🏛️ HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Current Official Position:
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC Official Website) has invited applications for a total of 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) under the Food and Drug Administration Department, Haryana, for which the online application process will start from 28 September 2026 and will continue till 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM on the HPSC Portal.
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HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers
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Recruiting Body
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Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
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Department
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Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana
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Post
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Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
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Advertisement No.
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25/2026
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Total Vacancies
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45
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Pay
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FPL-6 (Cell-1), ₹35,400 basic
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Age
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18–42 years as on 19 October 2026, with applicable relaxation
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Application Mode
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Online only
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Last Date
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19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
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🎂 Age Limit & Relaxation
Basic Age
18–42 years
Age Cut-off
19 October 2026
SC Haryana
5 years
BC Haryana
5 years
PwBD
5 years; additional benefit may apply to eligible reserved-category PwBD candidates
Specified Women
5 years
Disabled Military Personnel's Wife
5 years
Eligible Ex-servicemen
Qualifying military service + 3 years
Eligible Haryana Service
As allowed for completed equivalent service under the advertisement conditions
Upper Ceiling
52 years, except where Ex-servicemen rules apply
💳 Application Fee
Haryana PwBD 40%+
Nil
OSC / DSC / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS / Women
₹250
Eligible DESM – Reserved Vertical Category
₹250
DESM – UR
₹1,000
All Remaining Candidates
₹1,000
Payment Mode
Online
Fee Deadline
19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Navigation
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Important Dates
Advertisement Published
19 September 2026
Online Form Opens
28 September 2026
Application Closes
19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Fee Payment Closes
19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
The advertisement does not announce the test or interview dates. HPSC will issue those separately.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Details
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Post Name
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UR
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DSC
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OSC
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BC-A
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BC-B
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EWS
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Total
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Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
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22
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05
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05
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05
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03
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05
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45
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Horizontal Reservation Within The Above Total:
A total of 4 government vacancies are available, of which 2 are reserved for ex-servicemen (General) and the remaining 2 are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Of these 2 posts in the PwD category, 1 is for candidates with low vision (Low Vision) and the other 1 is for candidates with hearing or speech impairment (Deaf / Hard of Hearing).
One vacancy reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) could not be filled last time, which is now being filled through this recruitment; and secondly, a separate seat (parallel or horizontal) has been earmarked for Low Vision Disabled candidates as per the rules.
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How to Apply Online
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Open the HPSC registration portal on or after 28 September 2026 and complete the required registration.
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Select Advertisement No. 25/2026 and enter your personal, category and educational details exactly as supported by your records.
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Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents, then pay the applicable fee online.
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After payment, download the completed form, check it carefully, sign it and upload the signed copy before the closing time.
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Keep the final submitted form and payment record for later HPSC verification.
Paying the fee alone doesn't complete your application; uploading the signed application form is the most important and final step. Your process will remain incomplete until you upload the signed form. Therefore, be sure to sign the form after making the payment and upload it to the website.
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Educational Qualification
Applicants need a recognised Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate qualification in one of the academic areas accepted for this Food Safety Officer recruitment. The main groups are arranged below for easier checking.
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Academic Group
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Accepted Areas / Degrees
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Food Technology & Processing
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Food Engineering; Food Engineering and Technology; Food Processing and Preservation; Food Processing Technology; Food Technology and Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Plant Operations Management; Food Process Engineering and Management; Food Processing; Food Safety and Quality Management; Process and Food Engineering
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Other Food / Technology Streams
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Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology
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Agricultural Science
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Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture
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Science & Veterinary
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Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology or Chemistry
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Medicine
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MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS, Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery, or another equivalent qualification recognised by the Food Authority with the required Central Government approval
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It's essential to have a Hindi or Sanskrit language background at the Matriculation (10th) level, or to have studied Hindi in higher education. Regarding Food Authority training, you don't have to complete it before applying for a job, but rather after being hired.
A person who is involved in, or earns money from, the business of preparing, importing, or selling food cannot be appointed as a Food Safety Officer. This is to ensure that officers can perform their duties honestly, without bias or greed, and to prevent unfairly benefiting any closely held businesses.
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Pay Scale
The new recruit selected for the post of Food Safety Officer will get a starting basic salary of ₹ 35,400 every month, which comes under FPL-6 (Functional Pay Level 6) of the 7th Pay Commission. On top of this basic salary, you will get the gross salary by adding separately Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other government allowances. The grade pay of ₹ 9,300–34,800 and ₹ 4,200 written in the advertisement is the old (6th Pay Commission) salary scale, which the government has written only as a reference to show the comparison of your old and new salary; You will get salary as per the new rules (₹35,400 basic) only.
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Selection Process
The HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) may use a three-stage screening test, subject knowledge test, and interview for recruitment, but if they wish, they can also select candidates directly through the subject knowledge test and interview. This means that conducting a screening test (preliminary exam) in the recruitment exam is entirely at the commission's discretion; if the number of applicants is low or the commission deems it appropriate, it may call eligible candidates directly for the next round, i.e., subject knowledge test and interview, without the screening test.
HPSC has not provided important information such as the exam syllabus, pattern, dates, and negative marking (marks deducted for incorrect answers) in this advertisement. These details will be revealed when the department releases a separate exam notice, so candidates are advised to consult only that official notice for accurate information.
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Documents to Keep Ready
You must retain all the necessary documents to prove the information you provide in this form. These include your birth certificate, educational qualifications (degree/marksheet), language requirements, and any related certificates for any exemptions or benefits you claim under the Haryana category, EWS, ESM, or PwBD (Divyang). Also, keep a copy of your fee payment receipt (payment record) and the final, signed application form.
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Candidate Final Check
Before making the final submission, you need to double-check three things: first, your degree name and category match your certificate; second, you've selected the correct fee category; and third, the signed application copy has been uploaded. Only complete the final upload if everything is correct, and keep a copy or printout of this submitted form for future reference.
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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
How many Food Safety Officer vacancies are available?
HPSC has notified 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts under Advertisement No. 25/2026.
When can candidates submit the online form?
The online application window runs from 28 September 2026 to 19 October 2026, with the closing time set at 5:00 PM.
What is the basic age limit for HPSC FSO recruitment?
The basic age range is 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026. Eligible candidates can claim the relaxation allowed under the advertisement.
What application fee applies?
The fee varies by category. Haryana PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability are exempt, while eligible reserved categories and women covered by the notice pay ₹250; other applicable candidates pay ₹1,000.
What selection stages can HPSC use?
HPSC can use a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. The Commission may also decide that a Screening Test is not required.
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Source & Verification
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has issued advertisement number 25/2026 for recruitment to a total of 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food and Drug Administration Department, for which eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the HPSC Official Website from 28 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 (till 5:00 PM), and before applying, candidates are advised to thoroughly check the notification issued on the official website for complete details regarding age limit, educational qualification and other important guidelines and keep an eye on the portal for any new changes or corrigendum.
