Online applications are invited from eligible candidates, in the prescribed format, for 11th Food Analyst Examination (FAE), 2025 as per sub-rule (ii) of Rule 2.1.4 of Food Safety and Standards (First Amendment) Rules, 2022. The tentative dates of examinations are as under:
🔹 Conducting Authority:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
🔹 About the Examination:
FSSAI has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the 11th Food Analyst Examination (FAE-2025) as per Rule 2.1.4 (ii) of the Food Safety and Standards (First Amendment) Rules, 2022.
The examination is conducted to certify qualified professionals as Food Analysts for FSSAI-notified laboratories.
📅 Important Dates (Tentative):
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 23 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (CBT) | 24 February 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 10 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Ends | 20 March 2026 |
| CBT Result Declaration | 23 March 2026 |
| Practical Exam Application Start | 3 April 2026 |
| Practical Exam | 25–26 April 2026 (Batch-I) / 2–3 May 2026 (Batch-II) |
| Mandatory Training | From 26 April / 3 May 2026 |
| Certificate Issuance | 25 May – 5 June 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Safety, Dairy Technology, Nutrition, Agriculture, Animal Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Veterinary Sciences, or equivalent.
OR
Associate of Institution of Chemists (India) in Food Analysts section.
✅ Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in food analysis in a recognized laboratory or research institution.
✅ Age Limit:
No upper age limit.
• CBT Fee: ₹2500 + GST
• Practical Exam Fee: ₹5000 + GST
• Fees are online and non-refundable
📝 Examination Pattern (CBT)
• Mode: Computer Based Test (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 200
• Marks: 4 marks for correct, 1 mark negative
• Qualifying Marks: 50% minimum
• Separate Chemical & Biological disciplines
• CBT qualifiers will appear for Practical Examination
📚 Syllabus Overview
The CBT syllabus includes:
• Food Laws (Indian & International)
• Food Chemistry
• Food Microbiology & Hygiene
• Human Nutrition
• Food Preservation, Processing & Packaging
• Laboratory Setup, NABL & ISO/IEC 17025
• Physical, Chemical & Instrumental Analysis
(Detailed syllabus available on FSSAI website)
ℹ️ Important Instructions
• Application is online only
• No reservation applicable (not an employment exam)
• Certificate does not guarantee employment
• Mandatory two-week Food Analyst training after qualification
• All documents verified after Practical Examination
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