FSSAI Internship for Food & Life Sciences | Rs. 10,000/- Stipend | Apply Now
Are you looking for an Internship in Life Sciences that provides real-world exposure to food safety, scientific regulation, and public health? The latest FSSAI Internship notification for the July–September 2026 quarter offers an excellent opportunity for students pursuing Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Science, Public Health, and related disciplines. Through this Govt Internship program, students can gain hands-on experience working with India’s apex food regulatory authority while developing practical skills in research, quality assurance, food testing, policy, and regulatory compliance.
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, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI serves as the apex regulatory authority responsible for ensuring food safety, implementing food standards, and protecting public health across the country. The internship program is designed to provide students with valuable exposure to food regulation, laboratory testing, food safety administration, quality assurance, and scientific policy development.
HR-33012/2/2026-HR-FSSAI
Eligibility Criteria
Students pursuing a full-time Graduate/Post Graduate Degree/higher degree from a recognized institute within India/abroad in the relevant fields are eligible to apply.
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
Toxicology or Life Science or Biotechnology or Fruit & Vegetable Technology or Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Note
- Students who have completed the aforementioned courses need not apply.
- Multiple applications will not be entertained.
- Internship preference is indicative and not a confirmation of project allocation.
- For queries, email [email protected].
Tenure
Internships are available quarterly with a minimum duration of 02 months, extendable to 06 months. No internship of less than 02 months will be offered.
Place & Domain of Internship
- FSSAI (HQ), New Delhi: 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 (ERO Kolkata, NRO Ghaziabad, SRO Chennai): Food Imports Clearance and Licensin
- National Food Laboratories (NFL Ghaziabad, NFL Kolkata, NFL Chennai): Food Sampling and Testing
Working Space
Interns need their own laptops. FSSAI provides workspace and internet facilities but not local lodging or travel expenses.
How to Apply for this Govt Internship?
- Applications are submitted online. Candidates who previously applied and were not selected must apply again.
- A short write-up/presentation may be needed for final selection.
- Selected candidates will be announced online at FSSAI Website.
- Last Date to Apply: 27/06/2026
Assignments
Interns will be attached to a division at FSSAI (HQ)/ROs/Labs based on academic training and assigned project(s) in 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
Interns receive a certificate upon successful completion of the internship, involving the submission and review of the final report/presentation.
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 Govt 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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