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FSSAI Legal Consultant Bharti 2026 - 3 Posts

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India · Posted 17 Oct 2026

Total posts3
QualificationBachelor's Degree in Law (regular mode) from a recognised university with at least 5 years of experience in legal matters
SalaryNot mentioned in the available notification text
Last date8 Oct 2026

In short

FSSAI Legal Consultant Bharti 2026 is for 3 Legal Consultant posts on contract basis. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India invites Indian nationals with a regular law degree and at least 5 years of experience in legal matters.

The recruitment is under Advertisement No. 01/2026 (File No. L 15017/128/2023-Legal-FSSAI), dated 08 October 2026, issued from FSSAI, New Delhi. FSSAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food articles. This is a Delhi-based central government contract engagement, not a Gujarat state recruitment.

  • Contractual engagement - not a regular government post
  • Distance or open university law degrees are not accepted
  • Experience and qualification are checked as on the last date of application submission
  • Reserve panel may be prepared to fill slots if selected candidates do not join or leave early
  • Only Indian nationals can apply
  • Good working knowledge of legal terms and cases and strong communication skills are expected
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Important dates

  1. 8 Oct 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 8 Oct 2026

    Last Date to Apply · done

  3. Not visible in the available text - check the official advertisement PDF

    Last date to apply

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law obtained on a regular basis.
  • The degree must be from a university established under a Central or State Act, an institution deemed a university by the Central Government, or a foreign university approved by the Central Government.
  • Degrees obtained through Open University or Distance Education mode will not be considered.

Experience

  • Not less than 5 years of experience in legal matters.

Nationality

  • Indian nationals only.

Cut-off Condition

  • Candidates who do not have the required qualification and experience on the last date of application will not be considered.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The available notification text does not state an age limit or category-wise relaxation. Check the official PDF for details.

Experience5+ years
SalaryNot mentioned in the available notification text

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 3 posts

Post NameTotal
Legal Consultant3

Selection process

  1. 1Screening of applications
  2. 2Selection by FSSAI and offer of assignment
  3. 3Reserve panel for unfilled slots

How to apply

  1. Open the official FSSAI jobs page: https://www.fssai.gov.in/jobs-at-fssai.
  2. Download and read the full Legal Consultant advertisement (Advt. No. 01/2026).
  3. Check that you meet the law degree and 5-year experience conditions.
  4. Follow the application mode and format given in the official advertisement. The available text does not show the application steps, so confirm them in the PDF.
  5. Send or submit the application before the last date given in the official advertisement.
  6. For queries, the notification lists the email legal@fssai.gov.in.

Important notes

Selection Conditions

  1. FSSAI may prepare a reserve panel to fill slots if candidates offered the assignment do not join or leave early.
  2. FSSAI may choose not to select any candidate, not to prepare a panel, or to cancel the process at any stage without giving reasons.

Eligibility Conditions

  1. Qualification and experience must be completed by the last date of application.
  2. Open University or Distance Education law degrees will not be accepted.

Please Note

  1. The notification text provided is incomplete. The application deadline, pay, age limit, contract period and selection method are not visible, so read the full official PDF before applying.

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are there in FSSAI Legal Consultant Bharti 2026?

There are 3 Legal Consultant posts on contractual basis.

What is the qualification for FSSAI Legal Consultant?

A regular Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university with at least 5 years of experience in legal matters.

Is a distance education law degree valid for FSSAI Legal Consultant?

No, degrees obtained through Open University or Distance Education mode will not be considered.

What is the FSSAI Legal Consultant advertisement number?

The advertisement number is 01/2026, dated 08 October 2026.

Is the FSSAI Legal Consultant job permanent?

No, the posts are on contract basis.

Where can I get the official FSSAI Legal Consultant notification?

The full advertisement is on the FSSAI jobs page at fssai.gov.in/jobs-at-fssai.

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