The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam Notification 2025-26 - Download Official PDF) has officially released the complete examination schedule, application details, and eligibility criteria for aspiring candidates. The conducting body has scheduled the Phase 1 written examination for 8th March 2026. Candidates looking forward to building a career as a Food Analyst under the 11th Food Analyst Examination-2025 can find all essential information, timelines, and guidelines below.
FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Examination Overview
Managed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, this prestigious recruitment drive assesses qualified professionals seeking designation as official Food Analysts. Candidates can review the core summary details of the examination below:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |
| Post Name | Food Analyst |
| Exam name | 11th Food Analyst Examination-2025 |
| Exam Date | 8th March 2026 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | Each Question Carries 4 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 Mark For Each Incorrect Answer |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Practical Exam, and Training |
| Official website | https://fssai.formsubmit.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Applicants holding a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in recognized disciplines are eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates need a minimum of 3 years of experience in food analysis in an institution or research laboratory after completing the essential qualification.
Educational Qualifications Focus Areas
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Dairy Chemistry
- Agriculture Science
- Animal Science
- Fisheries Science
- Biotechnology
- Food Safety
- Food Technology
- Food & Nutrition
- Dairy Technology
- Oil Technology
- Veterinary Sciences
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food analysis in an institution or research laboratory after completing the essential qualification
- Junior Analysts with 3 years of experience can appear for the Practical Exam only after the Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- On passing the Practical Exam, Junior Analysts become eligible to be declared Food Analysts
Application Sections & Fees
Candidates must fill out all required segments carefully during registration. The mandatory application sections include:
- Personal Details
- Academic Qualification Details
- Work Experience Details
- Examination Centre Choice
- Document Upload
- Declaration by Candidate
- Payment for Application Form
- Download the Application
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Rs. 2500/- +GST |
| Practical Examination | Rs. 5000/- +GST |
Steps to Apply for FSSAI Recruitment 2025-26
To submit your candidature successfully via Apply Now: FSSAI 11th FAE Exam 2026 Registration, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the FSSAI portal: https://fssai.formsubmit.in/ and click “Register”.
- Fill in all the details: Name, Username (for login), Valid email ID, Mobile number, Password (for login) and click “Sign Up” and enter the OTP sent to your email and mobile number.
- After successful registration, you will get your User ID and Password via email.
- Once your email and mobile are verified, you will be redirected to the login page.
- Click “Login” on the FSSAI portal homepage.
- Enter your User ID and Password.
- Click “Login”.
- After logging in, navigate to your dashboard and proceed with the application for the 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 by selecting 'Click Here To Continue' next to the notification post.
- Fill out mandatory sections including Personal Details, Academic Qualification Details, Work Experience Details, Examination Centre Choice, and Document Upload.
- Review details, complete the Declaration by Candidate, and proceed with Payment for Application Form.
- Download the Application.
FSSAI Food Analyst Exam Schedule 2026
Keep track of all crucial milestones from notification release to final certification:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| FSSAI Food Analyst Notification | 23rd December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 23rd December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22nd January 2026 |
| FSSAI Food Analyst Admit Card 2026 | FSSAI Food Analyst Admit Card 2026 (24th February 2026) |
| Date of examination | 8th March 2026 |
| Answer Key | 10th March 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 20th March 2026 |
| Results | 23rd March 2026 |
| Submission of Practical examination | 3rd to 10th April 2026 |
| Date of issue of the admit card for the Practical Examination | 10th April 2026 |
| Date of Practical Examination | 25th & 26th April 2026 (Batch-I) 2nd & 3rd May 2026 (Batch-II) |
| Results of Practical Examination | 26th April 2026 (Batch-I) 3rd May 2026 (Batch-II) |
| Two-week Food Analysts mandatory training | 25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026 |
| Issuance of certificates to candidates after completion of training | 5th June 2026 |
Examination Pattern & Syllabus Weightage
The CBT consists of Multiple Choice Questions where each correct answer awards 4 marks, and every incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 1 mark. Candidates must score a minimum of 50% to qualify.
| Topics | Weightage (%) Chemical | Weightage (%) Biological | Questions Chemical | Questions Biological |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Laws and Standards of India and International Food Laws | 25 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Planning, organisation and setting up of the Food Analysis Laboratory, including NABL / ISO / IEC‑17025:2017 and laboratory safety | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 |
| Principles of Food Preservation, Processing and Packaging | 7.5 | 7.5 | 15 | 15 |
| Principles and Basics of Human Nutrition | 7.5 | 7.5 | 15 | 15 |
| Food Chemistry | 35 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Food Microbiology and Food Hygiene | 0 | 35 | 0 | 70 |
| Physical, Chemical and Instrumental analysis (Chemical/Biological) | 10 | 10 | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 200 | 200 |
Examination Process and Certification Checklist
- After the CBT examination, the answer key will be released.
- The results of the examination will be announced next.
- Eligible candidates must submit their Practical Examination applications.
- Admit cards for the Practical Examination will be issued.
- The Practical Examination will be conducted as per the schedule.
- Results of the Practical Examination will be declared.
- Qualified candidates must complete a two-week mandatory Food Analyst training.
- After training, certificates will be issued to the successful candidates.
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