Name of Post: HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 22 October 2026, 07:18 AM
Short Information: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has published Advertisement No. 25/2026 on 19 September 2026 inviting online applications for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. These are regular Group-B posts carrying the pay scale of ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 (FPL-6, starting basic pay ₹35,400). Online applications will be accepted from 28 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) through the official website hpsc.gov.in. The application window has now been RE-OPENED from 22 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Candidates holding degrees in Food Technology, Bio-Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Veterinary Sciences, Medicine or related science fields can apply. This is an excellent opportunity for science graduates to secure a Group-B government job in Haryana.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 19 October 2026 (up to 5 PM) |
| Re-Open Application Window | 22 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / General-DESM | ₹1000 |
| OSC / DSC / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS / Haryana women | ₹250 |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit (as on 19.10.2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 42 years
Cut-off Date: 19.10.2026
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Haryana government rules
Vacancy Details
Post: Food Safety Officer (Group-B) — Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana
Pay Scale: ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,200 (FPL-6, starting basic ₹35,400)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 22 |
| EWS | 5 |
| DSC | 5 |
| OSC | 5 |
| BC-A | 5 |
| BC-B | 3 |
| Total | 45 |
- Horizontal Reservation: ESM (General) – 2, PwD – 2
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Biotechnology / Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine.
- Candidates with MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BAMS / Sowa Rigpa qualifications are also eligible.
- Refer to the official advertisement (Advt No. 25/2026) for the complete and detailed eligibility criteria.
Selection Process
The selection for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through the following stages:
- Screening Test (if applicable): Objective type test of 100 MCQs for 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours, held only if the number of applicants is large. Every question will have 5 options including a “not attempted” option. Negative marking: 1/4 mark (0.25) will be deducted for every wrong answer, and 1/4 mark will also be deducted for every question left unattempted (where even the “not attempted” option is not marked). Minimum 25% qualifying marks are required. Marks of the screening test will NOT be counted in the final merit (qualifying only).
- Subject Knowledge Test: Subjective (descriptive) type test of 150 marks to be completed in 3 hours. Minimum 35% qualifying marks are required. There is no negative marking in this test. It carries 87.5% weightage in the final merit.
- Interview / Viva-Voce: Personality and subject assessment of candidates qualifying the tests. It carries 12.5% weightage in the final selection.
- Medical Examination: Medical fitness examination of provisionally selected candidates.
- Document Verification: Verification of certificates and eligibility documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://hpsc.gov.in.
- Find the recruitment / advertisement section and select Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 25/2026).
- Read the official advertisement carefully before filling the form.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph, signature and the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (₹1000 for General/General-DESM; ₹250 for OSC/DSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS/Haryana women; Nil for PwBD).
- Submit the application before 28 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 28 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Q2. How many posts are there in HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 45 Group-B posts in total — UR-22, EWS-5, DSC-5, OSC-5, BC-A-5, BC-B-3, with horizontal reservation of ESM (General)-2 and PwD-2.
Q3. What is the qualification required?
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Biotechnology / Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine, or MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BAMS / Sowa Rigpa.
Q4. What is the age limit?
18–42 years as on 19.10.2026. Age relaxation applies as per Haryana government rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹1000 for General / General-DESM; ₹250 for OSC / DSC / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS / Haryana women; Nil for PwBD. Payment is online only.
Q6. Where can I apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only on the official website https://hpsc.gov.in from 28 September to 28 October 2026.
