Opening Overview
Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released CET (Common Eligibility Test) Advt. No. 05/2026 for Group D posts in Haryana. Online registration will be done on onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in and the last date to apply is 03/07/2026. Group D post details/vacancies will be published separately.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | CET (Common Eligibility Test) for Group D Posts |
| Total Vacancies | Will be published separately |
| Qualification | Matric (10th) + Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric (as a subject) |
| Last Date | 03/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.hssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 18/06/2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 19/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 03/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 06/07/2026 |
| Correction / Edit Window | 07/07/2026 to 09/07/2026 |
Application Fee
Note: 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 will pay the fee as per category.
As per CET Policy (Notification No. 42/119/2019-5HR-II dated 31/12/2024), the Standard Rate is ₹ 1,000 and the payable fee is a percentage of the Standard Rate.
| Category | Fee (Residents of Haryana with PP Number/Aadhaar) | Fee (Residents of Haryana without PP Number/Aadhaar) | Fee (Non-Residents with Aadhaar) | Fee (Non-Residents without Aadhaar) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Male (Children of Ex-Servicemen) | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Female (General / Reserved) | ₹ 250 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 250 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
| PwBD (RPwD Act, 2016) | ₹ 250 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹ 250 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 1,000 |
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, etc.)
Fee Refund: Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Calculation Date: As on closing date of registration (03/07/2026)
- Age Relaxation: As per Haryana Government Instructions No. 22/06/2021-1GS-III dated 25/03/2022 (key relaxations include SC: 5 years, Backward Classes: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years + additional as per rules, Widowed/Divorced/Unmarried women: 5 years, Ex-Servicemen: as per rules, Adhoc/Contract/Work-charged/Daily wages in Haryana Govt: relaxation equal to completed years on equivalent post, subject to max age 52 years as per instructions).
Vacancy Details
- Group D post details and vacancies will be published separately by HSSC.
Eligibility / Qualification
For Group D posts (except Sweeper, Chowkidar and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar)
- Matriculation (10th) from a recognized Board
- Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation as one of the subjects
Important Reservation Condition (Haryana Domicile)
- Reservation benefits for DSC/OSC/BCA/BCB/EWS/PwBD/ESP/ESM are applicable only to bonafide residents of Haryana.
- Reserved category candidates of other States/UTs will be considered under General category only.
Certificate Issue Date Conditions (as per advertisement)
- BCA/BCB/EWS: Supporting certificate must be issued on or after 01/04/2026 and on or before the closing date.
- DSC/OSC: Supporting certificate must be issued after 13/11/2024 and on or before the closing date.
- PwBD & ESP: Supporting certificate must be issued before the closing date.
- Family member of ESM (Eligibility Certificate): Issued/renewed on or after 20/06/2025 and on or before the closing date.
Selection Process
- Common Eligibility Test (CET) Written Examination (OMR Based, Offline)
- Shortlisting based on CET marks for Group D recruitment as per applicable rules/policy
- Document scrutiny/verification (only uploaded documents are considered by HSSC for scrutiny; final genuineness verification is done by the appointing department at joining/appointment stage as per rules)
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Level | Matriculation (Secondary Education) Level |
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
Negative Marking Rules
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- If a candidate does not want to attempt a question, the candidate must fill the 5th bubble on OMR.
- If the 5th bubble is not filled for an unattempted question, it will be treated as unattempted and 1 mark will be deducted.
- Unattempted question penalty: -1 mark (when not marked as unattempted using the 5th bubble).
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 50%
- Reserved Category (Vertical & Horizontal): 40%
Syllabus / Weightage (Group D)
The CET syllabus is divided into two parts:
- 75% Weightage: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English, Hindi, and relevant/concerned subject(s) as applicable
- 25% Weightage: Haryana History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, Culture, etc.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay scale/salary for specific Group D posts will be as per the respective post advertisement to be issued later by HSSC/Departments (CET is an eligibility test for Group D recruitment).