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FSSAI Recruitment 2021: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finally published FSSAI Admit cad 2021 on 28th December 2021 on its official website. The FSSAI Exam 2021 is scheduled to be held on 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2022 for the recruitment of 254 eligible candidates for various posts. he notification for the FSSAI recruitment 2021 on its official website. All the candidates who had successfully registered for the recruitment will be eligible for the FSSAI CBT-1 exam 2022. Candidates who will appear in the exam are advised to download their FSSAI Admit Card 2021 to know their exam dates and exam center. The link to download the FSSAI Admit Card 2021 is mentioned in the article below.
FSSAI Admit Card 2021
The FSSAI has issued the admit card for the CBT -1 exam for all the candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the recruitment. The FSSAI Admit card 2021 was published on 28th December 2021 on the official website of FSSAI. Candidates can download their respective hall tickets from the official website or from the link mentioned below.
FSSAI Exam Schedule 2021
The FSSAI has also released the exam schedules for various posts on 16th December 2021 on its official website. Candidates can check the FSSAI Exam Scheduled 2021 from the table provided below.
| Exam Date | Posts Name | Shift | Exam Timing |
| 17th January 2022 | Assistant Manager (Social Work/Psychology/ Labour and Social Welfare/ Library Science) | II | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Assistant Manager (Journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation) | |||
| Assistant Manager (IT) | |||
| 18th January 2022 | IT Assistant | I | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Hindi Translator | |||
| Personal Assistant | II | 2 pm to 5 pm | |
| 19th January 2022 | Junior Assistant Grade-I | I | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Food Analyst | |||
| Central Food Safety Officer | II | 2 pm to 5 pm | |
| 20th January 2022 | Technical Officer | I | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Assistant | II | 2 pm to 5 pm |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Cancelled for Few Posts
The FSSAI has published a notification regarding the cancellation of few posts on 11th November 2021 on its official website. The notification released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India states that “The Recruitment Notice No. DR-03/2021 dated 30.09.2021 for filling up of under mentioned posts in FSSAI is hereby canceled due to administrative reasons”. Candidates can find the screenshot below of the official notification.
Also, the recruitment board state that, The amount paid by the candidates towards Application fee/Intimation charges will be refunded in the original mode of payment in due course.
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 | |
| FSSAI Admit Card 2021 | 28th December 2021 |
| CBT Stage 1 | 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2022 |
| 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
FSSAI is accepting online applications of the eligible candidates from 13th October 2021 till 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.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Vacancies | ||
| 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.
| FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Application Fees & Intimation Charges | |||
| 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:
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FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Age Limit |
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| 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 Institution
Six years’ experience in handling administration, finance, human resource development or/ and vigilance and accounts matters. OR Degree of Law from a recognized University or institution Three 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 Microbiology
OR Bachelor of Technology in Dairy or Oil or degree in Veterinary Sciences 3 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 MCA
OR Bachelor’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 Institute
OR Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Work or psychology or Labour and Social Welfare from a recognized university or Institute OR Bachelor’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.
OR Masters degree in any other subject with Hindi and English as compulsory subjects |
| Personal Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution
Proficiency 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 Degree
One year PG Diploma/Degree in Computer Application or Information Technology or equivalent degree. OR Bachelor’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.
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FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Selection Process |
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| 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 | |
FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Candidates are also advised to check the FSSAI Exam Pattern and detailed syllabus of various posts from below.
FSSAI Technical Officer & Central Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern
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FSSAI Technical Officer & Central Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern |
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| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 05 |
| General Awareness | 05 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 05 |
| 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 |
Junior Assistant Grade- I & Assistant Exam Pattern
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FSSAI Junior Assistant Grade- I & Assistant Exam Pattern |
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| 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
| FSSAI Hindi Translator Exam Pattern | ||
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 |
| General English | ||
| Paper 2 | Translation and Essay Descriptive Paper | 4 Question each having 25 Marks |
FSSAI Assistant Director Exam Pattern
| FSSAI Assistant Director Exam Pattern | |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 05 |
| General Awareness | 05 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 05 |
| 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
| FSSAI Assistant Manager (IT) & IT Assistant Exam Pattern | |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 05 |
| Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) | 05 |
| FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) | 05 |
| Subject Matter Knowledge | 65 |
| Total | 100 |
FSSAI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021
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FAQs: FSSAI Recruitment 2021
Q1. When will FSSAI Recruitment 2021 be released?
Ans. FSSAI Recruitment 2021 was released on 30th September 2021.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for FSSAI 2021?
Ans. The last date to apply for FSSAI 2021 is 12th November 2021.
Q3. What is the fee for FSSAI 2021?
Ans. The fee for FSSAI 2021 is Rs. 1500.
Q4. How can I apply for FSSAI 2021?
Ans. You can apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2021 by clicking on the link given above once the registration starts.
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