Haryana HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the official notification for Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D Posts 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. This is a landmark recruitment initiative by the Haryana Government to establish a Common Eligibility Test (CET) framework for all Group D level posts across various Haryana Government departments.
The HSSC CET Group D is an eligibility test (similar to UPSSSC PET) — candidates who qualify this CET will receive a Score Card that will be used for recruitment to various Group D posts in Haryana Government departments. This means you only need to apply once and the CET score will make you eligible for multiple Group D government jobs in Haryana — making it one of the most important examinations for 10th pass candidates seeking government employment in Haryana.
The online application process starts on 19 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 03 July 2026. Fee payment last date is 06 July 2026 and a correction window is available from 07 to 09 July 2026. Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matric) with Hindi / Sanskrit as a subject and must be aged between 18 to 42 years as on 03 July 2026.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from any recognized Board in India
- Hindi / Sanskrit as a subject at Matric (Class 10th) level is mandatory
Age Limit (as on 03 July 2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per HSSC CET Group D Advt No. 05/2026 Recruitment Rules for reserved category candidates of Haryana
Nationality:
- Indian National
- Haryana domicile candidates get reservation benefits — open to all state candidates
Aadhaar Card:
- Aadhaar Card is mandatory — candidates not providing Aadhaar number will be charged ₹1000/- (higher fee)
📝 What is HSSC CET Group D?
The HSSC Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D is a screening / eligibility examination introduced by Haryana Staff Selection Commission under the new Haryana CET framework. Key features:
- One Exam, Multiple Jobs: CET Score Card will be valid for recruitment to all Group D posts in Haryana Government without appearing in separate examinations
- Merit-Based Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for specific Group D post vacancies based on their CET score
- Validity: CET Score Card is valid for a defined period for all Group D post applications in Haryana
- No Separate Exams: After clearing CET, candidates will be called for Document Verification / Skill Test / Physical Test (as applicable) for specific Group D vacancies — no separate written exam
- Fair & Transparent: Common examination ensures equal opportunity for all 10th pass candidates across Haryana
📝 HSSC CET Group D 2026 – Expected Exam Pattern
Based on previous HSSC CET patterns, the expected exam pattern for CET Group D 2026:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Language | 15 | 15 |
| History, Geography & Culture of Haryana | Not fixed | Not fixed |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline (OMR) as per official notification
- Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Negative Marking: As per HSSC CET Group D 2026 Rules — verify from official notification
- Medium: Hindi & English (bilingual)
📝 Selection Process for HSSC CET Group D 2026
Stage 1 – Common Eligibility Test (CET) Written Examination
- Objective type MCQ-based written exam
- Merit list / Score Card prepared based on CET performance
- CET Score Card issued to all qualifying candidates
Stage 2 – Shortlisting for Specific Group D Posts
- When specific Group D post vacancies are announced, candidates are shortlisted based on CET Score Card rank
- Shortlisted candidates called for next stage as per the post
Stage 3 – Skill Test / Physical Test (post-wise, if applicable)
- Trade-specific skill test for technical Group D posts
- Physical test for posts requiring physical fitness (if applicable)
- Qualifying in nature
Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV)
- Verification of all original certificates — Class 10th Certificate & Marksheet, Hindi/Sanskrit subject proof, Category Certificate, Age Proof, Aadhaar Card, Domicile Certificate, ID Proof
Stage 5 – Final Selection & Appointment
- Final merit list prepared based on CET score and DV
- Appointment orders issued for posting in respective Haryana Government departments
🎯 How to Apply Online for HSSC CET Group D 2026
- Visit the official HSSC portal hssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online” for HSSC CET Group D Advt No. 05/2026
- Register / Login using your registered HSSC credentials or create a new account
- Fill in all required details — personal information, educational qualification, category, Aadhaar Number, domicile, and exam centre preference
- Upload Passport-size Photograph and Signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee as applicable through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
- Review all details carefully in the Preview section before final submission
- Submit the application before 03 July 2026
- Pay fee before 06 July 2026 if not paid at time of submission
- Use Correction Window (07-09 July 2026) to fix any mistakes
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records
📋 Documents Required for Application
- Valid Email ID and Active Mobile Number
- Aadhaar Card Number (mandatory — higher fee without Aadhaar)
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (recent, white background, JPG format)
- Scanned Signature (black ink on white paper, JPG format)
- Class 10th Certificate & Marksheet (with Hindi/Sanskrit as subject proof)
- Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC / EWS / BCA / BCB (if applicable)
- PH / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman (ESM) Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- Haryana Domicile Certificate (for Haryana reserved category benefits)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)