
FSSAI or Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has been released its official notification for various positions like Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant Food Analyst. This year FSSAI has announced a total number of 233 vacancies for these positions. The online application has been started from 13/10/2021 to 12/11/2021. The recruitment is totally dependent on the online examination. Before applying for this examination candidates must know all the details about the examination.
As per the official notification, FSSAI has been released a total number of 233 vacancies for these positions. Before applying candidates should know about the important dates of this recruitment. The important dates are mentioned below. Candidates are advised to check out the Important Dates.
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Important Dates | Events |
Notification Release Date | 30th September 2021 |
Online Application Link Active | 13th October 2021 |
Last Date to submit Online Application | 12th November 2021 |
Last Date to pay Application Fee | 17th November 2021 |
Availability Admit Card | To be annouced soon |
FSSAI has also set eligibility criteria for applicants. The first one is Educational Qualifications, the second one is Age Limit and the third one is Nationality. Let’s talk about the Eligibility Criteria.
The educational qualification is also divided into important positions. Candidates should meet the educational qualification for this examination. The details of educational qualification as mentioned below.
Post Name | Education Qualification |
Deputy Manager | 1. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication. 2. Diploma in Public Relation or MBA and six years of experince. |
Assistant Director (Technical) | M.Tech/PG Diploma/B.E.B. Tech |
Assistant Director | 1. Bachelor's degree from a recognized University and six years experience in handling administration, finance, human resource development. 2. Degree of law from a recognized University or institution with three years experience in handling legal matters. |
Technical Officer | 1. Master's Degree from a recognized University or Institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology. 2. Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Dairy Technology or Agriculture. 3. 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 | 1. Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agriculture science. 2. Degree in Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Master's Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University. |
Food Analyst | 1. Master's Degree from a recognized University or Institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology. 2. Bachelor of Technology in Dairy or Oil or degree in Veterinary Sciences and 3 years of experince in the analysis of food. |
Assistant Manager | 1. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation from a recognized university or Institute. 2. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Work or psychology or Labour and Social Welfare from a recognized university or Institute. 3. Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science of a recognized University or Institute. 4. Two years of professional experince in a Libray under Central or State Govt. |
Assistant Manager (IT) | 1. B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering Discipline MCA. 2. Bachelor's Degree in Relevant field and 5 Years of total experince. Minimum 3 years experince in relevant field. |
Assistant | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institution. |
Hindi Translator | 1. Masters degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject and vice versa. 2. 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) and/or 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. |
Junior Assistant Grade -1 | 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. |
There are three different age criteria for different positions. FSSAI has been mentioned that applicants’ age limits have to in between. The three different age criteria as mentioned below.
Post Name | Age Limit |
Deputy Manager, Assistant Director (Technical), Assistant Director, 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 |
This year FSSAI has been released a total number of 223 vacancies for various positions. The details of the vacancy have been mentioned below.
Post Name | Vacancies |
Technical Officer | 125 |
Central Food Safety Officer | 37 |
Food Analyst | 04 |
Assistant Manager (IT) | 04 |
Assistant Manager | 02 |
Assistant | 33 |
Hindi Translator | 01 |
Personal Assistant | 19 |
IT Asistant | 03 |
Junior Assistant Grade -1 | 03 |
Total Vacancies: | 233 |
FSSAI has been divided the selection process into two sections. The first section is the Computer Based Test and the second section is the Interview process. The selection process is also divided by the positions. The details of the selection process are mentioned below. Candidates are advised to check out the details carefully.
Post Name | Stage of Selection | Weightage Assigned |
Food Analyst | Written Test + Interview | Written test - 85% Interview - 15% |
Technical Officer | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) | CBT (Stage - 1) - 50% |
Central Food Safety Oficcer | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) | CBT (Stage - 1) - 50% |
Assistant Manager (IT) | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) | CBT (Stage - 1) - 50% |
Assistant Manager | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) | CBT (Stage - 2) - 50% |
Hindi Translator | CBT | CBT 100% |
Assitant | CBT | CBT 100% |
Personal Assistant | CBT + Proficiency in Shorthand and Typing | CBT 100% |
IT Assistant | CBT | CBT 100% |
Junior Assistant Grade - I | CBT | CBT 100% |
Assistant Director | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) Interview | CBT (Stage - 1) - 50% |
Assistant Director (Technical) | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (stage - 2) + Interview | CBT (Stage - 2) - 35% |
Deputy Manager | CBT (Stage - 1) + CBT (Stage - 2) + Interview | Interview - 15% |
FSSAI divided the salary structure on the basis of the Payscale. The Payscale is also divided by the positions of every employee. Selected candidates Also get some allowances like HRA, DA, Children Education Allowance, etc.
In the syllabus, there is a total of four types of topics have been mentioned. The first topic is General Intelligence, the second one General Awareness, the third one English language and the last one is Computer Literacy.
FSSAI apply online steps are mentioned below.
The online application process is not completed without paying the application fees. There are two different application fees that have been set by FSSAI. FSSAI also mentioned that the application fee is accepted only in online mode. Any other mode will not be accepted by FSSAI. The details of the application fee are mentioned below.
Category | Application Fees |
General/OBC | Rs. 1000/- |
SC/ST/EWS/Women/EX-Servicemen/PWBD | Rs. 0/- |
What is the starting FSSAI Assistant salary? The starting FSSAI Assistant salary can be INR 33,000 to 35,000 along with all the allowances and benefits. What is the pay band of the FSSAI Assistant? The Pay Band of the FSSAI Assistant is from INR 9,300 to 24,800.
There are a total of 233 vacancies in various posts.
The last date to apply online for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 is 12th November 2021.
Only bonafide Indian citizens are eligible for this FSSAI Career. Candidates who are looking for Govt jobs can apply for jobs and get part in being in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The applications will be accepted in Online mode only.
The last date to apply online for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 is 12th November 2021.
The level of the FSSAI exam is quite tough and requires thorough preparation to crack the exam. FSSAI mock tests will help you prepare in a smart way to overcome any chances of failure.
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