Yes, you can apply for several FSSAI-related posts, but it depends on the specific post and its eligibility rules.

For FSSAI recruitment, different posts require different educational backgrounds. M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition is generally considered a relevant qualification for many food-safety-related roles, but B.Sc. Zoology alone does not meet the criteria for most positions.

Here is how it works:

• For the Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) post, the required qualification usually includes a degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology, or related fields. Nutrition and Food Science are considered relevant for this post, so your M.Sc. fits the requirement. Your B.Sc. Zoology does not create any issue because the highest qualification is considered.

• For Technical Officer roles, they also accept specialization related to food science, food safety, biochemistry, microbiology, and allied fields, so your M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition again makes you eligible.

• For Assistant or Administrative posts, any graduation is accepted, so you are eligible through B.Sc. as well.

In short, because you hold an M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition, you meet the qualifications for CFSO and several other technical posts. Make sure to check the exact notification when applications open, as requirements may slightly change from one cycle to another. All the best.

Hello,

Yes, with a BSc degree in Zoology and an MSc in Food Science and Nutrition, you are highly likely to pass FSSAI's central food safety officer (CFSO) exam, as your degrees are related to the field of life/biochemistry fields. It means you are not eligible for these exams.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
You are eligible for some posts, but not all. For FSSAI exams, your MSc in Food Science and Nutrition makes you eligible for technical posts like Technical Officer, since this qualification is listed under accepted degrees. For CFSO (Central Food Safety Officer), the required qualification is a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field. MSc Food Science and Nutrition is accepted in many recruitments, but it depends on the specific year’s notification. Your BSc Zoology alone is not enough for these posts, but your MSc may make you eligible.
Hope this helps you.