FSSAI Deputation Recruitment 2026: 15 Group A and Group C Posts including Joint Director, Manager IT, and Junior Assistant (DEP-02/2026)

Age Limit

Maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of online applications (26 June 2026).

Joint Director (Pay Level-12)

• Open to officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, Government Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, PSUs, or Semi-Government/Statutory/Autonomous Organizations.
• Requirements include a regular analogue post in the parent cadre/department or 5 years in Pay Level-11 or equivalent, and a recognized degree such as Bachelor's, Law, or Master’s in relevant fields, or a Doctorate with published work.

Manager (IT) (Pay Level-11)

• Open to officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, Government Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, PSUs, or Semi-Government/Statutory/Autonomous Organizations.
• Requirements include regular analogue post or 3 years in Pay Level-7 or equivalent, and a B.Tech/M.Tech in CS or related field, or MCA, or a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Junior Assistant Grade-II (Pay Level-02)

• Open to officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, PSUs, or Semi-Government/Statutory/Autonomous Organizations.
• Requirements include regular analogue post or 3 years in Pay Level-1 or equivalent, with experience in diary/dispatch and computer typing, and a 12th Standard (or equivalent).

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 06 June 2026
• Online Application Closing Date: 26 June 2026
• Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 26 June 2026 (closing date)
• Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (Tentative): 20 July 2026

Application Fees

No information on application fees is provided in the notification. If fees exist, they will be specified in the official notification PDF.

Other Instructions

• The postings are Anywhere in India and may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• Deputation is on Foreign Service terms and short-term contracts; absorption is not automatic.
• Applicants already applied under DEP-01/2025 (Joint Director or Manager IT) need not reapply but must ensure all required documents are submitted.
• Documents required include a countersigned hard copy, APARs for the last 5 years, NOC, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate; the employer certification must precede submission.
• Special notes include IDA-CDA pay equivalency and applicable guidelines (DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 Jun 2010).