Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has invited online applications for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food and Drugs Administration Department, Haryana under Advertisement No. 25/2026. The online application window is open from 28 September 2026 to 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Department | Food and Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Post | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Advertisement No. | 25/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 45 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age | 18–42 years as on 19 October 2026 |
| Pay | FPL-6 (Cell-1), ₹35,400 starting basic pay |
| Job location | Haryana |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 22 |
| DSC | 5 |
| OSC | 5 |
| BC-A | 5 |
| BC-B | 3 |
| EWS | 5 |
| Total | 45 |
Horizontal reservation within the notified vacancies includes 2 ESM (General) posts and 2 PwBD posts: one for Low Vision and one for Deaf/Hard of Hearing candidates. The notified vacancy count may increase or decrease.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 19 September 2026 |
| Online applications start | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to pay application fee | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age/qualification reckoning date | 19 October 2026 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the qualifications specified for Food Safety Officer in the advertisement. The notified routes cover recognised Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate qualifications in relevant fields such as Food Technology and allied food disciplines, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine, including the medical/AYUSH qualifications specifically listed in the advertisement.
Candidates must also have Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric, or Hindi in higher education.
Applicants should check the detailed advertisement for the exact accepted degree nomenclature before submitting the form.
Age Limit
The notified age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026.
Applicable relaxation is available to eligible Haryana categories under the rules quoted in the recruitment advertisement. Candidates claiming relaxation should verify that their category and the advertised reservation permit the benefit.
Salary
The post carries FPL-6 (Cell-1) with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. The advertisement also refers to the pre-revised scale of ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Haryana PwBD candidates with prescribed disability | Nil |
| Eligible Haryana OSC/DSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS candidates and women of Haryana | ₹250 |
| Remaining candidates, including applicable UR/DESM cases | ₹1,000 |
Candidates should verify their exact fee category in the advertisement before payment. The prescribed fee is paid online.
Selection Process
HPSC may use the recruitment stages permitted in the advertisement, including:
- Screening Test, where conducted
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
The Commission may decide the shortlisting route in accordance with the advertisement and may issue the detailed examination scheme separately.
How to Apply
- Visit the HPSC official website.
- Open the online application/registration portal and select Advertisement No. 25/2026 – Food Safety Officer (Group-B).
- Complete registration and fill in the required personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the prescribed documents and pay the applicable fee.
- Complete the final submission procedure, including the signed application upload where required by the portal.
- Save the submitted application and application number for future reference.
Applications are accepted online only. Candidates should complete the process well before 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Important Links
| Link | Access |
|---|---|
| HPSC official website | Visit HPSC |
| Apply online / registration portal | Apply Online |
| Advertisement / corrigendum section | HPSC Recruitment Notices |
Candidates should verify any corrigendum, change in vacancies, examination schedule or other update on HPSC's official website before applying.