FSSAI Notification 2023
FSSAI Notification 2023: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has released the FSSAI Notification 2023 for the FSSAI Food Analyst and Junior Analyst Exam on their official website. The candidates can apply for the post of Food Analyst and Junior Analyst. The FSSAI Notification 2023 has been released and the FSSAI Food Analyst and Junior Analyst Exam Date is 3rd September 2023. The application process for the FSSAI 2023 will begin on 3rd July 2023 and will continue till 23rd July.
The candidates will have to clear the online exam as well as the practical test to qualify for the examination. The candidates can get all the details of the FSSAI Notification 2023 from this article. Check out the direct links and important dates given below.
FSSAI Notification 2023 Overview
The FSSAI Notification 2023 has been released along with all the details of the recruitment process. In the table given below, we have included all the details of the exam for the candidates.
| FSSAI 2023 Notification Overview | |
| Organization | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India |
| Exam Name | FSSAI Food Analyst & Junior Analyst Exam |
| Category | Govt Exam |
| Language Of Exam | English |
| Selection Process |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 3rd July to 23rd July 2023 |
| Official Website | www.fssai.gov.in |
FSSAI 2023 Notification PDF
The candidates must download the FSSAI 2023 Notification PDF to get all the details of the recruitment process. The FSSAI Food Analyst and Junior Analyst Exam details are mentioned in the notification PDF along with the important dates, eligibility criteria, exam details, syllabus, etc. Click on the link below to download the FSSAI 2023 Notification PDF.
FSSAI 2023 Notification PDF-Click to Download
FSSAI Exam Dates 2023
The FSSAI Notification 2023 has been released through which the candidates will get to know about the timeline of the recruitment process. The candidates can get the details of the FSSAI Exam dates 2023 from the table given below.
| FSSAI Exam Dates 2023 | |
| Important Events | Important Dates |
| Starting date for online application | 3rd July 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23rd July 2023 |
| Last Date to submit the exam fee | 31st July 2023 |
| Date of issue of Admit Card | 14th August 2023 |
| Date of Computer-Based Test | 3rd September 2023 |
| CBT Results | 15th September 2023 |
| Important Dates for Practical Examination | |
| Online application start date and release of Admit Cards for Practical Exam | 4th October 2023 |
| Last date to apply online and issuance of Admit Cards for the Practical Exam | 14th October 2023 |
| Date of Practical Examination | 2nd week of November 2023 onwards |
| Release Date of FAE-2023 Certificates | Last week of January 2024 |
FSSAI Apply Online Link 2023
The application process for the FSSAI Food Analyst and Junior Analyst will begin on 3rd July 2023 as per the FSSAI Notification 2023. The FSSAI Apply Online Link will be activated once the application form is available from the official website. The candidates can click on the link below to apply online for the FSSAI Recruitment 2023.
FSSAI Food Analyst and Junior Analyst Apply Online Link (Inactive)
FSSAI Notification 2023: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must go through the Eligibility Criteria before applying for any posts offered by the FSSAI Notification 2023. The details of the FSSAI Eligibility Criteria for Food Analysts and Junior Analysts have been mentioned in the table given below.
| FSSAI Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Category | Junior Analyst | Food Analysts |
| Educational Qualification | To be eligible for the position, the candidate must possess one of the following degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or 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, or Veterinary Sciences. The degree should be obtained from a university established in India by law. Alternatively, the candidate can be an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by passing the examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India). | The candidate should hold a Bachelor or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Agriculture Science or Animal Science or Fisheries Science or Biotechnology or Food Safety or Food Technology, Food, and Nutrition or Dairy Technology or Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) |
| Essential Experience | No experience required | The candidate should possess not less than three years of experience in the analysis of food in any ISO: 17025 |
| Age Limit | No age limit for appearing in the 6th JAE | There is no age limit for appearing in the 9th FAE 2023. |
FSSAI Exam Pattern 2023
The exam pattern for the FSSAI Notification 2023 has been given in the table below. Candidates interested to apply for the offered posts can go through the FSSAI Exam Pattern 2023 for Food Analysts and Junior Analysts.
- All questions in the CBT will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
- Each correct answer will be awarded four marks, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- To qualify for the CBT, FAE/JAE candidates should secure a minimum of 40% marks.
- FAE-2023 candidates who qualify for the CBT will be eligible to appear for the Practical Examination. The date, venue, and syllabus of the Practical Examination will be communicated separately.
- JAE-2023 candidates who qualify for the CBT will be awarded a certificate as qualified Junior Analyst. JAE-qualified candidates can appear for the Practical Examination for FAE only after obtaining a minimum of three years of experience in food analysis. This opportunity is available to qualified JAE candidates only once in a lifetime.
- The syllabus for the Computer Based Test is provided separately in the official notification.
| FSSAI Exam Pattern 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Topics | Weightage (%) | Questions No. |
| 1 | Food Laws and Standards of India and International Food Laws | 20 | 40 |
| 2 | Planning Organization and setting up of Food Analysis Laboratory including NABL / ISO / IEC-17025: 2017 and laboratory safety | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Principles of Food Preservation, Processing, and Packaging | 05 | 10 |
| 4 | Principles and Basics of Human Nutrition | 05 | 10 |
| 5 | Food Chemistry | 20 | 40 |
| 6 | Food Microbiology and Food Hygiene | 20 | 40 |
| 7 | Physical, Chemical, and Instrumental analysis | 20 | 40 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 200 | |
FSSAI Application Fees 2023
The candidates have to pay a certain amount to apply online for the FSSAI Notification 2023. The FSSAI Application Fees 2023 have been given in the table below.
| FSSAI Application Fees | |
| Posts | Application Fees |
| Junior Analyst | Rs.1500/- |
| Food Analyst | Rs.2000/ |
Also Read: FSSAI Syllabus 2023
