HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) conducts the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C posts across various government departments in Haryana. This recruitment is for 1238 vacancies in clerical, assistant, and other ministerial posts across state government offices. The CET is a preliminary screening test that creates an eligibility list valid for one year, after which candidates must apply for specific departmental recruitments. Group C posts typically include clerical staff, data entry operators, assistants, and other non-gazetted positions in various Haryana government departments. Successful candidates will be employed under the Haryana government with benefits as per 7th Pay Commission norms.

Typical / Indicative dates based on standard HSSC CET schedule:

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution:

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized Board
• Preferred: Graduate degree for certain posts
• Additional: Valid CET certificate required for departmental applications
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer proficiency (CCC/O-Level or equivalent)
• Must possess certificates from Haryana Board or have domicile certificate of Haryana

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Haryana domicile preferred for reserved category benefits
• Candidates from other states can apply under UR category only

1. Visit the official HSSC website at hssc.gov.in
2. Click on "Apply Online" link for CET Group C Recruitment 2026
3. Register using valid mobile number and email ID to obtain Registration ID
4. Complete the registration form with personal details
5. Login using Registration ID and password
6. Fill the application form with educational qualifications, category, district preference
7. Upload scanned documents (Photograph: 10-40 KB, Signature: 5-20 KB, both in JPG format)
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and save the confirmation page
10. Take printout of submitted application for future reference

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)

1. Common Eligibility Test (CET): Computer-based objective type test covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, English, and Hindi. This creates an eligibility list valid for one year.

1. Department-wise Application: Qualified CET candidates must separately apply when specific departments announce vacancies, mentioning their CET score and roll number.

1. Departmental Screening: Shortlisting based on CET scores, educational qualifications, and department-specific criteria for the advertised posts.

1. Socio-Economic Criteria and Experience: Additional marks for socio-economic parameters as per Haryana government policy (if applicable).

1. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates including educational qualification, domicile, category certificate, and other relevant documents.

1. Medical Examination: Medical fitness test as per government standards for selected candidates.

1. Final Merit List: Preparation of final merit list based on CET score, verification, and medical fitness, followed by appointment orders.

CET Group C Exam Pattern

Single Paper (Objective Type - MCQ):

Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English, except for language papers)

General Awareness

• History, Culture, and Geography of Haryana
• Current affairs of Haryana state
• Literature and sports personalities of Haryana
• Indian Constitution and governance
• Economy and planning of Haryana
• Important days and events
• Awards and honors related to Haryana

Reasoning and Mental Ability

• Analogies and similarities
• Series completion (number, letter, figure)
• Coding and decoding
• Blood relations
• Direction sense and distance
• Logical Venn diagrams
• Alphabet and number based puzzles
• Statement and conclusions
• Syllogisms

Mathematics

• Number system and simplification
• Percentage and averages
• Profit and loss
• Simple and compound interest
• Time and work
• Time, speed and distance
• Ratio and proportion
• Mensuration (area, volume)
• Data interpretation (tables, graphs)

General Science

• Physics: Motion, force, energy, light, sound, electricity
• Chemistry: Elements, compounds, acids, bases, salts, everyday chemistry
• Biology: Human body systems, diseases, nutrition, plants, animals
• Environmental science and ecology

English

• Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution
• Sentence correction and improvement
• Comprehension passages
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech

Hindi

• व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया
• समास, संधि, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द
• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
• अपठित गद्यांश

Current Affairs

• National and international current events
• Sports achievements
• Important appointments
• Books and authors
• Science and technology developments
• Government schemes and initiatives

Typical / Indicative salary structure for HSSC Group C posts (as per 7th Pay Commission):

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC, pension (NPS), annual increments, performance-related incentives, and other perks as per Haryana government rules.

Group C employees can expect promotions to higher levels based on service record, departmental examinations, and vacancy availability. Typical progression includes promotion from Clerk to Senior Clerk, then to Head Clerk, and eventually to Superintendent level posts after 8-15 years of service. Departmental competitive examinations and seniority-cum-merit are the primary promotion pathways, offering opportunities to reach Group B gazetted positions with enhanced pay scales and responsibilities.

Admit cards for HSSC CET Group C examination are typically released 7-10 days before the scheduled exam date on the official HSSC website (hssc.gov.in). Candidates must download the admit card using their registration number and date of birth/password. The admit card contains important details including exam date, time, venue, reporting time, and examination instructions. No hard copy will be sent by post, and entry to examination hall is strictly prohibited without a valid admit card and photo ID proof.

HSSC declares CET Group C results approximately 6-8 weeks after the examination on the official website. Results include roll number-wise scorecards showing marks obtained in each subject and total score. Category-wise cut-off marks and merit lists are published separately. Candidates can download their scorecards using registration credentials. The CET scorecard remains valid for one year from the date of result declaration and must be presented during department-specific recruitment applications.

Typical / Indicative cut-off marks for HSSC CET Group C (out of 90 marks): General category cutoff ranges between 55-65 marks, SC category around 48-55 marks, OBC around 52-60 marks, and EWS around 54-62 marks. Cut-offs vary based on exam difficulty level, number of applicants, and vacancy positions. Female candidates and domicile-based reservations may have slightly lower cut-offs within reserved categories. Previous year trends show variation of ±5 marks depending on paper difficulty.

HSSC conducts CET Group C examinations across various cities in Haryana and neighboring states:

Haryana (Primary): Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Jind, Kaithal, Bhiwani

North India (Additional centres if required): Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla

Note: Majority of examination centres are located within Haryana state. Candidates can choose their preferred district during application, subject to availability and administrative feasibility.