The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) assistant roles provide a rewarding opportunity to contribute to this critical goal. The FSSAI regulates food safety regulations in the country. If you want to be a part of this important function, the first step is to learn about the eligibility requirements for the FSSAI Assistant exam in 2024. This guide will help you examine the eligibility requirements for the FSSAI Assistant recruiting procedure in 2024. Meeting these requirements is necessary to be eligible for the exam and compete for these desirable jobs.
FSSAI Assistant Eligibility 2024
The FSSAI qualifying criteria for the various posts covered by it will be explicitly stated in the official notification. However, the FSSAI notice 2024 is not yet available; however, you may still view the eligibility criteria from the previous recruiting notification.
FSSAI Assistant Age Limit
- Candidates who desire to apply must be under 30 years old as of the application deadline.
- The details of age relaxation by category are shown below.
| S.No. | Category | Age relaxation |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
| 4 | PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| 5 | PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ExS) | 3 years after deduction of the military servicerendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| 7 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Upto 35 Years of age |
| 8 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) | Upto 40 Years of age |
FSSAI Assistant Educational Qualification
- Candidates for the recruiting process must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- A bachelor’s degree in any field is sufficient, but the FSSAI may favor individuals with degrees in subjects closely related to food safety and quality control. This could include:
- Food Science & Technology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Agriculture
- Dairy Science
FSSAI Assistant Nationality
Candidates must be either:
- An Indian citizen, or
- Must be a Nepalese, Bhutanese, or Tibetan refugee who arrived before January 1, 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam) and have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
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