By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
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.
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| 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 |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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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).
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HPSC Food Safety Officer FPL-6 (Cell-1) – In-Hand Salary
₹60,003
₹56,463
₹52,923
| Compensation Component | X Cities | Y Cities | Z Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances | |||
| +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%) |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹65,490 | ₹61,950 | ₹58,410 |
| Part 2: Deductions | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% of Basic + DA) | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 | ₹5,487 |
| Estimated In-Hand (before income tax) | ₹60,003 | ₹56,463 | ₹52,923 |
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- State post: DA uses the 55% rate set for this page; check the state's latest DA order. HRA is shown at X/Y/Z percentages as an estimate, and state HRA rules can differ. State transport/conveyance allowance is not included.
- Pension: NPS is shown at 10%. A few states have moved back to the old pension scheme; if so, there is no NPS deduction.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
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
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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.
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