Overview
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced the 11th Food Analyst Examination for 2025‑26. Applications open on 23 December 2025 and close on 22 January 2026. The exam consists of a Computer Based Test on 8 March 2026 followed by a practical examination in late April and early May. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have at least three years of food‑analysis experience. Successful candidates will undergo a two‑week training and receive certification as Food Analysts.
Key Details
- Organization
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Sciences or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in food analysis
- Posted
- 23rd December 2025
- Last date to apply
- 22nd January 2026
Important Dates
| application_start_date | 23rd December 2025 |
| application_last_date | 22nd January 2026 |
| admit_card_cbt_date | 24th February 2026 |
| cbt_date | 8th March 2026 |
| answer_key_publication_date | 10th March 2026 |
| answer_key_closing_date | 20th March 2026 |
| cbt_results_date | 23rd March 2026 |
| practical_application_open_date | 3rd April 2026 |
| practical_application_last_date | 10th April 2026 |
| practical_admit_card_date | 10th April 2026 |
| practical_exam_batch1 | 25th & 26th April 2026 |
| practical_exam_batch2 | 2nd & 3rd May 2026 |
| practical_results_batch1_date | 26th April 2026 |
| practical_results_batch2_date | 3rd May 2026 |
| training_start_date | 25th May 2026 |
| training_end_date | 5th June 2026 |
| certificate_issuance_date | 5th June 2026 |
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Selection Process
Candidates must first qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT). Only those who pass the CBT are allowed to appear in the Practical Examination. Successful completion of both CBT and Practical Examination, followed by a mandatory two‑week Food Analyst training, leads to certification by FSSAI.
How to Apply
Register on the FSSAI portal by providing personal details, email, mobile number, and creating a username and password., Log in to the portal using the credentials received after registration., Fill out the application form for the 11th Food Analyst Examination, entering personal, academic, and work experience details, selecting an examination centre, uploading required documents, and accepting the declaration., Make the application fee payment online and download the completed application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2025-26: Apply Online?
application start date: 23rd December 2025; application last date: 22nd January 2026; admit card cbt date: 24th February 2026; cbt date: 8th March 2026; answer key publication date: 10th March 2026; answer key closing date: 20th March 2026; cbt results date: 23rd March 2026; practical application open date: 3rd April 2026; practical application last date: 10th April 2026; practical admit card date: 10th April 2026; practical exam batch1: 25th & 26th April 2026; practical exam batch2: 2nd & 3rd May 2026; practical results batch1 date: 26th April 2026; practical results batch2 date: 3rd May 2026; training start date: 25th May 2026; training end date: 5th June 2026; certificate issuance date: 5th June 2026
What is the application fee?
Computer Based Test (CBT): ₹2,950; Practical Examination: ₹5,900
What is the age limit?
No Age Limit
What is the selection process?
Candidates must first qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT). Only those who pass the CBT are allowed to appear in the Practical Examination. Successful completion of both CBT and Practical Examination, followed by a mandatory two‑week Food Analyst training, leads to certification by FSSAI.