Position: Food Safety Officer (Various Posts)

Organization: Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Employment Type: Full-time (Government/Regulatory)

Hiring For Roles Such As: Assistant Director, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer, Administrative Officer, Assistant, Junior Assistant Grade-I, Hindi Translator, and other related posts.

FSSAI invites applications from motivated professionals who are passionate about public health, food safety compliance, and regulatory excellence. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking a career in national-level food regulation, standards implementation, and administrative support functions that enable safe and compliant food systems across India.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and enforcement of food safety standards, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Conduct inspections, audits, sampling, and monitoring activities as per applicable guidelines (role-dependent).
Prepare inspection reports, compliance notes, and documentation for regulatory actions and follow-ups.
Assist in technical evaluation of food products, processes, labeling, and quality systems (for technical roles).
Coordinate with stakeholders such as food business operators, laboratories, government departments, and internal teams.
Handle administrative and operational tasks including file management, drafting, data entry, and record maintenance (for administrative/support roles).
Support translation and language services for official communication and documentation (for Hindi Translator roles).
Participate in training, awareness programs, and internal initiatives aimed at strengthening food safety systems.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy in all official work and compliance activities.

Requirements

Educational qualification as per the specific post (e.g., relevant graduate/postgraduate degree for technical roles; applicable qualifications for administrative/support roles).
Understanding of regulatory processes, compliance, and documentation practices is preferred.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, especially for inspection/technical evaluation roles.
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear reports and official correspondence.
Basic computer proficiency (MS Office/official portals) for documentation and workflow management.
Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment with high standards of ethics and accountability.
Willingness to work across shifts/locations as per organizational requirements (where applicable).

Benefits

Opportunity to work with India’s apex food regulatory authority and contribute to public health outcomes.
Structured career growth and exposure to national-level regulatory frameworks.
Professional development through training, policy exposure, and cross-functional collaboration.
Competitive government pay structure and benefits as applicable to the post and rules in force.
Meaningful work with direct impact on consumer safety and food quality standards.

About the Company

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, responsible for protecting and promoting public health through regulation and supervision of food safety. FSSAI sets science-based standards, supports enforcement mechanisms, and works with stakeholders to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food across the country.

Additional Information

Mode of Selection/Assessment: Written Examination (as applicable to the recruitment cycle).
Exam Window (Referenced Cycle): 28–31 March 2022.
Vacancies (Referenced Cycle): 255 posts.
Work Location: As per FSSAI posting requirements (India).

Note: This listing summarizes a multi-post recruitment context and typical expectations for roles under FSSAI. Exact eligibility, pay level, posting, and selection criteria vary by post and official notification.