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About The Career
Food technologists work in product development, quality assurance, shelf-life testing, food safety and processing units. Employers include FMCG food companies, food labs, retail brands and government food safety agencies.
Food Science & Technology
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Safety-conscious, lab-skilled and detail-oriented
- Interested in chemistry, microbiology and packaging
- Class XII (Science) for B.Sc/B.Tech in Food Technology or Food Science; higher degrees for R&D roles.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Class XII (Science) for B.Sc/B.Tech in Food Technology or Food Science; higher degrees for R&D roles.
- B.Sc (Food Science) or B.Tech Food Technology → internships in food industry, quality labs, or MSc/PhD for research jobs.
Average Starting Salary
- Fresh food technologists typically ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per month, depending on city and employer; industry averages often quoted as ₹3–5 LPA for early career.
