FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022
FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been inviting online applications for various Group-A and other posts on a total of 233 vacancies against Advt No. DR-04/2021. The online applications started from 13th October 2021 and the last date to apply online for FSSAI Recruitment was 12th November 2021. Read the complete article below for more details regarding the FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022.
FSSAI Exam Date 2022
The FSSAI has released the revised exam date scheduled for the FSSAI Recruitment 2021-22. The FSSAI Exam has been scheduled for 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st March 2022. Click on the link below for detailed information regarding the revised FSSAI Exam Date 2022.
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FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022- Overview
Candidates who are interested in the FSSAI exam must check the overview of FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 for future reference. Refer to the table below for all the highlights regarding FSSAI Recruitment 2021-22.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 | |
| Organization Name | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Vacancies | 233 |
| Posts | Technical Officer, Central Food safety officer, food analyst, asst. manager, and others |
| Advt no. | DR-04/2021 |
| Location | PAN India |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Selection Process | CBT-1/ CBT-2 + Interview |
| Salary | Level 4 to 13 |
| Website | www.fssai.gov.in |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022- Exam Dates
| FSSAI Exam 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 | 17th November 2021 |
| FSSAI Admit Card | 28th December 2021 |
| FSSAI Exam Date 2022 (Revised) | 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st March 2022 |
| CBT-2 Exam Dates | To be notified |
FSSAI Notification PDF
The FSSAI has already released the official FSSAI Recruitment 2021-22 notification for recruitment on 233 Group A and various other posts. The interested candidates can download the FSSAI notification by clicking on the button below. The candidates must go through the complete notification before applying online.
FSSAI Vacancy 2021-2022
The officials of FSSAI have released 233 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 2021-2022.
| FSSAI Vacancy- 233 Posts | |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| 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 | 233 |
FSSAI Online Application Form
Candidates must apply for the job post before the last submission date through the official website. However, a link is provided below for easy access to the online applications. The online applications have been started from 13th October 2021 and the last date to apply online is 12th November 2021. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 for various Group A and other posts by clicking on the link given below.
How to Apply Online For FSSAI Recruitment 2021-22?
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 out 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
Application Fee
| FSSAI Application Fee | |||
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total fee payable |
| General / OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/ Women/ Ex-servicemen/ PWD | Nil | Rs. 500/- | Rs.500/- |
FSSAI Eligibility Criteria
The candidates can go through the below minimum eligibility criteria with respect to educational qualification, experience, and age limit required for FSSAI Recruitment 2021.
Educational Qualification & Experience (as on 12/11/2021)
| Post Name | |
| 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. |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 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 |
| 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 |
| Assistant Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation from a recognized university or Institute |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or any other relevant Engineering Discipline or MCA |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Junior Assistant Grade-1 | 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University |
Age Limit (as on 12/11/2021)
The minimum age should be 25 years and the maximum age should be 35 years.
| Name of the post | 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 |
FSSAI Selection Process
The FSSAI Selection process with different stages and weightage is given in the table below:
FSSAI Selection Process with weightage | ||
| 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 | |
FSSAI Exam Pattern 2021-2022
The candidates who are interested in the job post should have knowledge regarding the exam pattern of FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022. There will be 100 objective MCQ types of questions. The total duration of the examination will be 120 mins. For every correct answer, there will be 4 marks and for every wrong answer, there will be a deduction of 1 mark.
| FSSAI Technical Officer & Central Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern | |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 5 |
| General Awareness | 5 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 5 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) | 25 |
| FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) | 25 |
| Subject Matter Knowledge | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
| FSSAI Junior Assistant Grade- I & Assistant Exam Pattern | |
| Subjects | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| English Language | 15 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| FSSAI Hindi Translator Exam Pattern | |
| Paper | Subject |
Paper 1 | General Hindi |
| General English | |
| Paper 2 | Translation and Essay Descriptive Paper |
| FSSAI Assistant Director Exam Pattern | |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 5 |
| General Awareness | 5 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 5 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) | 10 |
| FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) | 10 |
| Subject Matter Knowledge | 55 |
| Total | 100 |
| FSSAI Assistant Manager (IT) & IT Assistant Exam Pattern | |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 5 |
| Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) | 5 |
| FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) | 5 |
| Subject Matter Knowledge | 65 |
| Total | 100 |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021-22 Syllabus
The FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 syllabus is according to the requirement of the post. The candidates must prepare for the exam according to the syllabus. The syllabus is provided in the table below. For more details regarding FSSAI Syllabus, the candidates can click on the button below the table.
| Subject | Syllabus |
| General Intelligence |
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| General Awareness |
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| English Language |
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| Computer Literacy | Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands, emails, Google Docs, commonly use social media handles |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 Salary Structure
Candidates who are applying for the post must know the salary structure of FSSAI Recruitment 2021. The salary structure includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Children Education Allowance, LTC etc, as applicable for Central Government employees. There are different levels of salary structures assigned for different posts which are explained in the below table.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
| Deputy Manager | Level 10 |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | Level 10 |
| Assistant Director | Level 10 |
| Technical Officer | Level 07 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | Level 07 |
| Food Analyst | Level 10 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | Level 07 |
| Assistant Manager | Level 07 |
| Assistant | Level 06 |
| Hindi Translator | Level 06 |
| Personal Assistant | Level 06 |
| IT Assistant | Level 06 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-1 | Level 04 |
FSSAI 2021-2022 Admit Card
The FSSAI admit card will be made available to the candidates in January 2022 [1st week] before the scheduled FSSAI exam date. The candidates can bookmark this page, as the direct link to download the FSSAI admit card will be activated here as soon as it is released on the official website @fssai.gov.in. FSSAI call letter is made available only to those candidates whose applications are accepted by the FSSAI 2021-2022.
FSSAI Exam Date along with the complete exam schedule was announced officially by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The candidates who have applied for FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 must download their FSSAI Admit Card which has already been released.
FSSAI Result 2021-2022
The FSSAI Result 2021-2022 will be out for different stages separately after a few weeks (tentatively) from the FSSAI Exam date. But the official date for the release of admit card has not yet been announced. The link to check the FSSAI Result 2021-2022 will be updated as soon as it will be published on the official website.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022 FAQs
Q. What are the revised FSSAI Exam Dates 2022?
Ans. The revised FSSAI Exam Dates 2022 are 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st March 2022.
Q. What is the last date to apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022?
Ans. The last date to apply online for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 is 12th November 2021.
Q. What is the FSSAI Application fee?
Ans. The FSSAI recruitment application fee is Rs. 1500/- for the General and OBC category while for others and women it is Rs. 500/-
Q. How many vacancies are there for FSSAI Recruitment 2021-2022?
Ans. There are a total of 233 vacancies in various posts.
