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Competitive Exam Details

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) examination is a premier, highly specialized recruitment drive conducted by the statutory body operating under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. FSSAI is the apex authority responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety in India. The recruitment for posts like Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) and Technical Officer (TO) is highly sought after by science graduates, offering an exceptional Level-7 Pay Matrix salary, incredible regulatory authority, and the immense responsibility of ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply chain.

Because the role involves deep scientific and regulatory oversight, the eligibility is strictly limited to candidates possessing degrees in specific scientific disciplines (like Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Microbiology). The recruitment process is a highly technical, two-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) framework. CBT Stage-1 is a 120-minute screening test featuring 120 questions that balance General Aptitude (Reasoning, Math, English, GK) with Functional Knowledge (FSSAI Acts, Food Safety ecosystem, and basic food science).

Candidates clearing the CBT-1 cut-off advance to CBT Stage-2, which is heavily domain-specific. The Stage-2 paper (80 questions, 120 minutes) strictly tests the core principles of Food Preservation, Chemistry, Microbiology, and the intricate legalities of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. With no personal interview for the CFSO and TO posts, the final merit list is determined by assigning a 50:50 weightage to the marks secured in CBT Stage-1 and CBT Stage-2. For science postgraduates and B.Tech (Food Tech) students, FSSAI is the absolute zenith of public sector career opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

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Salary: ₹ 25000

Important Date

Starting Date: 01-Sep-2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date: 30-Sep-2026 12:00 AM

Q1: Can a standard B.Sc. or B.A. graduate apply for the CFSO or Technical Officer posts?
A1: No. The eligibility is strictly domain-specific. Candidates must hold a Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, or a Master's Degree in Chemistry.
Q2: Is prior experience in the food industry required for these posts?
A2: No. For the Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) and Technical Officer (TO) posts, prior experience is generally not required. Fresh graduates/postgraduates who meet the educational criteria are fully eligible to apply.
Q3: Is there a personal interview for the CFSO and Technical Officer posts?
A3: No. The selection process for these specific posts is based entirely on the written examinations. Final merit is calculated by giving 50% weightage to CBT Stage-1 and 50% weightage to CBT Stage-2.
Q4: What is the negative marking scheme for the FSSAI CBT exams?
A4: For both CBT Stage-1 and CBT Stage-2, each correct answer is awarded 4 marks, and there is a strict negative marking penalty of 1 mark for every incorrect answer (effectively a 1/4th penalty).

CBT Stage-1: General Aptitude (40 Qs): General Intelligence (Reasoning), General Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy. Functional Knowledge (80 Qs): Indian and International Food Laws (FSSAI Act 2006, Codex Alimentarius), FSSAI Initiatives (Eat Right India, FoSTaC), Subject Matter Knowledge (Basic Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Processing and Preservation).

CBT Stage-2 (Core Domain Knowledge): Advanced Principles of Food Preservation, Processing and Packaging, Principles and Basics of Food Chemistry and their role in human nutrition, Food Microbiology & General principles of Food Hygiene, Food Analysis and Testing modalities, Deep dive into FSSAI Regulations and quality control standards.

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