HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Pay Scale and Apply Online Guide
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released Advertisement No. 25/2026 for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. If you have studied food technology, agriculture, veterinary science, microbiology, chemistry or medicine, this is a rare opening that matches your degree instead of asking you to compete in a general exam. The post carries the pay scale ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with ₹4,200 Grade Pay, placed at FPL-6 (Cell-1), ₹35,400. Anyone tracking government jobs in Haryana should keep this one at the top of the list.
One important thing before you get excited — the online application window has not opened yet. HPSC will start accepting online forms from 28 September 2026, and the last date is 19 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM. So use these days to collect your certificates instead of rushing to the portal today. Below we have explained the vacancy break-up, the accepted degrees, the age limit with relaxation, the category-wise fee, the selection stages and the full application process. Read it carefully, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for every further update.
What are the Key Highlights of HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Haryana Public Service Commission is the state body that recruits for Group-A and Group-B posts across Haryana government departments. This time it is hiring for the Food & Drugs Administration Department, the wing that checks the safety and quality of food sold in the state. A Food Safety Officer is a field officer with real authority — inspecting premises, lifting samples and enforcing standards under the food safety rules.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 25/2026 |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Department | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + ₹4,200 Grade Pay |
| Pay Level | FPL-6 (Cell-1), ₹35,400 |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
How Many Vacancies Are There in HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
All 45 vacancies are for the single post of Food Safety Officer (Group-B). Here is how the seats are divided.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 22 |
| DSC | 05 |
| OSC | 05 |
| BC-A | 05 |
| BC-B | 03 |
| EWS | 05 |
| Total | 45 |
| Horizontal Reservation | Posts |
|---|---|
| ESM (General) | 02 |
| PwD | 02 (01 Low Vision, 01 Deaf and Hard of Hearing) |
| Note on the Vacancies | Detail |
|---|---|
| Horizontal seats | ESM and PwD seats are taken from within the 45 posts above — they are not extra posts |
| Shortfall post | One SC post is a shortfall post of the SC category that has now been added to this requisition |
| Visually impaired seat | Only low vision candidates are eligible for the seat reserved horizontally for visually impaired candidates, as per the Government letter dated 17 July 2026 |
| Count may change | The number of posts may increase or decrease as per Government requirements |
What is the Eligibility for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate from a recognised university, in one of the streams below, plus the language subject, makes you eligible. Whether you are a graduate looking for government jobs or you hold a medical or healthcare degree, find the row that matches your own degree.
| Accepted Stream | Degrees and Disciplines Covered |
|---|---|
| Food Technology | Food Engineering; Food Engineering and Technology; Food Processing and Preservation; Food Processing Technology; Food Technology and Management; Food Biotechnology; Food Plant Operations Management; Food Process Engineering and Management; Food Processing; Food Safety and Quality Management; Process and Food Engineering |
| Allied Technology | Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology |
| Agricultural Science | Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture |
| Science and Medicine | Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine |
| Medical Degrees | MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery |
| Any other equivalent | Any other equivalent recognised qualification notified by the Food Authority with the prior approval of the Central Government |
| Language requirement | Hindi or Sanskrit as one subject in Matric, or Hindi as one subject in Higher Education |
| Training | Specified by the Food Authority and given after appointment; you are notified as a Food Safety Officer only after completing it successfully |
| Equivalence | No claim of an equivalent qualification will be considered unless the relevant Service Rules specify it |
Age Limit
You must be not less than 18 years and not more than 42 years as on the closing date, 19 October 2026. Your Matriculation certificate, or an equivalent academic certificate, is the only document accepted as proof of date of birth.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes of Haryana (DSC and OSC) | 5 years |
| Backward Classes of Haryana (BC-A and BC-B) | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities under the RPwD Act, 2016 | 5 years, plus 5 more if also SC, ST, BC or EWS (maximum 52 years) |
| Wife of military personnel disabled in service | 5 years |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Women judicially separated and living apart for over two years | 5 years |
| Unmarried women | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen, including SSC and EC Officers | Length of military service plus 3 years |
| Ad hoc, contract, work-charged or daily wage service in a Haryana Government department, board or corporation | Equal to completed years on an equivalent post (maximum 52 years) |
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| Relaxation Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Only where posts are reserved | For DSC, OSC, BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL) and ESM candidates of Haryana, relaxation applies only where posts are reserved for that category |
| Hard ceiling of 52 years | Except for ex-servicemen, the upper age can never cross 52 years, however many relaxations you add together |
| Ex-servicemen condition | At least six months of continuous military service, and not released by dismissal or discharge for misconduct or inefficiency |
| One-time ad hoc benefit | Ad hoc or contract service relaxation cannot be claimed again if you already used it once for a regular appointment |
| PwBD relaxation | Applies whether or not the post is reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified as suitable for persons with disabilities |
Important Conditions You Must Meet
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Financial interest in food business | No person who has any financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any article of food can be appointed as a Food Safety Officer |
| Reservation is for Haryana only | Reservation benefit is given only to DSC, OSC, BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL), EWS and PwBD candidates who are residents or domiciles of Haryana |
| Reserved candidates of other states | They compete against General and Unreserved posts and are considered as General candidates |
| Creamy layer | BC-A and BC-B candidates of Haryana in the creamy layer cannot claim reservation; they apply as General and pay the full fee |
| Category cannot be changed | Your candidature is considered only in the category filled in the form; no change of category is allowed at any stage |
| Certificate from parental side | Women claiming a reserved category must give the caste certificate from the father’s side; a certificate from the husband’s side will not be entertained |
| Certificate validity | BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or before the closing date and be valid for the current financial year |
| Fake or unrecognised institutions | Degrees from a board or institution declared fake by the UGC, or not recognised by the Haryana Government, are not eligible and no representation will be entertained |
| False information | If any claim is found false at any stage, candidature is liable to be rejected and you may be debarred permanently or for a fixed period |
| Documents issued late | No certificate or document issued after the closing date is accepted at any stage, and marks improved after the closing date are not counted |
| Employer NOC | Government employees who have executed a bond must produce their Head of Department’s NOC on or before the interview date, failing which they will not be interviewed; Haryana Government employees who have not executed a bond may apply without an NOC, but must submit a self-declaration that they are not facing any disciplinary proceedings |
| Disclosure of cases | You must declare every pending FIR, criminal case, allegation of misconduct, disciplinary proceeding, investigation and civil case known to you; false or incomplete information makes your candidature liable to be cancelled without any claim to benefits from the Government |
| Uploaded documents only | Only the documents uploaded with the form are considered; if there is any variation between the uploaded document and the one produced at scrutiny, or if requisite documents are missing, candidature is liable to be cancelled |
| DFF sub-category | Children and grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Haryana are considered in their own main category till the final stage, and the 2% benefit applies only if BC or ESM posts remain vacant then; it goes to one child only, income of the children is not taken into account, and it cannot be availed again if another child or grandchild has already used it |
What is the Salary for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
The advertisement states the pay clearly, so there is no guesswork about what you will earn on joining this Group-B post.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200 |
| Pay Level | FPL-6 (Cell-1) |
| Basic Pay on Entry | ₹35,400 |
The advertisement fixes the entry basic pay at ₹35,400 per month under FPL-6 (Cell-1). It names no allowance, deduction or gross salary figure, so treat ₹35,400 as your confirmed starting basic and ignore any salary figure quoted elsewhere.
Beyond the money, this is an enforcement role in a department that touches every household in the state. It is a regular Group-B state post with the satisfaction of protecting public health where you live. Keep one thing in mind: you are formally notified as a Food Safety Officer only after you complete the training specified by the Food Authority once you have joined.
What is the Selection Process for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
HPSC generally follows a three-stage process, but the Commission has deliberately kept the pattern flexible — so read the rules table below as carefully as the stages table above it.
| Stage | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Screening Test | A shortlisting test the Commission may hold when the number of applications is large; if it is held on OMR sheets, the OMR rules below apply |
| Subject Knowledge Test | A written test on the subject of the post, for candidates who clear screening or are called directly |
| Interview | The final stage before the merit list is prepared |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pattern is not fixed | The Commission may hold a Screening Test and then the Subject Knowledge Test with Interview, or go straight to the Subject Knowledge Test with Interview; its decision on the pattern is final and binding |
| Shortlisting modes | Marks in the minimum qualification, marks in different qualifications with weightage, desirable qualifications, higher qualifications, higher experience, experience counted before or after the essential qualification, or a Screening Test and Subject Knowledge Test |
| Experience that counts | Part-time experience is not considered, only experience acquired after the minimum essential qualification is counted, and no experience other than the one claimed in the online form is considered |
| OMR sheets | If the circles for Name, Roll Number and Booklet Series are not darkened correctly, the OMR sheet is rejected automatically as there is no manual checking |
| No re-checking | No claim for re-checking or manual checking of OMR sheets, and no request for re-checking or re-evaluation of Subject Knowledge Test answer sheets, will be entertained |
| Ex-servicemen | A separate merit list is prepared with relaxation in qualifying marks at each stage of the selection process |
| Document check | Eligibility against your uploaded documents is assessed after you qualify for the interview, but the Commission reserves the right to check it even before that if it thinks fit |
The advertisement does not give a syllabus, marks, duration or marking scheme, so do not trust any pattern you see elsewhere. Do mention every extra qualification and every year of relevant experience in your form, because shortlisting may be done on exactly those. Follow our exam syllabus and pattern updates for official details once HPSC announces them.
How to Apply Online for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
This is a single-portal online process on the HPSC website, and no other means or mode of submission will be accepted. Before you begin, keep your scanned photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate, degree certificates, Haryana resident or domicile certificate and caste or category certificate ready. The portal opens only on 28 September 2026, so save these steps now and use them the day the window goes live.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official HPSC application portal (link in Essential Links below) on or after 28 September 2026 |
| 2 | Register once using your mobile number — after successful registration a URN is created for you |
| 3 | Log in with your ID and apply against Advertisement No. 25/2026 for Food Safety Officer |
| 4 | Fill the form carefully and upload the documents the notification asks for, including your photograph and signature |
| 5 | Keep your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID ready, as it is needed for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance |
| 6 | Pay the fee online by Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card before 05:00 PM on 19 October 2026 |
| 7 | Take a printout of the submitted form, check it for errors, sign it and upload the signed copy back on the portal |
| 8 | Save the final confirmation and a copy of the signed form for your records |
Step 7 is the one candidates lose their form on, so treat it as part of the application and not as paperwork afterwards. The table below lists the mistakes that end an application on this portal.
| Mistake | What happens |
|---|---|
| Signed copy not uploaded | The application is treated as incomplete and candidature is rejected automatically |
| Error noticed after submission | No particular or detail can be changed after submission; you must fill a fresh form with a fresh fee before the closing date |
| Fee not paid | An application without the prescribed fee is summarily rejected unless remission of fee is claimed |
| More than one form submitted | Only the form with the highest or latest application number is entertained, and the fee paid on the other form is not adjusted |
| Eligibility not met on the closing date | The online system will not accept the application at all |
What are the Important Dates for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 18 September 2026 |
| Date of Publication | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Admit Card and Exam Date | To be announced by HPSC |
What is the Application Fee for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (at least 40%) | NIL |
| OSC, DSC, BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL), ESM, EWS and women candidates of Haryana | ₹250 |
| DESM candidates of Haryana in the OSC, DSC, BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL), ESM or EWS category | ₹250 |
| DESM candidates of Haryana in the UR category | ₹1,000 |
| All remaining candidates | ₹1,000 |
Read that table closely, because the concession is narrower than it looks. Every reduced or nil fee above applies only to candidates of those categories who belong to Haryana. A reserved-category candidate from another state pays the full ₹1,000, the same as a General candidate. The fee is paid online only and is never refunded, nor can it be held in reserve for another examination or selection.
Essential Links — HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit HPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Haryana Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Forty-five Group-B posts with a confirmed starting basic of ₹35,400 do not come along often, and the accepted degree list here is wide enough to cover food technology, agriculture, veterinary and medical graduates alike. Mark 28 September 2026 on your calendar, arrange your certificates before that day, and do not leave the form for the last evening — it closes on 19 October 2026 at 05:00 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more state government job notifications.