HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Exam Date Out
Post Date : 21 October 2026
Latest update (21 October 2026): HPSC re-opened the online application portal from 22 to 28 October 2026 (until 05:00 PM); earlier applicants need not apply afresh.
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), Panchkula, has announced 45 vacancies for Food Safety Officer (Group-B). Candidates with a degree in Food Technology, Dairy, Biotechnology, Agricultural or Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medicine (or an equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority) are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 28 October 2026 (up to 47 years with category-wise relaxation). Applications are open online from 22 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Selection will be through a Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: 25/2026)
| Category | Posts |
| Un-reserved | 22 |
| DSC | 5 |
| OSC | 5 |
| BC-A | 5 |
| BC-B | 3 |
This recruitment has 3 selection stages, in the order shown below.
| Detail | Description |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Language | English |
| Options | Five options per question (fifth option: question not attempted) |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 25% |
| Shortlisting | 4 times the number of posts |
- Photograph and signature
- Degree and mark sheets
- DSC/OSC certificate (as per notification dated 13 November 2024)
- BC-A/BC-B non-creamy-layer certificate valid for FY 2026-27
- EWS certificate valid for 2026-27
- DESM certificate for 2026-27
- ESM/DFF certificate or Annexure-A NOC
- PwBD certificate
- ID proof (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport or Voter ID)
- Haryana domicile certificate
- Experience certificate
- NOC for Haryana Govt employees who signed a bond
- Proof of ad hoc/contract service (for age relaxation)
- Disability certificate for a disabled ESM
- 1Visit hpsc.gov.in and register with your mobile number to get a URN.
- 2Log in and fill the online application form (Aadhaar or VID needed for biometric authentication).
- 3Pay the application fee online via Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
- 4Print the form, sign it and upload it with the required documents before 28 October 2026, 05:00 PM. No changes are allowed after submission.
Q. How many vacancies are there in HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 45 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the age limit for HPSC Food Safety Officer 2026?
A. 18 to 42 years as on 28 October 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories up to a cap of 52 years (not applicable to ex-servicemen).
Q. What is the qualification required for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
A. A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in food technology, dairy, agriculture, veterinary, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, medicine or an equivalent field, plus Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric (or Hindi as a subject in higher education).
Q. What is the application fee for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
A. ₹1000 for General/UR candidates; ₹250 for reserved categories, ESM, EWS and women of Haryana; NIL for PwBD of Haryana with 40% or more disability.
Q. When does HPSC Food Safety Officer online application start?
A. Online applications re-opened on 22 October 2026 (originally 28 September 2026).
Q. What is the last date to apply for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
A. 28 October 2026 (until 05:00 PM), after the portal was re-opened from 22 October 2026. The notice does not state a separate fee date for the re-opened window.
Q. What is the selection process for HPSC Food Safety Officer?
A. Selection is generally through a Screening Test, a Subject Knowledge Test and an Interview. The Commission may skip the Screening Test and hold the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview directly.
- The notification states that the number of posts may increase or decrease.
- The Commission may skip the Screening Test and hold the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview directly.
- If applications are large, HPSC may shortlist on percentage of marks, higher qualification, experience or a screening test.
- Of the 45 posts, 2 are horizontally reserved for ESM (General) and 2 for PwD (1 Low Vision, 1 Deaf/Hard of Hearing).
- Unsigned forms or forms without documents are rejected, and applications without fee payment are rejected.
- Technical helpline: 1800-1800-431 or SR1-hpsc@hry.gov.in, 10:00 to 16:00 on working days.
- The notification states that 01 post of SC is for shortfall of SC category, now included in this requisition.
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