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HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 45 Posts

HPSCHaryana Public Service Commission🕐 Updated: 21/09/2026 - 01:58 PM⏳ Last Date: 19-10-2026

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of Food Safety Officer (FSO) for 45 vacancies in Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana against the Advt. No. 25/2026. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official HPSC website hpsc.gov.in from 28th September 2026 till the last date of application submission 19th October 2026 for Food Safety Officer (FSO) recruitment examination 2026.

📅 Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 28-09-2026
  • Application Last Date: 19-10-2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date: 19-10-2026

💳 Application Fee

  • PwBD Candidates: Nil
  • OSC, DSC, BC-A/ BC-B (NCL)/ ESM/ EWS/ Women/ DESM: Rs.250/-
  • DESM UR & Other Candidates: Rs.1000/-
  • Pay fee through online mode only.

👤 Age Limit

  • Age as on: 19-10-2026
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 42 Years
  • (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)

📋 Total Post

45

Total Vacancies

HPSC FSO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026

1. Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in following disciplines: -

Disciplines to be covered under "Food Technology" -

(i) Food Engineering (ii) Food Engineering and Technology (iii) Food Processing and Preservation (iv) Food Processing Technology (v) Food Technology and Management (vi) Food Biotechnology (vii) Food Plant Operations Management (viii) Food Process Engineering and Management (ix) Food Processing (x) Food Safety and Quality Management (xi) Process and Food Engineering. Or

Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology; or Disciplines deemed to be covered under "Agricultural Science" -

(i) Agriculture (ii) Agriculture Engineering (iii) Biotechnology (iv) Dairy Technology (v) Fisheries (vi) Food Technology (vii) Food Nutrition and Dietetic (viii) Horticulture Or

Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or medicine from recognized University, Or

Bachelor of Medicines and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery; or any other equivalent recognized qualification notified by the Food Authority with the prior approval of the Central Government;

2. has successfully completed training as specified by the Food Authority in recognized institute or Institution approved for the purpose; and Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026 Details

CategoryTotal Post
Un-reserved22
DSC05
OSC05
BC-A05
BC-B03
EWS05
Total45

HPSC Food Safety Officer FSO Salary & Pay Scale 2026

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form and pay the application fee is 19th October 2026.
How many total vacancies are announced under HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 45 vacancies available for the Food Safety Officer post in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.
What is the application fee for UR and other category candidates?
The application fee for DESM UR and other general candidates is Rs. 1000/-, to be paid through online mode only.
What is the age limit for HPSC FSO 2026 exam?
Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on 19-10-2026, with age relaxations as per the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from a recognized university in relevant disciplines like Food Technology, Food Engineering, or Food Biotechnology.
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