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FSSAI Deputation Recruitment 2026 (DEP-02/2026): Joint Director, Manager IT & Junior Assistant Posts

Reviewed by the Top Sarkari Jobs Editorial Team Updated 19 June 2026 Sourced from the official notification — how we verify
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Job Overview

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued Circular DEP-02/2026 inviting applications for 15 Group A and Group C posts — Joint Director, Manager (IT), and Junior Assistant Grade-II — to be filled on deputation (including short-term contract) on Foreign Service terms. Eligible government officers can apply online on www.fssai.gov.in from 06 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.
Job LocationPan India
Last Updated11 Jun 2026

Important Dates

Application Start Date06 June 2026
Last Date To Apply26 June 2026
EventDate
Cut Off Date For Eligibility26 June 2026 (closing date of online application)

Age Limit

Details
  1. The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation under this notice is 56 years
  2. calculated as on the last day of receiving online applications
  3. i.e
  4. 26 June 2026. There is no separate relaxed age category mentioned for this deputation cycle

Qualification / Eligibility

Details
  1. Not every government employee is eligible to apply for these FSSAI deputation posts. The circular specifically excludes one category of officers from consideration
  2. Departmental officers in the feeder cadre category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation to these posts
Matched Qualifications
B_Tech_BE

Vacancy Details

Sr.Post NameTotal
1Joint Director3
2Manager (IT)2
3Junior Assistant Grade-II10
Total15

Category-wise Vacancy

Post CodeDEP-02/2026-04
Post NameJunior Assistant Grade-II
Pay Scale₹19,900–₹63,200
Tenure (Years)3

Salary & Pay Scale

Cda Pay ScaleEquivalent IDA Scale
Level 6 (35400–112400)E0 (30000–120000)
Level 7 (44900–142400)E1 (40000–140000)
Level 8 (47600–151100)E2 (50000–160000)
Level 10 (56100–177500)E3 (60000–180000)
Level 11 (67700–208700)E4 (70000–200000)
Level 12 (78800–209200)Three Years in E5 (80000–220000) or E6 (90000–240000)
Level 13 (123100–215900)E7 (100000–260000)
Level 14 (144200–218200)E8 (120000–280000)
Details
  1. Officials currently working in organizations that follow the IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay structure instead of CDA (Central Dearness Allowance) can refer to FSSAI's official IDA-CDA equivalency table (Annexure-II) to check their eligibility for these posts
  2. This equivalency, issued via Office Memorandum dated 9th October 2023, supersedes earlier equivalency norms and is effective immediately for all future FSSAI recruitments on Deputation/DR basis

How to Apply

  • 1Eligible candidates need to follow a specific online application process, supported by a hard-copy application countersigned by their employer. Here's the step-by-step procedure:
  • 2Visit the official FSSAI website at www.fssai.gov.in.
  • 3Go to the "jobs@fssai (careers)" tab and locate the online application link for Circular DEP-02/2026.
  • 4Register and fill in the online application form, ensuring all details match your service records.
  • 5Confirm that you fulfill the eligibility criteria as on the closing date, 26 June 2026.
  • 6Submit the application online between 06 June 2026 and 26 June 2026 — applications not submitted online through FSSAI's portal will not be considered.
  • 7Take a printout of the finally submitted online application form.
  • 8Get the "Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority" section completed and countersigned by your employer, confirming no vigilance/disciplinary case is pending, integrity is certified, and CR Dossier/APARs for the last 5 years are enclosed.
  • 9Forward the countersigned hard copy along with NOC, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and attested APARs through proper channel, with the tentative last date being 20 July 2026.
  • 10Candidates who had already applied for Joint Director (Post Code: DEP-01/2025-02) or Manager (IT) (Post Code: DEP-01/2025-06) under the earlier deputation notice DEP-01/2025 need not apply again. However, such applicants must ensure that all required documents — countersigned hard copy of the finally submitted online application, certified APARs, NOC, and Integrity/Vigilance clearance certificates — have been submitted through proper channel. If any document is pending, it should be submitted within the current due date for receiving hard copies.

Important Links

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FAQs

Q1What is FSSAI Circular DEP-02/2026?
A
FSSAI Circular DEP-02/2026 is a notification inviting applications from eligible government officers to fill 15 Group A and Group C posts — Joint Director, Manager (IT), and Junior Assistant Grade-II — on deputation/Foreign Service Terms.
Q2What is the last date to apply for FSSAI Deputation Recruitment 2026?
A
The online application portal is open from 06 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. The tentative last date for receiving the hard copy of the application through proper channel is 20 July 2026.
Q3How many vacancies are available under DEP-02/2026?
A
There are 15 vacancies in total — 3 for Joint Director (Pay Level-12), 2 for Manager (IT) (Pay Level-11), and 10 for Junior Assistant Grade-II (Pay Level-02).
Q4What is the age limit for FSSAI deputation posts?
A
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of the online application, i.e., 26 June 2026.
Q5What is the tenure of deputation for these FSSAI posts?
A
Tenure varies by post: Joint Director – 1 year, Manager (IT) – 2 years, and Junior Assistant Grade-II – 3 years, in the first instance, extendable subject to vacancy availability.
Q6Who is eligible to apply for FSSAI deputation posts?
A
Officers holding regular posts in Central/State Government, Union Territories, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, PSUs, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous Organizations, meeting the post-specific qualification and experience criteria, are eligible.
Q7Can candidates who applied under DEP-01/2025 apply again?
A
No. Candidates who already applied for Joint Director (DEP-01/2025-02) or Manager (IT) (DEP-01/2025-06) under the earlier notice need not apply again, but must ensure all required documents have been submitted through proper channel.
Q8How can I apply for FSSAI Deputation Recruitment 2026?
A
Candidates must apply online via the "jobs@fssai (careers)" tab on www.fssai.gov.in between 06–26 June 2026, and subsequently forward a countersigned hard copy with NOC, APARs, and Vigilance Clearance through proper channel.

All Official Links

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Circularhttps://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/DEP-02-2026_circular.pdf
Noticehttps://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Deputation%20Notice%20DEP-%2002_2026.pdf
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