HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana, under Advertisement No. 25/2026. The HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 19.09.2026. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online starting from 28.09.2026, with the last date to apply online set for 19.10.2026. The HPSC FSO Screening Test will be held on 6 December 2026. The HPSC FSO online application has been reopened from 22 to 28 October 2026.
This recruitment drive offers a great career opportunity for candidates holding degrees in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agriculture Science, Medicine, or related fields. Selected candidates will receive a competitive pay scale under FPL-6. Before filling out the application form, candidates are advised to go through the complete details regarding eligibility criteria, fee structure, age limit, and application process listed below.
HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Department Name | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Advt. No. | 25/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 45 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 9300-34800 + 4200 GP, FPL-6 (Cell-1) Rs. 35400/- |
| Notification Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Category | HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28.10.2026 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Apply Online Reopen | 22-28 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06.12.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Male (UR / General DESM) | Rs. 1000/- |
| OSC / DSC / BC-A (NCL) / BC-B (NCL) / ESM / EWS / All Female Candidates | Rs. 250/- |
| PwBD (with at least 40% disability) | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for HPSC Food Safety (FSO) Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18-42 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 19.10.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Food Safety Officer (FSO) | 45 | Degree/ Master’s/ Doctorate in Food Tech, Dairy Tech, Biotech, Oil Tech, Agri Science, Vet Science, Bio-Chem, Chemistry, Medicine (MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BAMS/ Sowa Rigpa) |
HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Screening Test (if applicable)
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview / Viva-Voce
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at
[https://hpsc.gov.in](https://hpsc.gov.in)and complete the initial registration using your mobile number. - Note down your generated Unique Registration Number (URN) and login ID.
- Fill out all required personal, educational, and experience details accurately in the application form.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online according to your category.
- Take a printout of the filled application form, verify all details, sign it physically, and re-upload the signed copy along with required documents.
- Submit the final application form and keep a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Apply Reopen Notice | Apply Reopen |
| HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Exam Date & Syllabus Notice | Revised Syllabus |
| HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Haryana Public Service Commission Official Website | HPSC |