HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: 45 FSO Posts
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Announced
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.
Job Highlights
| 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 |
Important Dates
| 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) |
Vacancy Details
HPSC has announced 45 vacancies for the post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B). The distribution of posts is as follows:
- Un-reserved: 22
- DSC: 05
- OSC: 05
- BC-A: 05
- BC-B: 03
- EWS: 05
Horizontal Reservations:
- ESM (General): 02
- PwD: 02 (01 Low Vision, 01 Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
Note: One post of SC is included due to a shortfall in the SC category.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
Candidates must meet the following qualifications as on 19.10.2026:
Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in one of the following groups of disciplines:
- Food Technology group: 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
- Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or Oil Technology
- Agricultural Science group: Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture
- Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery; or any other equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority.
- Successful completion of training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute. This training is provided after appointment.
- Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.
Other Conditions:
- No person with a financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of any food article can be appointed as Food Safety Officer.
- Claims for equivalent qualification will only be considered if specified in the relevant Service Rules.
Age Limit
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.
Salary / Pay Scale
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/-.
Application Fee
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.
Selection Process
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:
- Percentage of marks in the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
- Percentage of marks in different educational qualifications.
- Desirable qualifications.
- Higher educational qualifications or experience.
How to Apply
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.
- Visit the official HPSC website.
- Find the link for the Food Safety Officer recruitment.
- Read the official notification carefully to understand all eligibility criteria and instructions.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents and a photograph/signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form before the closing date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the application process (specific requirements will be detailed in the official notification):
- Scanned copy of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Scanned copy of identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.).
- Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of signature and passport-sized photograph.
- Other relevant documents as specified in the notification.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- The last date for application submission and fee payment is 19.10.2026.
- Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for any updates or changes.
- Ensure all details filled in the application form are correct, as no changes will be allowed later.
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the HPSC Food Safety Officer recruitment?
- The last date to apply online is 19.10.2026.
- How many vacancies are available for Food Safety Officer?
- There are 45 vacancies for the post of Food Safety Officer.
- What is the minimum age requirement for the FSO post?
- The minimum age requirement is 18 years.
- What is the maximum age limit for general category candidates?
- The maximum age limit for general category candidates is 42 years.
- Is there any application fee for PwBD candidates from Haryana?
- No, Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with at least 40% disability are exempt from paying the application fee.
- What is the pay scale for the Food Safety Officer post?
- The pay scale is ₹9300–34800 + Grade Pay ₹4200, under FPL-6 (Cell-1).
Official Notification and Apply Online
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here
Job Summary
| 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 |
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