FSSAI CFSO/Technical 2026: Notification, Vacancy, Syllabus, Exam Date, Salary
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FSSAI CFSO/Technical — FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) and Technical Officer · FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) और Technical Officer — is conducted by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. As of , the 2026 notification was published on . Source: official notice on fssai.gov.in.
FSSAI's direct recruitment of Central Food Safety Officers and Technical Officers (Pay Level 7) through two computer-based tests. The latest such drive is Advt. No. DR-04/2021 (37 CFSO and 125 Technical Officer posts), finalised in 2023; FSSAI's notices since then have been deputation and contract posts, so check Jobs @ FSSAI for a new advertisement.
Notification out 3 Jul 2026.
Based on: Notification · FSSAI CFSO/Technical · 2026 · 3 Jul 2026
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FSSAI CFSO/Technical Admit Card 2026
How to download the FSSAI CFSO/Technical admit card
- Open fssai.gov.in → Jobs @ FSSAI.
- Use the admit card link posted for the CBT and log in with your registration details.
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Exam Date 2021
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 13 Oct – 12 Nov 2021 PDF p.1 | Done |
| CBT Stage-1 (all DR-04/2021 posts) | 28 Mar – 31 Mar 2022 PDF p.1 | Done |
| CBT Stage-1 result and score cards | 6 Jul 2022 PDF p.3 | Done |
| Final CFSO result (after document verification) | 20 Mar 2023 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Final Technical Officer result (after document verification) | 5 Apr 2023 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Next CFSO/Technical Officer direct recruitment | Not announced | Not yet |
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Result 2026 and result date
Result declared on site by Feb 2026. Result Notice dated
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 Mar 2022 | 6 Jul 2022 | 97 days |
Looking for an earlier result? FSSAI CFSO/Technical Result 2025 · Result 2024 · Result 2023
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Vacancy 2021: 162 posts
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Age Limit and Eligibility 2021
18–30 years on 12 Nov 2021
Maximum 30 on the closing date of application (12.11.2021) for both posts; minimum 18.
| SC/ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women not remarried | up to age 35 (SC/ST 40) |
Qualification: CFSO: degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology, or Master's in Chemistry, or a degree in medicine. Technical Officer: Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology/Science, Microbiology, Dairy Technology and allied subjects, or a one-year PG Diploma in food subjects, or a B.E./B.Tech in Food/Dairy/Oil Technology or Biotechnology, or a four-year degree in Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries or Animal Sciences. GATE/CSIR/ICAR NET desirable. Fee: General/OBC ₹1500 (₹1000 fee + ₹500 intimation charges); SC/ST/EWS/women/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD ₹500 intimation charges only. Non-refundable; separate registration per post. PDF p.10
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
Selection process: CBT Stage-1 (50% weight) → CBT Stage-2 for 1:20 shortlist (50% weight) → Document verification.
Official syllabus documents
- FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Syllabus 2026Plan of examination syllabus for 11th food analystOutFSSAI
- Examination Plan Schedule and Tentative Syllabus of 10th FAE Practical Examination 2024 20 01 2025 approvedOutFSSAI
- 678e4461f36d4Examination Plan Schedule and Tentative Syllabus of 10th FAE Practical Examination 2024 approvedOutFSSAI
- FSSAI 10th FAE Syllabus 2024Syllabus for 10th FAE 2024OutFSSAI
- FSSAI Scheme Syllabus 2022Notice Scheme Exam SyllabusOutFSSAI
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Food Safety Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 |
| Technical Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 |
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Cut Off by year
| Year | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD (HH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 300 | 267 | 252 | 279 | 267 | 109 |
| Year | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD (HH) | PwBD (OH) | PwBD (Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 324 | 284 | 265 | 297 | 277 | 103 | 241 | 133 |
Official cut-off documents
- Notice Cut-off Food AnalystOutFSSAI
- 648afd7b100d1cutoff marksOutFSSAIdate from file namePDF · 479 KB ↗
- Corrigendum 03 Cut Off DR 01 JD SM DD ManagerOutCorrigendumFSSAI
FSSAI CFSO/Technical Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on fssai.gov.in yet.
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FSSAI CFSO/Technical 2026: questions people ask
Is the FSSAI CFSO/Technical 2026 notification out?
Yes. The FSSAI CFSO/Technical 2026 notification is dated on site by Sept 2026 on fssai.gov.in. Latest: Notification out 3 Jul 2026.
When was the latest FSSAI CFSO/Technical Result released?
The latest FSSAI CFSO/Technical Result is dated on site by Feb 2026 on fssai.gov.in: "Result Notice dated". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the FSSAI CFSO/Technical salary per month?
FSSAI CFSO/Technical posts are at pay Level 7: entry basic pay ₹44,900 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for FSSAI CFSO/Technical?
18–30 years on 12 Nov 2021, as per the official notification. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD + SC/ST 15 years, PwBD + OBC 13 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service, Widows/divorced/judicially separated women not remarried up to age 35 (SC/ST 40).
How many vacancies are there in FSSAI CFSO/Technical 2021?
162 posts as per the official notice (Technical Officer 125, Central Food Safety Officer 37).
Where can I find previous FSSAI CFSO/Technical cut-offs?
FSSAI CFSO/Technical cut-offs from 2021–2023 are listed by year on this page: 4 official documents, each linked to the PDF on fssai.gov.in.
What is the full form of FSSAI CFSO/Technical?
FSSAI CFSO/Technical stands for FSSAI Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) and Technical Officer, conducted by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
What is the official website of FSSAI?
The only official website of FSSAI is fssai.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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