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1. Top Summary

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has published Advertisement No. 25/2026 on 19.09.2026 for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. Candidates holding a degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a medical degree, and aged 18–42 years, can apply online at hpsc.gov.in from 28.09.2026 to 19.10.2026 (5:00 PM).

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2. Important Dates

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3. Category-wise Vacancy Details

Source: PDF, Page 3Note: 01 post of SC is a shortfall of SC category now included in this requisition. The number of posts may increase or decrease as per Government requirements. Only low-vision candidates are eligible for the one seat horizontally reserved for visually impaired candidates.

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4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from a recognized university in a Food Technology discipline (Food Engineering, Food Processing & Preservation, Food Biotechnology, Food Safety & Quality Management, etc.); or
• Dairy Technology, Biotechnology or Oil Technology, or an Agricultural Science discipline (Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Nutrition & Dietetics, Horticulture); or
• Veterinary Sciences, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine; or
• MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BAMS or Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery, or equivalent qualification notified by the Food Authority.
• And Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric, or Hindi as a subject in higher education.

Source: PDF, Page 4Training specified by the Food Authority will be given after appointment; those who complete it successfully will be notified as Food Safety Officer. A person with a financial interest in the manufacture, import or sale of any food article cannot be appointed.

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Age Limit (as on 19.10.2026)

Source: PDF, Page 7, 8Age relaxation for DSC/OSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM applies only where posts are reserved for that category. The upper age limit cannot exceed 52 years (except Ex-Servicemen). The Matriculation certificate is the only proof of date of birth accepted.

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5. Pay Scale

₹9300-34800 + 4200 Grade Pay, FPL-6 (Cell-1) ₹35,400.

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6. Application Fee

Source: PDF, Page 6Fee is payable online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) till 05:00 PM on the closing date and is non-refundable.

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7. Selection Process

HPSC generally follows a three-stage process: Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. The Commission may hold a Screening Test followed by Subject Knowledge Test and Interview, or directly a Subject Knowledge Test and Interview. If applications are large, shortlisting may also be done on the basis of marks in the qualifying degree, higher qualifications or experience.

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8. How to Apply

1. Register on https://hpsc.gov.in using your mobile number; a URN will be generated.
2. Log in and fill the application form for Advertisement No. 25/2026.
3. Pay the fee online.
4. Take a printout of the form, check it, sign it and upload the signed copy along with all documents – without this the application is treated as incomplete and rejected.
5. Keep a printout of the signed, uploaded form and documents to bring when called by the Commission.

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9. Documents to Upload

• Photo and signature
• Degrees and mark sheets
• DSC/OSC certificate (as per notification dated 13.11.2024)
• BC-A/BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates for 2026-27 (issued after 01.04.2026)
• DESM / ESM / DFF certificates, as applicable
• PwBD certificate
• Aadhaar / Driving Licence / PAN / Passport / Voter ID
• Haryana Resident/Domicile certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Experience certificate and NOC, where applicable

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10. Important Instructions

• Aadhaar number/VID is needed for biometric attendance.
• e-Admit Card will be available only on hpsc.gov.in – not sent by post.
• Extra time of 20 minutes per hour for eligible PwBD candidates; scribe request must reach HPSC at least 5 days before the exam.
• Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam.
• Haryana Govt. employees who have signed a bond need NOC from HOD.
• Helpline (Technical): 1800-1800-431, Email: SR1-hpsc@hry.gov.in (10:00–16:00 hrs on working days).

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