- Recruitment for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) positions under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.
- Open to candidates with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees in specified disciplines like Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, or equivalent medical qualifications.
- Training post-appointment is mandatory, as specified by the Food Authority.
- Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation or Higher Education is mandatory.
- No financial interest in food manufacturing, import, or sale is allowed for appointment.
- Age limit: 18–42 years (as of 19.10.2026) with relaxations for reserved categories.
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🎓 B.A.
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
45
Job Location
Haryana (posting location)
Apply Start
19 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
19 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (bachelor's-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 45 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹9,300 - ₹34,800 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 42 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 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/- |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in one of the following groups:
• Food Technology Group: Food Engineering, Food Engineering & Technology, Food Processing & Preservation, Food Processing Technology, Food Technology & Management, Food Biotechnology, Food Plant Operations Management, Food Process Engineering & Management, Food Processing, Food Safety & Quality Management, Process & Food Engineering.
• Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or Oil Technology.
• Agricultural Science Group: Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition & Dietetic, Horticulture.
• Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine (e.g., MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BSMS, BNYS).
• Equivalent qualifications notified by the Food Authority with Central Government approval.
- Training Requirement: Successful completion of training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute (post-appointment).
- Language Requirement: Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation or Hindi as a subject in Higher Education.
- Disqualification: No candidate with financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of food articles can be appointed.
- Age Limit: 18–42 years (as of 19.10.2026). Age relaxations apply as per Government norms for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other eligible categories.
• Food Technology Group: Food Engineering, Food Engineering & Technology, Food Processing & Preservation, Food Processing Technology, Food Technology & Management, Food Biotechnology, Food Plant Operations Management, Food Process Engineering & Management, Food Processing, Food Safety & Quality Management, Process & Food Engineering.
• Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or Oil Technology.
• Agricultural Science Group: Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition & Dietetic, Horticulture.
• Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Medicine (e.g., MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BSMS, BNYS).
• Equivalent qualifications notified by the Food Authority with Central Government approval.
- Training Requirement: Successful completion of training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized institute (post-appointment).
- Language Requirement: Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation or Hindi as a subject in Higher Education.
- Disqualification: No candidate with financial interest in the manufacture, import, or sale of food articles can be appointed.
- Age Limit: 18–42 years (as of 19.10.2026). Age relaxations apply as per Government norms for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other eligible categories.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Three-stage process: Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test, and Interview (order may vary).
- Shortlisting: Based on percentage of marks in educational qualifications, experience, or other criteria decided by the Commission.
- No re-checking/re-evaluation of answer sheets will be entertained.
- Shortlisting: Based on percentage of marks in educational qualifications, experience, or other criteria decided by the Commission.
- No re-checking/re-evaluation of answer sheets will be entertained.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, ESM, DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned photo of the candidate.
- Scanned signature of the candidate.
- Scanned copies of degree and mark sheets of educational qualifications.
- Scanned copy of DSC/OSC certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) and BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates (valid for 2026–27).
- Scanned copy of EWS certificate (valid for 2026–2027).
- Scanned copy of DESM certificate (for the year 2026–27).
- Scanned copy of ESM/DFF certificate or NOC (Annexure-A) by in-service Army personnel.
- Scanned copy of PwBD certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter Card/Central or State ID.
- Scanned copy of Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate (if availing reservation benefits).
- Scanned copy of Experience Certificate issued by Competent Authority.
- Scanned copy of NOC from Department (for Haryana Government employees who have signed a bond).
- Scanned copy of proof of having worked on adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis (for candidates claiming age relaxation).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable for disabled ESM).
- Signed printout of the application form (to be uploaded after final submission).
- Scanned signature of the candidate.
- Scanned copies of degree and mark sheets of educational qualifications.
- Scanned copy of DSC/OSC certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) and BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates (valid for 2026–27).
- Scanned copy of EWS certificate (valid for 2026–2027).
- Scanned copy of DESM certificate (for the year 2026–27).
- Scanned copy of ESM/DFF certificate or NOC (Annexure-A) by in-service Army personnel.
- Scanned copy of PwBD certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter Card/Central or State ID.
- Scanned copy of Haryana Resident/Domicile Certificate (if availing reservation benefits).
- Scanned copy of Experience Certificate issued by Competent Authority.
- Scanned copy of NOC from Department (for Haryana Government employees who have signed a bond).
- Scanned copy of proof of having worked on adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis (for candidates claiming age relaxation).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable for disabled ESM).
- Signed printout of the application form (to be uploaded after final submission).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 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/-
• 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/-
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Food Safety Officer post under HPSC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 45 vacancies are available for the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) post under Advertisement No. 25/2026.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and deposit the fee is 19 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Food Safety Officer post?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, or equivalent medical disciplines, along with Hindi/Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation or Higher Education.
Q.
What is the age limit for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18–42 years as of 19 October 2026, with age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other eligible categories.
Q.
What is the application fee for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The application fee varies by category: Rs. 250/- for OSC/DSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS/women candidates of Haryana, Rs. 1000/- for all other candidates, and NIL for PwBD candidates of Haryana with at least 40% disability.