FSSAI Recruitment 2020: The last date to apply online and hard copies of the application along with specified documents must reach the authorities by June 12, 2020. Online applications are invited by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for recruitment in 83 vacant posts in the headquarters of the organization. The vacancies are announced through advertisement number E-12017/01/2020-HR at the official website i.e. fssai.gov.in. Read this article to get the complete details of the FSSAI Recruitment 2020.
Latest: The last to apply for the FSSAI recruitment of government officers on a deputation basis has been extended. Apply through the link given below.
FSSAI Recruitment 2020
FSSAI is recruiting eligible candidates into various posts such as advisor, director, administrative officer, assistant, secretary, and manager. Candidates will be selected from officer grade employees of Central/State government, union territories, universities, PSUs and statutory organizations. Get all the important dates of the event here in this article.
| Important event | Date |
| Start of application | 09 Mar 2020 |
| End of application | |
| Last date of receipt of documents |
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FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Notice regarding Extension of the Last Date of Applications
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has extended the last date to apply for FSSAI recruitment 2020. Due to the prevailing situation of COVID-19, it has been decided the last date to apply online extended up to June 12, 2020.
FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Application Process
Online applications can be submitted for FSSAI Recruitment 2020 by eligible candidates. The application link is active at the official website i.e. fssai.gov.in only till the last date. Besides, candidates are also required to send the hard copies of the application printed from the website to the authorities. It must be enclosed with a list of documents as specified by the FSSAI in the official notification.
Apply here: Click here to apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2020.
Check out the documents that must be sent to FSSAI to complete the application.
- The certified hard copy of the online application form
- Certificate by employer/Cadre Controlling Authority in prescribed format
- Integrity certificate
- Vigilance clearance certificate
- Major/minor penalty records of the last ten years
- Photocopies of latest APARs (last 05 years)
Send the above-specified list of documents to the following address:
Assistant Director (HR), FSSAI, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi
FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must have the required minimum educational qualifications and experience to apply for respective posts. We have provided here the complete details of post wise requirement of educational qualification and experience.
Age limit
The maximum age of the applicants must not be more than 56 years. This upper age is considered as on the last date of receipt of application forms.
Educational qualification and experience
Post-wise educational qualification and experience required to apply are provided below. The employment status of applicants is also indicated in order to be eligible to apply for respective posts.
Advisor
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis for at least years
- Master degree in relevant discipline or;
- Postgraduate diploma in relevant discipline or;
- BE or B. Tech in relevant discipline with 18 years of research experience
Director
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis for at least years
- Bachelors degree or;
- Masters degree in relevant discipline or;
- Postgraduate diploma in relevant discipline or;
- BE or B. Tech in relevant discipline
Joint Director
- Officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis for at least years
- Masters degree in relevant discipline or;
- Postgraduate diploma in relevant discipline or;
- BE or B. Tech in relevant discipline
Deputy Director
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis for at least 05 years and;
- Bachelors degree
Assistant Director (Technical)
- Officers holding analogous post on regular basis
- Masters degree in relevant discipline or;
- Postgraduate diploma in relevant discipline
- BE or B. Tech in relevant discipline
Assistant Director (OL)
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Masters degree in Hindi with English as compulsory subject or;
- Masters degree in English with Hindi as compulsory subject or;
- Masters degree in other discipline with Hindi medium and English as compulsory subject or;
- Masters degree in other discipline with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory subject
- 03 years experience of application of terminology in Hindi and translation of Hindi to English & vice versa or;
- 03 years experience of teaching or research in Hindi or English
Assistant Director
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Having a law degree and;
- Experience of handling legal matters
Administrative Officer
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Having a bachelors degree
Assistant
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Having a bachelors degree
Sr. Private Secretary
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Having a bachelors degree
Personal Secretary
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Having a bachelors degree
Senior Manager (IT)
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or;
- MCA
Manager (IT)
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or;
- MCA
Deputy Manager (IT)
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- B. Tech or M. Tech in Computer Science or;
- MCA
Senior Manager
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in journalism/ mass communication/ PR or;
- MBA with specialisation in marketing or;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in social work/ psychology / labor & social welfare
Manager
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in journalism/mass communication/ PR or;
- MBA with specialisation in marketing or;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in social work/ psychology / labour & social welfare or;
- Masters degree in library sciences/ library and information science
Deputy Manager
- Officers holding analogous post on a regular basis and;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in journalism/mass communication/ PR or;
- MBA with specialisation in marketing or;
- Postgraduate degree/ diploma in social work/ psychology / labour & social welfare or;
- Masters degree in library sciences/ library and information science
FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Vacancy & Post Details
A total number of 83 vacancies are advertised by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India. The vacancies are distributed across the various posts for which the hiring is done on a deputation/contract basis. Get all the vacancy distribution and post details here in the table below.
| Code | Post | Vacancies |
| 01 | Advisor | 01 |
| 02 | Director | 07 (Technical – 05, Admin & Fin – 02) |
| 03 | Joint Director | 02 (Technical – 02) |
| 04 | Deputy Director | 02 (Admin & Fin – 02) |
| 05 | Assistant Director (Technical) | 07 |
| 06 | Assistant Director (OL) | 01 |
| 07 | Assistant Director | 02 (Legal – 02) |
| 08 | Administrative Officer | 20 |
| 09 | Assistant | 08 |
| 10 | Sr. Private Secretary | 04 |
| 11 | Personal Secretary | 15 |
| 12 | Senior Manager (IT) | 01 |
| 13 | Manager (IT) | 02 |
| 14 | Deputy Manager (IT) | 04 |
| 15 | Senior Manager | 01 |
| 16 | Manager | 02 |
| 17 | Deputy Manager | 04 |
FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Pay Scale
| Post Code | Pay Scale |
| 01 | Level 14 144200 – 218200 |
| 02 | Level 13 123100 – 215900 |
| 03 | Level 12 78800 – 209200 |
| 04 | Level 11 67700 – 208700 |
| 05 | Level 10 56100 – 177500 |
| 06 | Level 10 56100 – 177500 |
| 07 | Level 10 56100 – 177500 |
| 08 | Level 8 47600 – 151100 |
| 09 | Level 6 35400 – 112400 |
| 10 | Level 8 47600 – 151100 |
| 11 | Level 07 44900 – 142400 |
| 12 | Level 12 78800 – 209200 |
| 13 | Level 11 67700 – 208700 |
| 14 | Level 10 56100 – 177500 |
| 15 | Level 12 78800 – 209200 |
| 16 | Level 11 67700 – 208700 |
| 17 | Level 10 56100 – 177500 |
FSSAI Recruitment 2020 Deputation Period
Candidates are appointed based on deputation for an initial period of 03 years. The period of deputation is further extendable based on the merit of individual employees during the deputation period. On the other hand, for retired government employees, the period of the contract is initially for 01 years.
About FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) operates under the governance of the central government of India. It is an autonomous body established under the provisions of the Food and Safety Standards Act (2006). FSSAI deals with the development and enforcement of scientific standards for all variety of edible products. The organization regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food items to ensure their quality and safety in India.
For more information about FSSAI Recruitment 2020 download Notification.
Official website: fssai.gov.in
