The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) Recruitment 2026 notification for candidates seeking government jobs in Haryana. The recruitment has been announced for 45 Food Safety Officer posts under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
HPSC has released the Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. 25/2026 on 19 September 2026. The notification contains complete details regarding the 45 available vacancies, category-wise reservation, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, application fee and online application process. The online application window will open on 28 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 19 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying for the HPSC Food Safety Officer posts.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the key details of the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Department | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Advertisement No. | 25/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Notification Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Official Website | www.hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC Food Safety Officer Vacancy 2026
HPSC has announced a total of 45 vacancies for the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) post. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved (UR) | 22 |
| Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) | 05 |
| Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) | 05 |
| Backward Classes-A (BC-A) | 05 |
| Backward Classes-B (BC-B) | 03 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 05 |
| Total | 45 |
HPSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and age limit to apply for the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026. The detailed eligibility criteria are given below.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from a recognised university in the prescribed disciplines. The accepted qualifications include the following:
Food Technology Stream:
- Food Engineering
- Food Engineering and Technology
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Food Processing Technology
- Food Technology and Management
- Food Biotechnology
- Food Plant Operations Management
- Food Processing Engineering and Management
- Food Processing
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Process and Food Engineering
Agricultural Science Stream:
- Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Dairy Technology
- Fisheries
- Food Technology
- Food Nutrition and Dietetic
- Horticulture
Other Acceptable Disciplines:
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Oil Technology
- Veterinary Sciences
- Bio-Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery
- Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Food Authority with prior approval of the Central Government.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Training Requirement
Candidates must successfully complete the training specified by the Food Authority at a recognised institute or institution approved for this purpose. The prescribed training will be provided after appointment. Candidates who successfully complete the training will subsequently be notified as Food Safety Officers.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Language Requirement
Candidates must have Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation (10th standard) or Hindi as one of the subjects in higher education.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Age Limit 2026
The age of candidates will be calculated as on the closing date of the advertisement, i.e. 19 October 2026.
- Min- 18 years
- Max- 42 years
Age relaxation
Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per the applicable Haryana Government instructions.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Backward Classes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Disabled persons (RPwD Act, 2016) | 5 years (+5 years if belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS, subject to max 52 years) |
| Wife of military personnel disabled in service | 5 years |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Judicially separated women (separated >2 years) | 5 years |
| Unmarried women | 5 years |
A person having a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any article of food cannot be appointed as a Food Safety Officer under the applicable Food Safety and Standards Rules.