FSSAI Officer
Regulates and supervises food safety standards so that food products are safe and nutritious.
Overview
An FSSAI Officer is a professional working with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI is responsible for regulating and supervising food safety standards in India to ensure that food products are safe, nutritious, and meet quality standards.
Where they work
- FSSAI's offices across India
Work environment
You will be working in an office set-up. Local travel is likely to be a part of the job profile. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are quick to take on new responsibilities.
- You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people.
- You like to have clear instructions to follow.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Complete Class 12 in any stream (preferably Science or Commerce). Pursue certificate courses in food safety, food hygiene, quality control, food laws, and food technology offered by vocational training centers or private institutes.
- 2Diploma in Food Safety, Food Technology, or Food Quality Control.
- 3Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Biotechnology.
- 4Master's in Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Technology, Food Science, or Public Health.
- 5To become an FSSAI Officer, candidates must clear exams conducted by the FSSAI or other relevant recruitment bodies.
Forms, exams and applications
Entry is through examinations conducted by the FSSAI or other relevant recruitment bodies. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Food Technology. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam
- Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Vaugh Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala
- NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha
- IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
- Dr. DY Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
- Musaliar College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Jaya Institute of Technology, Kanchipadi, Tamil Nadu
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ballarpur Institute of Technology, Ballarpur, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant
- 2Assistant Manager
- 3Administrative Officer
- 4Central Food Safety Officer
- 5Technical Officer
- 6Deputy Manager
- 7Manager
- 8Food Analyst
Expected income
₹25,000 – ₹2,18,200 per month
This is the approximate salary of an FSSAI officer. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Public Health Officer
Protects public health by investigating outbreaks, tracking trends and educating the public.
Food Engineer
Builds the industrial processes that turn raw materials into edible products, plus packaging and storage.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Commerce.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to public service.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Ishani Roy — A Food Safety Officer at Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) since 2018. She has a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 559 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://sites.fssai.gov.in/fssaideputation/files/advertisement.pdf
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Both institute lists on this card are headed "Government Institutes"; the second is private and is shown as such here. Tezpur University is printed in Tamil Nadu — it is in Assam, and the state is corrected.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.