FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026, Check Expected Exam Date

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently hinted at upcoming recruitments through a post shared on its official Instagram handle @fssai_safefood. This post has raised expectations regarding the release of the FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026. It is also likely that along with this recruitment, vacancies for Technical Officer (TO), Assistant, and other posts may be announced simultaneously. Candidates can check notification dates, eligibility criteria and other details in this article.

FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026

The FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026 notification is expected to be released by the end of the current financial year or at the beginning of the next financial year, likely by the end of March or in April 2026. Candidates aspiring to apply for the Central Food Safety Officer post are advised to stay updated by bookmarking this page on their web browsers for the latest announcements regarding vacancies, eligibility, and the application process.

FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The key details related to FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026, including important dates, eligibility and vacancies, have been summarized in the overview table below for candidates’ quick reference.

FSSAI CFSO Notification 2026

Though the official FSSAI CFSO Notification 2026 is still awaited, aspirants planning to appear for the exam and get appointed as Central Food Safety Officer can check the official CFSO Notification released in 2021. For your reference, we are attaching the 2021 FSSAI CFSO Notification, as basic details like salary, syllabus and eligibility criteria remains same.

FSSAI Recruitment 2021 Notification

FSSAI CFSO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The FSSAI CFSO Eligibility Criteria 2026 is yet to be officially released, as the new recruitment notification PDF is awaited. However, the eligibility conditions are expected to remain the same as in the previous cycle. Therefore, candidates can refer to the eligibility criteria prescribed in the FSSAI CFSO notification released in 2021 until the latest notification is published.

Educational Qualification

Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the the following:

• Food Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Biotechnology
• Oil Technology
• Agricultural Science
• Veterinary Sciences
• Bio-Chemistry
• Microbiology

OR

Master’s Degree in Chemistry or degree in medicine from a recognized University

OR

Any other equivalent or recognized qualification notified by the Central Government.

Desirable: Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test.

Age Limit

• As per the previous recruitment notification, the maximum age limit is 30 years as on the closing date of application.
• Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India, or
• A citizen of Nepal, or
• A citizen of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Candidates belonging to the above categories (except Indian citizens) must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
• Such candidates may appear for the examination, but final appointment will be offered only after the eligibility certificate is issued.

FSSAI CFSO Selection Process 2026

The selection process in the previous recruitment was conducted in two stages:

• CBT (Stage-1)
• CBT (Stage-2)

Both CBT stages carried equal weightage of 50% each, based on the performance in CBT (Stage-1), candidates were shortlisted for CBT (Stage-2). Shortlisting for CBT (Stage-2) was done in the ratio of 1:20 (20 candidates called per vacancy).

FSSAI CFSO Syllabus 2026

The FSSAI CFSO Syllabus 2026 is divided into two distinct parts to assess both general aptitude and subject-specific knowledge. Part A focuses on evaluating a candidate’s basic reasoning, awareness, language, and computer skills, while Part B tests in-depth understanding of food laws, the functioning of FSSAI, and core concepts of food science and technology.

Part A: General Aptitude & Computer Literacy

• General Intelligence
• General Awareness
• English Language Comprehension
• Computer Literacy

Part B: Functional Knowledge

• Indian & International Food Laws
• FSSAI: Role, Functions & Initiatives
• Food Science, Technology & Analysis

FSSAI CFSO Salary 2026

As per the previous recruitment, the FSSAI CFSO post falls under Pay Level 7, offering a competitive salary along with standard Central Government benefits.

• Basic pay as per Level 7 of the Pay Matrix
• Allowances including DA, HRA, LTC, and Children Education Allowance
• Medical coverage under CGHS (Delhi/NCR) or CS(MA) Rules (other regions)
• Coverage under National Pension System (NPS) with gratuity benefits
• Two-year probation period, extendable as per rules
• All-India service liability with transferable postings

FSSAI CFSO Apply Online 2026

The online application process for FSSAI CFSO Recruitment 2026 is expected to begin along with the release of the official notification. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications through the official website, fssai.gov.in once the registration window is activated. The direct apply online link will be provided in this section as soon as it is released. Candidates are advised to stay updated and apply within the prescribed timeline.

FSSAI CFSO Apply Online Link (Active Soon)