What the notice says
Applications closed. The last date printed on this notice was 1 October 2026. This page is kept for reference. Do not pay anyone who says they can still file for you.
FSSAI legal internship Oct Dec 2026 is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India quarter starting October–December 2026. Last date to submit the online form — 1 October 2026. Apply only on sites.fssai.gov.in/internship. Circular PDF — sites.fssai.gov.in/internship/files/advertisement.pdf.
A short note before the tables. FSSAI is not a court chamber and not a law firm. It writes and enforces food standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. A law intern here reads regulations, notices, enforcement files and lab-linked paper — not a Supreme Court brief.
What FSSAI actually does
FSSAI sets science-based standards for food sold in India and watches manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import. Headquarters is in New Delhi. Interns are also placed in regional offices and laboratories. The Oct–Dec 2026 circular lists several degree streams. Law is one of them: Bachelor/Master of Law.
What kind of seat this is
This is a time-bound internship, not a job and not a retainer. Duration on the scheme is 2 to 6 months. Internships shorter than 2 months are not offered. Mode is on-site at the office or lab you are allotted. Boarding and lodging are not paid by FSSAI. Carry your own stay plan for Delhi or the regional city.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are a current full-time student of Bachelor or Master of Law at a recognised institute, can sit in the allotted FSSAI office for at least two months, and can upload the form before 1 October 2026.
Skip if you have already completed the listed course (the circular says completed students need not apply), if you cannot relocate, if you want a court-only internship, or if a WhatsApp page asks you to pay a “processing fee”. FSSAI prints no application fee.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official circular / portal |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date | 1 October 2026 |
| Shortlist | Will be communicated / declared on the FSSAI internship page |
| Joining | Will be communicated |
| Fee | None printed |
| Stipend | ₹10,000 for the internship period, on recommendation of the attached office/division |
Available positions
1. Intern — food regulation / legal stream Count not printed
Eligibility criteria
Current full-time Graduate / Post Graduate / higher degree students from a recognised institute in India or abroad. Law stream printed as Bachelor/Master of Law. Completed students of the listed courses must not apply. Multiple applications are not entertained. Choose a location that actually has the work you want — HQ, regional office or laboratory — as printed on the form.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this circular.
Total vacancies — not printed as a fixed number.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Intern (law stream) | Bachelor/Master of Law, currently enrolled full-time | Institute letter + NOC + character certificate + proof of qualifications at joining |
Selection
- Fill the online form on the FSSAI internship portal.
- A short write-up or presentation may be asked on the portal.
- Nodal officers scrutinise applications.
- Selected list, joining date and tenure are declared on the FSSAI internship page.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Oct–Dec 2026 circular PDF
- FSSAI internship portal
- Help desk: internship-fssai[at]fssai[dot]gov[dot]in (quote Applicant Id)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only sites.fssai.gov.in/internship. After save, an SMS gives your Applicant Id. Keep that number.
- You can edit until final submit. After final submit, no change.
- At joining, carry the institute student-status letter, NOC for the selected period, character certificate, and proof of the qualifications you typed on the form.
- Do not pay anyone who claims to “confirm” an FSSAI intern seat.
FAQs
What is the last date?
1 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Current full-time students. Law is listed as Bachelor/Master of Law. Completed graduates of the listed courses are told not to apply.
How many vacancies?
The circular does not print a fixed headcount or a caste roster.
Where do I apply?
sites.fssai.gov.in/internship.
What is the fee?
None printed.
Is the ₹10,000 monthly?
The commonly cited figure is ₹10,000 for the internship period, paid to deserving interns on recommendation of the attached office. Read the circular PDF before you budget rent.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes if they are still enrolled full-time. The bar is on students who have already completed the listed course.