The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially released the admit cards for the upcoming 11th Food Analyst Examination. Candidates preparing for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for March 8, 2026, can now access their hall tickets via the official portal. Ensuring you have your credentials ready is vital for a smooth entry on the FSSAI Food Analyst Exam Date 2026.
How to Download the FSSAI Food Analyst Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) at https://fssai.formsubmit.in/.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” link located on the homepage.
- Select the designated link labeled “FSSAI Food Analyst Admit Card 2026.”
- Input your secure User ID and Password.
- Complete the captcha verification process and proceed.
- Download the admit card file once it is displayed on your screen.
- Print a hard copy immediately, as it is a mandatory document for the examination day.
Requirements for Exam Day
To ensure a seamless verification process at the test center, please confirm you have the following items:
- Printed hard copy of the FSSAI Food Analyst Admit Card 2026
- Valid government-issued photo ID for identification verification
Information contained in the Admit Card
Carefully verify the following details provided on your document:
- Reporting time
- Venue address
- Specific test-day instructions
FSSAI Exam Overview & Schedule
| Organization | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |
| Exam | 11th Food Analyst Exam |
| Post | Food Analyst |
| Admit Card Date | 3rd March 2026 |
| FSSAI Food Analyst Exam Date 2026 | 8th March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Selection process | Written Exam, Practical Exam and Training |
| Official Website | https://fssai.formsubmit.in/ |
Important Dates for the 11th Food Analyst Exam
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Card | 24th February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 8th March 2026 |
| Answer Key | 10th March 2026 |
| Result Date | 23rd March 2026 |
| Admit Card for the Practical Exam | 10th April 2026 |
| Date of Practical Exam | 25th and 26th April 2026 (Batch- I) 2nd and 3rd May 2026 (Batch II) |
| Result of Practical Exam | 26th April 2026 (Batch-I) and 3rd May 2026 (Batch-II) |
| Two-week Food Analyst Mandatory Training | 25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026 |
| Issuance of Certificate | 5th June 2026 |
Exam Format and Marking Scheme
The FSSAI CBT consists of 200 multiple-choice questions in both the Chemical and Biological sections. Each correct response earns 4 marks, while incorrect answers incur a penalty of 1 mark (negative marking). To qualify for the written portion, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 50%.
| 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 |
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