The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is set to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026, serving as the gateway for recruitment into various Group D government positions across the state. This state-level examination is a standardized process designed to streamline the hiring for the Government of Haryana.
Key Overview of CET Haryana 2026
Candidates looking to secure a government role must understand the essential parameters of the exam. Below is the summary of the recruitment details:
- Organisation: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
- Posts: Group D
- Exam level: State-level
- Frequency of exam: Once in a year
- Eligibility: 10th pass
- Validity: 3 years
- Job Location: Haryana
- Official website: www.hssc.gov.in
| Category/Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Posts | Group D |
| Exam level | State-level |
| Frequency of exam | Once in a year |
| Eligibility | 10th pass |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Official website | www.hssc.gov.in |
Examination Pattern and Syllabus
The HSSC CET 2026 is an offline, OMR-based test comprising 100 questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is absolutely no negative marking, which allows students to attempt questions strategically.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge + Computer | 15 (11+4) | 15 (11+4) |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Maths | 15 | 15 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Haryana GK | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Eligibility and Application Fees
To participate, candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age. The minimum qualification required is a 10th-grade (Matric) pass. The qualifying marks for the General category are set at 50%, while reserved category candidates must achieve 40%.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Residents (PP/Aadhar) | Residents (No PP/Aadhar) | Non-Residents (Aadhar) | Non-Residents (No Aadhar) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males (general) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
| Males (Children of ex-servicemen) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
| Females (general) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
| Ex-servicemen | Rs. 250 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
| Disabled persons | Rs. 250 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
| SC/BC/EWS | Rs. 250 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 |
Important Dates Tracking
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CET Notification 2026 | -- |
| CET Application form | -- |
| Last date to submit Form | -- |
| Last Date to pay Application fee | -- |
| HSSC CET Admit Card 2026 | -- |
| HSSC CET Group D Exam Date 2026 | -- |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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