FSSAI Internship Scheme 2026: ₹10,000 Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

Administered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, this internship program exposes students to various dimensions of food regulation and safety administration. Interns are placed at FSSAI Headquarters, Regional Offices, or National Food Laboratories to work on projects related to food and nutrition management processes. The internship runs quarterly throughout the year for a minimum of 2 months and up to 3 months, extendable up to 6 months.

Benefits

• A total stipend of ₹10,000 for the internship period awarded to deserving interns based on attendance, officer assessment, and committee evaluation
• Provision of dedicated working space, internet connectivity, and basic office facilities
• Official internship completion certificate issued by the Human Resource Division at FSSAI Headquarters
• Practical industry exposure to food safety administration, testing, licensing, and standards

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a regular student pursuing a full-time Graduate, Post Graduate, or higher degree from a recognized institution in India or abroad
• Students pursuing PG Degree or BE/B.Tech in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Food Science & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Edible Oil Technology, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Agriculture/Horticulture Sciences, Industrial Microbiology, Toxicology, Public Health, Life Science, Biotechnology, Fruit & Vegetable Technology, or Food Safety & Quality Assurance
• Students pursuing Business Administration & Management covering policy regulation (for FSSAI HQ only)
• Students pursuing a PG Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Public Relations
• Students in their 3rd or 4th year of BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related streams
• Students pursuing a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Public Policy or Public Administration (for FSSAI HQ only)
• Students pursuing Bachelor or Master of Law (for FSSAI HQ only)

Who cannot apply

• Candidates who have already completed their degree courses are not eligible to apply
• First-year and second-year BE/B.Tech engineering students are not eligible
• Applicants seeking an internship duration of less than two months

Documents required

• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Updated resume or CV
• A short write-up or presentation (required if shortlisted for final selection)
• Letter from the college confirming current student status (at joining)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the college authority (at joining)
• Character Certificate issued by the college authority (at joining)
• Proof of educational qualifications (at joining)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official FSSAI internship portal at sites.fssai.gov.in/internship and select Apply Online.
2. 2Complete the application form by entering all required personal, academic, and domain details.
3. 3Upload your passport-sized photograph and resume within the prescribed file formats and sizes.
4. 4Review your entries carefully, submit the form, and note down your Application ID for future tracking.
5. 5Check the online selection list published on the FSSAI website to confirm your posting and reporting dates.

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