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HPSC FSO Exam Postponed: 45 Food Safety Officer Posts, New Date Soon
The HPSC Food Safety Officer exam will NOT be held on 6 December 2026. The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has postponed the Screening Test for 45 Food Safety Officer (Group-B) posts through a notice dated 12 November 2026. If you applied for this recruitment, your entire preparation schedule has just changed — keep preparing, and watch for the revised date.
The recruitment is under Advertisement No. 25/2026 for the Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana. The application window closed on 28 October 2026, so now everything hinges on the new exam date.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | HPSC Food Safety Officer (Group-B), Advt. No. 25/2026 |
| Total posts | 45 |
| Old exam date | 6 December 2026 (Screening Test) |
| Postponement notice | 12 November 2026, for administrative reasons |
| Revised date | Not announced yet — to be notified separately on hpsc.gov.in |
| Admit card | Not released yet — will come with the revised date |
| Pay | FPL-6, basic pay Rs 35,400 per month plus allowances |
| Official website | hpsc.gov.in |
Why did HPSC postpone the exam?
In its notice of 12 November 2026, HPSC said the Screening Test has been postponed for administrative reasons. The Commission has stated that the revised date will be notified separately. Candidates should check hpsc.gov.in regularly and not rely on unofficial sources.
How many posts are there? Category-wise vacancies
The 45 posts are distributed as follows:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) | 5 |
| Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) | 5 |
| Backward Classes-A (BC-A) | 5 |
| Backward Classes-B (BC-B) | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 5 |
| Total | 45 |
Horizontal reservation covers ESM (General) — 2 posts and PwD — 2 posts (1 Low Vision, 1 Deaf/Hard of Hearing).
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 19 September 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application window reopened | 22–28 October 2026 |
| Screening Test (old date) | 6 December 2026 — postponed |
| Screening Test (revised date) | Not announced — to be notified soon |
| Subject Knowledge Test | 31 January 2027 (as per the exam calendar; not yet confirmed in an official HPSC notice) |
What was the eligibility? (Applications are now closed)
- Age limit: 18 to 42 years as on 19 October 2026; relaxation for eligible categories as per rules.
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medicine and specified medical qualifications.
- Language: Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation, or Hindi as a subject in Higher Education.
- Pay: Pay Level FPL-6, basic pay Rs 35,400 per month plus allowances as per Haryana government rules.
What was the application fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male General/UR, DESM (UR) and all candidates from outside Haryana | Rs 1,000 |
| Female candidates of all categories | Rs 250 |
| Male SC, BC-A, BC-B, ESM, EWS and eligible reserved categories of Haryana | Rs 250 |
| PwBD candidates of Haryana (minimum 40% disability) | Nil |
How will selection happen?
- Screening Test — objective (MCQ) test, possibly in OMR mode; the Commission may skip this stage if the number of applications is low.
- Subject Knowledge Test — tests knowledge related to the Food Safety Officer post.
- Interview/Viva-Voce — shortlisted candidates will be called for the final stage.
What should candidates do now?
- Keep preparing — the exam has only been postponed, not cancelled. The revised date can be announced at any time.
- Check the “Announcements” section of hpsc.gov.in regularly.
- The admit card will be released along with the revised exam date — nothing has been issued yet.
- Do not trust rumours about a new date on social media — only an official HPSC notice counts.
Important links
- HPSC official website — hpsc.gov.in
- HPSC FSO recruitment details — Testbook
- HPSC news updates — 9curry
- Also read: Gurugram Flood Action Plan — Full Plan by 31 December
Next Action
Visit hpsc.gov.in and check the Announcements section for the revised Screening Test date and admit card update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the HPSC FSO exam scheduled, and what happened?
The Screening Test was scheduled for 6 December 2026. HPSC postponed it through a notice dated 12 November 2026. The revised date has not been announced yet.
Q2. How many posts are there in the HPSC FSO recruitment?
There are 45 posts — UR 22, DSC 5, OSC 5, BC-A 5, BC-B 3 and EWS 5.
Q3. When will the revised exam date be announced?
HPSC has said the revised date will be notified separately on hpsc.gov.in. No date has been announced so far.
Q4. What is the salary of an HPSC Food Safety Officer?
Under Pay Level FPL-6, the basic pay is Rs 35,400 per month, plus allowances as per Haryana government rules.
Q5. Can I still apply for HPSC FSO 2026?
No. The application window closed on 28 October 2026 (including the reopened window). Only the revised exam date is awaited now.
Sources: HPSC notice dated 12 November 2026; Testbook; 9curry; SarkariNetwork. The 31 January 2027 Subject Knowledge Test date is as per the exam calendar and is not yet confirmed in an official HPSC notice.
