NOTIFICATION

FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Health and Family Welfare (Food Regulation Section). FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 invites applications from eligible candidates for appointment to the post of Chairperson in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 is issued through Vacancy Circular issued from Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi in February 2026. The recruitment notice states that applications are invited for filling the position of Chairperson of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to lay down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. MINISTRY OF HEALTH Chairperson

According to the FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 notification, the Chairperson is responsible for performing duties and exercising powers prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules and regulations made under the Act. The head office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is located in Delhi.

FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 invites experts with requisite experience in the field of food safety and standards to apply for the position. The advertisement specifies that applicants must be persons of eminence in the field of food science or persons from administration associated with the subject who are holding or have held a position not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

The FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 notification also mentions that relevant work experience related to Central or State regulatory bodies will be considered as a desirable qualification for the position.

The selected candidate under FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 will receive a fixed salary of Rs.2,25,000 per month along with allowances as per the guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The tenure of the Chairperson will be three years from the date of assumption of office and the candidate will be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

FSSAI Chairperson Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Age Limit – AGE CALCULATOR

Pay Scale

Application Process

Documents Required

Important Instructions

• Applications are invited from citizens of India who fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• The application form may be downloaded from the official websites of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, DoPT or FSSAI.
• The completed application must be sent by Registered Post or Speed Post.
• Applications must reach the Director (Food Regulation), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi-110001.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is forty-five days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News.
• Incomplete applications and applications received after the last date will not be considered.
• Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification of the candidature.

Official Website / Reference

Official Website: https://www.mohfw.gov.in