FSSAI Recruitment 2025: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has opened its recruitment process for 2025, inviting applications from eligible officers across government and public sector institutions. This hiring drive offers several high-ranking positions, including Director, Joint Director, Manager, Administrative Officer, and others, to be filled on a deputation basis.
FSSAI plays a vital role in ensuring food safety and public health in India. Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the authority sets scientific standards for food products, regulates their quality, and oversees their manufacture and distribution. With this recruitment, FSSAI seeks experienced professionals to strengthen its administrative and technical operations.
Key Posts, Salary Levels, and Eligibility Conditions
The positions advertised are open only to officers currently serving in Central or State Governments, Union Territories, government-recognised universities, research institutions, PSUs, and autonomous/statutory bodies. These posts will be filled on transfer on deputation (including short-term contract) on foreign service terms.
The available positions and corresponding pay levels include:
- Director (Level 13): ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900
- Joint Director (Level 12): ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
- Senior Manager / Senior Manager (IT) (Level 12): ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
- Manager / Manager (IT) (Level 11): ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
- Assistant Director (OL) (Level 10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Administrative Officer / Senior Private Secretary (Level 8): ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
- Manager (IT) (Level 7): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Assistant (Level 6): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
These roles are critical to the regulatory, administrative, and technological functions of FSSAI, especially as the organization continues to expand its national footprint and digital operations.
Application Timeline and Submission Process
Candidates interested in these positions must complete two steps:
- Submit the online application by visiting FSSAI’s official website – fssai.gov.in – on or before April 30, 2025.
- Send the printed hard copy of the completed application form to the FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi. This must reach the office by May 15, 2025.
Applicants are advised to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and experience requirements for each post before applying. The recruitment is aimed at bringing in officers with substantial domain expertise and a strong track record in public administration or technical roles.
About FSSAI and Its Mandate
FSSAI is the apex body responsible for regulating and supervising food safety standards in India. It was constituted to consolidate multiple food laws under a single umbrella and ensure the availability of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food to consumers.
The authority is entrusted with laying down science-based standards, regulating food handling across the supply chain, and monitoring compliance. It also plays a central role in policy-making, research, capacity building, and promoting awareness about food safety among consumers and businesses.
With these recruitment efforts, FSSAI is looking to enhance its internal capacity by onboarding skilled personnel through the deputation route, bringing in fresh energy and administrative experience from diverse public sector backgrounds.
Professionals who meet the criteria and aspire to contribute to public health and regulatory governance are encouraged to apply at the earliest. For more updates and detailed information, candidates should visit the careers section of FSSAI’s official website.
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