HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 45 Group B Vacancies

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer (FSO) Group B positions within the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. A total of 45 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Online registration opened on September 28, 2026, and is scheduled to close on October 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Vacancy and Eligibility Criteria

The 45 Group B posts are distributed across various categories, with 22 vacancies allocated to unreserved candidates, alongside designated quotas for DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, and EWS categories.

Applicants must possess a recognized Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in disciplines such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, or Chemistry. Alternatively, candidates holding medical degrees including MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS, and Sowa Rigpa are also eligible to apply. In addition to academic qualifications, candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in matriculation (10th grade) or higher education.

Age Limit and Application Fee

The age limit for the position is set between 18 and 42 years, with the cut-off date for age calculation aligned with the application closing date of October 19, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable to reserved categories such as SC, BC-A, BC-B, PwBD, widows, divorced women, and ex-servicemen in accordance with Haryana government regulations.

The application fee varies by category: general male applicants are required to pay Rs. 1,000, while OSC, DSC, BC-A, BC-B, ESM, EWS, and all female applicants pay a reduced fee of Rs. 250. Qualifying PwBD candidates from Haryana with at least 40 percent disability are exempted from the fee. Payments must be completed online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI by the October 19 deadline.

Salary and Selection Process

Selected candidates will be placed under Pay Level 6 (Cell-1) with a pay scale of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 and a grade pay of Rs. 4,200, resulting in an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400. Successful candidates will also be required to complete mandatory training specified by the Food Authority following appointment.

The multi-stage selection process may begin with a screening test, depending on the volume of applicants. Subsequent stages include a Subject Knowledge Test, an interview (viva-voce), document verification, and a medical examination. Exam dates have not yet been announced by the commission.

Practical Implications and Verification

Prospective applicants should review specific requirements, category quotas, and document upload guidelines directly through official channels before applying.

• Confirmed Details: 45 vacancies, application window from September 28 to October 19, 2026, age range of 18–42 years, basic pay of Rs. 35,400, and mandatory Hindi/Sanskrit educational requirement.
• Unknown/Pending Details: Exact examination dates, screening test confirmation (dependent on applicant numbers), and net in-hand salary calculations after allowances and deductions.
• How to Verify: Readers can review the official recruitment notification, check detailed guidelines, and submit applications via the official HPSC website at hpsc.gov.in.