FSSAI Internship | Government Internship for Life Sciences and Food Tech Candidates | Apply Now
Want to break into the life sciences industry through a government internship? The FSSAI Internship 2026 is now open and offers students a chance to work with India’s top food safety authority. If you’re pursuing biotechnology, microbiology, or related fields, this internship in life sciences can give you the exposure that most freshers struggle to get!
About the Organization
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI is responsible for regulating and supervising food safety standards across the country. It plays a crucial role in ensuring public health through safe food practices. The organization offers valuable exposure to students through its internship programs. This FSSAI Internship is a gateway to understanding national food policies and regulations.
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:
Pursuing Post Graduate Degree/B.Tech/BE from a recognized University or Institution in Biochemistry or Food Technology or Food Science & Technology or Food & Nutrition or Edible Oil Technology or Microbiology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural or horticultural Sciences or Industrial Microbiology or Toxicology or Public Health or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
Note
- All the students who have completed their abovementioned courses need not to apply.
- Multiple Applications will not be entertained.
- All candidates to ensure that the place for internship that they are opting has the subject/topic available with that place i.e. in case of FSSAI lab, only technical qualified candidates will be eligible.
- For any query related to Internship Programme at FSSAI, students may contact through email at [email protected] only.
Tenure
Internship will be available on quarterly basis throughout the year. Internship shall 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 02 months will be offered.
Place of Internship and area/domain available for internship
Any of the area mentioned in application will be deemed indicative of the preference and not a confirmation of project allocation in the specific department.
- Region: FSSAI (HQ), New Delhi
- Topics/Subjects for Internship: Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Standards, Imports/Trade and International Cooperation, Legal, RTI & Grievance Cell, Policy Coordination Unit, Central Procurement Unit and General Administration
- Regional Offices: (a) WRO Mumbai, (b) NRO Ghaziabad and (c) SRO Chennai
- Food Imports Clearance and Licensing
- National Food Laboratories: (a) NFL Ghaziabad, (b) NFL Kolkata, (c) NFL Kolkata extension centre, Raxaul and (d) NFL Chennai
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. FSSAl will not bear the expenses of any Boarding.
How to Apply?
- Interested and eligible students can apply online in the specified format as per the timelines provided by FSSAI. Applicants, who had applied for internship for a particular quarter and not selected, need to apply again for the next quarter.
- The candidates applying for internship, may be required to submit a short write up/presentation in application portal for final selection.
- All applications will be scrutinized by the concerned Nodal Officers nominated for internship.
- The final list of selected candidates along with their date of joining and Internship tenure would be declared online on FSSAI website at https://fssai.gov.in/[email protected]
Application Timeline
- Last Date to Apply: 27 March, 2026
- Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 1st/2nd Week of April, 2026 (Tentative)
- Date of Joining: Will be communicated in due course.
Assignments
Interns would be attached to one of the several Divisions at FSSAI (HQ)/ROs/Labs depending on the academic and technical training and assigned project(s) related to different aspects of Food and Nutrition Management Processes.
Stipend
A stipend of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for the whole internship period will be given to the deserving Interns on the recommendation of the Office/Division that they are attached with. The criteria for deserving interns will be decided based on their (a) attendance, (b) assessment by their respective reporting officers; and (c) evaluation of their reports by Divisional Heads at FSSAI (HQ) and Director at ROs/NFLs.
Certificate
All the interns will be awarded a certificate on successful completion of the internship i.e. on submission and review of final report/presentation, by their respective Divisional Heads at FSSAI (HQ) and Director at ROs/NFLs.
General Information
- At the time of joining, Intern would be required to carry a letter from their Institute indicating his/her status in the Institution as a student and “No Objection Certificate” for allowing him/her to undergo Internship Program for the period for which he/she is selected.
- A character certificate from the authority of the Institute, along with proof of educational qualifications as mentioned in the application form would also need to be submitted at the time of joining for internship.
- Since, Internship scheme will be scheduled quarterly throughout the year, hence any request for extension of joining time by the interns for more than a week will not be accepted.
The FSSAI Internship 2026 is a golden opportunity for students looking for a government internship in life sciences. With hands-on experience, industry exposure, and certification, this internship can significantly boost your career. Don’t miss your chance to work with one of India’s top regulatory bodies.
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