Overview
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Group B & C (11 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Qualification
- All 4 posts require the candidate to be a serving officer in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Universities, Recognised Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous Organisations. The specific experience requirements for each post are as follows: DEP-01/2026-01 - Senior Private Secretary (Pay Level-08) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre; OR must have completed 2 years' regular service in Pay Level-6 or equivalent in the parent cadre. Role: Secretarial Assistance (Group B, PL-08). DEP-01/2026-02 - Assistant Manager (IT) (Pay Level-07) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis; OR have completed 5 years' regular service in Pay Level-6 or equivalent; AND must possess B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or any Engineering discipline, or MCA, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Role: IT Support (Group B, PL-07). DEP-01/2026-03 - Assistant (Pay Level-06) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis; OR have completed 10 years' regular service in Pay Level-4 or equivalent; AND possess 3 years' experience in administration, human resource development, or vigilance matters depending on the post requirement; AND hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University. Role: Admin and Financial related duties (Group B, PL-06). DEP-01/2026-04 - Junior Assistant Grade-I (Pay Level-04) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on …
- Vacancies
- 11
- Last date to apply
- 19th June 2026
Important Dates
| Circular Date | 30th May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30th May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 19th June 2026 |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 13th July 2026 |
| Maximum Age Limit | 56 years (as on 19th June 2026) |
| Online Application Opens | 30th May 2026 |
| Online Application Closes (Eligibility Cut-off) | 19th June 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline (through proper channel) | 13th July 2026 |
| Maximum Age Calculated As On | 19th June 2026 (last date of online application) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 11 vacancies have been announced across 4 posts under FSSAI Deputation Circular DEP-01/2026. Post Code: Post Name | No. of Posts | Group DEP-01/2026-01: Senior Private Secretary | 02 | Group B DEP-01/2026-02: Assistant Manager (IT) | 01 | Group B DEP-01/2026-03: Assistant | 06 | Group B DEP-01/2026-04: Junior Assistant Grade-I | 02 | Group C Total: 11 Senior Private Secretary (2) and Assistant (6) together account for 8 of the 11 vacancies.
Eligibility
All 4 posts require the candidate to be a serving officer in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Universities, Recognised Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous Organisations. The specific experience requirements for each post are as follows: DEP-01/2026-01 - Senior Private Secretary (Pay Level-08) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre; OR must have completed 2 years' regular service in Pay Level-6 or equivalent in the parent cadre. Role: Secretarial Assistance (Group B, PL-08). DEP-01/2026-02 - Assistant Manager (IT) (Pay Level-07) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis; OR have completed 5 years' regular service in Pay Level-6 or equivalent; AND must possess B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or any Engineering discipline, or MCA, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Role: IT Support (Group B, PL-07). DEP-01/2026-03 - Assistant (Pay Level-06) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on regular basis; OR have completed 10 years' regular service in Pay Level-4 or equivalent; AND possess 3 years' experience in administration, human resource development, or vigilance matters depending on the post requirement; AND hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University. Role: Admin and Financial related duties (Group B, PL-06). DEP-01/2026-04 - Junior Assistant Grade-I (Pay Level-04) Candidates must be holding an analogous post on …
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the last date of receiving online applications, i.e., 19th June 2026.
Salary
All 4 posts carry Central Government pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. The pay for deputation candidates will be governed as per DoPT Office Memorandum No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17th June 2010 and subsequent orders. Post: Pay Level | Pay Scale Senior Private Secretary: Pay Level-08 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 Assistant Manager (IT): Pay Level-07 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 Assistant: Pay Level-06 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Junior Assistant Grade-I: Pay Level-04 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 PSE/PSU/Autonomous Body officials whose salaries are on IDA basis should refer to the IDA-CDA Equivalency chart (Annexure-III) to check their eligibility for deputation.
How to Apply
Applications for FSSAI Deputation 2026 must be submitted online first, followed by a physical hard copy through proper channel. Both steps are mandatory. • Visit the official FSSAI website at www.fssai.gov.in and click on the 'jobs@fssai(careers)' tab. • Apply online for the relevant post between 30th May 2026 and 19th June 2026. Ensure you fulfil the eligibility criteria as on the closing date (19.06.2026). • Note your FSSAI Application ID generated after online submission. • Take a printout of the completed online application form and get it duly certified by your employer/Cadre Controlling Authority in the prescribed format (Certificate by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority as per Annexure enclosed with the circular). • Attach the following supporting documents (duly certified photocopies): Integrity certificate from employer Vigilance clearance certificate Details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years Up-to-date certified photocopies of detailed APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above) • Integrity certificate from employer • Vigilance clearance certificate • Details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years • Up-to-date certified photocopies of detailed APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above) • Send the complete hard copy package through proper channel to reach by 13th July 2026 at: Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell, FSSAI Headquarters,…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for FSSAI Group B & C Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 11 Junior Assistant, Assistant Manager and More Posts?
Circular Date: 30th May 2026; Online Application Start: 30th May 2026; Online Application Last Date: 19th June 2026; Hard Copy Last Date: 13th July 2026; Maximum Age Limit: 56 years (as on 19th June 2026); Online Application Opens: 30th May 2026; Online Application Closes (Eligibility Cut-off): 19th June 2026; Hard Copy Submission Deadline (through proper channel): 13th July 2026; Maximum Age Calculated As On: 19th June 2026 (last date of online application)
What is the application fee?
Nil
What is the age limit?
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the last date of receiving online applications, i.e., 19th June 2026.