The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced the scheme, pattern, and syllabus for the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) recruitment exam. The selection process includes a Screening Test on 06.12.2026, followed by a Subject Knowledge Test on 31.01.2027 and an interview.
Food Safety Officer (Group-B): key details
| Commission | Haryana Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Food Safety Officer (Group-B) |
| Advertisement no. | 25/2026 |
| Vacancies | 45 |
| Type of notice | Syllabus |
| Date of notice | 16 October 2026 |
Food Safety Officer (Group-B) important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims exam | 6 Dec 2026 |
| Mains exam | 31 Jan 2027 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer (Group-B) | Food & Drugs Administration Department, Haryana | 45 |
Selection process
Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test, and Interview.
Food Safety Officer (Group-B) exam pattern
Screening Test: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, 1/4 negative marking, 25% qualifying marks. Subject Knowledge Test: 150 marks, 3 hours, subjective type, 35% qualifying marks. Interview: 12.5% weightage.
Important instructions
- Presence in every stage of examination is mandatory.
- Any candidate absent in any of the three stages will not be considered.
- Screening test marks will not be counted for final selection.
