FSSAI internship 2024 – Apply Now

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is inviting applications for Internship starting in the month of January- 2024 under Internship Scheme 2021. The detailed notification is mentioned below. Read the complete notification before applying.

Internship starting in the month of January- 2024 under Internship Scheme 2021 at Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the apex body responsible for ensuring food safety and compliance with food standards across the country.

About the Opportunity

In the Third year of its existence, the FSSAI Internship Scheme is being offered to provide learning opportunities to young talent in the field of Foods and Nutrition, through a mutually beneficial Inter Industry-Academia association.

FSSAI internship program will provide Interns with unique learning opportunities in various areas of food regulation of food safety administration.

Eligibility Criteria

Students only pursuing a full-time Graduate/Post Graduate Degree/higher degree from a Recognized Institute within India/ abroad, in Bachelor/Master of Law.- Only for FSSAI (HQ) (Detailed qualification list attached in notification below)

Those pursuing post Graduation in Microbiology, Food Technology, Biotechnology are eligible.

• Pursuing Post Graduate Degree/B.Tech/BE from a recognized University or Institution in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural or horticultural Sciences or Industrial Microbiology or Toxicology or Public Health or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
• Business Administration & Management including policy regulation and related fields.- Only at FSSAI(HQ)
  PG Diploma/Degree in, Journalism, Mass Communication and Public Relations.
  B.E. / B. Tech (Only 3rd and 4th Year students not for 2nd or 1st Year) in Computer Science/Information Technology Software Engineering or related Stream.
• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Policy Public Administration. – Only for FSSAI (HQ).
  Bachelor/Master of Law.- Only for FSSAI(HQ).
  Degree/Diploma in Library & Information Science OR Related Discipline Only for FSSAI (HQ).

Stipend

A stipend of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for the entire internship period will be given to the deserving Interns on the recommendation of the Office/Division that they are attached with by the respective FSSAI (HQ)/Regional Offices/Laboratories.

Duration

Internships will be available throughout the year at different points of time, Internships will be offered for a minimum duration of 02 months which may be extended to a maximum period of 06 months. No internship of duration less than two months will be offered.

How to Apply?

• Interested and eligible students can apply online in the specified format as per the timelines provided by FSSAI through the link given at the end of the post. Applicants, who have applied for internships for previous months, need to apply afresh.
• The shortlisted candidates may be required to submit a short write-up/presentation for final selection.
• The final list of selected candidates along with their date of joining and Internship tenure would be declared online on FSSAI website by the respective office where they have opted for internship.

Important Dates

• Starting date of receiving application: December 8, 2023
• Last date for submitting online application: December 14, 2023
• Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 3rd/ 4th week of December, 2023
• Date of Joining- January 1, 2024

Location

FSSAI (HQRS), New Delhi

Contact Details

In case of queries, please email: internship-fssai@fssai.gov.in

Source:- FSSAI (Visit https://sites.fssai.gov.in/internship/index.php for more)