistant
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.
IT Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year PG Diploma/Degree in Computer Application or Information Technology or equivalent degree in relevant field.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application or equivalent degree in relevant field
Junior Assistant Grade-1
12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University
FSSAI Recruitment Nationality
The candidate applying for FSSAI Recruitment must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
FSSAI Recruitment - Selection Process
The candidates will be selected through Computer Based Test (Stage 1 /Stage 2) and for some posts, there will be an interview round too. Check the post-wise selection process from the below section.
What is the total number of vacancies announced for FSSAI Recruitment 2024?
The total number of vacancies announced for FSSAI Recruitment 2024 is 233.
How can I apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2024?
You can apply online by visiting the official website of FSSAI at www.fssai.gov.in and following the application steps provided.
What is the application fee for FSSAI Recruitment 2024?
The application fee is Rs 1500 for General/OBC candidates and Rs 500 for SC/ST/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates.
What is the educational qualification required for the IT Assistant post?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a one-year PG Diploma/Degree in Computer Application or Information Technology or an equivalent degree in a relevant field, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application or an equivalent degree in a relevant field.
Are there any reservations for specific categories in FSSAI Recruitment 2024?
Yes, vacancies are divided into various categories such as UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS.
