FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority)
About FSSAI Exam
FSSAI Exam Overview
FSSAI refers to “Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India”.
FSSAI released a notification in 2019 to recruit for 275 vacancies belonging to different posts.
Important Aspects of FSSAI Recruitment 2019
Total Vacancies – 275 (multiple posts)
Exam Stages –
- 3 stages for some posts(CBT+ Written Examination + Interview), and
- 2 stages for some posts(CBT+ Written Examination)
FSSAI Recruitment Important Dates 2019
| Event | Dates |
| Online Application Starts | 26.03.2019 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25.04.2019 |
| Admit Card Download Date | 10-15 Days before exam |
| FSSAI Exam Date 2019 (CBT Paper 1) | 24th, 25th, 26th July 2019 |
| FSSAI Written Exam (Paper 2) | November/December 2019 |
| Result | N/A |
FSSAI Eligibility criteria
Age Limit (as on 25.04.2019)
| Post Name | Min Age Limit | Max Age Limit |
| Jr. Assistant Grade I | 18 Years | 25 years |
| Assistant Director, Deputy Manager | 35 years | |
| For remaining posts | 30 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD +SC/ST | 15 Years |
| PwBD+ OBC | 13 Years |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Director | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
| Assistant Director (Technical)/
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 Biochemistry or Microbiology or Masters Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University |
| Administrative Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institution; and three years’ experience in handling
administration, finance, human resource development or/ and vigilance and accounts matters |
| Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institution |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University |
| Hindi Translator | Masters degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the
the medium of examination at degree level |
| 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) (ii) Should be computer literate and proficient in using MS Office and internet etc |
| 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 |
| Deputy Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation or MBA with specialization in Marketing from a recognized university or Institute |
| Assistant Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass communication |
FSSAI Recruitment Exam Pattern & Selection Process
FSSAI Selection Process
| Post Name | Rounds of Selection |
| Assistant Director | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Technical Officer | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Central Food Safety Officer | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Hindi Translator | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Administrative Officer | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Personal Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination + Skill Test |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | CBT+ Written Examination |
| IT Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Deputy Manager | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant Manager | CBT+ Written Examination |
FSSAI Recruitment Exam Pattern
There are different Exam Patterns mentioned for various posts mentioned in Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) Recruitment 2019.
Post: Assistant Director (Technical), Technical Officer and Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant Director & Administrative Officer, Assistant Manager (IT) & IT Assistant, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager
- The paper would be in two parts, with 100 Objective MCQ type questions to be attempted in 120 minutes.
- 4 marks would be given for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Part A – 25% weightage General Aptitude and Computer literacy
- Part B – 75% weightage Functional Knowledge test
| Part A – General Aptitude and Computer Literacy (25% Weightage) | No. Of Questions |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| Part B – Functional Knowledge (75% weightage) | No. Of Questions |
| Functional Knowledge | 75 |
Post: Assistant & Junior Assistant Grade-I
Exam Pattern for the post of Assistant & Junior Assistant Grade-I consists of 6 subjects including General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Literacy & FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding).
| Subject | 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 |
Post: Personal Assistant
Exam Pattern for the post of Personal Assistant for Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India Recruitment 2019 consists of 4 subjects including General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Literacy & English Language & Comprehension.
| Subject | No. Of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 50 |
Post: Hindi Translator
Exam Pattern for the post of Hindi Translator for FSSAI Recruitment 2019 consists of 2 subjects – General Hindi & General English.
| Subject | No.Of Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper I General Hindi: (Objective type) General English: (Objective type) General Hindi General English |
100 |
| Paper-II Translation and Essay Descriptive Paper |
4 questions having 25 marks each |
FSSAI Syllabus
FSSAI Syllabus consists of 2 parts: 1) Part A, 2) Part B. Part A consists of General Aptitude and Computer Literacy, and Part B is a Functional knowledge test, which tests on the core concepts of FSSAI.
The detailed FSSAI syllabus is given below:
FSSAI Part A – General Aptitude and Computer Literacy – Indicative syllabus
General Aptitude
- General Intelligence (5 Marks)
- General Awareness (5 Marks)
- English language Comprehension (5 Marks)
Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands, Google Doc, emails, commonly use social media handles (Whatsapp, FB, Twitter, etc) (10 Marks)
FSSAI Part B – Functional Knowledge Test
- Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) (25 Marks)
- FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) (25 Marks)
- Subject Matter Knowledge (25 Marks)
FSSAI Salary
FSSAI Salary details for various posts are below:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
| Assistant Director | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Technical Officer | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Hindi Translator | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Administrative Officer | 8 | ₹4800 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 4 | ₹2400 | ₹5200-20200 |
| Personal Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| IT Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Deputy Manager | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Assistant Manager | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
FSSAI Vacancy 2019
| Post Name | FSSAI Vacancy |
| Assistant Director | 20 |
| Technical Officer | 130 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 37 |
| Administrative Officer | 02 |
| Assistant | 34 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 07 |
| Hindi Translator | 02 |
| Personal Assistant | 25 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 05 |
| IT Assistant | 03 |
| Deputy Manager | 06 |
| Assistant Manager | 04 |
| Total Vacancy | 275 |
FSSAI Online Application 2019
Steps to Apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2019
- Visit the official site of FSSAI
- Go to Career link
- Choose the desired profile and fill the required details
- Now submit the details to complete the registration
FSSAI Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/EWS/OBC | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ Women/ PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 250/- |
- Overview
- Exam Dates
- Eligibility
- Exam Pattern
- Syllabus
- Salary
- Vacancies
- How to apply
- Application Fee
About FSSAI Exam
FSSAI Exam Overview
FSSAI refers to “Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India”.
FSSAI released a notification in 2019 to recruit for 275 vacancies belonging to different posts.
Important Aspects of FSSAI Recruitment 2019
Total Vacancies – 275 (multiple posts)
Exam Stages –
- 3 stages for some posts(CBT+ Written Examination + Interview), and
- 2 stages for some posts(CBT+ Written Examination)
FSSAI Recruitment Important Dates 2019
| Event | Dates |
| Online Application Starts | 26.03.2019 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25.04.2019 |
| Admit Card Download Date | 10-15 Days before exam |
| FSSAI Exam Date 2019 (CBT Paper 1) | 24th, 25th, 26th July 2019 |
| FSSAI Written Exam (Paper 2) | November/December 2019 |
| Result | N/A |
FSSAI Eligibility criteria
Age Limit (as on 25.04.2019)
| Post Name | Min Age Limit | Max Age Limit |
| Jr. Assistant Grade I | 18 Years | 25 years |
| Assistant Director, Deputy Manager | 35 years | |
| For remaining posts | 30 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD +SC/ST | 15 Years |
| PwBD+ OBC | 13 Years |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Director | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
| Assistant Director (Technical)/
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 Biochemistry or Microbiology or Masters Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University |
| Administrative Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institution; and three years’ experience in handling
administration, finance, human resource development or/ and vigilance and accounts matters |
| Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institution |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University |
| Hindi Translator | Masters degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the
the medium of examination at degree level |
| 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) (ii) Should be computer literate and proficient in using MS Office and internet etc |
| 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 |
| Deputy Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relation or MBA with specialization in Marketing from a recognized university or Institute |
| Assistant Manager | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma (Full Time courses) in journalism or Mass communication |
FSSAI Recruitment Exam Pattern & Selection Process
FSSAI Selection Process
| Post Name | Rounds of Selection |
| Assistant Director | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Technical Officer | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Central Food Safety Officer | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Hindi Translator | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Administrative Officer | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Personal Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination + Skill Test |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | CBT+ Written Examination |
| IT Assistant | CBT+ Written Examination |
| Deputy Manager | CBT+ Written Examination + Interview |
| Assistant Manager | CBT+ Written Examination |
FSSAI Recruitment Exam Pattern
There are different Exam Patterns mentioned for various posts mentioned in Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) Recruitment 2019.
Post: Assistant Director (Technical), Technical Officer and Central Food Safety Officer, Assistant Director & Administrative Officer, Assistant Manager (IT) & IT Assistant, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager
- The paper would be in two parts, with 100 Objective MCQ type questions to be attempted in 120 minutes.
- 4 marks would be given for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Part A – 25% weightage General Aptitude and Computer literacy
- Part B – 75% weightage Functional Knowledge test
| Part A – General Aptitude and Computer Literacy (25% Weightage) | No. Of Questions |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| Part B – Functional Knowledge (75% weightage) | No. Of Questions |
| Functional Knowledge | 75 |
Post: Assistant & Junior Assistant Grade-I
Exam Pattern for the post of Assistant & Junior Assistant Grade-I consists of 6 subjects including General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Literacy & FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives (A General Understanding).
| Subject | 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 |
Post: Personal Assistant
Exam Pattern for the post of Personal Assistant for Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India Recruitment 2019 consists of 4 subjects including General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Literacy & English Language & Comprehension.
| Subject | No. Of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Computer Literacy | 10 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 50 |
Post: Hindi Translator
Exam Pattern for the post of Hindi Translator for FSSAI Recruitment 2019 consists of 2 subjects – General Hindi & General English.
| Subject | No.Of Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper I General Hindi: (Objective type) General English: (Objective type) General Hindi General English |
100 |
| Paper-II Translation and Essay Descriptive Paper |
4 questions having 25 marks each |
FSSAI Syllabus
FSSAI Syllabus consists of 2 parts: 1) Part A, 2) Part B. Part A consists of General Aptitude and Computer Literacy, and Part B is a Functional knowledge test, which tests on the core concepts of FSSAI.
The detailed FSSAI syllabus is given below:
FSSAI Part A – General Aptitude and Computer Literacy – Indicative syllabus
General Aptitude
- General Intelligence (5 Marks)
- General Awareness (5 Marks)
- English language Comprehension (5 Marks)
Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) including basic commands, Google Doc, emails, commonly use social media handles (Whatsapp, FB, Twitter, etc) (10 Marks)
FSSAI Part B – Functional Knowledge Test
- Indian and International Food Laws (An Overview) (25 Marks)
- FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives ( A General Understanding) (25 Marks)
- Subject Matter Knowledge (25 Marks)
FSSAI Salary
FSSAI Salary details for various posts are below:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
| Assistant Director | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Assistant Director (Technical) | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Technical Officer | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Hindi Translator | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Administrative Officer | 8 | ₹4800 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 4 | ₹2400 | ₹5200-20200 |
| Personal Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
| IT Assistant | 6 | ₹4200 | ₹9300-34800 |
| Deputy Manager | 10 | ₹5400 | ₹15600-39100 |
| Assistant Manager | 7 | ₹4600 | ₹9300-34800 |
FSSAI Vacancy 2019
| Post Name | FSSAI Vacancy |
| Assistant Director | 20 |
| Technical Officer | 130 |
| Central Food Safety Officer | 37 |
| Administrative Officer | 02 |
| Assistant | 34 |
| Junior Assistant Grade-I | 07 |
| Hindi Translator | 02 |
| Personal Assistant | 25 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 05 |
| IT Assistant | 03 |
| Deputy Manager | 06 |
| Assistant Manager | 04 |
| Total Vacancy | 275 |
FSSAI Online Application 2019
Steps to Apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2019
- Visit the official site of FSSAI
- Go to Career link
- Choose the desired profile and fill the required details
- Now submit the details to complete the registration
FSSAI Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/EWS/OBC | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ Women/ PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 250/- |