15 Jun 2025
Rs 10,000 for the entire internship duration (performance based)
2 to 6 months
Students currently pursuing full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, or higher degree courses in relevant fields such as Food Technology, Life Sciences, Management, Journalism, IT, Law, or Commerce
NOC and student status letter from institution, character certificate from institute, educational qualification proof
Deadline: 15 Jun 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has opened its internship program for the July 2025 quarter. This initiative is part of the FSSAI Internship Scheme 2024, designed to provide young professionals and students with hands-on experience in the domain of food safety and standards regulation across India.
FSSAI offers internships throughout the year to provide students with exposure to food regulatory mechanisms, scientific research, administration, and public outreach. Interns are assigned specific divisions at FSSAI Headquarters, Regional Offices, and National Food Laboratories, depending on their background and interest.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, or higher degree course from a recognized institution in India or abroad. Completed degree holders are not eligible. The eligibility differs based on the subject domain:
Note:
Internships are offered at FSSAI HQ, regional offices, and labs:
Areas: HR, IT, Standards, Finance, Legal, Science, Imports, QA, Library, RTI, Procurement, General Admin
A stipend of ₹10,000 is provided for the complete duration, subject to performance and assessment by the reporting division.
The stipend is awarded only to deserving interns based on:
Upon successful completion, interns will be issued a Certificate of Internship by the respective FSSAI division.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | 10 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement | Last week of June / First week of July 2025 |
| Internship Start Date | Will be notified individually |
Important: Selected interns must join within one week of the scheduled date, or the offer will be cancelled.

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