Online applications are invited for the FSSAI Internship 2024 for all UG and PG Students. The application deadline is October 4, 2024.
About FSSAI
FSSAI lays down science-based standards for food articles and regulates their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food to 130 crore citizens of the country. The authority is also responsible for creating an information network across the country so that the public, consumers, etc, receive rapid, reliable and accurate information about food safety and hygiene and related issues of concern.
Internship at FSSAI
In its third year of existence, the FSSAI Internship Scheme offers learning opportunities to young talent in the field of Food and Nutrition through a mutually beneficial Inter-Industry-Academia association.
If you think you have ideas to add value in this arena, we will present you with the opportunity to explore them through live projects. Let your enthusiasm and abilities bring a positive change to the food landscape in the country and help you gain a challenging yet rewarding experience here. When your initiatives take flight, FSSAI shall ensure a well designed training calendar helps you in the course.
Eligibility Criteria
Students 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 Chemistry or 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 and Quality Assurance.
- Business Administration & Management, including policy regulation and related fields.
- PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication and Public Relations.
- B.E. / B. Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology Software Engineering or related Stream.
- Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Policy Public Administration.
- Bachelor/Master of Law.
Note—Students in their third or fourth year of a four-year bachelor’s program in food technology or a related field can also apply.
Internships will be available throughout the year at different points of time. All internships offered will be for duration of minimum 4 weeks.
Important Note
1. Please use only a working email address to complete the application.
2. After saving/submitting, you will receive an application ID on the next screen. This ID is unique to every candidate.
3. An application can be modified using the applicant ID multiple times, and only the latest changes will be stored.
4. No modification is permissible after the final submission of the application.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply here.
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 they are attached to. 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.
Deadline
The last date for the application is October 4, 2024.
Contact Details
Please use the following email if you need any assistance.
- internship-fssai[at]fssai[dot]gov[dot]in
- Please provide your Applicant ID for correspondence.
