HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 45 Posts

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. A total of 45 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates.

This is a golden opportunity for individuals holding Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degrees in specified disciplines like Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine, or equivalent.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Total: 45 Posts)

• Food Safety Officer (Group-B): 45 Posts
• Un-reserved: 22
• DSC: 05
• OSC: 05
• BC-A: 05
• BC-B: 03
• EWS: 05
• Horizontal Reservation: ESM (General) – 02, PwD – 02 (01 Low Vision, 01 Deaf/Hard of Hearing)

Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

Candidates must meet the following essential qualifications as on 19.10.2026:

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from a recognized university 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
• Or Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or Oil Technology
• Agricultural Science group: Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture
• Or Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine from a recognized university
• Or 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 (after appointment).

Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 18 and 42 years of age as on 19.10.2026. Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules:

Salary Details

Selected candidates for Food Safety Officer (Group-B) will receive a Pay Scale of ₹9300–34800 + 4200 Grade Pay, under FPL-6 (Cell-1), amounting to Rs. 35,400/-.

Application Fee

The category-wise application fee is as follows:

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online by 19.10.2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Selection Process

The Commission generally follows a three-stage recruitment process: Screening Test, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test, and Interview. However, the Commission may also decide to hold the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview directly, without a Screening Test.

If a large number of applications are received, the Commission may use methods like percentage of marks in educational qualifications, desirable qualifications, higher qualifications/experience, or a Screening Test/Subject Knowledge Test for shortlisting.

How to Apply for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official HPSC website, hpsc.gov.in, and register online using a mobile number.
2. After successful registration, a URN (Unique Registration Number) will be created.
3. Log in using the login ID and apply against the advertisement as per your qualification.
4. Fill in all particulars carefully, including name, parentage, date of birth, category, qualification, marks obtained, and passing year.
5. Provide your Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID (VID) for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance.
6. Upload the required scanned documents and pay the application fee online.
7. After payment, take a printout of the application form, check it carefully for errors, sign it, and upload the signed copy.
8. Keep a printout of the final signed and submitted application form for future reference.

Applications submitted without an uploaded signed copy of the application form will be rejected.

Important Instructions

• No request for change of category or any other particular will be entertained after final submission.
• Only the application with the highest/latest application number will be considered if multiple applications are submitted.
• No certificate or document issued after the closing date will be accepted.
• Ensure mobile number and email ID are valid and active throughout the selection process.
• Possession of mobile phones, smart watches, or any communication devices is strictly prohibited during the examination.
• Candidates must be citizens of India or fall under other specified nationality categories.
• For technical queries, contact Helpline: 1800-1800-431 or Email: [email protected] (10:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs on working days).