Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the HPSC FSO notification PDF on 18 September 202 for the recruitment of 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. The online application process for HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 will commence from 19 to 28 September 2026. The selection process is based on Screening Test (if applicable), Subject Knowledge Test and Interview / Viva-Voce.
HPSC FSO Notification 2026 PDF Out
Candidates interested in applying for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts must go through the official notification PDF released on the official website https://hpsc.gov.in/. Candidates can also download the official notification under Advertisement No. 25/2026 from the direct link shared here.
HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026
Candidates can check highlights regarding the HPSC FSO Vacancy from the table below.
| HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organiation Name | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Department Name | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana |
| Advt. No. | 25/2026 |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Vacancies | 45 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 19 to 28 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test (if applicable) Subject Knowledge Test Interview / Viva-Voce |
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in/ |
HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Vacancy 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced a total 45 vacancies for Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana.
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 22 |
| DSC | 05 |
| OSC | 05 |
| BC-A | 05 |
| BC-B | 03 |
| EWS | 05 |
| Total | 45 |
HPSC FSO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who are applying for HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Vacancy 2026 must be aware of eligibility parameters in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree from a recognized university or institution in the following disciplines:
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 (OR) - Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology; or disciplines deemed to be covered under Agricultural Science, including:
Agriculture
Agriculture Engineering
Biotechnology
Dairy Technology
Fisheries
Food Technology
Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Horticulture (OR) - Veterinary Sciences or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Chemistry or Medicine from a recognized University (OR)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) 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
Age Limit (As on 19/10/2026)
Candidates’ minimum age should not be less than 18 years, and maximum age should not be more than 42 years to be eligible to apply online for the HPSC FSO vacancy.
HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment Examination have to pay an application fee to complete the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 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, i.e. OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS of Haryana | Rs. 250/- |
| DESM Candidates of Haryana belonging to UR Category | Rs. 1000/- |
| All Remaining Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |