- FSSAI has announced 3 contract-based vacancies for the post of Legal Consultant under advertisement number 01/2026.
- The role is based in New Delhi and involves providing legal advisory services to FSSAI.
- The engagement is initially for one year and may be extended annually up to a maximum of three years on a contract basis.
- No separate local allowances, HRA, or medical benefits are admissible. A 5% annual increment is applicable only if the contract is extended beyond one year.
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🎓 Law Degree
FSSAI Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Total Vacancies
3
Job Location
New Delhi
Apply Deadline
23 Oct 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Law Degree (law-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 70,000 per month (Fixed Consolidated Remuneration). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 58 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 5 years of experience in legal matters |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) on a regular basis from a recognized university or deemed university. Degrees obtained through Open University/Distance Education are not accepted.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal matters is mandatory.
- Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 58 years old as of the last date of application submission (23 October 2026).
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal matters is mandatory.
- Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 58 years old as of the last date of application submission (23 October 2026).
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
⚙️ Selection Process
- The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates based on the application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Walk-in Interview at FSSAI’s office in New Delhi.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Walk-in Interview at FSSAI’s office in New Delhi.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Original documents (as requested by FSSAI) must be produced during the interview or verification process.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the FSSAI Legal Consultant post?
There are a total of 3 vacancies available for the Legal Consultant position under FSSAI’s recruitment notification 01/2026.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the FSSAI Legal Consultant recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application for the FSSAI Legal Consultant post is 23 October 2026.
Q.
Is a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a distance education mode acceptable for this post?
No, a degree obtained through Open University or Distance Education will not be considered for the FSSAI Legal Consultant position.
Q.
What is the salary for the FSSAI Legal Consultant role?
The fixed consolidated remuneration for the FSSAI Legal Consultant post is Rs. 70,000 per month.
Q.
What is the age limit for candidates applying for the FSSAI Legal Consultant post?
Candidates must not be more than 58 years old as of 23 October 2026 to be eligible for the FSSAI Legal Consultant position.