The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) – Group‑D posts. This recruitment is conducted under the Haryana Group‑D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018 and subsequent amendments. Eligible candidates can apply online through the designated portal.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 18 June 2026
Application Start Date: 19 June 2026
Application End Date: 3 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: 6 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Correction Window: 7 July – 9 July 2026
Exam Date: To be notified separately
Admit Card: To be notified separately
Recruiting Body: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Mode of Exam: Offline OMR based CET
📊 Important Dates at a Glance
Event | Date |
Date of Publication | 18.06.2026 |
Opening Date for Online Registration | 19.06.2026 |
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 03.07.2026 (11:59 PM) |
Closing Date for Deposit of Fee | 06.07.2026 (11:59 PM) |
Correction/Edit in Application Form | 07.07.2026 – 09.07.2026 |
Admit Card Download | To be notified |
Date of Examination | To be notified |
📊 Essential Qualifications
Matriculation from a recognized Board.
Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation as one of the subjects.
Note: For posts like Sweepers, Chowkidar, and Sweeper‑cum‑Chowkidar, minimum qualification may vary.
📊 Examination Pattern
Particulars | Details | |
Mode | Offline OMR based | |
Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | |
Total Questions | 100 | |
Total Marks | 100 | |
Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes | |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers; –1 mark for unattempted questions | |
Minimum Qualifying Marks | General: 50% | Reserved Categories: 40% |
👉 Question paper will be Matriculation level and bilingual (Hindi & English).
📊 Age Criteria
Category | Age Limit |
General | 18 – 42 years |
Relaxations | As per Haryana Govt. rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM etc.) |
📊 Reservation Categories
BCA/BCB (Non‑Creamy Layer) – Certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026.
EWS – Certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026 valid for FY 2026‑27.
DSC/OSC – Certificate issued as per Haryana Govt. instructions dated 13.11.2024.
Ex‑Servicemen (ESM) – As per instructions dated 25.05.2026.
PwBD – Reservation as per RPwD Act, 2016.
📊 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Sr. No. | Type of Disability | Category Code |
(a) | Blindness & Low Vision | VH |
(b) | Deaf & Hard of Hearing | HH |
(c) | Locomotor Disability (including CP, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy) | OH |
(d) | Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness | MD |
(e) | Multiple Disabilities (including deaf‑blindness) | MD |
👉 PwBD candidates are eligible for scribe facility and extra time as per rules.
📊 Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General | ₹500/- |
Female (General, Haryana) | ₹250/- |
SC/BC/EWS (Male, Haryana) | ₹250/- |
SC/BC/EWS (Female, Haryana) | ₹125/- |
PwBD/ESM | Exempted |
👉 Fee payment via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/SBI e‑challan only.
📊 Documents Required (Mandatory Uploads)
Category | Documents |
General | Matriculation Certificate, Photo, Signature, Undertaking |
DSC/OSC | Matriculation Certificate, Photo, Signature, Haryana Bonafide Certificate, DSC/OSC Certificate, Undertaking |
BCA/BCB | Matriculation Certificate, Photo, Signature, Haryana Bonafide Certificate, Valid BC Certificate (issued after 01.04.2026), Undertaking |
EWS | Matriculation Certificate, Photo, Signature, Haryana Bonafide Certificate, Valid EWS Certificate (issued after 01.04.2026), Undertaking |
ESP | Matriculation Certificate, Photo, Signature, Sports Certificate, Undertaking |
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): HSSC CET Group‑D Notification 2026
Apply Online: HSSC CET Registration Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The HSSC CET Group‑D Recruitment 2026 provides a transparent selection process through CET for multiple Group‑D posts. With clear eligibility, reservation benefits, and structured examination, this is a great opportunity for candidates seeking government service in Haryana.
