Haryana Ration Card Depot Holder Vacancy Notification 2026 - Summary
Haryana Ration Card Depot Holder Vacancy Notification 2026 has been officially published by the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Haryana. Under this major state-wide initiative, applications are invited to fill 2,651 new Fair Price Shop (FPS) / Ration Depot Holder licenses across rural and urban areas in all 22 districts of Haryana. A key feature of this recruitment drive is a 33% reservation for women candidates.
The online application window is open from 10th October 2026 to 10th November 2026 through the SARAL Haryana portal. Interested and eligible residents can check the complete eligibility conditions, age limits, required documents, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions below.
Haryana Ration Card Depot Holder Vacancy 2026: Key Highlights
| Department | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme / Post Name | Fair Price Shop (FPS) Dealer / Ration Depot Holder License |
| Total Vacancies | 2,651 Ration Depots (State-Wide) |
| Women Reservation | 33% Horizontal Reservation for Women Applicants |
| Application Window | 10th October 2026 to 10th November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Class 12th (10+2) Pass + Basic Computer Certificate |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 Years (as on 10 November 2026) |
| Haryana Ration Card Depot holder Vacancy 2026 | Downlaod PDF |
| Mandatory Requirement | Valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID / PPP) & Local Resident |
| Remuneration Type | Government Commission per quintal on distributed food grains |
| Application Mode | Online via SARAL Portal |
| Official Websites | saralharyana.gov.in & haryanafood.gov.in |
Nature of the Position: Dealership vs Government Job
Candidates must understand that a Ration Depot Holder is not a salaried government post. It is an authorized dealership (license) granted under the Haryana Public Distribution System (Control) Order to operate a Fair Price Shop (सस्ते राशन की दुकान). Selected depot holders distribute subsidized essential commodities such as wheat, sugar, mustard oil, and pulses to Antyodaya (AAY) and BPL cardholders using electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) biometric devices. Dealers earn a guaranteed government commission per quintal on the commodities distributed each month.
District-Wise Scope of Vacancies
The 2,651 depot vacancies are distributed across both rural Gram Panchayats and urban municipal wards throughout Haryana, covering all 22 districts:
- Ambala, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Palwal, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, and Yamunanagar.
Applicants can view the specific vacancy list for their village or ward directly on the SARAL Haryana / HPDS portal before initiating the application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana Ration Depot License 2026
1. Educational Qualification
- The applicant must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2 / Intermediate) from the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) or any recognized educational board.
- Candidates possessing higher education (Graduation / Post Graduation) will be given preference in case of a merit tie.
2. Computer Literacy
- A recognized certificate in basic computer operations is mandatory (e.g., HARTRON, HKCL, CIT, or any equivalent certificate from a government-recognized computer institute). Knowledge of handling biometric ePoS devices and internet portals is required.
3. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years (Calculated as on 10th November 2026)
4. Local Residency & Family ID
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and must reside in the specific village, gram panchayat, or urban municipal ward where the depot is officially vacant.
- An active Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID) is compulsory.
5. Commercial Space / Shop Facility
- The applicant must own or have access to a rented shop/pucca building in the concerned village or ward with sufficient storage capacity for storing food grains safely.
6. Ineligibility Conditions
- Applicants who have been convicted of any criminal offence or penalized under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 are not eligible.
- No family member residing in the same household/Family ID should already hold an active ration depot.
- Applicants must not be bank loan defaulters or cooperative society defaulters.
Priority & Reservation Criteria
- 33% Reservation for Women: One-third of the total available ration depots in every district are exclusively reserved for eligible women applicants.
- Self Help Groups (SHGs): Recognized women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) and registered cooperative societies are given special priority in allotment.
- Higher Merit: In areas where multiple eligible applications are received for a single depot, selection is prioritized based on higher educational qualifications and local residence merit.
Mandatory Documents Required for Online Application
Applicants must scan and keep the following original documents ready before applying online:
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID)
- Aadhaar Card and Voter ID Card
- Class 10th (Matric) Marksheet for proof of date of birth
- Class 12th (10+2) Marksheet and Certificates
- Higher Education Degree (if applicable)
- Basic Computer Training Certificate (HARTRON / HKCL / equivalent)
- Haryana Resident (Domicile) Certificate
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC / BC-A / BC-B / EWS, if applicable)
- Proof of shop premises (Registry / Allotment letter or registered Rent Agreement)
- Clean Police Verification / Self-Declaration regarding no criminal record
- Bank Account Passbook / Cancelled Cheque linked to Aadhaar
Selection & Verification Process
- Online Application Submission: Candidates submit their application through the SARAL Haryana portal with all supporting documents.
- Scrutiny & Field Verification: The District Food & Supplies Controller (DFSC) and local Food & Supplies Inspector conduct on-site physical verification of the applicant’s residence, proposed shop premises, and uploaded documents.
- Merit & Reservation Allocation: Eligible candidates are shortlisted in accordance with local priority, educational merit, and women reservation guidelines.
- Approval & License Issuance: Final allotment orders are issued by the competent district authority, followed by security deposit submission and ePoS machine training.
How to Apply Online for Haryana Ration Depot Holder Vacancy 2026
- Visit the official single-window citizen services portal: saralharyana.gov.in.
- If you are a new user, click on New User? Register Here and create your login ID using your Family ID (PPP) and mobile number. Registered users can directly log in with their credentials.
- Once logged in, click on Apply for Services and select View all Available Services.
- In the search box, type Fair Price Shop or Ration Depot to find the service titled “Application for Allotment of New Fair Price Shop (FPS) License”.
- Select your District, Block / Municipality, and your specific Village or Urban Ward to view available vacancies.
- Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) ID to automatically fetch verified personal details.
- Enter your educational qualification, computer certificate details, and proposed shop address.
- Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents in PDF or JPEG format.
- Review the submitted information thoroughly and click on Submit.
- Save and print the generated SARAL Acknowledgment Slip containing your Reference ID for application tracking.
Important Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: 10th October 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 10th November 2026
- Field & Document Verification Period: November – December 2026
- Official Portals for Updates: saralharyana.gov.in & haryanafood.gov.in
