HSSC CET Group D 2026: Registration Open

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has officially released the advertisement for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D posts, Advt. No. 05/2026. This is not a recruitment notification for specific posts – it is the qualifying exam that candidates must clear before HSSC later advertises individual Group D vacancies with their own pay levels. Candidates who already cleared the Group D CET held on 12 January 2024 (valid till 11 January 2027) do not need to reappear; their earlier score will be converted to a percentage for the combined merit list. Matriculation pass is the minimum qualification, and the question paper will be at Matric level.

Based on official notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) published by HSSC, Panchkula.
Verified: June 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar posts follow a separate qualification
(ability to read and write Hindi) and are not covered by this CET.

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Important Dates

Since fee payment closes three days after the application deadline, candidates
should submit and pay early rather than waiting – payment gateways on government
recruitment portals routinely slow down in the last 24 hours before a deadline.

Vacancy and Category Analysis

Category-wise breakdown not released in official notification. Based on standard GoI norms OBC/SC/ST reservations typically apply. Monitor official notice. Notably, Haryana has sub-categorized Scheduled Castes into Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) and Other Scheduled Castes (OSC), with the 20% SC quota split evenly between the two sub-categories wherever candidates are available. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
candidates need a certificate showing family income below ₹8 lakh annually, issued on or after 1 April 2026. Since no post-wise vacancy numbers exist yet, no competition ratio can be honestly calculated at this stage – HSSC will publish category-wise seats only when the post-specific advertisement is issued after CET results.

Salary and In-Hand Calculation

Application Fee

Application fee is not mentioned as a fixed figure in this notification; it references fee rates fixed in the CET Policy notification dated 31 December 2024 (Appendix B), payable online via net banking, debit card, or credit card. One important detail specific to this portal: candidates who already paid the fee for CET
Group C Advt. No. 1/2025 do not need to pay again. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and HSSC will not be responsible for failed or pending payment transactions.

Age Limit

For a candidate applying by the closing date of 3 July 2026, this means anyone born
between 4 July 1984 and 3 July 2008 meets the general age criteria. Age relaxation
follows standard Haryana Government instructions dated 25 March 2022.

Eligibility Criteria

The notification does not mention whether candidates currently appearing for their Matriculation exam can register – it only states Matriculation must be held by the closing date. Candidates should check the official notice if this applies to them. Equivalent qualifications are not addressed in this document.

Selection Process

Common Eligibility Test (CET)

The selection for Group D posts is based 100% on CET marks – there is no interview. The exam is 100 MCQs for 100 marks, with a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes. General category candidates need 50% to qualify; reserved category candidates need 40%. This is qualifying-stage performance, not final post selection.

Your first 7 days after applying:

1. Save your CET Registration Number immediately after submission – it’s your reference ID for all future HSSC processes
2. Upload your Matriculation certificate and a recent white-background photo with your name and photo date visible on it
3. Re-use your old Registration Number if you registered for CET Advt. 1/2022 or 1/2025 – do not create a new one
4. Pay the fee by 6 July, separately from the 3 July application deadline
5. Take a printout of your final submitted form and keep it with your uploaded documents for your records

Exam Syllabus

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

General Awareness (75% weightage section)

• History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Reasoning

• Coding-decoding, series, blood relations, analogy, classification, sitting arrangement, syllogism

Quantitative Ability

• Number system, simplification, ratio, percentage, profit & loss, interest, mensuration, time & work, basic algebra and geometry

English & Hindi Language

• Grammar, synonyms/antonyms, spotting errors, sentence improvement, tenses, vocabulary basics

Haryana GK (25% weightage section)

• History, current affairs, literature, geography, environment, and culture of Haryana

How to Apply

1. Visit onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in
2. Register using your Parivar Pehchan Number (PPN) or Aadhaar, or create a new registration if you don’t have one
3. If you registered for CET 2022, CET 1/2023, or CET 1/2025, log in with that same Registration Number instead
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully
5. Upload Matriculation certificate, photo, and signature as specified
6. Upload your category certificate if claiming reservation (DSC/OSC, BC-A/BC-B, EWS, PwBD, ESM, etc.)
7. Pay the application fee online by 6 July 2026
8. Submit, then download and print your final application form for your records

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the in-hand salary for HSSC Group D posts after deductions?

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice, since this advertisement covers only the qualifying CET exam, not specific posts with pay levels. Pay details will appear in HSSC’s later post-wise advertisement.

What is the last date to apply for HSSC CET Group D 2026?

Online registration closes on 3 July 2026 at 11:59 PM, with fee payment allowed until 6 July 2026. Applications must be submitted only through onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in. Apply a few days early to avoid last-minute payment gateway delays.

How many vacancies are there for HSSC Group D 2026?

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice. Detail of Group D posts will be published separately by HSSC after this CET is conducted.

What is the minimum educational qualification for HSSC Group D posts?

Candidates with Matriculation from a recognized board, including Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects, are eligible. Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar posts have a different, separate requirement. Check the post you’re targeting once vacancy details are released.

What is the age limit for General category candidates?

Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years old as on the closing date of 3 July 2026. Under 7th Pay Commission era state norms, this 18-42 band is standard for Haryana Group C and D direct recruitment. No age relaxation applies to General category.

What age relaxation is available for OBC, SC, and ST candidates?

Approximately 5 years of relaxation applies to Scheduled Caste and Backward Class candidates, raising their upper limit to 47 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get up to 10 years relaxation, or 15 years if they also belong to SC/BC/EWS. These figures follow standing Haryana Government instructions, not this
notification specifically.

Is there negative marking in the HSSC CET Group D exam?

Under the exam’s marking scheme, there is no penalty for a wrong answer that you attempt. However, leaving a question unattempted (not filling the fifth “no answer” bubble) results in a deduction of one mark. As per the notification, this is the reverse of typical negative marking – it penalizes non-attempts, not wrong attempts.

Can final year or appearing students apply?

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice, as this document only specifies that Matriculation must be held – it doesn’t clarify the status of candidates still appearing for the exam.

What documents are required for the HSSC CET Group D application?

According to the notification, candidates need a scanned Matriculation certificate, a recent colour photo with white background showing name and date, a signature scan, and an undertaking as per Annexure VIII. Reserved category candidates additionally need their specific caste/category certificate and a Haryana bonafide
resident certificate.

Is the question paper bilingual?

Based on the notification, the exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, and is an offline OMR-based written test. Candidates choose from four options per question and must fill a fifth bubble if skipping a question, or lose one mark.