HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 is officially out, and it opens a route to a Group-B state government job in Haryana. The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has invited online applications for 45 Food Safety Officer (FSO) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department under Advertisement No. 25/2026. Applications open on 28 September 2026 and close on 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
If you hold a degree in food technology, agriculture, dairy, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, veterinary science or medicine, this notification deserves a close read. The starting basic pay is ₹35,400 per month at Financial Pay Level 6 (FPL-6). It is a regular Group-B post in the Haryana government.
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Not sure whether you qualify? Wondering what the fee is or which certificates you must upload? Here is the full notification in plain language, from eligibility and age relaxation to salary and the step-by-step apply process. You can also browse more state government job notifications on our site.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
The table below gives you the key facts in one place.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Department | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Advertisement No. | 25/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 (FPL-6, Cell-1: ₹35,400) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years (as on 19 October 2026) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Screening Test (if held), Subject Knowledge Test, Interview |
| Exam Date | [To be announced] |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC FSO Notification 2026 – Important Dates
The application window is three weeks long. HPSC also checks your eligibility as on the closing date, so plan everything around 19 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 19 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Date for Checking Eligibility | 19 October 2026 |
| Screening Test / Exam Date | [To be announced] |
| Admit Card | [To be announced] |
| Result | [To be announced] |
⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Government portals slow down near deadlines, and the fee must also be paid by 5:00 PM on 19 October 2026. Aim to finish at least a few days early.
📌 Also Read: Latest Government Job Notifications 2026
Food Safety Officer Vacancy in Haryana – Category-wise Posts
HPSC has notified 45 posts in total. Here is how they are divided across categories.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) | 5 |
| Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) | 5 |
| Backward Classes A (BC-A) | 5 |
| Backward Classes B (BC-B) | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 5 |
| Total | 45 |
Two more sets of posts are reserved horizontally within these 45. Two are for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in the general category. Two are for Persons with Disabilities (PwD): one for low-vision candidates and one for deaf and hard-of-hearing candidates. The Commission has also said the number of posts may go up or down depending on government requirements.
HPSC FSO Eligibility 2026
Both your qualification and your age are judged on 19 October 2026. Make sure your degree and certificates are in hand by that date.
Educational Qualification
You need a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from a recognised university or institution in one of these areas:
- Food technology and related fields: food engineering, food processing and preservation, food processing technology, food biotechnology, food safety and quality management, and similar food-technology disciplines.
- Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology.
- Agricultural science: agriculture, agricultural engineering, dairy technology, fisheries, food technology, food nutrition and dietetics, or horticulture.
- Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine.
- Medical degrees: MBBS, BDS, or a Bachelor’s degree in Homeopathic, Unani, Siddha, Ayurvedic or Sowa Rigpa medicine and surgery. Any other equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority with the Central Government’s prior approval also counts.
You also need Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric (Class 10), or Hindi as a subject in higher education.
✅ Good to know: The training set by the Food Authority is given after appointment, so you do not need to complete it before applying. Only candidates who finish it successfully are notified as Food Safety Officers.
⚠️ Anyone with a financial interest in making, importing or selling food cannot be appointed as a Food Safety Officer under the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
Age Limit (as on 19 October 2026)
The basic age range is 18 to 42 years. Relaxation follows Haryana government instructions dated 25 March 2022.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 years | 42 years |
| Scheduled Castes of Haryana (DSC/OSC) | 18 years | 47 years |
| Backward Classes of Haryana | 18 years | 47 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 18 years | 47 years |
| PwBD who also belong to SC, ST, BC or EWS | 18 years | 52 years (maximum) |
Other candidates can also claim relaxation:
- Women who are widowed, legally divorced, judicially separated (living apart for over two years) or unmarried: 5 years.
- Wives of military personnel disabled while in service: 5 years.
- Ex-servicemen: the length of their military service plus 3 years. They must have served at least six months continuously and must not have been dismissed or discharged for misconduct or inefficiency.
- Haryana government ad hoc, contract, work-charged or daily-wage staff: years equal to their completed service on an equivalent post, up to a maximum age of 52.
Age is counted strictly. A General category candidate who turns 43 on 1 October 2026 is already out of the limit on 19 October 2026, even by a few weeks. Check the official notification for how different relaxations combine.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Fee 2026
Your fee depends on your category and whether you are a resident of Haryana.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (at least 40% disability) | Nil |
| OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS and women candidates of Haryana | ₹250 |
| Dependents of Ex-Servicemen (DESM) of Haryana in their vertical category (OSC, DSC, BC-A, BC-B, ESM, EWS) | ₹250 |
| DESM of Haryana in the Unreserved category | ₹1,000 |
| All remaining candidates | ₹1,000 |
You can pay online by net banking, debit card or credit card until 5:00 PM on the closing date. The fee is not refunded. Applications without the required fee are rejected, unless you have claimed a fee exemption. For most women candidates of Haryana, that means paying ₹250 instead of ₹1,000.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Salary 2026
The notification lists the pay in the older format: ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200. In the current Haryana structure, that places the post at FPL-6, Cell-1.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 |
| Financial Pay Level | FPL-6, Cell-1 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| DA, HRA and other allowances | As per Haryana government rates [Check official notification] |
| Estimated in-hand salary | [Not stated in the notification] |
Remember that ₹35,400 is basic pay, not take-home pay. Your monthly in-hand amount depends on the Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates in force when you join, plus your place of posting and deductions. For a fresh recruit, that makes the first payslip the only reliable guide.
HPSC FSO Selection Process
HPSC generally follows three stages, though the Commission decides the exact pattern.
- Screening Test: Held only if needed, and may be conducted on OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheets.
- Subject Knowledge Test: Tests your knowledge of the relevant subjects. The exam pattern and syllabus are [To be announced].
- Interview: Your documents are checked in detail only after you qualify for this stage.
If a large number of applications arrive, HPSC may shortlist candidates before the next stage. It can use marks in your qualifying degree, weightage for different qualifications, desirable or higher qualifications, relevant experience, or a Screening Test and Subject Knowledge Test. The Commission may also skip the Screening Test and go straight to the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview.
⚠️ HPSC does not accept requests for re-checking of OMR sheets or re-evaluation of answer sheets. Its decision on the exam pattern is final.
How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
You must apply online only, and the process has four stages: registration, filling in your particulars, paying the fee, and final submission of the signed form. Here are the steps.
- Create a personal email ID and keep it active until the selection process ends. Admit cards and updates come by email.
- Visit hpsc.gov.in and register with your mobile number.
- After registration, the portal creates your Unique Registration Number (URN).
- Log in and apply against Advertisement No. 25/2026 for the Food Safety Officer post.
- Fill in every detail carefully. No change is allowed after you submit the form.
- Pay the fee online through net banking, debit card or credit card.
- Print the application form, check it for errors, sign it and upload the signed copy along with your documents.
- Take another printout after successful submission and keep it for future reference.
Keep your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID) ready, as it is needed for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance.
💡 Pro Tip: Scan your photo, signature, degree and mark sheets and category certificate before you begin. The process goes much faster when everything is ready.
⚠️ If you do not upload the signed copy of your application form, HPSC treats the application as incomplete and rejects it automatically.
Facing a technical problem? Call the helpline on 1800-1800-431 or write to SR1-hpsc@hry.gov.in between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on working days.
Documents to Upload for HPSC Food Safety Officer Apply Online 2026
HPSC considers only the documents you upload with your application. Anything issued or submitted after 19 October 2026 will not be taken into account.
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Degrees and mark sheets for your educational qualifications
- DSC or OSC certificate of Haryana, as per notification No. 22/163/2024-5HR-II dated 13 November 2024 (if applicable)
- BC-A or BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or before the closing date in 2025-26 (if applicable)
- File size and format for photo and signature: [Check official notification]
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advt. No. 25/2026 |
| Apply Online | hpsc.gov.in (opens 28 September 2026) |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
The last date to apply online is 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The fee must also be paid by the same time. Applications open on 28 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there in HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
HPSC has notified 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. Of these, 22 are unreserved. The Commission says the number may change depending on government requirements.
What is the age limit for HPSC FSO 2026?
You must be between 18 and 42 years old on 19 October 2026. Candidates from the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Haryana, and PwBD candidates, get 5 years of relaxation. Other categories, including women and ex-servicemen, have their own relaxation rules.
What is the qualification required for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
You need a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in a prescribed subject, such as food technology, agriculture, dairy technology, biotechnology, veterinary science, microbiology, chemistry or medicine. You also need Hindi or Sanskrit in Matric, or Hindi in higher education.
What is the salary of a Food Safety Officer in Haryana?
The starting basic pay is ₹35,400 per month at FPL-6, Cell-1, in the pay scale of ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200. DA, HRA and other allowances are paid on top as per Haryana government rules. Your in-hand salary depends on those allowances and your posting.
What is the application fee for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
The fee is ₹1,000 for most candidates and ₹250 for women candidates of Haryana and for specified reserved categories of Haryana. Persons of Haryana with at least 40% benchmark disability pay nothing. You can pay online by net banking, debit card or credit card.
Do I need Food Authority training before applying?
No. The training specified by the Food Authority is given after appointment. You are notified as a Food Safety Officer only after completing it successfully.
Final Word on HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
If you have been looking for a stable Group-B post in Haryana, HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 is worth your time. With 45 vacancies, a starting basic pay of ₹35,400 and a wide range of eligible degrees, science and agriculture graduates have a genuine opening here. Register early, keep a signed printout of your form, and start preparing as soon as the syllabus is released.
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