About HSSC CET Group D 2026

The Common Eligibility Test (CET) is a state-level screening examination conducted by HSSC for Group D recruitments. Candidates qualifying the CET become eligible for future Group D vacancies announced by Haryana Government departments.

Unlike traditional recruitments where vacancies are announced first, CET acts as a common eligibility examination and the post-wise vacancies are notified separately later by the commission.

HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview

HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

HSSC CET Group D Vacancy 2026

The HSSC notification clarifies that the detailed Group D post-wise vacancies will be published separately by the commission.

Candidates must first qualify the CET examination before applying for future Group D vacancies.

HSSC CET Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board.
• Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects at Matriculation level.

The detailed qualifications for individual Group D posts will be notified separately when vacancies are announced.

HSSC CET Group D Age Eligibility Checker

Age will be calculated as on 03 July 2026.

• Candidates born on or after this date satisfy the upper age limit criteria.

Age relaxation will be provided as per Haryana Government rules.

HSSC CET Group D Application Fee 2026

Candidates With PPP / Aadhaar

Candidates Without PPP / Aadhaar

Important Fee Note

Candidates who had already applied under CET Group C Advertisement No. 01/2025 are not required to pay the application fee again.

HSSC CET Group D Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of:

1. CET Written Examination
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

Final selections for future Group D vacancies will be based on CET merit and applicable recruitment rules.

HSSC CET Group D Exam Pattern 2026

Special Penalty Rule

There is no negative marking for wrong answers. However, if a candidate leaves a question unattempted and fails to fill the fifth "Not Attempted" bubble, 1 mark will be deducted for that question.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

HSSC CET Group D Syllabus 2026

Section A (75% Weightage)

Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding
• Series
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Ranking
• Analogy
• Classification
• Syllogism
• Sitting Arrangement
• Clock & Calendar
• Statement & Conclusion

Quantitative Ability

• Number System
• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry

English Language

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Error Detection
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tenses

Hindi Language

• Noun
• Pronoun
• Adjective
• Verb
• Tense
• Compound Words / Compounding
• Sandhi (Word Combination Rules)
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Idioms and Proverbs
• Sentence Correction

Section B (25% Weightage)

Haryana General Knowledge

• Haryana History
• Haryana Geography
• Haryana Economy
• Haryana Culture
• Haryana Literature
• Haryana Environment
• Haryana Current Affairs
• Haryana Polity & Society

How to Apply for HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit the application form:

1. Visit the Haryana One Time Registration Portal.
2. Register using Aadhaar and required personal details.
3. Complete the CET Group D application form.
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Verify all details carefully.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Matriculation Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• PPP ID (if available)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Haryana Domicile Certificate
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)

HSSC CET Group D Preparation Strategy

Since the examination carries no negative marking for incorrect answers, candidates should attempt all questions. However, they must carefully mark the fifth bubble whenever they intentionally leave a question unanswered to avoid unnecessary deduction.

A balanced preparation strategy should focus on:

• Haryana GK (high scoring area)
• Basic Mathematics
• Reasoning Practice
• Hindi Grammar
• English Grammar
• Current Affairs

Regular mock tests and OMR practice can significantly improve speed and accuracy.

Why HSSC CET Group D is Important?

The CET score serves as the gateway for future Group D recruitments in Haryana. Candidates who qualify can participate in multiple Group D recruitment processes without repeatedly appearing for separate screening examinations.

This system simplifies recruitment and provides a common merit platform for government job aspirants across Haryana.

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