About FSSAI
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 Fourth 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 any of the following:
- Business Administration & Management including policy regulation, Finance, Taxation Law, Marketing, Psychology, Human Resource, Economics, Statistics, Information and Communication Technology, Entrepreneurship etc and related fields.
- Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Policy Public Administration. Only for FSSAI (HQ).
- Bachelor/Master of Law
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: 17th March 2026
- Last date for submitting online application: 27th March 2026
- Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 1st/ 2nd Week of April 2026
- Date of Joining: Will be intimated.
Location
FSSAI (HQRS), New Delhi.
Contact Details
In case of queries, please email: internship-fssai@fssai.gov.in.
Click here to Apply.
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