Haryana PSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – 45 Posts

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

• Organization: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
• Advertisement No.: 25/2026
• Post: Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
• Department: Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana
• Total Vacancies: 45
• Pay Scale: ₹9,300–34,800 + ₹4,200 GP, FPL-6 (Cell-1), ₹35,400/-
• Job Location: Haryana
• Mode of Application: Online
• Application Starting Date: 28 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM

Vacancy Details

A total of 45 Food Safety Officer posts are available under the recruitment.

• Unreserved: 22 posts
• DSC: 05 posts
• OSC: 05 posts
• BC-A: 05 posts
• BC-B: 03 posts
• EWS: 05 posts
• PwD horizontal reservation: 02 posts

The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the official HPSC advertisement. 

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in the prescribed disciplines.

The notification also specifies qualifications in Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology and prescribed disciplines under Agricultural Science.

Qualifications in Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine are also included. The notification further specifies MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and BAMS, subject to the conditions prescribed in the advertisement.

Candidates should also have Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

Age Limit

The candidate should be:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years

The age will be calculated as on the closing date of the advertisement, i.e. 19 October 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories as per the Government of Haryana instructions.

Important Dates

• Date of Publication: 19 September 2026
• Opening Date for Online Applications: 28 September 2026
• Closing Date for Online Applications: 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM

Application Fee

• Haryana PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability: Nil
• Eligible Haryana reserved categories and women candidates: ₹250/-
• Eligible DESM candidates of specified reserved categories: ₹250/-
• DESM candidates belonging to UR category: ₹1,000/-
• All remaining candidates: ₹1,000/-

The application fee is payable through online mode using Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.

Selection Process

The recruitment process generally consists of the following stages:

1. Screening Test
2. Subject Knowledge Test
3. Interview

Depending upon the number of applications received, the Commission may adopt different methods for shortlisting candidates for the subsequent stages, including a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Haryana Public Service Commission.

1. Visit the official HPSC website.
2. Register online using the required details.
3. Fill in the Food Safety Officer application form.
4. Upload the required certificates and documents.
5. Pay the applicable application fee.
6. Submit the application form before the closing date.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Candidates are advised to carefully check all particulars entered in the application form before final submission. The Commission has specifically instructed candidates to retain the submitted application and required documents.

Important Note

Candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the prescribed essential qualifications and eligibility conditions on the closing date of the application. The advertisement states that documents or certificates issued/submitted after the closing date will not be taken into consideration.

Applicants should carefully read the complete official advertisement before submitting their application.

Official Website

Haryana Public Service Commission – Official Website

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