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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 10th FOOD ANALYST EXAMINATION (10th FAE) 2024

  1. Application Submission:-
    • Applications must be submitted through online only. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be considered.
  2. Name Details:
    • Ensure that the first, middle, and last names are mentioned correctly.
    • The name on the registration form should match exactly with the name on academic and experience documents. No changes will be entertained post registration.
  3. Document Verification:
    • The name on academic and experience documents must match the registration form. If there is a change in the name, provide supporting documents (e.g., Marriage Certificate) during application submission.
    • All documents must be uploaded at the time of application. No further revisions or resubmissions will be accepted.
  4. Educational Qualification and Experience:
    • No relaxation in educational qualifications or experience is permissible.
    • Prescribed educational qualifications include scanned copies of original degree certificates or Provisional Degree Certificates (mark sheets will not be accepted).
    • Experience for the FAE should be no less than three years in food analysis at recognized institutions or research laboratories. Experience certificates should be in the prescribed format.
  5. Examination Fee:
    • The examination fee must be paid online. Fees submitted through any other modes will not be accepted.
    • Fees are non-refundable.
  6. Examination Centre:
    • Choice of examination centre is available in the online form, but centres may be changed based on availability and other considerations by FSSAI.
  7. Eligibility Criteria:
    • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the advertisement for the 10th FAE 2024.
    • Experience will be calculated from the date of graduation until the closing date of application. Experience gained before or after this period, and during academic programmes (e.g., Post Graduate, Doctoral Programme), will not be considered.
  8. Pre-Qualified Junior Analysts:
    • Pre-qualified Junior Analysts with the requisite experience can directly appear for the Practical Examination one time.
  9. Application and Examination Process:
    • Submission of an application does not guarantee shortlisting or certification.
    • Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. The FSSAI is not responsible for issues arising from inadequate qualifications or experience. Fees are non-refundable in such cases.
  10. Responsibility and Liability:
    • FSSAI is not responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates who qualifies the examination but do not meet the eligibility criteria.
    • All educational qualifications must be from recognized institutions.
  11. FSSAI Rights:
    • FSSAI reserves the right to call only those candidates deemed most suitable and to reject any or all applications without providing reasons.
    • The decision of FSSAI regarding eligibility, shortlisting, examination conduct, and certification is final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained.
    • Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
    • Admission to the examination is provisional. If any eligibility conditions are found unmet at a later stage, the candidature will be cancelled, and fees will be forfeited.
  12. Employment Disclaimer:
    • The examination does not guarantee employment with FSSAI.