Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
| Application Start | 06 Jun 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Joint Director, Manager (IT), and Junior Assistant Grade-II |
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| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Qualification | Varies by post: Degree in Engineering/Technology, Science, Law, or 12th standard with administrative experience. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years |
| Salary | Level-02 to Level-12 (7th CPC) |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Deputation/Short-term contract based on service credentials. |
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released notification DEP-02/2026, inviting applications from eligible government officials for 15 vacancies across Group A and Group C categories. These positions are filled on a deputation basis (including short-term contracts) under Foreign Service terms. Interested candidates must submit their applications via the official FSSAI recruitment portal by 26 June 2026.
| Post Name | Classification | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Vacancies | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Director | Group A | Level-12 | 3 | 1 Year |
| Manager (IT) | Group A | Level-11 | 2 | 2 Years |
| Junior Assistant Grade-II | Group C | Level-02 | 10 | 3 Years |
Eligibility is determined based on the applicant's current service status in Central/State Government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies.
Age Limit: The maximum age for applicants is 56 years as of the application closing date (26 June 2026).
Applicants who previously applied under the DEP-01/2025 cycle for the Joint Director or Manager (IT) posts do not need to reapply, provided their documentation is complete. Ensure that all service records, including the IDA-CDA pay scale equivalency, are verified against the official annexures provided by FSSAI. Failure to include the employer's countersignature on the physical application will result in immediate disqualification.
No, departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are ineligible for deputation to these posts.
Candidates must refer to the FSSAI IDA-CDA equivalency table (Annexure-II) to ensure their current pay level meets the requirements for the specific post.
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