Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Last Date: 19 October 2026

HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Advertisement No.	25/2026
Post Name	Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
Total Vacancies	45
Job Type	Regular Government Service
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	28.09.2026
Last Date to Apply	19.10.2026, up to 5:00 PM
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or an allied science, medicine, or veterinary science (full list below)
Age Limit	18 to 42 years, reckoned on 19.10.2026
Selection Process	Screening Test / Subject Knowledge Test and Interview
Salary / Pay Scale	Rs 9300-34800 + 4200 GP, FPL-6 (Cell-1), Rs 35,400/-
Job Location	Haryana, under the Food & Drugs Administration Department
Official Website	hpsc.gov.in
Topic/Subject-wise Practice Quizzes For All Types of Exams	apnaupdates.com/apna-quiz

HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) vacancies in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana through Advertisement No. 25/2026, published on 19 September 2026. The online application process will begin on 28 September 2026 and continue until 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The post carries a starting basic pay of ₹35,400.

The Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana is responsible for enforcing food safety regulations across the state. Food Safety Officers serve as the department's field-level regulatory staff, handling duties related to food safety enforcement.

This is not the first time HPSC has recruited for the Food Safety Officer post. The Commission had previously advertised the same post in 2022, when 41 vacancies were notified. 

Vacancy Details

Out of the 45 Food Safety Officer vacancies, 22 posts are reserved under the Unreserved (UR) category, while the remaining 23 posts are distributed among the reserved categories.

Note: Two additional reservation details should also be noted. ESM (General) has 2 posts and PwD has 2 posts, but these are horizontal reservations, meaning they are included within the total 45 vacancies and do not increase the overall vacancy count. In addition, one post under the Scheduled Caste category is a shortfall vacancy carried forward from an earlier recruitment cycle and included in the current requisition.

Application Fee

The application fee varies by category and must be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card. The fee payment must be completed by 5:00 PM on the last date of application.

Note: The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. It also cannot be adjusted against another application if a candidate submits more than one form.
Payment is accepted online only through the prescribed payment methods. There is no offline payment or challan facility available for this recruitment.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 42 years old as on the closing date, 19 October 2026.
The prescribed upper-age relaxation is available for eligible categories, subject to an overall maximum age of 52 years. This ceiling does not apply to ex-servicemen, who are governed by separate age-relaxation rules.

Note: The reservation-based age relaxations apply only to DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B and ESM candidates who are residents of Haryana. Candidates from outside Haryana who belong to a reserved category will be treated as General category candidates for age-relaxation purposes.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognised university in one of the prescribed fields. Eligible disciplines include Food Technology and related areas such as Food Engineering, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Biotechnology, and Food Safety and Quality Management. Other accepted fields include Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry. Specified medical qualifications are also accepted, including MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and BAMS.

Candidates must also have Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation, or Hindi as a subject in higher education. This is a separate eligibility requirement in addition to the prescribed degree qualification. Therefore, having the required technical or medical degree alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also meet the Hindi/Sanskrit language requirement to be eligible for the post.

After appointment, selected candidates must complete a training programme prescribed by the Food Authority at a recognised institute. The candidate will be formally notified as a Food Safety Officer only after successfully completing the required training.

Selection Process

The selection process generally consists of three stages: Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview.
If the number of applications is high, the Commission may introduce an additional shortlisting stage before the Subject Knowledge Test. Shortlisting may be based on factors such as marks obtained in the qualifying degree, higher educational qualifications or relevant experience, as prescribed by the Commission.

In this recruitment, candidates may be shortlisted through academic marks, a screening test or other prescribed criteria before reaching the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. The Subject Knowledge Test is used to assess the candidate's understanding of the relevant field, while the Interview forms the final stage of the selection process.
Candidates should therefore prepare for each stage carefully, as the Commission may use the screening or shortlisting process to determine who proceeds to the subsequent stages.

Note: Complete details regarding the examination pattern and selection process are provided from page 9 onwards of the official notification PDF. Candidates can refer to the notification available in the Important Links section below for the complete information.

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The Food Safety Officer post carries a pay scale of ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,200, corresponding to FPL-6 (Cell-1). The starting basic pay is ₹35,400. The Commission doesn't provide a separate breakdown of allowances. Therefore, ₹35,400 should be treated as the confirmed starting basic pay, with applicable state government allowances payable as per the rules.

Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Haryana under the Food & Drugs Administration Department. The role includes regular field inspections, food sample collection and enforcement visits, so the position is not limited to desk-based duties. Candidates should be prepared for fieldwork within their assigned district or area.
The Commission doesn't specify any particular probation period or bond requirement for the post. Candidates should rely on the official appointment terms for confirmation of any such conditions.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website at https://hpsc.gov.in
2. Register online using a valid mobile number to generate your URN (Unique Registration Number)
3. Log in with your URN and fill in the application form against Advertisement No. 25/2026
4. Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID, since Aadhaar authentication is needed for biometric attendance later
5. Fill in your educational, category and personal details carefully, as no correction is allowed after final submission
6. Upload your photo, signature and all required certificates in the specified format
7. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card
8. Submit the form, then take a printout of the completed application
9. Sign the printed application form and upload the signed copy back onto the portal
10. Keep the final printout safe, since it forms part of your candidature and must be produced later if the Commission asks for it

Note: Steps 8 and 9 are mandatory and must not be skipped. The signed copy of the application form must be uploaded as required. If it is not uploaded, the application will be treated as incomplete and rejected, even if all other details in the online form have been filled in correctly.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Candidates should keep scanned copies of all required documents ready before starting the application. These may include:
1. Recent photograph and signature
2. Degree certificate and marksheets
3. Caste/category certificate, where applicable, such as DSC/OSC, BC-A/BC-B Non-Creamy Layer or EWS
4. DESM, ESM or PwBD certificate, if applicable
5. Aadhaar or another accepted photo ID
6. Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate, if claiming reservation benefits
7. Experience certificates, if claiming any benefit based on work experience

 Candidates should carefully check the following requirements before submitting the application:

> Once the application is finally submitted, changes to the category or other key details are not permitted. Candidates should verify all information carefully before final submission.
> Women candidates claiming reservation must submit a caste certificate issued on the parental, specifically father's, side. A certificate issued from the in-laws' side will not be accepted.
> BC-A and BC-B Non-Creamy Layer certificates must be issued for the 2026-27 financial year. Certificates from 2025-26 will not be accepted for this recruitment.
> Candidates having a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any food article are not eligible for appointment as Food Safety Officer under the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011. This condition is considered at the appointment stage.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are available in HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?

There are 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B), with 22 Unreserved and the rest spread across DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B and EWS categories.

What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?

19 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM, is the closing date for both submitting the online application and paying the fee.

Who is eligible to apply for the Food Safety Officer post?

Graduates in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or a recognised medical degree, along with Hindi or Sanskrit as a Matric subject or Hindi in higher education, can apply.

What is the age limit for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years old as on 19 October 2026, with relaxation available for SC, BC, women, ex-servicemen and a few other categories.

What qualification is required for this post?

A Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the specified science, food-technology, veterinary or medical disciplines, plus successful completion of post-appointment training fixed by the Food Authority.

What does the selection process involve?

Generally a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview, though the Commission may add a shortlisting stage first if the number of applicants is very high.

What is the salary for Food Safety Officer in Haryana?

The post carries a pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 with Grade Pay 4200 at FPL-6, giving a starting basic pay of Rs 35,400.

What is the application fee for this recruitment?

It ranges from nil for Haryana PwBD candidates to Rs 250 for most Haryana reserved categories and women, and Rs 1,000 for general category candidates.

How can I apply online for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?

Register on hpsc.gov.in, fill the form under Advertisement No. 25/2026, upload documents and photo, pay the fee, then upload a signed printout of the completed form.

What is the official website for this recruitment?

https://hpsc.gov.in is the only official source for the application, admit card and results.

Is Hindi or Sanskrit compulsory for this post?

Yes. Alongside your technical degree, you need Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric, or Hindi as a subject in your higher education, without which the qualification is incomplete.

Conclusion

At apnaupdates.com, we aim to provide recruitment updates with accurate, relevant and useful information so that readers can understand the eligibility, selection process and other important requirements before deciding whether to apply.
For this recruitment, the first thing to check is whether your degree belongs to one of the prescribed disciplines and whether you have Hindi or Sanskrit in your academic record as required. Both conditions must be satisfied, and neither requirement can replace the other.

Candidates claiming reservation benefits should arrange their required certificates well in advance. In particular, BC-A, BC-B and EWS certificates must meet the prescribed requirements for the 2026-27 financial year. A certificate accepted in a previous recruitment cycle will not automatically be valid for this recruitment.

Candidates should regularly check the official HPSC website, hpsc.gov.in, for the admit card and examination schedule after the application window closes. The Commission does not send these updates by post, so candidates should rely on the official website for the latest examination-related information. (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.

 
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