FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2025

“Complete guide to FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2025 – syllabus, fees, training, and career opportunities in food safety.”

FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2025 – Complete Guide 📘

📈 Why Food Analysts Are in Demand

• Stricter food safety laws in India

• Rapid growth of processed & packaged food industry

• Increased oversight by FSSAI

• By 2025-26, 3,000–5,000 jobs expected in government & private sectors

🗓️ Key Dates

• Last date to apply online: January 22, 2025

• Exam date: March 8, 2025

• Mode: Online applications only

⚠️ Important: The name on your application must match your certificates. Any mismatch may lead to rejection. Name changes require valid proof (e.g., marriage certificate).

💰 Exam Fees

• Computer-Based Test (CBT): ₹2500

• Practical Exam: ₹5000

📚 Eligibility

Students from 14 streams can apply, including:

• Chemistry

• Dairy Chemistry

• Food Technology

• Agriculture

• Microbiology

• Food Safety

• Biological Sciences

UG, PG, and PhD holders are eligible.

📝 Exam Pattern – 8 Key Points

1. Stage 1: Computer-Based Test

2. Stage 2: Practical Exam

3. Passing Institution of Chemists (India) exam is also valid

4. Minimum 3 years food analysis experience required

5. Experience counted from graduation date till last application date

6. Must choose a discipline at application stage (cannot be changed later)

7. No age limit for applicants

8. Objections to answer key allowed (₹100 per question)

🎓 Training & Certification

• Candidates who clear the practical exam undergo 2 weeks compulsory training

• Training cost fully borne by FSSAI

• On completion, a Food Analyst Certificate is awarded

• Certificate holders can apply for jobs at FSSAI and other institutions (based on Aadhaar verification)

🏢 Career Opportunities

Food Corporation of India (FCI)

• Responsible for food grain storage & distribution

• Recruitment for Safety Officers & Quality Control Officers

• Requires degrees in Food Technology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Microbiology

FSSAI Recruitment

• Positions: Officer, Technical Officer, Central Food Safety Officer

• Requires degrees in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or related fields

State PSC Recruitments

• Conducted by RPSC (Rajasthan), UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh), BPSC (Bihar), etc.

• Officer-level positions filled annually

Step-by-step guidelines to apply for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam

Before you start

Check eligibility: Ensure you have the required educational qualifications and at least 3 years of food analysis experience as per Rule 2.1.4 (First Amendment) Rules, 2022.
Prepare documents: Keep your academic certificates, experience letters, and valid proof for any name change (e.g., marriage certificate) ready in PDF/JPEG format.
Match your name: Your first, middle, and last name must exactly match your academic and experience documents; no edits are allowed after submission.
Note the timelines: Applications are online only and must be submitted within the official window announced by FSSAI.
These conditions are specified in FSSAI’s official general instructions and on the application portal.

Application steps on the official portal

Visit the official application portal

Go to the FSSAI Student Enrollment System: fssai.formsubmit.in.
Read the instructions on the landing page before proceeding.
Sources: Official FSSAI application portal and instructions.

Register as a new candidate

Use a valid email ID and mobile number to create your account.
Verify OTPs if prompted and set a secure password.
The portal provides guided registration for first-time users.

Complete your profile

Fill personal details exactly as on your certificates.
Upload name change proof if applicable (e.g., marriage certificate).
FSSAI mandates exact name matching and supporting documents for any change.

Enter educational qualifications

Select your eligible discipline/stream from the list.
Provide degree details (UG/PG/PhD) and year of passing.
Upload relevant academic documents.
Eligibility disciplines and qualification requirements are outlined in FSSAI instructions.

Add experience details

Enter employer name(s), role, and duration of food analysis experience.
Calculate experience from your graduation date up to the last application date.
Upload experience certificates.
Experience calculation rules are stated by FSSAI.

Choose your discipline (final selection)

Confirm the discipline you wish to apply under.
Note: Once chosen, the discipline cannot be changed later.
This is specifically highlighted in FSSAI’s instructions.

Upload documents

Check file size and format requirements for each upload.
Ensure clarity and legibility; re-scan if needed.
The portal enforces document standards during upload.

Review and confirm application

Re-check all entries (name, qualifications, experience, discipline).
Confirm the declaration; remember no edits are allowed post-submission.
No changes are permitted after submission as per FSSAI.

Pay the examination fee

Proceed to the payment page and complete payment via the approved modes.
Wait for payment success confirmation before exiting.
Fee payment is part of the online-only application flow.

Download and save acknowledgements

Save/print the submitted application and payment receipt.
Keep a local and cloud backup for future reference.
The portal generates acknowledgements upon successful submission.

Track updates and exam schedule

Check your email/SMS and the portal for admit card, CBT date, and further instructions.
Note: CBT is followed by the Practical Examination in the next phase.
FSSAI’s schedule indicates CBT first, then practicals.

Prepare for post-exam processes

If you clear the Practical Examination, expect compulsory training communications.
Follow instructions for training and certification timelines.
The exam certifies qualified professionals as Food Analysts under FSSAI’s framework.