The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced the screening test date for the Food Safety Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2026. According to the examination scheme, the HPSC FSO Screening Test will be held on 6 December 2026. Candidates preparing for the Food Safety Officer examination should check the official exam pattern, marking scheme and qualifying criteria to understand the examination requirements.
HPSC FSO Exam Date 2026 Out
As per the examination scheme provided by HPSC, the screening test is scheduled for 6 December 2026, if required due to a large number of applicants. Candidates should follow the commission’s official website for any additional instructions regarding examination timings, reporting time, examination centre and admit card availability.
HPSC FSO Exam Date 2026: Overview
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 25/2026 for 45 Food Safety Officer posts. The screening test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, and candidates will be given two hours to complete the examination. The question paper will be in English, and negative marking will apply for incorrect answers. Candidates should carefully review the examination instructions before appearing for the test.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Food Safety Officer (FSO) |
| Advertisement Number | 25/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Exam Name | HPSC FSO Screening Test 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 December 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Objective-type examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
How to Check HPSC FSO Exam Date 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check the examination schedule and related announcements:
- Visit the official HPSC website.
- Open the announcements or notifications section.
- Find the notice related to Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 25/2026.
- Open the examination schedule or scheme of examination PDF.
- Verify the exam date and examination instructions.
- Download and save the notice for future reference.
HPSC FSO Exam Pattern 2026
The HPSC Food Safety Officer Screening Test will be conducted to shortlist candidates when the number of applicants is large. The examination pattern is provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Options | 5 per question |
| Correct Answer | Full marks |
| Incorrect Answer | 1/4 mark deducted |
| Unattempted Question | 1/4 mark deducted if the fifth option is not marked |
| Language | English |
| Minimum Qualifying Score | 25 marks out of 100 |
HPSC FSO Admit Card 2026
The HPSC FSO Admit Card 2026 is expected to be made available through the commission’s official website before the examination. Candidates should check the official notification for the admit card release date and download instructions.
After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should verify their name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and examination centre. They should also carry the admit card and the required identity documents to the examination centre as instructed by HPSC.
HPSC FSO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Food Safety Officer posts may include the following stages, as prescribed in the recruitment notification:
- Screening Test, if applicable.
- Subject Knowledge Test.
- Interview or Viva-Voce.
Candidates should refer to Advertisement No. 25/2026 for the applicable selection procedure and detailed examination requirements.
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