HSSC CET Exam Date 2025 Announced for Group C Posts: Check Schedule, Shift Timings, and Exam Pattern

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the examination schedule for the highly anticipated Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 for Group C posts. With approximately 13.7 lakh candidates registered across the state, this competitive examination is one of the most significant recruitment events of the year. The official notification regarding the exam date was published on July 8th, 2025, under Advt No. 01/2025 via the official website www.hssc.gov.in.

HSSC CET 2025 Overview

Candidates can review the key details of the examination framework, dates, and administrative timelines below:

Organization	Haryana Staff Selection Commission
Post	Group C & D
Exam Name	Common Eligibility Test- 2025
HSSC CET Exam City and Centre List 2025	16th July 2025
HSSC CET Admit Card 2025	17th July 2025
Group C Exam Date	26th and 27th July 2025
Shift Timings	Shift 1- 10 am to 11:45 am Shift 2- 3:15 pm to 5 pm
Group D Exam Date	To be notified
Mode of Exam	Offline
Types of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes)
Official Website	www.hssc.gov.in

Exam Dates and Shift Timings

The Group C written test is scheduled for July 26th and 27th, 2025, operating across two distinct daily shifts in an offline OMR-based format. Candidates can inspect their respective exam slots using the HSSC CET Exam City and Centre List 2025 and download their credentials via the HSSC CET Admit Card 2025 portal.

Exam Date	Shifts/Sessions	Exam Starts	Exam Ends
26th and 27th July 2025	Shift 1/Morning Session	10 am	11:45 am
26th and 27th July 2025	Shift 2/Evening Session	3:15 pm	5 pm

Group C Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The assessment comprises 100 objective-type multiple choice questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The question paper is delivered in a bilingual layout (English and Hindi). Crucially, unattempted questions or uncertainty require filling the fifth option/circle, failing which 1 mark is deducted. Otherwise, there is no conventional negative marking for wrong selections.

Group C Exam Pattern Subjects

• General Knowledge + Computer: 15 questions, 15 marks (11+4)
• Reasoning: 15 questions, 15 marks
• Maths: 15 questions, 15 marks
• English: 15 questions, 15 marks
• Hindi: 15 questions, 15 marks
• Haryana GK: 25 questions, 25 marks
• Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge + Computer	15	15 (11+4)	1 hour 45 minutes
Reasoning	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
Maths	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
English	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
Hindi	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
Haryana GK	25	25	1 hour 45 minutes
Total	100	100	1 hour 45 minutes

Group D Exam Pattern Preview

While Group C takes precedence on July 26th and 27th, Group D exam dates will be announced in due course on the portal. Review the structure below for future preparation:

Group D Exam Pattern Subjects

• Reasoning: 10 questions, 10 marks
• Hindi: 10 questions, 10 marks
• Quantitative Ability: 15 questions, 15 marks
• General Science: 15 questions, 15 marks
• General Awareness: 15 questions, 15 marks
• English: 10 questions, 10 marks
• Haryana General Knowledge: 25 questions, 25 marks
• Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Subjects/Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	10	10	1 hour 45 minutes
Hindi	10	10	1 hour 45 minutes
Quantitative Ability	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
General Science	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
General Awareness	15	15	1 hour 45 minutes
English	10	10	1 hour 45 minutes
Haryana General Knowledge	25	25	1 hour 45 minutes
Total	100	100	1 hour 45 minutes

Next Steps and Related Resources

Once you have verified your test schedule, ensure you plan your travel arrangements ahead of time using the HSSC CET Exam City and Center List 2025 – Click Here. Keep track of performance metrics and qualifying standards by checking the Check HSSC CET Cut-Off 2025 – Click Here and awaiting the official announcement via View HSSC CET Result 2025 – Click Here. Additionally, candidates looking into alternative certifications can review updates regarding the HTET Exam Date 2025 Revised.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is HSSC CET Exam Date 2025 announced officially?

Yes, the HSSC Common Eligibility Test (CET) is officially scheduled to take place on July 26th and 27th, 2025.

What is the time duration for the HSSC CET Exam 2025?

The total duration for the HSSC CET Exam 2025 is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What are the shift timings for the HSSC CET Group C exam?

The morning shift starts from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM, and the evening shift runs from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM.

Is there negative marking in the HSSC CET 2025 exam?

There is no direct negative marking for wrong answers, but failing to fill the fifth option or circle for unattempted questions results in a 1-mark deduction.