HSSC CET Group D 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Haryana Govt Jobs
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the Common Eligibility Test (CET) notification for Group D posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online from June 19 to July 3, 2026, for various government job opportunities in Haryana.
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HSSC CET Group D 2026 Notification Out
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the Common Eligibility Test (CET) notification for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Haryana.
The online registration process for HSSC CET Group D 2026 commenced on June 19, 2026, and interested candidates can apply until July 3, 2026. The fee payment window will close on July 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.
HSSC CET Group D 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Post Category | Group-D (CET-based posts) |
| Number of Posts | To be published separately by HSSC |
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Total Marks | 100 (100 MCQs) |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Registration Portal | onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.hssc.gov.in |
The detailed, post-wise vacancy breakup will be released separately by HSSC. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
Important Dates for HSSC CET Group D 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 19 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 3 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Deposit Fee | 6 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction/Edit Window | 7 July 2026 to 9 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be communicated separately |
| Exam Date | To be communicated separately |
Eligibility Criteria for HSSC CET Group D 2026
Educational Qualification:
For most Group-D posts (except Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar), candidates must possess:
- Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized Board.
- Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation as one of the subjects studied.
Post-wise detailed qualifications will be released with vacancy details.
Age Limit and Relaxation:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years (as on 3 July 2026)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Haryana Government rules. The upper age limit can extend up to 52 years for candidates entitled to combined relaxation benefits. Specific relaxations include:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 5 years |
| Backward Classes | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years (15 years if also SC/BC/EWS), subject to a maximum age of 52 |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Judicially separated women (separated 2+ years) | 5 years |
| Unmarried women | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service period + 3 years |
| Adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily-wage employees of Haryana Govt. | Equal to completed years of such service, subject to a maximum age of 52 |
Application Fee for HSSC CET Group D 2026
The fee structure is based on the CET Policy dated 31 December 2024. Candidates who already applied and paid the fee for CET Group C Advt. No. 1/2025 do not need to pay again for this Group D cycle. Only fresh applicants are required to pay.
| Category | Haryana Resident (with PPN/Aadhaar) | Haryana Resident (without PPN/Aadhaar) |
|---|---|---|
| General category male applicants | 50% of standard rate | Standard rate |
| Male children of Ex-servicemen | 50% of standard rate | Standard rate |
| Female applicants (general or reserved) | 25% of standard rate | 50% of standard rate |
| Ex-servicemen | 25% of standard rate | 50% of standard rate |
| Persons with disabilities | 25% of standard rate | 50% of standard rate |
| SC / BC / EWS applicants | 25% of standard rate | 50% of standard rate |
The fee is non-refundable. A single fee payment covers one CET attempt valid for both Group C and Group D.
How to Apply Online for HSSC CET Group D 2026
Applications are submitted through Haryana's One Time Registration (OTR) system:
- Visit the official registration portal: onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in.
- New applicants must register to receive a Registration Number; returning CET 2022/2025 candidates should log in with their existing number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and category details accurately.
- Upload all required scanned documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the form, download, and print a copy for future reference.
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Exam Pattern
The CET for Group D is an OMR-based screening test:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Question Paper Level | Secondary Education (Matriculation level) |
| Language | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Negative Marking for Wrong Answer | None |
| Penalty for Skipped Question | -1 mark if the candidate fails to darken the fifth "not attempting" bubble |
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into two parts:
Part A: 75% Weightage
- General Awareness: India and neighbouring countries, History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
- Reasoning: Alphabetical order, series, coding-decoding, direction and distance, order and ranking, blood relations, analogy, classification, clock and calendar, mirror/water image, syllogism, sitting arrangement, statement and assumption/conclusion, counting figures, non-verbal series.
- Quantitative Ability: Number system, simplification, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, roots, average, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, mensuration, partnership, mixtures and alligation, time and work, time and distance, basic trigonometry, algebra, and geometry.
- English Language: Grammar, spotting errors, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, and tenses.
- Hindi Language: Varna, swar-vyanjan, sangya, sarvanam, visheshan, kriya, kaal, sandhi, samas, paryayvachi-vilom shabd, muhavare-lokoktiyan, and vakya shodhan.
Part B: 25% Weightage - Haryana-Specific General Knowledge
Covers History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, and Culture of Haryana, along with the state's economy, civics, polity, art, customs, and society.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Validity of Earlier CET Scores
- General Category: At least 50% marks.
- Reserved Categories: At least 40% marks.
Scores from the Group D CET held on 12 January 2024 remain valid until 11 January 2027 and will be converted to the new 100-mark pattern for merger into the combined merit list.
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FAQ's
Do I need to register again if I applied for previous CET cycles?
No, candidates who registered for CET Advt. No. 1/2022 or CET Advt. No. 1/2025 must use their existing CET Registration Number rather than creating a fresh one.
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