The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has invited online applications for the engagement of Legal Consultants on a contractual basis. The recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible legal professionals to work with a central government organisation at its headquarters in New Delhi.
A total of three Legal Consultant positions are available under this recruitment. The selected candidates will receive fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹70,000 per month. The initial engagement will be for one year and may be extended up to a maximum period of three years, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
About FSSAI Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026
FSSAI is the statutory authority responsible for regulating and supervising food safety in India under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Legal Consultant engagement provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to work in a legal role within an organisation dealing with food safety regulation and related legal matters.
The positions are contractual and are based at the FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi. Interested candidates should review the official recruitment notification to understand the nature of the engagement and the requirements prescribed for the position.
Vacancy Details and Remuneration
The recruitment is being conducted for three Legal Consultant positions. The selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹70,000 per month. The engagement will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension up to three years in accordance with the applicable conditions.
The place of posting is the FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi, and the mode of application is online. Candidates should note that this is a contractual engagement rather than a regular permanent government appointment.
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, age limits, relevant professional experience and other conditions, should be checked in the official FSSAI recruitment notification.
Candidates are advised to verify that they satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting their applications. The official notification should also be consulted for details regarding the selection process, required documents and other terms of engagement.
Application Process
Eligible and interested candidates must submit their applications through the online application portal specified by FSSAI. According to the recruitment information provided, the application portal will remain open for 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Applicants should carefully read the official notification and complete the online application within the prescribed period. The exact closing date should be verified from the advertisement because it depends on the date of publication.
Official Website: FSSAI Jobs and Careers
Candidates can visit the official FSSAI recruitment page for the notification, eligibility requirements and online application details.
