FSSAI Recruitment 2026: Vacancies ranging from Junior Assistant to Joint Director—find out who is eligible to apply..

FSSAI Recruitment 2026: There is good news for candidates seeking employment with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI has initiated the online application process for recruitment to various Group A and Group C posts. This recruitment will be conducted on a deputation and short-term contract basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official FSSAI recruitment portal. The online application process began on June 6, 2026, and candidates can apply until June 26, 2026. FSSAI has clarified that applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applications can be submitted until June 26
The application process for FSSAI Recruitment 2026 commenced on June 6. The deadline for submitting applications is set for June 26, 2026. Additionally, the cut-off date for determining eligibility—such as the candidate's age and other qualifications—will also be June 26, 2026.

Which posts are being filled?
Under this recruitment drive, FSSAI has invited applications for three distinct posts: Joint Director, Manager (Information Technology), and Junior Assistant Grade-II. Recruitment will be conducted for 3 Joint Director posts. Two vacancies have been announced for the post of Manager (IT), while 10 posts of Junior Assistant Grade-II will be filled.

What are the qualifications for the Joint Director post?

Candidates applying for the Joint Director post must be officials currently employed by the Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, government universities, recognized research institutes, public sector undertakings, statutory bodies, or autonomous institutions. Candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. Furthermore, candidates possessing qualifications in MBA, Law, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Public Health, Life Sciences, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or related fields may also be eligible. Who can apply for the Manager (IT) post?

For the Manager (Information Technology) post, candidates must possess a B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Additionally, fulfilling the prescribed service-related conditions is mandatory.

Candidates who have passed Class 12 are also eligible for the Junior Assistant post.

For the Junior Assistant Grade-II post, candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. Furthermore, preference may be given to candidates with experience in office work, diary and dispatch tasks, and knowledge of computer typing.

Maximum age limit: 56 years

For this FSSAI recruitment, the maximum age limit for appointment on a deputation basis has been set at 56 years. Age will be calculated based on the last date for online applications, i.e., June 26, 2026.

What is the tenure of the appointment?

Selected candidates will be appointed under deputation or foreign service terms. Depending on the post, the initial tenure may be one, two, or three years. This period may be extended based on requirements and Central Government guidelines.

Read the notification before applying.

FSSAI advises candidates to carefully read the detailed recruitment notification before applying. Only those candidates who meet all the eligibility criteria prescribed for the respective post should apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the 'Jobs@FSSAI (Careers)' section on the official FSSAI website. The application process is entirely online; candidates must submit the application form after filling in all the necessary details. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well in time to avoid last-minute hassles.

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