HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – 45 Posts

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released Advertisement No. 25/2026 for the recruitment of 45 Food Safety Officers (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. The online application process will begin on 28 September 2026 and continue until 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

HPSC Food Safety Officer Important Dates 2026

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HPSC FSO Application Fee 2026

The application fee depends on the candidate's category.

The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card up to 5:00 PM on the closing date. The notification states that the fee, once paid will not be refunded.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Age Limit 2026

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 42 years old as on the closing date, i.e., 19 October 2026.

Age Relaxation

HPSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026 & Eligibility Criteria

HPSC has announced 45 Food Safety Officer Group-B posts. The category-wise distribution mentioned in the notification is as follows:

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or Doctorate degree from a recognized university/institution in the prescribed disciplines.

The accepted Food Technology-related disciplines include:

• Food Engineering
• Food Engineering and Technology
• Food Engineering and Preservation
• Food Processing Technology
• Food Technology and Management
• Food Biotechnology
• Food Plant Operations Management
• Food Processing Engineering and Management
• Food Processing
• Food Safety and Quality Management
• Process and Food Engineering

Candidates with qualifications in Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology or prescribed Agricultural Science disciplines may also be eligible.

Other specified qualifications include Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine, as well as prescribed degrees such as B.E./B.Tech in Dairy Technology, B.E./B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, and certain medical/dental qualifications mentioned in the advertisement.

Additionally, candidates must have Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

Food Safety Training

Candidates who have not already completed the prescribed training will receive training after appointment as specified by the Food Authority. Candidates are also required to meet the conditions relating to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026

The HPSC recruitment process generally involves multiple stages. For this recruitment, the notification describes a three-stage process:

1. Screening Test
2. Subject Knowledge Test
3. Interview

If the number of applications is large, HPSC may shortlist candidates for the next stage using criteria such as marks in the minimum educational qualification, percentage of marks, weightage of academic qualifications, higher qualifications, relevant experience, or a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test.

Candidates should therefore regularly check HPSC announcements for the detailed examination schedule and instructions.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Salary 2026

The Food Safety Officer post carries the following pay structure:

Pay Scale: Rs 9,300–34,800 + Rs 4,200 Grade Pay

The notification also mentions:

FPL-6, Cell-1: Rs 35,400/-

The pay and service conditions will be governed by the relevant Haryana Government service rules.

How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official HPSC website.
2. Register online as instructed in the recruitment advertisement.
3. Complete the candidate registration process.
4. Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
5. Select the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) recruitment.
6. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
9. Review all details before final submission.
10. Submit the application form before 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
11. Take a printout/PDF of the signed application form and keep it safe for future use.

The Commission specifically advises candidates to check the filled application carefully, sign the printout and upload/submit the required signed application and documents as instructed. No changes in particulars will generally be allowed after final submission.

Documents to Upload

The notification lists documents including:

• Photograph
• Candidate's signature
• Educational qualification certificates/marksheets
• SC/DSC/BC-A/BC-B/EWS certificates, where applicable
• DESM certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate
• Aadhaar Card / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Passport / Voter Card or Central/State ID
• Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate, where applicable
• Experience Certificate
• NOC from department, where applicable
• Disability certificate for eligible disabled ESM candidates

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FAQs – HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

1. How many posts are available in HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts have been advertised by HPSC under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.

2. What is the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 last date?

The last date to submit the online application is 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The fee must also be deposited by 5:00 PM on the same date.

3. What is the age limit for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.

4. What is the HPSC Food Safety Officer salary in 2026?

The post carries a pay scale of Rs 9,300–34,800 with Rs 4,200 Grade Pay, with FPL-6, Cell-1 at Rs 35,400/- as mentioned in the notification.

5. What is the HPSC Food Safety Officer selection process?

The notification describes a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. Depending on the number of applications, HPSC may also use different shortlisting criteria or conduct a Screening/Subject Knowledge Test.