Chemistry Internship | FSSAI Internship Opportunity Apply Now
Are you looking for a chemistry internship or a government opportunity through the FSSAI internship 2026? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) offers an excellent platform for students to gain practical exposure in food safety, research, and regulatory work. This FSSAI vacancy for internship is ideal for candidates pursuing chemistry, biotechnology, food technology, and related fields. Through this chemistry internship, students can build strong careers in food science and regulatory sectors. If you are searching for a valuable government internship experience, the FSSAI internship provides hands-on learning, certification, and career growth opportunities.
About FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a premier government organization responsible for regulating and supervising food safety across the country. Established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It plays a key role in setting food standards, ensuring quality compliance, and promoting public health. Through initiatives like the FSSAI internship, the institute provides valuable exposure to students through chemistry internship opportunities and hands-on learning under FSSAI vacancy programs, helping build strong careers in food safety, research, and
regulatory sectors. Chemistry Internship starting in the Quarter of April- June, 2026 under Internship Scheme 2024 at Food Safety and Standards Authority of IndiaEligibility 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 a Post Graduate Degree/B.Tech/BE in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Food Science & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Edible Oil Technology, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural or horticultural Sciences, Industrial Microbiology, Toxicology, Public Health, Life Science, Biotechnology, Fruit & Vegetable Technology, Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
- Business Administration & Management, including policy regulation, Finance, Taxation Law, Marketing, Psychology, Human Resource, Economics, Statistics, Information and Communication Technology, Entrepreneurship, etc., and related fields.
- PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Public Relations.
- B.E. / B. Tech (Only 3rd and 4th Year students, not for 2nd or 1st Year) in Computer Science/Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related Stream.
- Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Policy, Public Administration – Only for FSSAI (HQ).
- Bachelor’s/Master’s of Laws.
- Bachelor of Commerce & Equivalent courses.
Note:
- All the students who have completed the above-mentioned courses need not apply.
- Multiple Applications will not be entertained.
- All candidates should ensure that the place for internship that they are opting for has the subject/topic available with that place, i.e., in case of the FSSAI lab, only technically qualified candidates will be eligible.
- For any query related to the Internship Programme at FSSAI, students may contact through email at internship-fssai@fssai.gov.in only.
Tenure:
Internship will be available on a 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:
- Region – FSSAI (HQ), New Delhi
- Topics/Subjects for Internship
- Human Resource
- Information Technology
- 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, Food Sampling and Testing
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.
Application Process:
- Interested and eligible students can apply online in the specified format as per the timelines provided by FSSAI. Applicants who had applied for an internship for a particular quarter and were not selected need to apply again for the next quarter.
- The candidates applying for an internship may be required to submit a short write-up/presentation in the application portal for final selection.
- All applications will be scrutinized by the concerned Nodal Officers nominated for the internship.
- The final list of selected candidates, along with their date of joining and Internship tenure, would be declared online on the FSSAI website.
Description:
| Starting date of receiving the application | 17 March, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date for submitting the online application | 27 March, 2026 |
| Announcement of shortlisted candidates | 1st/2nd Week of April, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Date of Joining | Will be communicated in due course. |
At the time of joining, an intern would be required to carry a letter from their Institute indicating his/her status in the Institution as a student and a “No Objection Certificate” for allowing him/her to undergo the 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 the internship.
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 the 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 the final report/presentation, by their respective Divisional Heads at FSSAI (HQ) and the Director at ROs/NFLs.
Contact Information:
Assistant Director (Human Resource):
Kaushal Upadhyay
Digitally signed by KAUSHAL UPADHYAY
Date: 16-03-2026
Time: 17:53:48
File No. HR-33012/1/2026-HR-FSSAI
