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HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - submit Online for 45 Food Safety Officer Posts

NotificationPublished 18 Sept 2026

It is informed that, Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has declared the Recruitment 2026 notification for 45 Food Safety Officer posts. shortlisted applicants may submit through the department website, hpsc.gov.in. The online application process will be conducted from 19-09-2026 to 28-09-2026.

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HPSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026: Post-wise and Category-wise Details

HPSC has notified a total of 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) under Advertisement No. 25/2026. The number of posts may increase or decrease as per Government requirements.
The department has confirmed that, Note: One post of SC is included in this requisition on account of a shortfall of the SC category. As per Government letter No. 14056-58 dated 17.07.2026, only low-vision aspirants are shortlisted for the one seat reserved horizontally for visually impaired aspirants .

HPSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

applicants applying for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 must meet the following essential qualifications as on the closing date, 19.10.2026:
A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in one of the following groups of disciplines: Food Technology group: Food Engineering; Food Engineering along with Technology; Food Processing as well as Preservation; Food Processing Technology; Food Technology as well as Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Plant Operations Management; Food Process Engineering along with Management; Food Processing; Food Safety in addition to Quality Management; Process along with Food Engineering
Or Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or Oil Technology
The department has confirmed that, Agricultural Science group: Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition in addition to Dietetic; Horticulture
Aspirants are advised that, Or Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine from a recognized university
Or Bachelor of Medicine as well as Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine in addition to Surgery, Bachelor of Unani Medicine as well as Surgery, Bachelor of Siddha Medicine as well as Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine along with Surgery, or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine as well as Surgery; or any other equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority with the prior approval of the Central Government
Successful completion of training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute or institution approved for the purpose. This training is given after appointment, along with applicants who detailed it successfully will be notified as Food Safety Officer.
Interested applicants should know that, Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.
No person who has any financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of any article of food shall be appointed as Food Safety Officer under the Food Safety & Standard Rules, 2011, as amended from time to time. The qualifications for the post are according to the relevant Service Rules, along with no claim of equivalent qualification will be considered unless specified in those Service Rules.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Age Limit

applicants should not be less than 18 years as well as not more than 42 years of age on or before the closing date of the advertisement, i.e. 19.10.2026 .
Relaxation for DSC/OSC/BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer)/BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer)/ESM category test-takers of Haryana is admissible only where the posts are reserved for that category. The upper age limit for any category (except ex-servicemen) shall not exceed 52 years, even after availing one or more relaxations.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Salary

Interested applicants should know that, The picked test-takers for the post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) will draw a Pay Scale of 9300–34800 + 4200 Grade Pay , under FPL-6 (Cell-1), amounting to Rs. 35,400/- .

HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Fee

The department has confirmed that, The category-wise application fee, payable online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card up to 5:00 PM of the closing date, is as follows:
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances along with cannot be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee, unless fee remission is validly claimed, will be summarily rejected.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process

The official notification states that, Generally, the Commission follows a three-stage recruitment process: Screening Test, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test, along with Interview . However, the Commission may as well decide to hold the Subject Knowledge Test in addition to Interview directly, without a Screening Test.
It is informed that, If the number of applications is large, the Commission may adopt any one or more of the following methods for shortlisting aspirants for the next stage:
According to the latest notice, Percentage of marks in the minimum prescribed educational qualification
Percentage of marks in different educational qualifications, with weightage decided by the Commission
Desirable qualifications, where more than one is prescribed
Higher educational qualifications than the minimum/essential qualification prescribed
Higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed
Counting of experience before or after acquiring the minimum/essential qualification
A Screening Test in addition to/or Subject Knowledge Test
No claim for re-checking or manual checking of OMR sheets, or re-checking/re-evaluation of Subject Knowledge Test answer sheets, will be entertained. The decision of the Commission regarding the pattern of examination is final as well as binding on aspirants .

Documents Required for HPSC Food Safety Officer Application

applicants should upload scanned copies of the following documents, as applicable, along with the online application document:
Scanned photo of the candidate
Scanned signature of the candidate
Scanned copies of degrees as well as mark sheets of educational qualifications
Scanned copy of DSC/OSC certificate of Haryana, as per classification of the SC category
Scanned copy of BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) along with BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate, valid for 2026-27
Candidates should note that, Scanned copy of EWS certificate, valid for 2026-2027
Scanned copy of DESM certificate for the year 2026-27
Scanned copy of ESM/DFF certificate or NOC (Annexure-A) by in-service Army personnel
Interested applicants should know that, Scanned copy of PwBD certificate (for PwBD test-takers)
Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter Card/Central or State ID
Scanned copy of Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate (if availing reservation benefits)
Scanned copy of Experience Certificate issued by Competent Authority
Scanned copy of NOC from Department (for Haryana Government employees who have signed a bond)
Scanned copy of proof of having worked on adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis in a Haryana Government Department/Board/Corporation (for applicants claiming age relaxation)
Aspirants are advised that, Scanned copy of disability certificate, in case of disabled ESM

How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

According to the latest notice, Access the government HPSC website, hpsc.gov.in , as well as register online using a mobile number.
After successful registration, a URN (Unique Registration Number) will be created.
Log in using the login ID as well as submit against the advertisement as per your qualification.
Fill in all particulars carefully, including name, parentage, date of birth, category, qualification, marks obtained, in addition to passing year.
Provide your Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID (VID), which is required for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance.
Upload the required scanned documents along with pay the application fee online.
After payment, take a printout of the online form, confirm it carefully for errors, sign it, as well as upload the signed copy.
Keep a printout of the final signed as well as submitted online form, as it must be produced along with supporting documents when called upon by the Commission.
It is informed that, No other means or mode of application submission will be accepted. Applications submitted without an uploaded signed copy of the application document will be considered incomplete, in addition to such candidature will be automatically rejected.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

After final submission, no request for change of category or any other particular mentioned in the application document will be entertained under any circumstances.
If a candidate submits multiple applications due to an unavoidable situation, only the application with the highest/latest application number will be considered; fees paid against one application number will not be adjusted against another.
According to the latest notice, No certificate or document issued after the closing date will be accepted at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only documents uploaded with the application document will be considered for assessing qualification ; any variation between the uploaded in addition to later-produced documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
aspirants must ensure their mobile number along with email ID given in the application are valid along with active until the completion of the hiring procedure.
Possession or use of mobile phones (even switched off), pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, or any communication-capable equipment is strictly prohibited during the examination.
applicants must be citizens of India, or fall under the other nationality categories specified in the advertisement (subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who arrived before 1 January 1962, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from certain specified countries with an requirements certificate from the Government of India).
For guidance or clarification, applicants can contact the Helpline (Technical): 1800-1800-431 , or the Helpdesk Email ID (Technical Queries): [email protected] , on any working day between 10:00 hrs along with 16:00 hrs.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Important Links

register Online: Click the link below
Department notice PDF : Use the link provided
Authorized site: Use the link provided
Candidates should note that, obtain Mobile App: Click the link below

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