HPSC Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026, Apply Online For 45 Posts @ hpsc.gov.in

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has opened the online application process for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 from 28 September 2026. A total of 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) vacancies are available under the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. Eligible candidates can apply online after reviewing the official notification, eligibility requirements, and other important details before submitting the application form.

HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online

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.

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.

HPSC FSO Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates from the table given below:

HPSC Food Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and age-limit requirements mentioned in Advertisement No. 25/2026.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in any of the disciplines prescribed by HPSC.
  Eligible disciplines include:

1. Food Technology
2. Dairy Technology
3. Biotechnology
4. Oil Technology
5. Agricultural Science
6. Veterinary Sciences
7. Bio-Chemistry
8. Microbiology
9. Chemistry
10. Medicine

• Candidates holding prescribed qualifications such as MBBS, BDS or eligible AYUSH degrees may also apply, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
• Candidates must have Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject at Matric level, or Hindi as a subject in a higher educational qualification.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026. Applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates according to Haryana Government rules.

HPSC Food Safety Officer Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee online while submitting the HPSC Food Safety Officer application form, with the fee varying according to the candidate’s category.

How to Apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online for the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official HPSC website.
2. Click Apply Online and select Advt. No. 25/2026.
3. Register and generate your URN.
4. Log in and fill in the required details.
5. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
6. Pay the application fee and check the form.
7. Submit the form and download the application copy.
8. Sign the printed form, upload the signed copy if required, and keep it safe.

Documents Required for HPSC FSO Application 2026

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application. These may include:

• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Date of birth proof
• Category/caste certificate, wherever applicable
• Haryana domicile/residence-related documents, wherever applicable
• EWS/BC/SC-related certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• ESM-related documents, if applicable
• Aadhaar/Virtual ID details
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• NOC, wherever applicable
• Other documents specified in Advertisement No. 25/2026

HPSC Food Safety Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process is expected to comprise a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview/Viva-Voce, with the Commission retaining provisions regarding the stages to be conducted as specified in the notification.