HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: 45 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: 45 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

The Haryana Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana, under Advertisement No. 25/2026. Applications are open from 28 September 2026 and the deadline is 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The post carries Functional Pay Level 6, Cell 1 with starting basic pay of ₹35,400.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Recruiting Authority	Haryana Public Service Commission
Post	Food Safety Officer, Group-B
Department	Food & Drugs Administration, Haryana
Vacancies	45
Pay	FPL-6, Cell 1; ₹35,400 starting pay
Application	Online
Start	28 September 2026
Last Date	19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Age Cut-off	19 October 2026

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

Category	Posts
Unreserved	22
DSC	5
OSC	5
BC-A	5
BC-B	3
EWS	5
Total	45

The advertisement also mentions horizontal reservation for eligible ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities. The notification states that the vacancy number can be increased or decreased according to government requirements.

Educational Qualification

Accepted Degree Disciplines

The notification accepts specified Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate qualifications in Food Technology and listed allied disciplines. Eligible fields include Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, specified Agricultural Science disciplines, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and Medicine. Specific MBBS, BDS and AYUSH qualifications are also covered by the notification.

Candidates must also have Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject at Matriculation level, or Hindi in higher education, as prescribed. Applicants should compare the exact wording of their degree and specialisation with Advertisement No. 25/2026 before applying.

Age Limit

The prescribed age is 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026. Relaxations are available to eligible Haryana categories and other groups according to the recruitment rules. Candidates should use the official notification’s category-specific provisions rather than assuming a general relaxation.

Salary and Pay Scale

The post is placed in Functional Pay Level 6, Cell 1, with starting basic pay of ₹35,400. The advertisement also refers to the pre-revised ₹9,300–₹34,800 scale with Grade Pay ₹4,200. Other admissible government allowances and service conditions apply according to the applicable rules.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Haryana PwBD with benchmark disability	Nil
Haryana OSC/DSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS and Haryana women	₹250
DESM belonging to reserved vertical categories	₹250
DESM belonging to UR category	₹1,000
Other candidates	₹1,000

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement	19 September 2026
Application Start	28 September 2026
Application and Fee Deadline	19 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Exam Date	To be announced

Selection Process

Shortlisting and Tests

The recruitment provides for a screening test where required, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test and interview/viva-voce according to the Commission’s procedure. Candidates should not assume that every applicant will directly reach the interview stage. HPSC will publish examination and shortlisting information through its official website.

Subject Knowledge Preparation

Preparation should begin with the syllabus and qualification-related areas relevant to food safety. Revise food microbiology, food chemistry, processing, preservation, contamination, adulteration, hygiene, public-health principles and applicable food-safety concepts. Candidates from different eligible disciplines should identify the overlap between their academic background and the subject areas expected in the recruitment.

How to Apply

Open the official HPSC website.
Locate Advertisement No. 25/2026.
Register and generate the required registration details.
Enter personal, educational and category information carefully.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and documents.
Pay the applicable fee online.
Complete the final submission.
Upload or submit the signed application copy wherever required by the notification.
Save the application and payment records.

Documents to Keep Ready

Application Documents Checklist

Degree and mark sheets
Hindi/Sanskrit qualification proof
Age proof
Category/EWS certificate where applicable
PwBD certificate where applicable
Experience/service documents where applicable
Photograph and signature
Identity proof
Any discipline-specific certificate required by the notification

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying with a degree that does not match a listed discipline.
Ignoring the Hindi/Sanskrit requirement.
Using an incorrect category certificate.
Paying the wrong fee.
Failing to upload the required signed application copy.
Waiting until the final hour to submit the form.
Relying on an unofficial exam date.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Checklist

Before final submission, verify the advertisement number, eligible qualification, age, category, fee and uploaded certificates. Keep the application number and payment receipt after submission. Candidates should also check that the name, date of birth and category details match their official documents.

How to Improve Your Preparation

Build preparation around the official syllabus rather than studying unrelated competitive-exam material. Divide revision into food science, food safety, microbiology, chemistry, processing and preservation, public health and relevant regulations. Use timed objective practice and maintain a mistake notebook. The final revision should focus on weak areas and factual recall.

Further Haryana Recruitment Resources

Food Safety Officer Role and Responsibilities

A Food Safety Officer works in a regulatory and public-health environment. The role can involve inspection of food businesses, checking compliance, collecting samples, coordinating laboratory examination, documenting violations and supporting enforcement under applicable food-safety law. Candidates should understand that the recruitment is not simply a laboratory job; the post can involve field inspection, documentation and regulatory responsibilities.

Subjects Worth Revising

Revision should connect academic food science with practical food-safety administration. Cover microbiology, food chemistry, food processing, preservation, contaminants, adulteration, hygiene, sampling principles and food-borne illness. Also revise basic regulatory concepts and current developments in food safety. Practise MCQs after each topic and analyse errors rather than repeatedly attempting only familiar questions.

Before Final Submission

Check that the qualification name on your application matches your certificate, the age calculation is correct, the category certificate is valid where applicable and the fee has been paid correctly. Save both the application number and payment confirmation. Keep copies of uploaded documents available for later verification.