HPSC Food Safety Officer FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 45 Posts 1 hour ago

HPSC Food Safety Officer Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

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

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under HPSC is given below.

Food Safety Officer (Group-B)

• No. of Vacancies: 45 (Un-reserved: 22, DSC: 05, OSC: 05, BC-A: 05, BC-B: 03, EWS: 05, ESM (General): 02, PwD: 02)

• Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate degree from a recognized university in 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) OR Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology OR Agricultural Science disciplines (Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition and Dietetic, Horticulture) OR Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or Medicine OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS/BAMS/BSRMS or equivalent recognized qualification. Also, Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

• Age Limit: 18 to 42 years (as on closing date 19.10.2026). Age relaxation available for SC/BC/PwBD/ESM/Women/Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated/Unmarried Women and Adhoc/Contract employees as per Government Instructions.

• Pay Scale: 9300-34800 + 4200 GP, FPL-6 (Cell-1) Rs. 35400/-

HPSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

Candidates applying for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 must meet the following essential qualifications as on the closing date, 19.10.2026:

1. 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

2. 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, and candidates who complete it successfully will be notified as Food Safety Officer.

3. 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 as per the relevant Service Rules, and no claim of equivalent qualification will be considered unless specified in those Service Rules.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Age Limit

Candidates should not be less than 18 years and 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 candidates 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

The selected candidates 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

Here is the complete information about HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• The Commission generally follows a three-stage recruitment process: Screening Test followed by Subject Knowledge Test and Interview.

• In case of a large number of applications, the Commission may shortlist candidates by one or more of the following methods:

  • On the basis of percentage of marks in the minimum educational qualification.

  • On the basis of percentage of marks in different educational qualifications with weightage as decided by the Commission.

  • On the basis of desirable qualifications.

  • On the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed.

  • On the basis of higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed.

  • By counting experience before or after the acquisition of minimum/essential qualifications.

  • By holding a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test.

• The Commission may directly hold a Subject Knowledge Test & Interview without a Screening Test. The decision of the Commission regarding the pattern of exam is final.

• OMR Sheets may be used for Screening Test; candidates must correctly fill Name, Roll Number, Booklet Series etc. No manual checking of OMR Sheets is available.

Documents Required for HPSC Food Safety Officer Application

Candidates should upload scanned copies of the following documents, as applicable, along with the online application form:

1. Scanned photo of the candidate

2. Scanned signature of the candidate

3. Scanned copies of degrees and mark sheets of educational qualifications

4. Scanned copy of DSC/OSC certificate of Haryana, as per classification of the SC category

5. Scanned copy of BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) and BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate, valid for 2026-27

6. Scanned copy of EWS certificate, valid for 2026-2027

7. Scanned copy of DESM certificate for the year 2026-27

8. Scanned copy of ESM/DFF certificate or NOC (Annexure-A) by in-service Army personnel

9. Scanned copy of PwBD certificate (for PwBD candidates)

10. Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter Card/Central or State ID

11. Scanned copy of Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate (if availing reservation benefits)

12. Scanned copy of Experience Certificate issued by Competent Authority

13. Scanned copy of NOC from Department (for Haryana Government employees who have signed a bond)

14. Scanned copy of proof of having worked on adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis in a Haryana Government Department/Board/Corporation (for candidates claiming age relaxation)

15. Scanned copy of disability certificate, in case of disabled ESM

How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Register online by visiting https://hpsc.gov.in using your Mobile Number. A URN will be created after successful registration.

2. Log in using your login ID and fill up the online application form with all required particulars and details carefully.

3. Upload all required documents/certificates along with the application form.

4. Pay the requisite application fee through online mode (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) before the closing date.

5. After payment, take a printout of the application form, check for any errors, sign it, and upload the signed copy.

6. Ensure the signed copy of the duly filled and checked application form is uploaded; otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete and automatically rejected.

7. After final submission, take a printout of the signed uploaded application form and retain the hard copy along with all uploaded documents for future reference.

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 form 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.

• 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; any variation between the uploaded and later-produced documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.

• Candidates must ensure their mobile number and email ID given in the application are valid and active until the completion of the selection process.

• 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.

• Candidates 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 eligibility certificate from the Government of India).

• For guidance or clarification, candidates can contact the Helpline (Technical): 1800-1800-431, or the Helpdesk Email ID (Technical Queries): SR1-hpsc@hry.gov.in, on any working day between 10:00 hrs and 16:00 hrs.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here