Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the official notification for the 11th Food Analyst Examination (11th FAE) 2025-26. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd January 2026 through the official portal at fssai.formsubmit.in.
The Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted on 8th March 2026, followed by Practical Examination in April-May 2026. This examination is conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for certifying qualified professionals as Food Analysts. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate degree in relevant disciplines along with 3 years of mandatory experience in food analysis to be eligible for this examination.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) 11th Food Analyst Examination
Exam Short Name
FSSAI 11th FAE 2025-26
Conducting Body
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Examination Type
National Level Examination
Qualification
Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in relevant disciplines with 3 years experience
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Application Start Date
23rd December 2025
Application Last Date
22nd January 2026
Exam Date (CBT)
8th March 2026
Official Website
fssai.formsubmit.in
FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 Details
Examination Stage
Details
Computer Based Test (CBT)
8th March 2026
Practical Examination (Batch-I)
25th & 26th April 2026
Practical Examination (Batch-II)
2nd & 3rd May 2026
Mandatory Training
25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026 (Two Weeks)
Certificate Issuance
5th June 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Educational Qualification
The candidate should hold a Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Dairy Chemistry or Agriculture Science or Animal Science or Fisheries Science or Biotechnology or Food Safety or Food Technology or Food and Nutrition or Dairy Technology or Oil Technology or Veterinary Sciences from a university established in India by law
Or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India)
Essential Experience
The candidate should possess not less than three years' experience in the analysis of food in any institution, research institutions, or research laboratory after attaining the minimum essential academic qualification specified above for 11th FAE 2025
The qualified Junior Analysts after acquiring 3 years' mandatory experience in analysis of food can appear only in Practical Examination of 11th FAE 2025 conducted after the Computer Based Test
The opportunity for appearing in Practical examination for Junior Analysts after acquiring 3 years of experience will be provided only once
Upon qualifying the practical examination, the Junior Analyst will become eligible to be declared as Food Analysts
This opportunity is available to qualified JAE only once in a lifetime
Age Limit (as on 22nd January 2026)
Minimum Age: No Age Limit
Maximum Age: No Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in the 11th FAE 2025
Application Fee
Examination Stage
Fee Amount
Computer Based Test (CBT)
₹2,500 plus 18% GST (Total: ₹2,950)
Practical Examination
₹5,000 plus 18% GST (Total: ₹5,900)
The fee should be submitted through online mode which is non-refundable
There is no reservation in whatsoever form since this is not for employment
Important Dates
Event
Date
Opening of online portal for application submission
23rd December 2025
Last date for receipt of online application
22nd January 2026
Date of issue of admit card for CBT (online downloadable)
24th February 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) Examination Date
8th March 2026
Publication of Answer Key and opening of challenge window
10th March 2026
Closing of Answer Key challenge window
20th March 2026
Announcement of CBT results
23rd March 2026
Opening of online portal for Practical examination application
3rd April 2026
Last date for receipt of Practical examination application
10th April 2026
Date of issue of admit card for Practical Examination
10th April 2026
Practical Examination (Batch-I)
25th & 26th April 2026
Practical Examination (Batch-II)
2nd & 3rd May 2026
Declaration of Practical Examination results (Batch-I)
26th April 2026
Declaration of Practical Examination results (Batch-II)
3rd May 2026
Two Weeks Food Analysts mandatory training
25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026
Issuance of certificate after training completion
5th June 2026
Selection Process
The 11th Food Analyst Examination will be conducted in two stages: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Practical Examination
Only candidates who qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT) as per the laid down criteria and fulfil the eligibility requirements will be allowed to appear in Practical Examination
Dates of Practical examination will be intimated separately to qualified candidates
The examination comprises both theoretical knowledge assessment through CBT and practical skills evaluation through hands-on practical examination
Upon successful completion of both CBT and Practical Examination, candidates must complete a two-week mandatory Food Analysts training from 25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026
Certificates will be issued to successful candidates after completion of the mandatory training on 5th June 2026
Candidates successfully completing all stages will be certified as Food Analysts by FSSAI
General Information/Instructions
The 11th Food Analyst Examination is conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety and Standards (First Amendment) Rules, 2022
This is a certification examination and not for employment purposes
There is no reservation in whatsoever form since this is not for employment
Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications from universities established in India by law
Three years of mandatory experience in food analysis is essential after obtaining the required educational qualification
Junior Analysts who have acquired 3 years of mandatory experience can appear only in the Practical Examination after qualifying CBT
The opportunity for Junior Analysts to appear in Practical examination after acquiring 3 years of experience will be provided only once in a lifetime
All application fees are non-refundable once submitted
Candidates must complete the registration and application process online through the official portal only
Admit cards will be available for download from the official website on the specified dates
Answer key will be published after the CBT examination and candidates can submit challenges during the specified window period
How to Apply
Step 1: Registration Process
Visit the official Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Portal at https://fssai.formsubmit.in
Click on the "Register" menu on the homepage
Enter your full name as per official documents
Create and set your username for profile login
Provide a valid and active email ID
Enter your mobile number during registration
Set a strong password for profile login
Click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed
Enter the OTP received on your registered email and mobile number to complete the registration process
Once registration is successful, you will receive a user ID and password via email
After successful verification of email ID and mobile number, you will be redirected to the login page
Step 2: Login to Portal
Click on the "Login" menu on the homepage of FSSAI Portal at https://fssai.formsubmit.in
Enter the user ID and password received via email after successful registration
Click on the "Login" button to access your dashboard
If you forget the password, click on the "Forget Password" button and follow the password recovery steps
Step 3: Fill Application Form
After successful login, you will see the candidate dashboard
In the dashboard, you can view current exam openings, previous/incomplete applications, and admit card details
To apply for 11th Food Analyst Examination (11th FAE) 2025-26, click on the apply button in the corresponding examination row
Step 4: Complete Application Steps
Fill Personal Details accurately as per your official documents
Enter Details of Academic Qualification with proper certificates
Provide complete Work Experience Details with supporting documents
Select your preferred Examination Centre Choice
Upload all required Document Details in the specified format
Read and accept the Declaration by Candidate
Make Payment for Application Form through online payment gateway
Download and save the completed Application form for future reference
Important Points While Applying
Ensure all information entered is accurate and matches your official documents
Keep scanned copies of all required documents ready before starting the application
Complete the application process before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues
Take a printout of the completed application form for your records
Note down your application number for future correspondence
Q1. What is the starting date to apply for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26?
The application portal opens on 23rd December 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for FSSAI 11th FAE 2025-26?
The last date to submit online application is 22nd January 2026.
Q3. What is the eligibility qualification for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26?
Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, or Veterinary Sciences with 3 years of experience in food analysis.
Q4. What is the age limit to apply for FSSAI 11th FAE 2025-26?
There is no age limit for appearing in the 11th Food Analyst Examination 2025-26.
Q5. What is the application fee for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam?
The application fee is ₹2,500 plus 18% GST (Total: ₹2,950) for Computer Based Test and ₹5,000 plus 18% GST (Total: ₹5,900) for Practical Examination.
Q6. When will the Computer Based Test (CBT) be conducted for 11th FAE?
The Computer Based Test is scheduled on 8th March 2026.
Q7. When will the Practical Examination be conducted?
The Practical Examination will be conducted in two batches - Batch-I on 25th & 26th April 2026 and Batch-II on 2nd & 3rd May 2026.