Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an official recruitment notification for Senior Private Secretary, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant, Junior Assistant Grade-I, announcing a total of 11 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 30 May 2026 and closes on 19 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Serving officers in Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies with relevant service experience. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 56 years as of 2026-06-19, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level 4 to 8 as per 7th CPC. The selection procedure comprises Deputation/Short-term contract based on merit and service records.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 30 May 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
19 Jun 2026
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| Post Name | Senior Private Secretary, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant, Junior Assistant Grade-I |
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| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Qualification | Serving officers in Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies with relevant service experience. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as of 2026-06-19 |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 to 8 as per 7th CPC |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Deputation/Short-term contract based on merit and service records. |
Prescribed Age: 26–36 Years (As on 19 Jun 2026)
Pay Level 4 (Grade Pay ₹2,400) • Starting Basic: ₹25,500/month
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has just dropped a notification (Circular DEP-01/2026) for candidates currently working in government sectors. If you are a serving official looking for a change in scenery on a deputation basis, this is a solid opportunity. FSSAI is hiring for 11 diverse posts across Group B and C levels.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-05-30 |
| Online Application Starts | 2026-05-30 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 2026-06-19 |
| Hard Copy Receipt Deadline | 2026-07-13 |
The vacancies are open for experienced personnel only. Here is the split:
This isn't a direct recruitment, so freshers shouldn't apply. You must be a regular serving officer in the Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies. The upper age limit is set at 56 years as of 2026-06-19. Ensure your parent department is ready to release you on deputation terms.
Positions are offered under the 7th Pay Commission matrix:
Don't just apply online; you have to do both steps or your form gets rejected:
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