Food Safety officer – Haryana Public Service Commission HPSC

Haryana Public Service Commission HPSC has released Advertisement No. 25/2026 inviting online applications for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. The recruitment notification was published on 19 September 2026.

Vacancy Details:

The notification also mentions 2 posts reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates, including 1 post for Low Vision and 1 post for Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

Important Dates

Notification Date
19 September 2026

Online Application Starts
28 September 2026

Last Date to Apply
19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM

Last Date for Fee Payment
19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in relevant disciplines.

The notification lists disciplines under Food Technology, including:

• Food Engineering
• Food Engineering and Technology
• Food Processing and Preservation
• Food Processing Technology
• Food Technology and Management
• Food Biotechnology
• Food Plant Operations Management
• Food Processing Engineering and Management
• Food Processing
• Food Safety and Quality Management
• Process and Food Engineering

Relevant qualifications under Agricultural Science are also mentioned, including Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, and Horticulture.

The notification also includes specified qualifications in Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and Medicine, along with certain Bachelor’s degrees in Medicine and Surgery.

Food Safety Training Requirement

Candidates must also have successfully completed the training specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute as prescribed for the post.

The notification states that the relevant training will be provided after appointment, and candidates who successfully complete the required training will be notified as Food Safety Officers.

Language Requirement

Candidates must have:

• Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric, or
• Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

Age Limit

Candidates must be:

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 42 years

The age will be calculated as on the closing date of the advertisement, 19 October 2026.

Age relaxation is available for eligible categories according to the Haryana Government instructions mentioned in the notification. The notification includes relaxations for categories such as Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, PwBD candidates, ex-servicemen, widows, legally separated women and certain other eligible categories.

Salary

The advertised pay scale is:

₹9,300–34,800 + ₹4,200 Grade Pay

The notification also mentions the corresponding FPL-6 (Cell-1) pay structure and ₹35,400 as applicable under the revised pay structure.

Application Fee

The fee is payable through the online payment modes specified by HPSC.

Selection Process

According to the notification, HPSC may use a three-stage recruitment process:

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

However, the Commission may decide the exact selection method depending on the number of applications received. The notification states that different methods may be used for shortlisting candidates, including screening based on marks, qualifications or experience, and conducting a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to upload relevant documents along with the application. These include:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Degree certificates and marksheets
• Haryana-issued category certificates where applicable
• EWS certificate where applicable
• ESM certificate where applicable
• PwBD certificate where applicable
• Aadhaar Card or other specified identity document
• Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate where applicable
• Experience Certificate where applicable
• NOC from the department for eligible government employees
• Other supporting documents required under the notification

How To Apply

Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the HPSC website.

Candidates should:

1. Register online using the prescribed process.
2. Complete the application form carefully.
3. Upload the required documents.
4. Pay the applicable application fee.
5. Submit the application before the deadline.
6. Take a printout of the completed application form and keep it safely for future reference.

The notification specifically advises candidates to carefully check all information before final submission because changes to particulars may not be permitted later.

Important Note For Candidates

The notification states that candidates should ensure they meet all essential qualification and eligibility requirements on the closing date. Qualifications, experience or documents obtained after the closing date will not be considered for eligibility.

Candidates should also carefully read the official HPSC advertisement and applicable service rules before submitting their application.

Recruitment At A Glance

• Post: Food Safety Officer
• Department: Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana
• Group: Group-B
• Total Vacancies: 45
• Application Start: 28 September 2026
• Last Date: 19 October 2026
• Last Time: 5:00 PM
• Age: 18–42 years
• Pay: ₹9,300–34,800 + ₹4,200 GP / FPL-6
• Application Mode: Online
• Recruiting Body: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)

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