FSSAI Group B and C Recruitment 2026

FSSAI is filling 11 Group B and C posts on deputation, including short-term contract on Foreign Service terms. The posts are Senior Private Secretary, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant, and Junior Assistant Grade-I. This recruitment is for officers already serving in eligible government, PSU, university, research, statutory, autonomous, or similar organisations. The online application closes on 19 June 2026, and the hard copy through proper channel must reach FSSAI by 13 July 2026.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Group B and C Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued Circular DEP-01/2026 for deputation recruitment. These are administrative, secretarial, IT, and office-support posts with pay levels from Level 4 to Level 8. Only serving officers from the listed parent organisations can apply, and applications must be routed through the employer/cadre controlling authority.

Vacancy Details

Posting locations: Senior Private Secretary and Assistant Manager (IT) are indicated for FSSAI HQ, New Delhi. Assistant and Junior Assistant Grade-I posts may be posted anywhere in India.

Who Can Apply?

Common Service Eligibility

• Eligible organisations: Officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, universities, recognised research institutions, PSUs, semi-government, statutory, or autonomous organisations can apply.
• Deputation route: You must hold an analogous regular post or have the required regular service in the specified pay level.
• Not eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder cadre who are in direct line of promotion are not considered for deputation.
• Eligibility cut-off: Your service, age, and qualification position will be checked as on 19 June 2026.
• IDA/CDA equivalency: PSU and autonomous-body officers paid on IDA pattern should check the FSSAI equivalency table before choosing the post.

Senior Private Secretary

• Service requirement: Hold an analogous post on regular basis, or have 2 years regular service in Pay Level 6 or equivalent.
• Pay level: Level 8, Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100.

Assistant Manager (IT)

• Service requirement: Hold an analogous post, or have 5 years regular service in Pay Level 6 or equivalent.
• Qualification: B.Tech, M.Tech in Computer Science or any other engineering discipline, MCA, or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Pay level: Level 7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.

Assistant

• Service requirement: Hold an analogous post, or have 10 years regular service in Pay Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience: Three years in administration, HR development, or vigilance matters depending on post requirement.
• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university or institution.

Junior Assistant Grade-I

• Service requirement: Hold an analogous post, or have 8 years regular service in Pay Level 2 or equivalent.
• Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognised board or university.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years on the last date for online application.
• Age reference date: 19 June 2026.

Salary

• Senior Private Secretary: Pay Level 8, Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100.
• Assistant Manager (IT): Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
• Assistant: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
• Junior Assistant Grade-I: Pay Level 4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
• Allowances: Pay and deputation terms will follow DoPT Foreign Service terms and applicable Government of India rules.

Selection Process

FSSAI will process the recruitment through deputation scrutiny and interview/document verification. The portal notice says shortlisted applicants must bring the printed form and supporting documents at the time of interview.

1. Online Application Scrutiny: FSSAI checks whether the online application was submitted by 19 June 2026.
2. Proper Channel Verification: Employer/cadre authority must certify service details, vigilance status, integrity, penalty record, and APARs.
3. Interview/Interaction: Shortlisted applicants must appear with printout, NOC, and original/supporting documents.
4. Final Deputation Decision: Appointment is made on Foreign Service terms for the tenure shown against the post.
5. Vacancy Decision: FSSAI may increase, decrease, fill, or not fill the vacancies as per competent authority decision.

How to Apply

1. Go to the FSSAI deputation portal at sites.fssai.gov.in/fssaideputation.
2. Read Circular DEP-01/2026 and check the post-wise eligibility in Annexure I.
3. Submit the online application before 19 June 2026.
4. Take a printout of the submitted application.
5. Route the hard copy through your employer/cadre controlling authority with NOC, vigilance, integrity, penalty, and APAR records.
6. Ensure the hard copy reaches Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell, FSSAI Headquarters, Room No. 312, 3rd Floor, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi by 13 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 30 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 19 June 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy Through Proper Channel: 13 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle secretarial, IT, administrative, financial, or office-support duties based on the selected post
• Assist FSSAI headquarters or regional offices with records, correspondence, and official processing
• Manage files, service matters, financial documents, or vigilance-related work where assigned
• Support IT systems and technical coordination for Assistant Manager (IT) duties
• Follow FSSAI, Government of India, and parent-cadre deputation rules
• Prepare reports, notes, and official communication for the assigned division
• Coordinate with parent department and FSSAI administration during the deputation period