FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2023 – Registration Link, Eligibility, Syllabus, Dates

About the job – FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2023 – Registration Link, Eligibility, Syllabus, Dates

FSSAI Invites online applications for 9th FSSAI Food Analyst Exam 2023 and 6th Junior Food Analyst Examination 2023. Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on 3rd September 2023 (Sunday) and the Practical Examination of 9th FAE will be on 2nd week of November 2023 onwards.

Job role of Food Analyst

Food analysts play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products. They work in laboratories to analyze food samples for a variety of contaminants, including bacteria, chemicals, and toxins. They also conduct research on food safety and quality, and develop new methods for testing food products.

• Conducting laboratory analysis of food samples
• Identifying and quantifying contaminants in food
• Developing new methods for food testing
• Writing reports on food analysis results
• Providing technical support to food manufacturers and retailers
• Complying with food safety regulations

Food Analyst Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI Junior Food Analyst

1. Essential Educational Qualification: The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Agriculture Science or Animal Science or Fisheries Science or Biotechnology or Food safety or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition or Dairy Technology or Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) .
2. Essential Experience: No experience is required.
3. Reservation:-There is no reservation in whatsoever form since this is not for employment.
4. There is no age limit for appearing in 6th JAE.
5. Fee: – Rs.1500/- non-refundable through online mode along with the application.

Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI Food Analyst

1. The online applications are invited from candidates possessing essential educational qualifications and 3 years’ experience in terms of sub rule (ii) of Rule 2.1.4 of Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
2. Essential Educational Qualification: The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Agriculture Science or Animal Science or Fisheries Science or Biotechnology or Food safety or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition or Dairy Technology or Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) .
3. Essential Experience: The candidate should possess not less than three years’ experience in the analysis of food in any ISO: 17025 accredited food testing laboratory/research institutions/ research laboratory after attaining the minimum essential academic qualification specified above for 9th FAE
4. The Junior Analyst after acquiring 3 years’ mandatory experience in analysis of food may appear only in Practical Examination as and when conducted in future. The opportunity for appearing in Practical examination for Junior Analysts after acquiring 3 years of experience will be provided only once. Upon qualifying Theory examination, the Junior Analyst will become eligible to be declared as Food Analysts under FSSR, 2011.This opportunity is available to qualified JAE only once in a life time.
5. Age limit: – There is no age limit for appearing in the 9th FAE 2023.
6. Reservation: -There is no reservation in whatsoever form since this is not for employment.
7. Fee: – Rs.2000/- non-refundable through online mode along with application.
8. The candidates who qualify Computer Based Test (CBT) as per the laid down criteria and fulfil the requirement as mentioned in the eligibly criteria will only be allowed to appear in Practical Examination.
9. Dates of Practical examination will be intimated separately.

FSSAI Food Analyst Examination Details 

• All questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
• Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• The FAE/JAE candidates should secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify Computer Based Test (CBT).
• The candidates of FAE-2023 who qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be eligible to appear for Practical Examination. Date, venue and syllabus of Practical Examination will be intimated separately.
• The candidates of JAE-2023 who qualify the Computer Based Test will be awarded certificate as qualified Junior Analyst. JAE qualified candidates will be allowed to appear for Practical Examination for FAE, only after obtaining the requisite experience of 3 years in analysis of food. This opportunity is available to qualified JAE only once in a lifetime.
• Syllabus for Computer Based Test is provided here.

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