1. Top Summary

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), Panchkula has invited online applications for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana (Advertisement No. 25/2026, published 19.09.2026). Online applications open on 28.09.2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 19.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM. Pay scale is 9300-34800 + 4200 Grade Pay (FPL-6, Cell-1 ₹35,400).

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2. Job Overview

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3. Important Dates

Source: PDF, Pages 2–3Eligibility regarding age, qualification and experience is determined as on the closing date. No certificate or document issued after the closing date will be accepted at any stage.

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4. Vacancy Details

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5. Eligibility Criteria

5.1 Educational Qualification

A Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from a recognised university or institution in any of the following:

• Food Technology 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 Process Engineering and Management; Food Processing; Food Safety and Quality Management; Process and Food Engineering.
• Or Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology; or Agricultural Science disciplines – Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition and Dietetic, Horticulture.
• Or Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine from a recognised university.
• Or MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS, Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery, or any other equivalent recognised qualification notified by the Food Authority with prior approval of the Central Government.

Also required: Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric, or Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Education. Training specified by the Food Authority will be given after appointment; candidates who complete it successfully are notified as Food Safety Officer.

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5.2 Age Limit

Not less than 18 years and not more than 42 years on or before 19.10.2026. Relaxation in maximum age as per Government instructions dated 25.03.2022:

Source: PDF, Pages 7–8Age relaxation for DSC/OSC/BC-A (NCL)/BC-B (NCL)/ESM candidates of Haryana is admissible only where the posts are reserved for that category. The upper age limit for any category (except ex-servicemen) shall not exceed 52 years. The Matriculation certificate (or equivalent) is the only acceptable proof of date of birth.

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5.3 Nationality

A citizen of India; or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan; or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently; or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam to settle permanently in India. Categories other than citizens of India need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

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6. Application Fee

Source: PDF, Page 6Fee is payable online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card up to 05:00 PM of the closing date. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held for any other examination. Applications without the prescribed fee (unless remission is claimed) are summarily rejected.

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7. Selection Process

The Commission generally follows a three-stage recruitment process: Screening Test, followed by Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. The Commission may directly hold Subject Knowledge Test and Interview without a Screening Test; its decision on the exam pattern is final.

If applications are large, candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of: percentage of marks in the minimum qualification; weighted percentage in different qualifications; desirable qualifications; higher qualification; higher relevant experience; counting experience before or after the essential qualification; or a Screening Test and/or Subject Knowledge Test. Candidates should mention all qualifications and experience over and above the minimum.

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• If a Screening Test is held with OMR sheets, candidates must correctly darken circles for Name, Roll Number, Booklet Series etc., otherwise the OMR sheet is automatically rejected. No re-checking or manual checking of OMR sheets is entertained.
• Where a Subject Knowledge Test is held, no request for re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is considered.
• Eligibility with reference to documents is assessed only after the candidate qualifies for the interview/viva-voce. Admission to the process is provisional.

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8. How to Apply

1. Register online at https://hpsc.gov.in using your mobile number; a URN is created after successful registration.
2. Log in with your ID and apply against this advertisement as per your qualification.
3. Keep your Aadhar Number/Virtual ID ready (required for Aadhar authentication during biometric attendance).
4. Fill in the application form and pay the fee online.
5. Take a printout of the application form, check it for errors, sign it and upload the signed copy along with all documents.
6. After successful submission, print the signed uploaded form again; the hard copy with all documents must be brought when called by the Commission.

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Documents to Upload

1. Scanned photo and signature
2. Degrees and marksheets of educational qualifications
3. DSC/OSC certificate of Haryana as per SC classification notification No. 22/163/2024-5HR-II dated 13.11.2024
4. BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer) / BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or before the closing date in 2025-26 as per Govt. instructions dated 22.03.2022 and notification dated 16.07.2024
5. EWS certificate valid for 2026-27 as per Govt. instruction dated 25.02.2019
6. DESM certificate for 2026-27
7. ESM/DFF certificate / NOC in Annexure ‘A’ for in-service Army personnel
8. PwBD certificate (for PwBD)
9. Aadhar card / Driving License / PAN Card / Passport / Voter Card / Central or State ID
10. Haryana Resident/Domicile certificate (if availing reservation)
11. Experience certificate issued by competent authority
12. NOC from Department (for Haryana Govt. employees who have signed a bond)
13. Proof of ad hoc/contract/work-charged/daily wage service in Haryana Government (for age relaxation as per instruction dated 25.03.2022)
14. Disability certificate in case of Disabled ESM

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9. Reservation & Important Instructions

• Reservation benefit is given only to DSC/OSC/BC-A (NCL)/BC-B (NCL)/EWS/PwBD candidates who are residents/domiciles of Haryana. Reserved category candidates of other states are treated as General/Unreserved.
• BC-A/BC-B candidates in the Creamy Layer are not eligible for reservation and must apply under General category and pay full fee.
• Candidature is considered only in the category filled in the application form; no change of category is allowed at any stage.
• Reserved category candidates of Haryana for which no post is reserved can apply against General/UR posts if they fulfil all eligibility conditions, except fee.
• Haryana Government employees who have executed a bond need an NOC from the Head of Department; others must submit a self-declaration that no disciplinary proceedings are pending.
• Extra time of 20 minutes per hour is allowed for PwBD candidates (blindness, low vision, locomotor disability) on production of a Medical Board certificate; scribe requests must be submitted in writing at least 05 days before the exam.
• Mobile phones and electronic devices (even switched off) are strictly prohibited in the exam; signatures must be identical everywhere.
• Candidates must declare all pending FIRs, criminal cases, disciplinary proceedings and civil cases. False or incomplete information can lead to cancellation.
• Success in the exam confers no right to appointment. Withdrawal of candidature is not entertained.

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Helpdesk

Helpline (Technical): 1800-1800-431 | Email: SR1-hpsc@hry.gov.in | Any working day, 10:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs.

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