About FSSAI
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the apex body responsible for ensuring food safety and compliance to food standards across the country. FSSAI internship program will provide Interns with unique learning opportunities in various areas of food regulation of food safety administration.
About the Internship
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
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).
Duration
Internships will be available throughout the year at different points of time, Internship 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.
Location
03rd & 04th Floor, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road near Bal Bhawan New Delhi – 110002
Working Space
Interns would be required to have their own laptops. FSSAI shall provide working space, internet facility and other necessities but shall not cover local lodging and travel facilities. FSSAI will not bear the expenses of any Boarding.
Assignments
- depending on the academic and technical training and assigned project(s) related to different aspects of Food and Nutrition Management Processes.
- Interns would be attached to one of the several Divisions at FSSAI (HQ)/ROs/Labs
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.
The criteria for deserving interns will be decided based on their (a) attendance, (b) assessment by their respective reporting officers; and (c) evaluation of the report by the Committee.
Certificate
All the interns will be awarded a certificate by the Human Resource Division, FSSAI (HQ) on successful completion of the internship i.e. on submission, review of final report/presentation and recommendation by the Project Evaluation Committee.
Important Dates
| Description | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Starting date of receiving application | 10 June 2025 |
| Last date for submitting online application | 15 June 2025 |
| Announcement of shortlisted candidates | 4th Week of June, 2025/1st Week of July,2025 |
| Date of Joining | Will be intimated |
Application Procedure