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FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2025-26 Registration Starts

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is conducting the Food Analyst Examination (FAE) to select candidates to serve in the food industry and food testing laboratories across the country. FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2025-26 Registration has already started, and candidates can apply and submit the online application before 22nd January 2026. Interested candidates can check the examination details in the article below.

FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam Notification 2025-26 Out

Candidates can check all the details for the FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 either by clicking on the provided link or by scrolling down to download the article. Candidates can find out whether they are eligible or not, and check the exam pattern, the selection process, and important schedules for the exam.

FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 Overview

This is a great chance for candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in a relevant field to apply for the FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26. The selection process consists of Written Exam, followed by a Practical Exam, and then Training. After completing the training, candidates will get their certification on 5th June 2026.

FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26-Summary
Conducting Body Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Post Name Food Analyst
Exam name 11th Food Analyst Examination-2025
Registration Dates 23rd December 2025 to 22nd January 2026
Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in the relevant field
Age Limit No Age Limit
Application Fee Rs. 2500
Selection Process Written Exam, Practical Exam, and Training
Official website https://fssai.formsubmit.in/

FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 Schedule

The FSSAI 11th FAE Exam will be conducted on 8th March 2026, and the hall ticket will be available from 24th February 2026. After the exam, the answer key and results will be released. Then, the practical exam will be conducted, followed by a 2-week mandatory Food Analyst training.  The complete schedule for the FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 is provided in the table below.

Events Dates
Apply Online Starts 23rd December 2025
Last Date 22nd January 2026
Admit card 24th February 2026
Date of examination 8th March 2026
Answer Key 10th March 2026
Objection Last Date 20th March 2026
Results 23rd March 2026
Submission of Practical examination 3rd to 10th April 2026
Date of issue of the admit card for the Practical Examination 10th April 2026
Date of Practical Examination 25th & 26th April 2026 (Batch-I)
2nd & 3rd May 2026 (Batch-II)
Results of Practical Examination 26th April 2026 (Batch-I)
3rd May 2026 (Batch-II)
Two-week Food Analysts mandatory training 25th May 2026 to 5th June 2026
Issuance of certificates to candidates after completion of training 5th June 2026

Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2026

The educational and age requirements for applying to FSSAI 11th FAE 2025-26 are explained below. Candidates must fulfill these requirements to be eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification:

Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in any of these fields: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food & Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Sciences Or be an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) in the Food Analysts section.

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in food analysis in an institution or research laboratory after completing the essential qualification.
  • Junior Analysts with 3 years of experience can appear for the Practical Exam only after the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
  • On passing the Practical Exam, Junior Analysts become eligible to be declared Food Analysts.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear in the FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26.

FSSAI 11th FAE 2026 Registration Link

The application process for the FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26 is now live at https://fssai.formsubmit.in/. The FSSAI 11 Food Analyst Exam 2026 Registration last date is 22nd January 2026. Apply for the exam by using the link shared below.

FSSAI 11th FAE Application Fee 2025-26

The fee for Computer Based Test (CBT) is Rs. 2500/- (plus GST), and the Practical Examination costs Rs. 5000/- (plus GST). The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable

Category Fee
Exam Fee Rs. 2500 +GST
Practical Fee Rs. 5000 +GST

Steps to Apply for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2025-26

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the FSSAI 11th FAE 2026 by visiting the official website.

Step 1: Registration

  • Go to the FSSAI portal: https://fssai.formsubmit.in and click “Register”.
  • Fill in all the details: Name, Username (for login), Valid email ID, Mobile number, Password (for login) and Click “Sign Up” and enter the OTP sent to your email and mobile number.
  • After successful registration, you will get your User ID and Password via email.
  • Once your email and mobile are verified, you will be redirected to the login page.

Step 2: Login

  • Click “Login” on the FSSAI portal homepage.
  • Enter your User ID and Password.
  • Click “Login”.

Step 3: Fill and Submit the Application

After logging in, check your dashboard and apply for the 11th Food Analyst Exam 2025-26, click “Click Here To Continue” next to the post.

After you click Apply, complete the following sections:

  • Personal Details
  • Academic Qualification Details
  • Work Experience Details
  • Examination Centre Choice
  • Document Upload
  • Declaration by Candidate
  • Payment for Application Form
  • Download the Application

FSSAI 11th FAE Exam Pattern 2025-26

The exam pattern for Food Analyst is as follows:

  • All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • +4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer
  • Candidates must score at least 50% to qualify the CBT.
Topics Weightage (%) Questions 
Chemical Biological Chemical Biological
Food Laws and Standards of India and International Food Laws 25 25 50 50
Planning, Organization and setting up of Food Analysis Laboratory including NABL / ISO / IEC‑17025:2017 and laboratory safety 15 15 30 30
Principles of Food Preservation, Processing and Packaging 7.5 7.5 15 15
Principles and Basics of Human Nutrition 7.5 7.5 15 15
Food Chemistry 35 0 70 0
Food Microbiology and Food Hygiene 0 35 0 70
Physical, Chemical and Instrumental analysis (Chemical/Biological) 10 10 20 20
Total 100 100 200 200

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for FSSAI 11th Food Analyst Exam (FAE) 2025-26?

Candidates who completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in relevant fields are eligible to apply.

What is the application fee for FSSAI 11th FAE 2025-26?

The application fee is Rs. 2500 for CBT and Rs. 5000 for practical exam

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