HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – 45 Posts, Eligibility, Salary, Fee & Apply Online
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts under Advertisement No. {{...
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The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts under Advertisement No. 25/2026. A total of 45 vacancies are available in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. Eligible candidates should check the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, important dates, application fee, selection process and other requirements before submitting the online application.
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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement Details
| Advertisement Number | 25/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Basic Details
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer Examination |
| Department | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Up to ₹35,400 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, along with the prescribed Hindi/Sanskrit language qualification. |
| Age Limit | 18 - 42 Years |
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Publication Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
HPSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (Group-B) | Un-Reserved (UR) | 22 |
| DSC | 05 | |
| OSC | 05 | |
| BC-A | 05 | |
| BC-B | 03 | |
| EWS | 05 | |
| Total | 45 | |
Horizontal reservation includes 02 posts for ESM (General) and 02 posts for PwD, including 01 post for Low Vision and 01 post for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, as prescribed in the recruitment notification. The notification also mentions an SC shortfall position.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (Group-B) | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, as prescribed for the Food Safety Officer post. |
Other Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognized university or institution.
- Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education is required as prescribed.
- The prescribed qualification must be possessed by the crucial date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limit and applicable age relaxation rules.
- Reservation and category-related benefits will be applicable as per Haryana Government rules.
- Candidates should carefully read the official advertisement before submitting the application.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD candidates of Haryana with at least 40% disability | No Fee |
| OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS and Women Candidates of Haryana | ₹250/- |
| DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to reserved vertical categories | ₹250/- |
| DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to UR category | ₹1,000/- |
| All remaining candidates | ₹1,000/- |
The application fee is payable online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card. Candidates should ensure that the prescribed fee is deposited within the application period.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026
The HPSC Food Safety Officer selection process will be conducted as prescribed in Advertisement No. 25/2026.
- Screening Test: HPSC may conduct a screening test to shortlist eligible candidates for the next stage.
- Subject Knowledge Test: Shortlisted candidates may be required to appear in a subject knowledge examination related to the Food Safety Officer post.
- Interview / Viva-Voce: Candidates qualifying the prescribed written examination stages may be called for interview or viva-voce.
- Final Selection: Final selection will be made according to the marks, merit and conditions prescribed by HPSC in the official recruitment notification.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Haryana Public Service Commission.
- Complete the mandatory registration using your mobile number and generate the required Unique Registration Number (URN).
- Login to the HPSC application portal using the required credentials.
- Select the Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 25/2026.
- Enter your personal, educational, category and other required details correctly.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
- Review all the information carefully before submitting the application form.
- Submit the application form before 19 Oct 2026.
- Download, sign and upload the signed application form wherever required by HPSC.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Documents Upload Guidelines
| Document | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Recent Photograph | Upload a recent photograph in the format and file size prescribed by HPSC. |
| Signature | Upload a clear scanned signature in the prescribed format and file size. |
| Educational Qualification Documents | Upload degree, certificate, marksheet and other educational documents as required. |
| Category / Reservation Certificate | Upload a valid category, EWS, ESM, PwBD or other applicable certificate wherever reservation or relaxation is claimed. |
| Other Documents | Upload any additional document specifically required in the official HPSC advertisement. |
Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, valid and meet the prescribed format and file-size requirements mentioned in the HPSC application instructions.
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