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Vacancy Details
- Food Safety Officer (Group-B): 45 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in specified disciplines such as Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine or equivalent as notified; training as specified by Food Authority after appointment; Hindi or Sanskrit at Matriculation or Higher Education.- Un-reserved: 22
- DSC: 5
- OSC: 5
- BC-A: 5
- BC-B: 3
- EWS: 5
- Horizontal – ESM (General): 2
- Horizontal – PwD: 2
- PwD Low Vision (specified): 1
- PwD Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 52 years
Application Fees
- Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with at least 40% disability: ₹0
- OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS, and women candidates of Haryana: ₹250
- DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to their vertical category (OSC, DSC, BC-A NCL, BC-B NCL, ESM, EWS): ₹250
- DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to UR category: ₹1000
- All remaining candidates: ₹1000
Selection Process
- Screening Test: A preliminary screening test may be held to shortlist candidates for the next stage if required.
- Subject Knowledge Test: A detailed test on subject knowledge to assess candidates’ specialized knowledge in relevant disciplines.
- Interview: A final interview to evaluate candidates before appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPSC website hpsc.gov.in and register online using a mobile number.
- After registration, note the URN (Unique Registration Number).
- Log in using the login ID and apply against Advertisement No. 25/2026 as per your qualification.
- Fill in all particulars including name, parentage, date of birth, category, qualification, marks obtained, and passing year.
- Provide Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID (VID) for Aadhaar authentication during biometric attendance.
- Upload required scanned documents and pay the application fee online by Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
- After payment, take a printout of the application form, sign it, upload the signed copy, and keep a final signed submitted application printout.
- note: No other means of application will be accepted. Applications without the uploaded signed copy will be rejected.
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Important Dates
- Date of Publication of Advertisement:
- Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications:
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications:
- Closing Date for Deposit of Fee:
Frequently Asked Questions
What educational qualifications are required to apply?
Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s/Doctorate) in specified disciplines such as Food Technology group, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine or equivalent as notified by the Food Authority.
How do I apply for the HPSC Food Safety Officer post?
Apply online via the HPSC registration portal (https://regn.hpsc.gov.in/frontend/). Register, obtain the URN, fill the application, upload required documents, pay the fee online, upload signed application copy and keep a printout of the final submitted form.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to submit the online application and to deposit the fee is 19-10-2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The Commission generally follows a three-stage process: a Screening Test, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test, and then an Interview. The Commission may also directly hold the Subject Knowledge Test and Interview without a Screening Test.
What is the pay scale for the Food Safety Officer post?
Selected candidates will draw a pay scale of ₹9300–34800 with Grade Pay ₹4200 under FPL-6 (Cell-1), amounting to Rs. 35,400/-.
