Haryana Government Jobs 2026
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
45 Group-B vacancies | Applications: 28 September to 19 October 2026
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released Advertisement No. 25/2026 for recruitment to 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. The advertisement is dated September 2026 and the online application window opens on 28 September 2026. The last date for submission and fee payment is 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
|---|---|
| Department | Food & 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 Limit | 18 to 42 years, subject to applicable rules |
| Pay | FPL-6, Cell-1; ₹35,400 basic pay |
| Job Location | Haryana |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 22 |
| Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) | 5 |
| Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) | 5 |
| BC-A | 5 |
| BC-B | 3 |
| EWS | 5 |
| Total | 45 |
Horizontal reservation is also prescribed for eligible Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates as detailed in the advertisement.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a prescribed Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in an eligible discipline. The notification covers qualifications in areas including Food Technology, Food Engineering and related food-processing disciplines; Agricultural Science disciplines such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition and Dietetics and Horticulture; and specified qualifications in Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and Medicine.
Specified medical qualifications including MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS and Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery are also included subject to the notification. Equivalent qualifications recognised by the Food Authority with the required approval may also be considered.
Other Eligibility Requirements
- Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as a subject in higher education, is required.
- The prescribed Food Authority training requirement applies; the recruitment information states that the required training is provided after appointment.
- A person having a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any article of food is subject to the disqualification specified in the applicable rules.
Age Limit
The prescribed age range is 18 to 42 years, calculated as on 19 October 2026. Applicable Haryana Government age relaxations are available for eligible categories, including specified SC/BC candidates, PwBD candidates, certain women candidates and other categories covered by the notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The Food Safety Officer post carries Functional Pay Level-6, Cell-1, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400. The pre-revised structure is ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200. Other allowances and benefits are governed by Haryana Government rules.
Application Fee
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Haryana PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability | ₹0 |
| Haryana OSC/DSC/BC-A NCL/BC-B NCL/ESM/EWS and Haryana women candidates | ₹250 |
| Eligible DESM candidates belonging to specified reserved categories | ₹250 |
| DESM candidates belonging to UR category | ₹1,000 |
| All remaining candidates | ₹1,000 |
The fee is payable online through the prescribed payment modes and is non-refundable, subject to the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Application & Fee Payment Last Date | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Selection Process
HPSC’s recruitment procedure may involve shortlisting, Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test and interview/viva-voce, depending on the Commission’s assessment of applications and the applicable recruitment scheme. Candidates should follow the exact selection stages and instructions in Advertisement No. 25/2026.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPSC website.
- Open Advertisement No. 25/2026 for Food Safety Officer (Group-B).
- Read the complete notification and verify your qualification and category eligibility.
- Register on the HPSC application portal.
- Complete personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the prescribed documents and photograph/signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 19 October 2026.
- Download and retain the submitted application and fee receipt.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth/language requirement
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/ESM/DESM documents, wherever applicable
- Recent photograph and signature
- Identity and address documents as required by the portal
- Other certificates specified in the advertisement
Important Links
HPSC Recruitment / Advertisement Section
CareerSphere Verification Note
CareerSphere has checked the current recruitment details against current recruitment reporting and the HPSC recruitment information available for Advertisement No. 25/2026. Candidates should always download the official HPSC advertisement and follow any corrigendum or subsequent notice before applying.
FAQs
How many Food Safety Officer vacancies are available?
HPSC has announced 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts.
When does the application start?
The online application starts on 28 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the age limit?
18 to 42 years, subject to applicable Haryana Government relaxations.
What is the starting basic pay?
The post carries FPL-6, Cell-1 with starting basic pay of ₹35,400.
Which qualifications are eligible?
Eligible qualifications include prescribed degrees in Food Technology, Agricultural Science and specified allied disciplines, as well as certain veterinary, science and medical qualifications listed in the notification.
Is the application fee the same for everyone?
No. The fee varies by category and Haryana domicile/status, with ₹250 concessions for specified categories and NIL fee for eligible Haryana PwBD candidates.
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