| Board | Relaxation equal to the number of completed years on the equivalent post, subject to a maximum age of 52 years, and only where such relaxation has not been previously availed for a regular appointment |
| State | Haryana |
| Qualification | 45 Posts |
| Salary | ₹9300-34800 + GP 4200, FPL-6 (Cell-1) ₹35,400/- |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 28 Sep 2026 |
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. A total of 45 vacancies are available for eligible candidates.
| Recruiting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Department | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 19.09.2026 |
| Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications | 28.09.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications | 19.10.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Closing Date for Deposit of Fee | 19.10.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
HPSC has announced 45 vacancies for the post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B). The distribution of posts is as follows:
Horizontal Reservations:
Note: One post of SC is included due to a shortfall in the SC category.
Candidates must meet the following qualifications as on 19.10.2026:
Educational Qualification:
Other Conditions:
Candidates should be between 18 and 42 years of age as of 19.10.2026.
Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation is available for specific categories as per government rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Backward Classes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years (plus 5 additional years if belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS category, maximum 52 years) |
| Wife of military personnel disabled while in military service | 5 years |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Judicially separated women residing separately for more than two years | 5 years |
| Unmarried women | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Relaxation equal to military service length + 3 years |
| Persons working on ad hoc, contract, work-charged, or daily wages in Haryana Govt. Departments/Boards/Corporations | Relaxation equal to completed years on equivalent post, maximum 52 years, if not availed before for regular appointment. |
The upper age limit for any category (except ex-servicemen) will not exceed 52 years, even after availing relaxations.
Selected candidates will receive a Pay Scale of ₹9300–34800 + Grade Pay ₹4200, under FPL-6 (Cell-1). The initial basic pay will be ₹35,400/-.
The application fee is payable online. Details are as follows:
| Category of Candidates | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with 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/- |
| DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to their vertical category (OSC, DSC, BC-A NCL, BC-B NCL, ESM, EWS) | 250/- |
| DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to UR category | 1000/- |
| All remaining candidates | 1000/- |
The fee is non-refundable. Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
The selection process generally involves a Screening Test, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test, and an Interview. However, HPSC may directly conduct the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview.
If the number of applications is high, candidates may be shortlisted based on:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official HPSC website. Ensure you have all required documents and information ready before starting the application process.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the application process (specific requirements will be detailed in the official notification):
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here