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FSSAI Eligibility Criteria 2021: FSSAI Exam Eligibility
Food Safety and Standard Authority of India has released the official notification for different 254 posts. Interested candidates can apply online for FSSAI recruitment for the different posts as per their qualifications and age limit. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before they apply for any of the posts under FSSAI 2021 recruitment and only after confirming their eligibility should continue with the application.
FSSAI Exam Eligibility is an important factor on the basis of which candidates are shortlisted. Here we will be discussing the detailed eligibility criteria for different posts in FSSAI Recruitment 2021. FSSAI has released the application form on Oct 13, 2021, which will be available till Nov 12, 2021 (revised). Check out the eligibility criteria in detail below along with all the important details related to the examination.
FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Highlights
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Name of the posts |
Central Food Safety Officer Assistant, Junior Assistant Grade-I, Hindi Translator, Personal Assistant, Assistant Manager (IT), IT Assistant, Assistant Manager, Food Analyst, Technical Officer |
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Conducting Body |
Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) |
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Number of posts |
254 |
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Application Window |
October 13, 2021 -November 12, 2021 |
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Official website |
The eligibility criteria of the FSSAI 2021 recruitment process consist of various parameters on the basis of which the suitable candidate for the posts can apply only. Candidates need to confirm their eligibility through age, nationality, educational qualification. Various parameters of FSSAI 2021 Eligibility Criteria are discussed below:
FSSAI Age Limit: Upper & Lower Age Limit
Candidates need to be below the given age criteria according to the post for which they are applying. The maximum age limit for different post in FSSAI 2021 recruitment are listed below:
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Posts |
Maximum Age Limit |
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Food Analyst |
35 years |
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Technical Officer |
30 years |
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Central Food Safety Officer |
30 years |
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Assistant Manager |
30 years |
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Assistant |
30 years |
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Hindi Translator |
30 years |
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Personal Assistant |
30 years |
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IT Assistant |
30 years |
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Junior Assistant Grade-I |
25 years |
FSSAI Exam Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree to apply for any of the posts/openings in FSSAI. The educational qualification differs according to the post the candidates are applying for along. Minimum educational qualifications are listed below post wise:
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Posts |
Minimum Qualification |
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Central Food Safety Officer |
Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Food Technology, Microbiology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or medicine Candidates with a valid GATE score or CSIR will have an advantage |
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Assistant |
Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university |
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Junior Assistant Grade-I |
12th passed from a recognized board |
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Hindi Translator |
Master degree in Hindi or English from a recognized board |
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Personal Assistant |
Bachelor Degree from a recognized university |
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Assistant Manager (IT) |
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer sciences from a recognized board or university Candidates must have at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field |
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IT Assistant |
Bachelor degree in Information Technology |
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Assistant Manager |
Post Graduate degree in Journalism or psychology Or Bachelor degree in library sciences with at least two years working experience in library |
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Food Analyst |
Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Dairy Chemistry. A candidate with a bachelor degree in Dairy or Oil or veterinary sciences Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of working experience Any candidates with a valid GATE score or CSIR score will be considered desirable |
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Technical Officer |
Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or food technology, food, and nutrition, dairy technology, microbiology, or other relevant field related to life sciences can be considered for the post. |
Nationality for FSSAI Exam Eligibility Criteria
Although it is quite clear that the openings are for Indian citizens only. However, candidates from other countries can also apply for the post. Candidates who are citizens of the given countries can also apply for the post:
- A citizen of India
- A citizen of Nepal
- A citizen of Bhutan
- Any Tibetan refugee who has come to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling in India.
- Any person who has migrated to India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or any east African country with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Also read: FSSAI Syllabus for Assistant, CSFO and other posts
What after confirming FSSAI Exam Eligibility?
Candidates after confirming their eligibility can proceed to continue the application process which is discussed below:
- Candidates need to visit the official site of FSSAI or click here for the direct link to FSSAI 2021 application.
- After that, you will find the option to apply online, click on the option.
- Afterwards, register and provide the required information like personal details, educational details, and others.
- Make payment and complete the application process.
- Download the application form for future reference.
