Opening Overview
Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released CET (Common Eligibility Test) Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Group D posts in Haryana. Online registration will be done on the One Time Registration portal onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in. The last date to apply is 03/07/2026 (11:59 PM) and fee payment last date is 06/07/2026 (11:59 PM).
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | CET (Common Eligibility Test) for Group D Posts |
| Qualification | Matriculation + Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation (as a subject) |
| Last Date | 03/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.hssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 18/06/2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 19/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 06/07/2026 |
| Correction / Edit Window | 07/07/2026 to 09/07/2026 |
Application Fee
As per CET Policy (Notification No. 42/119/2019-5HR-II dated 31/12/2024), the Standard Rate is ₹ 1,000.
Important: Candidates who had applied earlier in CET Group C Advt. No. 1/2025 do not need to pay the fee. Only fresh applicants for CET Group D need to pay as per category.
| Category | Fee (as per policy) |
|---|---|
| Male (General Category) | 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise Standard Rate (₹ 1,000) |
| Male (Children of Ex-Servicemen) | 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise Standard Rate (₹ 1,000) |
| Female (General / Reserved) | 25% of Standard Rate (₹ 250) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 25% of Standard Rate (₹ 250) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) |
| PwBD (RPwD Act, 2016) | 25% of Standard Rate (₹ 250) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) |
| SC / Backward Class / EWS | 25% of Standard Rate (₹ 250) for Haryana residents providing PP Number/Aadhaar; otherwise 50% of Standard Rate (₹ 500) |
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card etc.).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Calculation: As on the closing date of registration (03/07/2026)
- Age Relaxation: As per Haryana Government Instructions No. 22/06/2021-1GS-III dated 25/03/2022 (upper age generally not to exceed 52 years except as per rules)
Vacancy Details
- Group D post details and total vacancies will be published separately by HSSC.
Eligibility / Qualification
For Group D posts (except Sweepers, Chowkidar and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar):
- Matriculation from a recognized Board.
- Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation as one of the subjects.
Selection Process
- Common Eligibility Test (CET) Written Examination (Group D)
- Shortlisting based on CET marks for selection / recommendation / waiting list (as per applicable rules/policy)
- Document scrutiny / verification (documents uploaded with application are considered)
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Paper Level | Matriculation (Secondary Education) Level |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
Negative Marking Rule:
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- If a candidate does not want to attempt a question, the candidate must fill the 5th bubble.
- If the 5th bubble is not filled for an unattempted question, it will be treated as unattempted and 1 mark will be deducted.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 50%
- Reserved Category (Vertical & Horizontal): 40%
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay scale / pay level for Group D posts will be as per Haryana Government Group D service rules and the specific post/department advertisement to be issued later.