HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 45 Group-B Posts (Advt 25/2026)
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 25/2026 (published 19.09.2026) for 45 posts of Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. Online registration opens on 28.09.2026 and closes on 19.10.2026 up to 05:00 PM at hpsc.gov.in. After fee payment, candidates must upload a signed printout of the application.
Official Notification PDF: Download HPSC Advt No. 25/2026 Food Safety Officer PDF
45 Posts – Food Safety Officer (Group-B) in Food & Drugs Administration, Haryana
Short Summary: HPSC Advt 25/2026: apply online for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts. Apply 28 Sep–19 Oct 2026 5 PM. Pay FPL-6 ₹35,400; fee ₹1000/₹250/NIL as per category.
Important Dates – HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 | |
| Advertisement Published: | 19.09.2026 |
| Online Applications Open: | 28.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Apply & Fee: | 19.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On: | 19.10.2026 |
| Advertisement No.: | 25/2026 |
Application Fee | |
| PwBD of Haryana (40%+ disability): | NIL |
| OSC / DSC / BC-A (NCL) / BC-B (NCL) / ESM / EWS / Women of Haryana: | ₹250/- |
| DESM of Haryana (vertical reserved categories): | ₹250/- |
| DESM of Haryana (UR) & all remaining candidates: | ₹1,000/- |
| Payment Mode: | Online — fee once paid is non-refundable |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – hpsc.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download HPSC Advt No. 25/2026 Food Safety Officer PDF |
| Official Website: | Visit HPSC Official Website |
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Vacancy Details (Total: 45)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 22 |
| DSC | 05 |
| OSC | 05 |
| BC-A | 05 |
| BC-B | 03 |
| EWS | 05 |
| Total | 45 |
Horizontal: ESM (General) 02; PwD 02 (LV 01, Deaf/HH 01). Vacancies provisional.
Educational Qualification (as on 19.10.2026)
Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in notified Food Technology / Dairy / Oil / Biotech / Agriculture / Veterinary / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Medicine groups, or MBBS/BDS/AYUSH degrees as listed. Post-appointment Food Authority training mandatory. Hindi/Sanskrit at Matric (or Hindi in higher education) required.
Age Limit
18–42 years as on 19.10.2026. Relaxation: SC/BC of Haryana 5 years; PwBD 5 years (plus 5 if also SC/BC).
HPSC Food Safety Officer FPL-6 (Cell-1) In-Hand Salary
₹64,969
₹58,743
₹55,203
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹19,470 | ₹19,470 | ₹19,470 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹10,620 (30%) | ₹7,080 (20%) | ₹3,540 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹71,070 | ₹64,740 | ₹61,200 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹104 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹6,101 | ₹5,997 | ₹5,997 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹64,969 | ₹58,743 | ₹55,203 |
• X Cities (30% HRA): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
• Y Cities (20% HRA): All state capitals and cities with population > 500,000.
• Z Cities (10% HRA): Small towns, districts, and rural postings.
• Dearness Allowance: Active at 55% of Basic Pay.
• NPS: 10% mandatory employee deduction (matched with 14% Government contribution).
• TDS: Estimated under standard slab rates with standard deduction applied.
Selection / Exam Overview
As per HPSC scheme for Food Safety Officer (Group-B). Exact pattern, syllabus and centres will be published on hpsc.gov.in.
Selection Process
How to Apply Online – HPSC FSO 2026
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HPSC Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Four-stage process: Register → fill → pay → upload signed printout.
- No edit after submit: Particulars cannot change after final submission.
- Aadhaar/VID: Needed for biometric attendance authentication.
- Food interest bar: Financial interest in food trade disqualifies appointment.
- Fee non-refundable: Fee once paid is not refunded.
- Read full PDF: Category/PwD/service rules are in Advt 25/2026.
