FSSAI Recruitment 2021: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is inviting applications for direct recruitment basis for various positions. Eligible candidates can apply at the official website – fssai.gov.in. The application process will begin on October 8 and the last date to apply is November 7.
As per the official notification, the cut-off date for eligibility and qualification criteria will be announced on November 7, 2021. The exam will be held in CBT mode and the dates will be notified by the department in due course of time.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021- Important Dates
The detailed notifications for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 were released on 30th September 2021 and the online application will start from 13th October 2021, check the below table for other dates.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Important Dates | |
| 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 | 12th November 2021 |
| Availability of CBT Admit Card | To be notified |
| CBT-1 Exam Dates | To be notified |
| CBT-2 Exam Dates | To be notified |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Vacancy Details
The officials of FSSAI have released 254 vacancies. Candidates must know the details on which department the vacancies are open. The table below shows the bifurcation of various posts in FSSAI Recruitment 2021.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| FSSAI Group A Vacancy- 21 Posts | |
| Deputy Manager | 06 |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | 09 |
| Assistant Director | 06 |
| FSSAI Other Posts Vacancy- 233 Posts | |
| Technical Officer | 125 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 37 |
| Food Analyst | 04 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 04 |
| Assistant Manager | 04 |
| Assistant | 33 |
| Hindi Translator | 01 |
| Personal Assistant | 19 |
| IT Assistant | 03 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-1 | 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 254 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 exam have been released along with its official notification. Have a look at the required post-wise eligibility criteria essential for FSSAI Recruitment 2021. The candidates holding the minimum education qualification and fall within the age limit can apply for the vacancies.
FSSAI Recruitment Age Limit
The candidates should not exceed more than the below age as of the closing date of the online application i.e. 12th November 2021.
| Post Name | Upper 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 |
How to Apply Online For FSSAI Recruitment 2021?
Steps to apply online are given below.
- Click on the link that is given below or visit the official website @fssai.gov.in
- Scroll down the page and click on Jobs @FSSAI at the bottom.
- Search for the job post you are interested in.
- The candidates will have to log in themselves first.
- Log in using their “Email I.D and the Password”
- Fill the form correctly by providing the details.
- Upload your photo and signature.
- Finally, pay the required application fee.
- Submit the application
- Get a printout for future reference
