The Haryana Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government services in Haryana, has announced the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts under Advertisement No. 25/2026. There are 45 posts in total, and selected candidates will serve in the Food & Drugs Administration Department of the Haryana Government, working on food safety regulation and enforcement across the state.
HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Food Safety Officer Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 202625/2026
Total Vacancies
45
Last Date
19 Oct
1 day left
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open28 Sept
About HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Haryana Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 25/2026
- Post Name
- Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
- Job Location
- Haryana
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Haryana (Reservation and fee concessions are for candidates of Haryana; the post is under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200, FPL-6 (Cell-1) Rs. 35,400
Vacancy Breakdown
Food Safety Officer (Group-B)
45
UR 22EWS 5
| Post Name | UR | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (Group-B) | 22 | 5 | 45 |
Eligibility Details
Food Safety Officer (Group-B) - Educational Qualification
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 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; or Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology. Agricultural Science group - Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture; or Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine from a recognized university; or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, 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; 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, given after appointment. Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (Group-B) - Educational Qualification | 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 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; or Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology. Agricultural Science group - Agriculture; Agriculture Engineering; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Fisheries; Food Technology; Food Nutrition and Dietetic; Horticulture; or Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine from a recognized university; or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, 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; 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, given after appointment. Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education. |
Age Limit
18 years to 42 years as on the closing date 19.10.2026
Age Relaxation
SC of Haryana 5 years; BC of Haryana 5 years; PwBD 5 years (plus 5 more if the PwBD applicant belongs to SC/ST/BC/EWS, subject to a maximum of 52 years); wife of military personnel disabled in service 5 years; widowed or legally divorced women 5 years; judicially separated women residing separately for more than two years 5 years; unmarried women 5 years; ex-servicemen relaxation equal to length of military service (minimum 6 months) plus 3 years; persons who have worked on ad hoc, contract, work-charged or daily wages basis in a Haryana Government Department/Board/Corporation relaxation equal to completed years on the equivalent post, subject to a maximum age of 52 years. Upper age limit for any category except ex-servicemen shall not exceed 52 years.
Application Fee
PwBD of Haryana with at least 40% disability
Nil
OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS and women candidates of Haryana
Rs. 250
DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to their vertical category (OSC, DSC, BC-A NCL, BC-B NCL, ESM, EWS)
Rs. 250
DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to UR category
Rs. 1000
All remaining candidates
Rs. 1000
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee payable online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card up to 5:00 PM of the closing date
Salary Structure
Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200, FPL-6 (Cell-1) Rs. 35,400
Grade Pay: Rs. 4200
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official HPSC website hpsc.gov.in and register online using a mobile number
- 2Note the Unique Registration Number (URN) created after successful registration
- 3Log in with the login ID and apply against Advertisement No. 25/2026 as per your qualification
- 4Fill in all particulars including name, parentage, date of birth, category, qualification, marks obtained and passing year
- 5Provide your Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID (VID) for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance
- 6Upload the required scanned documents and pay the application fee online
- 7Take a printout of the application form, check it for errors, sign it and upload the signed copy
- 8Keep a printout of the final signed and submitted application form to produce when called by the Commission
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned photograph
•Scanned signature
•Degrees and mark sheets of educational qualifications
•DSC/OSC certificate of Haryana
•BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) and BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate valid for 2026-27
•EWS certificate valid for 2026-2027
•DESM certificate for 2026-27
•ESM/DFF certificate or NOC (Annexure-A) by in-service Army personnel
•PwBD certificate
•Aadhaar card/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter Card/Central or State ID
•Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate
•Experience Certificate issued by Competent Authority
•NOC from Department for Haryana Government employees who have signed a bond
•Proof of adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages service in a Haryana Government Department/Board/Corporation
•Disability certificate in case of disabled ESM
Important Details
- 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.
- Qualifications are as per the relevant Service Rules and no claim of equivalent qualification will be considered unless specified in those Service Rules.
- Applications submitted without an uploaded signed copy of the application form will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
- No certificate or document issued after the closing date will be accepted at any stage of the selection process.
- Only documents uploaded with the application form will be considered for assessing eligibility.
Horizontal Reservation
ESM (General)
Posts: 02
PwD
Posts: 02 (01 Low Vision, 01 Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| ESM (General) | 02 |
| PwD | 02 (01 Low Vision, 01 Deaf/Hard of Hearing) |
Reservation 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 candidates are eligible for the one seat reserved horizontally for visually impaired candidates.
Shortlisting Methods
- 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 and/or Subject Knowledge Test
Important Instructions
- After final submission, no request for change of category or any other particular in the application form will be entertained
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the application with the highest/latest application number will be considered and fees paid against one application number will not be adjusted against another
- Mobile phones (even switched off), pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices or any communication-capable equipment are strictly prohibited during the examination
- Candidates must be citizens of India, or 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 eligibility certificate from the Government of India
- Mobile number and email ID given in the application must remain valid and active until the selection process is complete
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800-1800-431
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate submit more than one application for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
Yes, but if multiple applications are submitted, only the application with the highest or latest application number will be considered, and the fee paid against one application number is not adjusted against another.
Is the Food Authority training required before appointment?
No. The training specified by the Food Authority is given after appointment, and candidates who complete it successfully are notified as Food Safety Officer.
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