FSSAI Recruitment 2021: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released a total of 254 vacancies for various posts and started accepting online applications for the same from 13th October 2021. FSSAI is accepting the applications of all the eligible candidates till 12th November 2021. Candidates can apply online for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 by visiting the official website or from the direct link mentioned in the article below. Candidates can check the below article for more detailed information.
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FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Out
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recruitment 2021 is out for various posts i.e. Assistant Director, Deputy Manager, Food Analyst, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant Manager, Assistant, Hindi Translator, Personal Assistant, IT Assistant, and Junior Assistant Grade- 1.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
Check all the important dates related to FSSAI Recruitment 2021 from the following table.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021 | 30th September 2021 |
| Online Application Starts | |
| Online Application Ends | |
| CBT Stage 1 | To be notified soon |
| CBT Stage 2 | To be notified soon |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 PDF Link
FSSAI declared various vacancies in different departments with different eligibility criteria. The direct links to check the official PDF released by the FSSAI are given below. Candidates can check these official PDFs or read the complete posts for more details.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 – Group A PDF
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 – Other Posts PDF
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Apply Online
The online registration process is now started from today i.e.13th October 2021 and the eligible and interested candidates are invited to fill the application form on or before 12th November 2021. Candidates must check all the important details before applying online for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021 for various posts. The direct link to apply online for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021 is given below.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Apply Online
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Vacancies
Check all the vacancies released under the FSSAI Recruitment 2021 for various posts, given below in the table.
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
| 02 | Assistant Director | 06 |
| 03 | Assistant Director (Technical) | 09 |
| 04 | Deputy Manager | 06 |
| 05 | Food Analyst | 04 |
| 06 | Technical Officer | 125 |
| 07 | Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) | 37 |
| 08 | Assistant Manager (IT) | 04 |
| 09 | Assistant Manager | 02 |
| 10 | Assistant | 33 |
| 11 | Hindi Translator | 01 |
| 12 | Personal Assistant | 19 |
| 13 | IT Assistant | 03 |
| 14 | Junior Assistant Grade- 1 | 03 |
| Total | 254 |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Application Fees & Intimation Charges
Candidates need to check the application fees and intimation charges for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total* |
| General/OBC | Rs 1000/- | Rs 500/- | Rs 1500/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD | Nil | Rs 500/- | Rs 500/- |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling the online application form for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 candidates must check the eligibility criteria thoroughly as it is important to fulfill each criterion set by the FSSAI. Candidates who will not meet the criteria might get their candidature canceled.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021 must fulfill the Age Limit Criteria as mentioned in the table below:
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| Junior Assistant Grade-1 | 25 Years |
| Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant, Hindi Translator, Personal Assistant, IT Assistant, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer | 30 Years |
| Deputy Manager, Assistant Director (Technical), Assistant Director, Food Analyst | 35 Years |
Educational Qualification
The Educational Qualification for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 which the candidates must follow before applying online is mentioned in the table below:
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Educational Qualification | |
| Posts | Educational Qualifications |
| Assistant Director | A postgraduate or diploma degree in journalism or mass communication or public relation or MBA with specialization in Marketing from a recognized university or Institute.Students must also have six years of experience. |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | M.Tech/ PG Diploma/ B.E. B.Tech |
| Deputy Manager | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or InstitutionSix years’ experience in handling administration, finance, human resource development or/ and vigilance and accounts matters.ORDegree of Law from a recognized University or institutionThree years experience of handling legal matters or working experience as a Law Officer in a reputed Government or Autonomous body or Research Institutions or Universities or Public Sector Undertakings or Law firms. |
| 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 MicrobiologyORBachelor of Technology in Dairy or Oil or degree in Veterinary Sciences3 years of experience in the analysis of food |
| Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) | Degree in any of the following streams:*Food Technology*Dairy Technology*Biotechnology*Oil Technology*Agricultural Science*Veterinary Sciences*Bio-Chemistry*Microbiology*Master’s Degree in Chemistry*Degree in medicine from a recognized University |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering Discipline or MCAORBachelor’s Degree in Relevant field and 5 Years of total experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field. |
| Assistant Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation from a recognized university or InstituteORPost Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Work or psychology or Labour and Social Welfare from a recognized university or InstituteORBachelor’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 | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution |
| Hindi Translator | Masters degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject and vice versa.ORMasters degree in any other subject with Hindi and English as compulsory subjects |
| Personal Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or InstitutionProficiency in shorthand (80 WPM) and typing (40 WPM – English) and/ or (35 WPM Hindi)Computer literacy and proficiency in using MS Office and internet etc. |
| IT Assistant | Bachelor’s DegreeOne year PG Diploma/Degree in Computer Application or Information Technology or equivalent degree.ORBachelor’s Degree in Computer Application or equivalent degree in relevant field |
| Junior Assistant Grade- 1 | 12th Standard or equivalent degree from a recognized Board or University |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Selection Process
The selection process for each post is different, the table shows the weightage assigned for each stage.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Selection Process | ||
| Post Advertised | Stages 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%CBT (Stage-2) – 50% |
| Central Food Safety Officer | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) | |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) | |
| Assistant Manager | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) | |
| Hindi Translator | CBT | CBT – 100% |
| Assistant | CBT | |
| Personal Assistant | CBT + Proficiency in Shorthand and Typing | |
| IT Assistant | CBT | |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | CBT | |
| Assistant Director | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) + Interview | CBT (Stage-1) – 50%CBT (Stage-2) – 35%Interview – 15% |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) + Interview | |
| Deputy Manager | CBT (Stage-1) + CBT (Stage-2) + Interview |
